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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

Property class: 5 and above

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Pacific views from a clifftop icon

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel rises in Spanish Mediterranean style, its low-slung shape designed to keep the coastline in full view. Inside, airy, surf-inspired interiors and a lobby bar with a lively social rhythm set the tone for evenings that feel polished yet easygoing. Outside, two pool decks offer a choice of energy, including an adults-only pool reserved for quieter laps.

  • Clifftop setting

    Perched high above Salt Creek Beach, panoramic Pacific views shape every arrival.

  • Curated dining

    From Pan-Latin flavors to modern Indian and omakase, dining is a central ritual.

  • Sunset ritual

    Gather at Fireside Bluff for the complimentary 5 p.m. Defining Moment.

Amenities

  • Beach Butler setup with golf cart rides
  • Bi-level fitness center with ocean-view glass
  • Private patios with personal fire pits
  • Club Lounge access with five daily presentations
  • Spa products by ESPA and SkinCeuticals
  • Bus stop within a five-minute walk
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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette, a balcony with a table and chairs, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 1 King Bed (Balcony, View)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View, Ground Floor (Patio)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table, a kitchenette, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 1 King Bed, Resort View, Ground Floor (Patio)

  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the pool.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a view of the sea through an open door.

Club Room, 1 King Bed (View)

  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a view of the sea through an open door.

Club Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a floor lamp.

Signature Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • Ocean view
  • 1109 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a green sofa, and a round table with a lamp.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 784 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern kitchen with a marble countertop, a dining area with wicker chairs, and a large round table.

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 784 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 398 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 391 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a minibar, and a view of the ocean.

Room, Balcony, Ocean View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden side table.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and palm trees.

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Resort View (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden wall, a white sofa, a round coffee table, and a floor lamp.

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the pool.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Resort View, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a minibar, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a minibar, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden side table.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Patio, Resort View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel wall, a sofa with patterned cushions, a wooden coffee table with a book, a striped armchair, and a view of the sea through a balcony door.

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a wooden panel, a white sofa, a striped armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A spacious living room with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Club Suite, 1 Double Bed, Ocean View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a television, a dresser, and a view of the sea through an open door.

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A spacious living room with a wooden coffee table, a green sofa, and a round table with a lamp.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor (Patio)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a minibar, and a view of the ocean.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Ocean View, Ground Floor (Patio)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free wired internet

Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a wooden side table.

Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Resort View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 784 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with a lamp, a seating area with a chair, a television, and a wardrobe.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Balcony)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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About the neighborhood

Located in Monarch Beach, a neighborhood in Dana Point, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is next to a golf course and on the beach. Dana Point Harbor and Pelican Hill Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Doheny State Beach and Crystal Cove State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Ocean Institute and Orange County Natural History Museum. Kayaking, windsurfing, and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Dana Point travel guide
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1 Ritz Carlton Dr, Dana Point, CA, 92629

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a coastal city with a beach, dense urban area, and winding roads.
    Salt Creek Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A lifeguard tower labeled SC 2 on a beach at sunset.
    Salt Creek Beach Park
    10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • A coastal town with a beach, ocean, and a hill with buildings.
    Dana Strands Beach
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Eco-Adventure Center at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Monarch Beach Golf Links
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot
    17 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Doho Cafe
    6 min drive
  • El Coyotito #1 Mexican Restaurant
    7 min drive
  • Truly Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Young’s Beach Shack
    7 min walk
  • Lantern's Edge
    6 min drive

About this property

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

  • Luxury family-friendly hotel adjacent to a golf course
  • A poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site are just a few of the amenities provided at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. With a beachfront location, snorkeling, and surfing, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, a body scrub, or a body treatment at the onsite spa. At the 5 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and ocean views. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; other things to do include ecotours. Stay connected with free in-room wired internet, and guests can find other amenities such as a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
  • Other perks at this hotel include:
    • 2 outdoor pools
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 2 outdoor tennis courts, and valet parking (surcharge)
    • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • A 24-hour front desk, a vegetable garden, and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 396 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Recycling and LED light bulbs
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and hair dryers
    • 55-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (USD 75 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 70 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 64 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • enoSTEAK
  • RAYA

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Steam room
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 26,221 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Rooftop garden
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 350.00 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 66.12 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • Newspaper
  • Spa access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18 to 64 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 75 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 70 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 350.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

As of Aug 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on Sep 7, 2026 start from $1,182, including 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 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 350.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 75 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 70 per day.

What time is check-in at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel located?

Located in Monarch Beach, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within 1 mi (2 km) of Salt Creek Beach, Dana Strands Beach, and Monarch Beach Golf Links. Dana Point Preserve and Harbor Point Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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