Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

United States , Los Angeles - CA
Dana Point, 34402 Pacific Coast Highway
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100 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Margo

Friendly staff, clean, great location, and affordable are reasons we keep coming back!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Mar 2026

Lorenzo

It was a great view

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2026

Krystyna

I booked this hotel last minute for Valentine day, it was good choice, very nice, clean and working stuff there was very friendly and helpful, especially girl who was helping to do valet our car.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Rashel

Amenities were amazing

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Feb 2026

Ryan

Staff was great property is a little worn in some areas.
My room had broken glass door. The toilet didn't work half the time I had to take the tank lidoff.

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2026

Matthew

Everything you need for any type stay.

Business Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Feb 2026

Jack

I think for the price, the room should have been cleaned every day. Also, the rooftop bar was closed on a holiday weekend. That should not have happened.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Toni

The staff was very nice and very helpful

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Feb 2026

Keith

Everything was great

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Feb 2026

Mariana Isabel

Great hotel great location. Love this spot one of my favorite places to stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jan 2026

Lysette

Bella at the front desk was amazing!

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

25 Jan 2026

Margaret

Clean, renovated, comfortable hotel in a great location. Restaurant was good but expensive. Housekeeping supposed to come every other day but did not clean my room. Rooftop spaces advertised as for guests were not - fires and heat lamps not turned on, dark at night. Only were staffed or operational for outside groups hosting events. Staff were very friendly, rooms very quiet and well appointed and comfortable.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Shannon

Randi

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2026

Danielle

Tammy was the best!! Amazing energy and kind!! Poured a great mimosa! Very clean rooms! Parking was expensive but valet was quick!!

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

neshawn

Clean room

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2026

Faye

Great service. Nice hotel. It can use some upgrades. The screen door was broken and the door wouldn’t close so we asked for a different room which they accommodated quickly. However, the other room had the same problem. Very nice rooftop with gorgeous view. We will go there again.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

17 Jan 2026

Alex

Good experience

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jan 2026

Joanna

The staff was good although we didn't meet many. The bartendress struggled making change, but most importantly was we had to change rooms due to the amount of dog hair and the second room had an underlying odor of urine. Say goodbye to carpeted pet rooms. Easier on cleaning staff and more sanitary for patrons

Leisure Pet

8/10

Excellent

13 Jan 2026

Susan

Nice location and amenities. Parking was very expensive

Business_and_leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

11 Jan 2026

Tom

Nice room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

Anh

Clean and spacious room

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jan 2026

desmond

Great place and a wonderful place

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2026

Tonino

Convient location, great property would stay again without a question.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

01 Jan 2026

phillip woo and

Plumbing issue, 3rd attempt got good employee expertise

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

Monica

It's okay if the hotel doesn't allow early check-in, so at least, have more than one person at the front desk checking people in at check in time. The line was long and super slow!

6/10

Pleasant

31 Dec 2025

aysha

the hotel and service is okay.

BUT THEY CHARGED $45 FOR PER NIGHT FOR PARKING

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Steven

great bar and good view

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

30 Dec 2025

Robert

Loud poorly conditioned property with uncomfortable bedding.

Business

2/10

Poor

28 Dec 2025

Yousef

The driveway was half closed and the balcony of our room was right above the chaos. The roof top common area was closed. Also Expedia charged $240 a night and the same room if purchased on the hotel's site was $200 for the same room. I thought it was going to be nicer room. The parking garage was hard to access because of closed off entrance and the hotel was not charging the $45 a night fee but because we used a third party Expedia we were charged. So it was not so much the Hotel but using Expedia was the problem.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Shana

It’s a great hotel!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2025

Sophia

Very nice

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Johann

I always love to go to the rooftop bar. This time was closed. They had many excuses but I found out from a staff member that they do not have enough workers and the dining entertainment boss quit.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Michael

Clean room. Recently updated. Nice staff. Some construction going on in the ‘check in’ parking area.

Leisure Pet

6/10

Pleasant

26 Dec 2025

Hassan

Okay

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Dec 2025

Dennis

Yes

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

22 Dec 2025

Craig

Check in was very slow. Saturday 12/20/25 at 10pm; only 1 person at desk. There was an incident in the parking garage where a woman was scooting on her bottom towards the front of the car and a man was standing by the open back hatch of the car. She was yelling at the man but not yelling for help. We were a party of 4 and there was another couple. One of our party reported to the security. The couple, after checking in, told the front desk and she told the housekeeper to tell the security to go to the garage.

We approached the desk and the agent told us we had to wait as she had to complete another guest’s check in. This was a man 2 people in front of us. Why wasn’t she able to check him in immediately?

