Ritz Carlton Laguna, Dana Point Details

Property Name: Ritz-carlton, Laguna Niguel
Hotel Chain Name: Ritz Carlton Hotels
Address: 1 Ritz Carlton Dr
Number of Rooms: 396
Number of Floors: 1
Longitude & Latitude: -117.72, 33.48
Room Types Available: Club Garden View for 2 People, Club Level Garden Exec Suite for 2, Limited View Room, Ocean View Deluxe Room, Terrace Room
Bed Types Available: 1 King, 2 Doubles
Number of Photos: 119

Weekday Room Price Range: $375 to $895
Weekend Room Price Range: $375 to $705

Star Rating: 5.0
Average Review Rating: 4.81
Number of Customer Reviews: 15
First Customer Review Date: 08/08/2007
Last Customer Review Date: 01/07/2012

Recent Ritz Carlton Laguna Review: "We live in Southern California and it was hard to believe that within a twenty minute drive lies this rare gem of the Pacific. Ritz Carlton perched on a bluff of the serpiginous coastline offers unforgetable views and peace from urban living. Excellent service, decor, and architecture allows you to embrace the beach in its full beauty. We are looking forward to going back!"


Check-in Time: 4 PM
Check-out Time: NOON

Restaurants Near Ritz Carlton Laguna: Starbucks, $40 a Day, McDonald's, Papa John's Pizza, Diner's
Attractions Near Ritz Carlton Laguna: Mikomos (dating spots), Free WiFi Hotspots, CVS, Park, CO-OP Network
Other Hotels Near Ritz Carlton Laguna: Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort, Doubletree Guest Suites Doheny Beach, Dana Point Marina Inn, Dana Point Harbor Inn
Hotel Features
The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel features polished marble floors, grand floral arrangements and a silver-leaf ceiling dome in the lobby. Named for its location above sea level, Restaurant 162’ serves a variety of fresh fish and other seafood. Eno is a tasting room that showcases wine, chocolate and cheese and features more than 500 labels and 50 wines by the glass. Various cocktails and light cuisine are available seasonally in The Bar and Dana Pool Bar. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel provides an on-site health spa with saunas massage services, specialized body treatments and facials. Two outdoor freeform pools and adjoining spa tubs are located in garden areas located around both hotel wings. The fitness facility features ocean views and includes cardiovascular and weight-training equipment. The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel is listed in the 2007 and 2009 Condé Nast Traveler Gold Lists of the world's best places to stay, as well as in the 2009 Travel + Leisure 500 list of the world’s best hotels.
Hotel Rooms
The 396 Hotel Rooms at the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel showcase vivid artwork and fresh flowers. Featuring soft cream and muted blue colors, beds consist of 400-thread-count linens and goose-down comforters. Standard room amenities include 42-inch, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, DVD players, and high-speed Internet access. Coffeemakers and minibars are provided in each room. Bathrooms include double marble vanities, hair dryers, terry-cloth bathrobes and Bulgari toiletries.
Expert Tip
California grey whales annually migrate between January and April. Their path takes them past the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel where guests can easily view the migration.
Recreation

Two outdoor freeform pools and accompanying spa tubs are located in garden areas positioned around both hotel wings. Four unlit tennis courts are at the hotel. A public basketball court is located next to the public beach. Boogie boarding and volleyball are available on the beach; the resort fee covers use of beach-recreation equipment, including boogie boards and toys. Poolside Ping-Pong is available. Water sports, including windsurfing, boating, charter fishing, and Jet Skiing, are available one mile away in Dana Point.

The resort provides shuttle service (covered by resort fee) for golfers playing at Monarch Beach Golf Links across the street, an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Eight other course options within 15 miles include a driving range. The hotel provides complimentary golf-bag storage.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Basketball nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Personal watercraft
  • Playground nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Swimming on site
  • Tennis lessons on site
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site
    • Accessibility Features

    This hotel does not offer any accessibility features. Please select a different hotel if you are interested in booking a room with accessibility features.

