Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Los Angeles, California

Virgin rating

James Baigrie
Lobby Lounge
AVEO
Deluxe Guest room
Deluxe King Guest room
One-BedroomSuite Living Room
James Baigrie
Lobby Lounge
AVEO
Deluxe Guest room
Deluxe King Guest room
One-BedroomSuite Living Room

The hotel

Nestled along the coast of Dana Point, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is equal parts sophisticated, approachable, and intimate, with a personality that celebrates the playful coastal lifestyle of Southern California. The distinctive property is nestled hillside and offers panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean, coastal paths leading to seaside bluffs; 400 newly renovated guest rooms and suites, and access to the private Monarch Bay Beach Club. Luxurious amenities abound, including the oceanfront Monarch Beach Golf Links; the immersive experience at Waldorf Astoria Spa; and sparkling swimming pools with infinity-edge whirlpools. Seven exquisite dining concepts adorn the resort, celebrating seasonal cuisine and sustainable practices; ranging from casual grab-and-go stops to the elevated Bourbon Steak by Michael Mina. From the sparkling Pacific Ocean to unique points of interest, including the charming surf town of Dana Point and historic San Juan Capistrano, everything you need for a quintessential California experience is at your fingertips.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Located in Dana Point, 1 mile away from Salt Creek Beach. Transfer time to Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hr

Hotel information

All rooms have air conditioning, tv, coffee/tea maker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, alarm clock, WiFi, safe, bathrobes and slippers. Garden View Rooms with Balcony have a private balcony, desk and sitting area. With 1 king-size bed or 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 4 adults.

Resort View Rooms with Balcony have a private balcony with resort views, sitting area and shower with separate bathtub. With 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.


Pool View Rooms with Balcony have a private terrace with pool views, sitting area and shower with separate bathtub. With 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.


Premium Pool View Two Queen Beds Rooms with Balcony have a private terrace with pool views, sitting area and shower with separate bathtub. With 2 queen beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.


Deluxe Studios with Balcony have a garden view and a sitting area. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


Ocean View Studios with Balcony have a sitting area, shower with separate bathtub and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


Executive One Bedroom Suites have a private balcony, living room with sofa bed. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


Monarch Suites have a roll-in shower, private terrace, living room and sofa bed/ With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Signature One Bedroom Suites have 2 balconies, 2 spa inspired bathroom, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


Ocean View One Bedroom Suites have a private terrace, 2 bathrooms, living room area and sofa bed. With 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.


Grand One Bedroom Suites with Balcony have 2 private terraces, 2 bathrooms, a living room area and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Ocean Grand Penthouse One Bedroom Suite has a private balcony, living/dining room area, 2 spa inspired bathrooms and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Complimentary parking for day use with validation. $35 fee for day use without validation ($10 with validation, payable locally, subject to change). $70 fee per night for overnight guests (payable locally, subject to change).

AVEO Table & Bar (Latin American cuisine), Bourbon Steak (Steakhouse), Club 19 (American fare), Sombra (poolside cantina), 33 North (cocktails and light fare), Part & Parcel Market (market fresh food, picnic baskets and gelato bar), Monarch Bay Beach Club

3 swimming pools. Fitness centre. Spa*. Golf.

Complimentary WiFi is available in all public areas and rooms. Room service*. Pet friendly. Concierge service.

This resort has a mandatory daily resort fee of $63 (payable locally, subject to change).

Please note: Resort fees include Signature group fitness classes, Digital access to over 3,000 newspaper & magazine publications worldwide, Woodie tram to the exclusive Monarch Bay Beach Club Tram rides to Salt Creek Beach Beach, host service with towels, chairs & umbrellas, Beach games & activities, Athletic Club available 24 hours a day, Laundering of work-out gear Includes: 2 shirts, 2 pairs of pants and/or shorts, 1 sports bra and 1 pair of socks daily per room, Anticipated 24-hour turnaround, House bikes with self-guided local tours on a first-come basis, Discounted green fees, savings on Flex Set rentals, & preferred tee times at Monarch Beach Golf Links, In-room coffee & tea, Two bottles of water per day, refreshed at turndown, Overnight shoeshine, Local & toll-free calls, 24-hour business kiosk with free boarding pass printing

*Denotes local charge.

