Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Located in Dana Point on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort offers 2 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges, in room dining, 3 swimming pools including a children’s pool, a championship golf course and an on-site spa and blow dry bar. Private beach access is featured. A private balcony or terrace, premium down duvets and a 50-inch LCD TV is included in each guest room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. A luxurious private bathroom with marble tile, over-sized bathtub and separate shower is also provided. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining at 33°North. The restaurant features locally sourced, natural, and organic sea food, meats, poultry and produce. The bar serves premium champagne and cognac from France and an extensive Single Malt Scotch Whiskey menu. Bourbon Steak features panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and serves creative, yet-refined dishes showcasing locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients from land and seas. For coffee and quick to go meals guests can stop by Part & Parcel Market. The full-service spa features massage therapy, facials and body treatments. The full-service spa offers hair and nail services, yoga and a sea to spa package. An outdoor pool with fully-outfitted cabanas and a children's pool and lagoon pool are available for guest relaxation. The Monarch Beach Kids Club offers a children's program and babysitting services. This resort is 51 mi from Los Angeles International Airport and 30 minutes’ drive from John Wayne Airport. Mission San Juan Capistrano is 10 minutes’ drive away from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Valet parking
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- Full kitchen / kitchenette
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Airport shuttle
Reviews
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The beach experience could be better , expected food and drink service. Dining options are limited and service at the bar is not enough for all the people.
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I believe the resort needs some activity on the weekdays for children, at least on summer days. Maybe a room with some kind of games.
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Great hotel. Second time there. There were several flaws. Check-in was delayed until 5:30 pm. Luggage took almost 45 mins to be sent. Breakfast took an hour to be served... sounds like short-staffing to me... Other than that, great place. They did provide a little credit, which showed they cared. Service was very good overall.
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The property is beautiful. The staff were friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The pool, spa, restaurants and beach were well kept and everyone was extremely helpful. We never felt ignored. I would definitely stay at this property again.
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Honestly our trip was a let down from start to finish. The front desk staff, Carlos, who checked us in was beyond rude. At the time of check in he asked us if we would rather have a room without power or pay for an upgrade. Our room had expired beverages in the mini bar. When we called in room dining they stated they would have to ask if it was okay to not charge us to bring in-expired items. The dining was most disturbing. At Monarch Beach Club we had multiple hairs mixed into our butter. When we brought this to our waitresses attention she said “it happens” and had no concern whatsoever. At Aveo restaurant my mother and I informed them of her allergies on 3 occasions and they brought out a plate with her allergen which she did not know and went to take a bite out of. Not a single staff member apologized and while the dinner was refunded the next day the safety and lack of empathy was appalling. When I brought these concerns to Paloma’s attention at the front office she sent back and email offering $200 back that we still haven’t seen a week later. My mother could have been seriously hurt, the dining establishments clearly have severe cleanliness issues, and the front desk staff were awful.
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A favorite destination of our which we have been visiting for years. I love the location and the amenities! The hotel could use a renovation-the public spaces are looking tired but you simply can’t beat having access to the beach club! Dinner at sunset is magic!
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Phenomenal setting, beautiful! Stupidly expensive, including all the restaurants
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Nice property overall. Enjoyed our stay for our anniversary and would go back in the future.
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The property was amazing.. problem was the resort was inundated with a large number of babies, infants, toddler s and adolescents. It was like visiting a daycare center.. kids in pool with diapers, dogs running around off leach and kids jumping in spa like it was a pool.., parents were feckless!
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Beautiful property, location, upkeep and staff. No complaints..
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Stunning
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Excellent resort. Coming back on July
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Not worth the price. Ritz Carlton is far a better option.
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The staff at the Bourbon Steakhouse was amazing! Great food and we love the drink presentation by Lyle!
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Top notch hotel. Very very nice property.
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Everything was spectacular!
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Exceptional
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Superb
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Amazing service
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Absolutely Exceptional. The staff is top notch. Room was superb...extra spacious room and beds, plus a large terrace. Already planning our next trip :)