    A short guide to Laguna - South Beaches

    Reality TV portrays Laguna Beach as the land of the young and spoiled. But beneath this veneer is a city rooted in the arts. The Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest theaters in the West Coast. The city also hosts the annual Festival of the Arts/Pageant of the Masters and the Sawdust Art Festival. West of Laguna Beach, Crystal Cove State Park’s unspoiled beach attracts snorkelers and divers.

    Awards

  • The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is listed in the 2010 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay and the 2010 Travel + Leisure 500.
  • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    • Terms & conditions

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Notification and fees

    The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at Check-In or Check-Out.


  • Resort fee: USD 25 per accommodation, per night (effective 1 June 2011)

    • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
  • Use of fitness center
  • Use of sporting facilities or equipment
  • Shuttle service
  • Use of business center/computer

    • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

    The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, Check-In, or Check-Out.


  • Self parking fee: USD 35 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 35 per day
  • Fee for wireless Internet in business center: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room high-speed Internet (wired): USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.95 per day (rates may vary)
  • Buffet breakfast fee: USD 38 per person (approximate amount)

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

    Services
  • Parking (surcharge)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Supervised child care/activities
  • Tour assistance
  • Valet parking
  • ATM/banking
  • Babysitting or child care
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge services
  • Currency exchange
  • Doorman/doorwoman
  • Express Check-Out
  • Full-service health spa
  • Hair salon
  • Health club
  • Medical assistance available
  • Multilingual staff
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    Business & Event
  • Banquet facilities
  • Business center
  • Computer rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Event catering
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Photocopy machines
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Secretarial services
  • Translation services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Audio-visual equipment
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    Accessibility Features**
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Accessible path of travel
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower

    • **These amenities may be available only in some rooms or units. Some amenities may incur additional fees.

    General
  • Air-conditioned public areas;
  • Bar/lounge;
  • Barbecue grill(s);
  • Fax machine;
  • Garden;
  • Gift shops or newsstand;
  • Number of rooms: 396;
  • Patio;
  • Picnic area;
  • Poolside bar;
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel;
  • Shopping on site;
  • Swimming pool - outdoor;
  • Year Built 1984
    • Check-In time starts at
    Check-Out time is
    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Pets accepted
    Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

    Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Guests must show current government-issued proof of identity at the time of Check-In.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    Know before you go

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are 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.

    • Overview
    Location

    This Dana Point hotel is on a bluff 150 feet above the Pacific Ocean. The Monarch Bay Golf Links are next door, and Mission San Juan Capistrano is 3.7 miles away.

    Hotel Features
    The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel features a full-service spa. Business amenities include a business center, wireless Internet access, and secretarial services. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel has a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a poolside bar. 24-hour room service is available.

    Hotel Rooms
    Amenities featured in Hotel Rooms include bathrobes, balconies, and complimentary bottled water. 42-inch plasma televisions with premium TV channels, DVD players, and pay movies are available in Hotel Rooms. All Hotel Rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel are non-smoking.

    Resort Fees

    Resort fees are determined by the hotel and are subject to change.
    Dining at Ritz Carlton Laguna


    RAYA - Pan-Latin Coastal Cuisine prepared with sustainable seafood, local produce, grass-fed meats, and signature Latin flavors. Open breakfast, lunch, and dinner.


    180blu - Oceanfront lounge featuring views of the Pacific Ocean. Perched 162 feet above the beach, serving refreshing, hand-crafted beverages and small plates from RAYA.


    ENO - Tasting room that features wine, cheese, and chocolate. Guests can select from more than 500 labels and 50 wines by the glass.


    Bar RAYA - Wood-paneled room overlooking the ocean. Stylized silver bar. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday.


    The Dana Pool Café - Casual lunch fare and poolside drinks daily. Open seasonally.
    Property Facts
  • Pets accepted
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Minimum Check-In age is: 18
  • Check-Out time is: noon
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-In time starts at: 4 PM

  • There are no room charges for children 17 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.