When it was our turn, my daughter and her husband said their room key did not work from the previous night’s stay. Agent said they had to check out and then check back in. WHY??

My husband and I checked in with no problem.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Dec 2025

Andrew

Connecting door to next room didn't close all the way. Door handle lock seemed secure but sliding lock could not be fastened. Another room was kindly offered.

The only other issue was there should have been a warning on their site or at the front desk upon check-in of the parking area construction. 8am pavement work on Saturday and Sunday was difficult to ignore.

4/10

Poor

21 Dec 2025

Nancy

Fridge not working
Sofa bed is uneven and very uncomfortable
Check in took one hr., staff only speaks Spanish

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

20 Dec 2025

aleandra

Pretty loud there...could hear the hotel music in my room going through the hallways...trying to sleep hearing the music wasn't ideal. Loud hallways all around. Shower was not clean at all. Construction in the front was challenging and loud, I know things happen like that but made things even more difficult. Hated how you can only turn left out of the hotel driveway so adds time onto your day when you have to sort of backtrack to get where you need to go. Staff was the best part of the trip. Bella was awesome at the front desk, but all staff was super friendly and helpful. Wont stay there again just with the lack of convenience. Not a bad hotel but prob will find a more convenient hotel. Parking fees were sky high..unheard of rates for nightly self parking and valet. Traps you either way.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Dec 2025

Russel

Yes

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Dec 2025

CARLOS

yes very good

10/10

Exceptional

15 Dec 2025

Pamela

Great place to stay. Convenient for where I was going also. Great staff as well. Thank you!

Leisure Self

2/10

Poor

14 Dec 2025

Kristoffer

Was looking forward to three days in San Clemente. All this was ruined by the hotel, that decided to have their driveway resurfaced Friday-Sunday from 8AM...Noise was so bad, that we could not enjoy the pool, the outdoor space or the rooftop terrace overlooking the ocean. What a bummer..

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

14 Dec 2025

Lisa

This property is very confusing and the parking and valet area much too small. Room was nice. Had to pay $45 for parking and we had handicap placard.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Melanie

Room was spacious and clean. Staff was friendly and attentive.

Business

8/10

Excellent

09 Dec 2025

Theresa

Clean modern rooms. Excellent location across from Doheny Beach. We could see the ocean from the balcony. I only wish housekeeping would come daily vs every other day.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Dec 2025

Matthew

The facilities at this hotel are excellent! The entire hotel is clean and updated. The location is impressive.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Ann

I enjoyed sitting on the roof top bar,the view was great!!!
Very clean and spacious room,great full size amenities, staff was very courteous friendly, and professional, and very helpful.
Would definitely recomend for a peaceful and pleasant experience!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Dec 2025

Christiaan

clean room, helpful staff

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

30 Nov 2025

bonnie

Room was in clea. The air conditioner was extremely loud. TtrainThetrain that was

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Shana

Cleans and geest location!

10/10

Exceptional

29 Nov 2025

William

It's a lovely place. Staff is great. Very relaxing place to spend a few days.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2025

Thasa

Staff was very nice room was great

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

alessandro

Good for work layover

10/10

Exceptional

26 Nov 2025

Nancy

Location is superb for surfing at Doheny State Beach and close proximity to all the shops in Dana Point, the room was clean, staff was accommodating and friendly, and the cafe downstairs was excellent.

Business_and_leisure Self

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Gloria

The staff was great especially the Valets be warned there is a charge for parking per day $50 valet n $45 self park only negative thing about staying here.

8/10

Excellent

24 Nov 2025

Denise

Room was great, staff was courteous, but things to do were not as close as hoped.

Friends_and_family Friends

2/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Russell

He came out for our grandson football tournament and invited six other families to stay at this hotel. They changed the room on us from 314 to 295. 314 was fine. They just needed fish cleaning and however, once we came back from the football game, someone else was in 314

Gross and smelly damp carpet and extremely loud air-conditioning with a view of a parking lot.

The hotel still was unaccommodating with the exception reimbursing our parking

We have stayed at this hotel in the past and will not come again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

23 Nov 2025

Dana

Cost $40.00 to just park in the parking structure, for one night. It would’ve been $50 if I used valet.
The coffee maker’s electrical plug was not compatible with the outlet.
Difficult access to and from location (its address is on a one-way street)
Teeny, uninviting balcony, facing parking lot.
QR code to ‘tip’ staff….?
I will never stay in this hotel, again, nor recommend it to others.
Way overpriced.

