Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club, Dana Point
About the Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club - A coastal retreat with private beach club, championship golf, and award-winning dining
Perched on 200 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a AAA Five-Diamond retreat featuring newly renovated fireside guest rooms and suites, each with private terraces and coastal-inspired designs. Accommodations range from 535-square-foot Resort View Rooms to the 3,100-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Penthouse Suite, which includes two bedrooms, multiple terraces, and ocean views. The resort offers seven dining options, including Bourbon Steak Orange County, serving dry-aged steaks and inventive seafood, and AVEO Table + Bar, featuring Latin American-inspired dishes. Guests can access the private Monarch Bay Beach Club, an 18-hole championship golf course, and the Waldorf Astoria Spa, which offers treatments using 111Skin and Cryotherapy products. The resort provides complimentary tram service to Salt Creek Beach Park and is 21.5 miles from John Wayne Airport.
Pros
The private Monarch Bay Beach Club offers oceanfront dining and recreational activities.
Multiple dining options, including Bourbon Steak Orange County, feature locally sourced ingredients and panoramic ocean views.
Newly renovated rooms and suites include private terraces with fireside amenities.
The 18-hole Monarch Beach Golf Links provides ocean views and is playable for all skill levels.
Cons
The resort is 21.5 miles from John Wayne Airport, requiring a car or shuttle for access.
Some dining options, such as Bourbon Steak, may have higher price points.
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General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed (limited amount or weight)
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Catering service
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Video conferencing
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Spa & wellness centre
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Private bathroom
- Shower
- Towels
- Slippers
- Free toiletries
- Toilet
Media
- Local calls
Room decor
- Curtains