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Nov 10, 2024 caitlinabel Alhambra, California

I redeemed my annual Hilton FNA for a standard king at WA Monarch Beach this past wknd. I was lucky to prepay $200 back in June using my Jan-Jun Amex Aspire credit (I guess they stopped allowing this). I will use my Jul-Dec $200 credit for this stay. A few days before arrival, I was proactively upgraded to a one bedroom suite. Day before arrival,… Read more
I redeemed my annual Hilton FNA for a standard king at WA Monarch Beach this past wknd. I was lucky to prepay $200 back in June using my Jan-Jun Amex Aspire credit (I guess they stopped allowing this). I will use my Jul-Dec $200 credit for this stay. A few days before arrival, I was proactively upgraded to a one bedroom suite. Day before arrival, I was upgraded to a fireside resort view. I didn’t mind the smaller room since it was just my husband and I, celebrating our wedding anniversary. The patio fire pit was actually more special, in my opinion. It was a sold out night due to a holiday wknd and also a wedding. Cash price is typically $1000+. We arrived around 3pm and our room (118) was ready. There was a lovely amenity dessert waiting for us in the room. We dropped off our belongings and headed to the spa for our 4pm appts. Sadly, the outdoor jacuzzi at the spa pool was not heated, boo. So hubby and I went back to our lounges to relax. Massages were ok, nothing spectacular. I texted the hotel to ask about the Diamond F&B benefit but no response. I went to front desk to ask after dinner. It’s $50 daily. We used it at Part and Parcel, their on-site cafe. Our phone wasn’t working in the room, neither was our Nespresso machine. Had to call front desk from my own phone. I asked about a late check out, they offered 1PM. After all the issues, they honored a 2PM late check out. We would consider returning but the $70 valet parking seems extreme. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A picturesque setting with plentiful amenities!

Nov 6, 2024 Lauren W San Diego, California

Major highlights: -Rooms renovated recently and are very well appointed and very comfortable. -Love the turndown service and nice 5 star touches that have not all returned to the same caliber after the pandemic, but here, they do it very well. -pool area and pool bar/restaurant service was fantastic -walking trails, running maps and tram to the… Read more
Major highlights: -Rooms renovated recently and are very well appointed and very comfortable. -Love the turndown service and nice 5 star touches that have not all returned to the same caliber after the pandemic, but here, they do it very well. -pool area and pool bar/restaurant service was fantastic -walking trails, running maps and tram to the beach! -lobby area is perfect for working from the hotel. Lots of seating, outlets, and a very comfortable environment. So-so: -They seem to charge an auto porterage/housekeeping tip which we were not notified about. Didn't love this. -Restaurant food was average for the standard 5 star price point. -Had to call to request housekeeping service the second day of our stay. The positive was the room attendant was a delight and came quickly and was very prompt after. Luxury comes with a high price tag and high expectations. Overall, a very enjoyable stay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Impeccable Customer Service!10 stars

Nov 4, 2024 Matt S

We were greeted at our car, the over the top excellent service started there and continued our entire week. Every single person who helped us do anything or get anywhere were so courteous and eager to help. It was very delightful. Our room was spotless and spacious. We will make this an annual trip from here on! Thank you to Jessica at the… Read more
We were greeted at our car, the over the top excellent service started there and continued our entire week. Every single person who helped us do anything or get anywhere were so courteous and eager to help. It was very delightful. Our room was spotless and spacious. We will make this an annual trip from here on! Thank you to Jessica at the front desk for making our stay exeptionally wonderful. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Family fun in a luxurious setting.

Nov 3, 2024 Corina37

We spent 4 nights and had such a great time. This resort is stunning, the staff is professional, the area is so fun for families. Our room (652) was so nice and quiet. It is a small suite and we were comfortable as a family of four. My kids and husband surf so we drove to San Onofre and walked to the Churches break. It was midweek and we lucked… Read more
We spent 4 nights and had such a great time. This resort is stunning, the staff is professional, the area is so fun for families. Our room (652) was so nice and quiet. It is a small suite and we were comfortable as a family of four. My kids and husband surf so we drove to San Onofre and walked to the Churches break. It was midweek and we lucked out with waves and no crowd. The shuttle drivers (Geoff and Ron) are such cool people, we enjoyed chatting with both. Geoff was knowledgeable about the local surf spots and he really helped us make our plans. The beach club is unbelievable. Such a dream spot. How lovely to have that be part of the resort. Paul takes great care of you with chairs and a towels, and he’s also really fun to talk to. Have dinner there after a long day of body boarding out front (or it’s just a short walk to Salt Creek to surf). There is a kids menu which is totally reasonable and I love that carrot sticks and celery (kids crudite) are on the menu as a warm up for their dinner. Feels like it’s rare to find real food on vacation. We were there for Halloween and the hotel didn’t have any activities but the concierge helped us find some fun nearby. We enjoyed the food on property but a tip is to walk to nearby restaurants when you feel like a change. Project Social is a nice option (great coffee and killer breakfast burrito) and we had dinner once at Dana Kai (great sushi). For a longer stay it’s really cool to have some close options and we just loved the stroll after the meal to stretch our legs. We hope to stay here again, it is not cheap but it felt worth every penny. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful stay

Oct 29, 2024 Bronzini4 Newport Beach, California

Me and my husband stayed here and had a wonderful stay for our baby moon getaway. Everything was great! Room service and pool service was excellent! Love the outside fireplace in our room! Everywhere had the most beautiful views! Highly recommend, we will be back!