8/10

Excellent

21 Nov 2025

Alejandro

Staff was great

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Kari

I will stay there again

Leisure Self

6/10

Pleasant

13 Nov 2025

Lucy

Staff was courteous and helpful when needed. One of the TV’s in the room was not working, which was fixed very quickly after making a call. The fireplace in our room went out our last night there as well. All in all, it was an enjoyable stay. Word to the wise, if you’re a Hilton member and book your reservation through a third-party, Hilton will not honor your stay and no points will be earned.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Nov 2025

Gregory

I travel a lot for business and most always book at the HGI hotels, just because I like their properties. My only beef with this particular hotel is the irregular bar hours, the staff shuts down early if they have a low occupancy? I was working and came in both nights before 9pm and the bar was completely shut down? It's a very nice hotel, but of you are looking to have night cap you better bring your own or stop somewhere else prior to going to your room for the night.

Business

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Allen

The courtesy and helpfulness given by Marc at the front desk was exceptional. The thoughtfulness in room design for the comfort and convenience of guests also went far beyond the expected.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

02 Nov 2025

Terril

Nice

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2025

Joseph

Room is ok but you can see out both sides of the bathroom door. Parking is crazy expensive when it should be free... one website listed free breakfast and another said you have to pay (yes you have to pay)

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Lois

The valet was very helpful. The front desk girl however wasn't especially friendly. The room itself was fine but the partial ocen view meant that I had the valet right under me (I was on the second floor) and the vocal chatter was loud. I was attending a High School class reunion and it was a blast. So overall I had a nice time.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

24 Oct 2025

Ashley

I’m shocked Hilton had put their name on this property. It was clearly a run down motel that was purchased and thrown a few updates up. Hotel room doors opened out into the hall, first time I’ve ever seen that. Room smelled of paint. We had to call maintenance in the middle of the night due to air conditioner compressor issues. Hotel is located in a weird spot.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Oct 2025

Alma

Perfect location for a fun weekend

10/10

Exceptional

18 Oct 2025

David

The area And veiw

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2025

Lyndel

Room was big and clean. The Overly Large jacuzzi tub that was not a jacuzzi anymore was weird and out of place. But, it was fine. There was a rooftop bar that was cool.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Oct 2025

Nicole

Great stay- great location- great value

Leisure

8/10

Excellent

11 Oct 2025

Maverick

All staff was great. Kathy, Alex and others were very polite and helpful. Breakfast was very good. Enjoyed lobby and bar area.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2025

Oliver

Great proximity to Doho beach

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Sep 2025

Kiran

Staff was so friendly and welcoming.

Friends

2/10

Poor

21 Sep 2025

Jordan

We purchased a 2 queen room with a balcony and ocean view and when we arrived, it was only a 2 queen room right next to the rooftop bar and was incredibly noisy. When we came down to the front desk to inquire about our room, first we were told it was Expedia’s fault and that there was “nothing they could do, cause they make no money from Expedia-booked rooms” and that we will need to contact Expedia later for a “possible refund”. Eventually we were directed to speaking with the assistant manager of the night and he stated that we would have to wait until the morning to “maybe get the correct room”. The interactions we had while dealing with this issue was very belittling— even going as far to say we “should have gotten to the property sooner so they may have been able to handle this easier”— mind you, our check in is at no earlier than 4pm, so “arriving sooner” is irrelevant. After 2ish hours of going back and forth and waiting for further help, they suddenly had a correct room available with a balcony and ocean view. However, this room was absolutely filthy. Dead ants and hair in the shower and around the toilet, stains on the carpet, cockroaches in the halls and elevator. AND the underground parking garage is partially flooded and spelled like awful rotten seafood. The other half of the parking garage is filled with “storage” from the hotel of ripped up, rolled up carpets, removed windows, and glass. Literally an atrocious stay and we’ll literally never be returning.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

20 Sep 2025

Kim

Locks on door didn’t work. Used wash rags left in the shower. They don’t make beds daily nor replenish wash towels daily.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Sep 2025

Lorraine

Staff were very friendly

Leisure

6/10

Pleasant

16 Sep 2025

Michele

Pros: Staff is exceedingly friendly and professional. The valet service is convenient and the staff there are top notch. The view of the ocean was as promised and the patio space of the suite was spacious. The room and bathroom were also spacious and appointed with modest furniture. Very quiet and peaceful minus the adorning room doors slamming consistently.
Cons: Hallways are stuffy when walking around. Only one elevator working. The room had an odor and was not properly cleaned. The linens/towels had an unpleasant odor. The bed was extremely uncomfortable. The shower tile grout was black with mold or dirt and there were cobwebs, spiders and dust near the bathtub and window. The bathroom also had plaster marks on the floor and wall and a tile was askew, causing a possible toe injury if not aware. Scuff marks on the floorboards/wall/furniture. The patio was dusty, had debris and the table was not cleaned recently. There was a big spiderweb that had to be dodged when stepping onto the patio. There were stains on the couch, carpet and chair. The fireplace did not work.
Overall a disappointing experience considering we splurged on a king ocean view suite. Definitely not worth the money spent, left disheartened that our favorite hotel that used to be a Doubletree did not meet our expectations of visits past.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Sep 2025

Alisia

We selected this hotel for the location and expected it to be

10/10

Exceptional

13 Sep 2025

Kristin

Perfect for those looking to spend some time

10/10

Exceptional

11 Sep 2025

alessandro

All good. Room could have a been a little cleaner

Business Self

8/10

Excellent

11 Sep 2025

Amber

Nice!

