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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

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Exterior
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
Private beach, free beach shuttle, sun loungers, beach umbrellas
3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Overview of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

5.0 star property

9.0/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
Map
1 Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA, 92629

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationSalt Creek Beach14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSalt Creek Beach Park4 min drive
  • Popular LocationDana Strands Beach4 min drive
  • AirportOrange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)34 min drive

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About this area

Dana Point

Located on a private beach, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is in Monarch Beach, a neighborhood in Dana Point. Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas and Ocean Institute are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Monarch Beach Golf Links and Dana Point Harbor. Traveling with kids? Consider The Sea Caves and Orange County Natural History Museum. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.

What's nearby

  • Salt Creek Beach - 14 min walk
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 4 min drive
  • Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas - 4 min drive
  • Dana Strands Beach - 4 min drive
  • Dana Cove Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 12 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Point - 3 min drive
  • The Habit Burger Grill - 3 min drive
  • Golden Spoon - 3 min drive
  • Board & Brew - 3 min drive
  • Project Social - 16 min walk

About this property

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

5-star luxury hotel located in Monarch Beach
You can look forward to 18 holes of golf, a beach bar, and a poolside bar at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. With a private beach, sun loungers, and a free beach shuttle, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Indulge in a body treatment, a body scrub, and a Swedish massage at Waldorf Astoria Spa, the onsite spa. The 24-hour health club offers Pilates classes and yoga classes; other things to do include volleyball, beach yoga, and surfing/body boarding. In addition to a terrace and designer stores on site, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, with cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and valet parking (surcharge)
  • A free beach club on site, an electric car charging station, and golf cart on site
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and 34 meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities
Room features
All 400 rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Korean, Polish, Spanish

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Contactless room service is available

Safety measures

Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Reservations are required for the use of certain onsite facilities
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM–11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10–50 for adults and USD 10–30 for children
  • 5 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 33North
  • AVEO Table and Bar
  • Bourbon Steak OC
  • Part and Parcel

Things to do

  • 18 holes of golf
  • 2 spa tubs
  • 24-hour health club
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Fitness classes
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Pilates classes
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Free crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 34 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center (30,000 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 20 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom (select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Roll-in shower (select rooms)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Pay movies
  • Smart TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 200 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 per room (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 65.67 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Pool access
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Health club access
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Shuttle service
  • Business center/computer access
  • In-room safe
  • In-room safe and safe insurance
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • Housekeeping

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 10–50 for adults, and USD 10–30 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 0.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Monarch Beach Resort Dana Point
Monarch Beach Dana Point
Monarch Beach
Monarch Beach Resort
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Waldorf Astoria Monarch & Club
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort Club
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Hotel Dana Point

Frequently asked questions

Does Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club?

As of Mar 29, 2023, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club on Apr 23, 2023 start from $637.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 35 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of USD 200 per stay and a fee of USD 75 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per night.

What time is check-in at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club?

Check-in is from 4:00 PM - midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club located?

Nestled on the beach, this Monarch Beach hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Monarch Beach Golf Links and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Dana Point Harbor. Salt Creek Beach and Harbor Point Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club and receive a full refund?

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 513 reviews" "
" "10 - Excellent 74%
Rating 8 - Good. 78 out of 513 reviews" "
" "8 - Good 15%
Rating 6 - Okay. 25 out of 513 reviews" "
" "6 - Okay 5%
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 513 reviews" "
" "4 - Poor 4%
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 513 reviews" "
" "2 - Terrible 2%

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.1/10

Staff & service

9.1/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.7/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy, Yarrow Point

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole Michelle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is gorgeous and the staff is outstanding. The prices within the resort were outrageous. $65 old fashion cocktails and $9 for drip coffee made it hard to enjoy food or beverages.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Celene

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property with lots of privacy.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful! Will definitely go back.

10/10 Excellent

Betina

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Darin

10/10 Excellent

Brian

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel from the rooms, lobby and everything inbetween. The scenic beauty at the beach club and the gorgeous patio area off the lobby are spectacular.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Armineh

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of our favorite resorts! Feels like home and the staff is super friendly looking to accommodate you in any way possible every night of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022