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Sep 2025

Michael

Great view

Easy check in. Room was clean. Great pillows and appreciated the shower turn on not being under the shower head. Freeway view but surprisingly quiet. Nice rooftop bar with no clean view. with friendly bartenders. No Valet associate at 6:00am. Desk clerk had to find my keys and I had to retrieve my car. No big deal but time consuming and inconvenient. Overall good place to stay.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2025

Tiffani

Great place, pool is really small, ideal for smaller kids
The beach is within easy walking distance, and there are close-by restaurants

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

08 Sep 2025

Hope

Parking was way too expensive. Considering that he paid about six hundred for the hotel and you gotta pay another 45.00 on top of that for parking and another hundred and 144. For deposit. The refrigerators leak water everywhere. There's black widows or spiders all over the balcony, where you can't sit out there to enjoy the scenery because you'll get bit or attacked. There was an ant crawling on our bed, but I made sure looked around that there was no more never a manager to be found. One of the clerks, when you check in, she's the rudest woman ever and lazy. The parking stuff was wonderful. I think next time I'll stay at the best. Western, that's right across from the beach. I heard a lot about it from people who were staying there that were on the beach sitting next to us. Plus they had free breakfast included.

2/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Neil

Well you’re not going to listen to me anyways so waste of time. Marc at front desk said he was going to fix. The problems Not!!

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

07 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

No early check in after being told there was. Bathroom floors were dirty and noise was loud in the morning. Paid for ocean view and didn’t really get that.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Sep 2025

Kim

Recently remodeled with a very cute laid back beach vibe; staff are very friendly and helpful; on site bar and restaurant were tasty and efficient with service. Right across the road from the beach. Will definitely stay again!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Sep 2025

Louie

It’s a great little place to stay. The beach is a 4 minute walk from the room.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2025

Danielle

Great location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Elizabeth

Great location, rooms and staff. Luis, in particular, at the front desk was very helpful during both of my recent stays. The surf theme throughout was a perfect add. Rooftop bar was also a lovely place to enjoy a CA sunset.

Business_and_leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Johann

Close to the beach. Walkable, and plenty of dining options nearby. The food at hotel was not great for the price. I dined out 99% except for one breakfast which was not great. The rest of my experience was great the service and staff were excellent.

Business_and_leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Sep 2025

Andrea

Beautiful property right across from the beach. Very comfortable beds and pillows! Great rooftop bar with Randi as the amazing bartender.
Thanks for a perfect stay!

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2025

Pradeep

Housekeeping was at the worst. No towels, bath soap. Requested service and asked for shower soap at least 3 times.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

01 Sep 2025

Stephen

Great place with friendly staff.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

29 Aug 2025

Frances

Beach views

10/10

Exceptional

28 Aug 2025

Liliana

Beautiful view!
Verry clean!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Aug 2025

Charles

I didnt like that no refund was given after decision was made to depart early. Things happens that cause you to depart early

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

26 Aug 2025

Natalia

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn for a total of 3 nights for my boyfriend birthday weekend. I had made the reservation months ago to make sure we had a nice room with a view of the beach. We got there 15 minutes before check-in and the front desk person (Amber) charges me a deposit of $1,300 USD which is more than the value of the whole reservation because they charge you a deposit for each night. I told her that I have never seen this practice anywhere before and that I’m not sure I understand. Then we had to pay for parking either $45 per day for parking ourselves or $50 for the valley. The thing was that on Expedia it mentioned that the parking was $40 a day. Also, you are forced to choose one of the two parking options since there is no parking place anywhere around the hotel and no side walk to even get to the hotel if you had the chance to find a parking. After paying the deposit, we got to the room which was nice but the view was a complete disaster and a lie. I could barely see the ocean far away. It was more a view of the street and the palm trees covering the beach. That was definitely not what I paid for for this special occasion. Then we tried to use the bathroom and the toilet wasn’t flushing. We went downstair to request another room and Amber informed us in a very rude low key impolite way that there wasn’t any left so we asked that the toilet be repaired in the meantime. The technician can to fix the toilet but then it keep making a weird noise and loud the

Leisure Partner