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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Dana Point , One Monarch Beach Resort (Show on Map)

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Summary of reviewsThe Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a luxurious and beautiful hotel with exceptional service and top-notch facilities. The location is outstanding with stunning views of the ocean and a private beach with shuttle service. The rooms are spacious, stylish and well-maintained with easy beach access. The staff is amazing, attentive, helpful and polite, providing excellent service with attention to detail. The pool is gorgeous with ample seating and multiple options for relaxation and fun in the sun. Overall, guests cannot say enough positive things about this amazing resort with only a few minor complaints about limited food options and crowded pool areas. Despite these minor flaws, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club remains a highly recommended vacation spot.
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Luxury Resort

Situated on a 175-acre bluff, this Five-Diamond resort features a private beach club, three pools, and an oceanfront golf course. It offers luxurious rooms and suites with private terraces overlooking the ocean or resort.

Resort near Golf Courses

Located on the property is the Monarch Beach Golf Links, an 18-hole oceanfront championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. The resort offers preferred tee times and golf packages for guests, providing direct access to a highly-rated course.

Resort with Spa

As a luxury Waldorf Astoria resort, the spa offers a high-end wellness experience. While specific details are less prominent, the brand standard ensures comprehensive facilities and a wide array of sophisticated treatments.

Family Friendly Resort

Provides a luxurious family escape with generously sized rooms, award-winning dining, and three sparkling pools. The resort offers access to Monarch Bay Beach Club and creates unforgettable experiences for families, including surfing lessons and s'mores around a fire pit.

Romantic Resort

This resort offers a relaxed yet luxurious experience on the Southern California coast. It provides a range of activities and amenities perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway.

Resort with Swimming Pool

This resort offers a luxurious pool experience with multiple pools, private cabanas, and poolside service. The stunning ocean views enhance the overall ambiance, making it a top choice for a relaxing and upscale pool experience.

Heated Pool Children's Pool Outdoor Pool

Resort with Parking

This resort offers both valet parking and an onsite car park. For guests with electric vehicles, they provide universal and Tesla chargers, indicating a commitment to convenient parking solutions for various needs.

EV charging stations

Resort for Yoga

Offers yoga and mindfulness activities alongside its luxury amenities. The resort's location provides stunning ocean views, enhancing the yoga experience.

Resort with EV Charging Stations

Located in Dana Point, this resort offers EV charging stations, combining the convenience of electric vehicle ownership with a relaxing coastal getaway. The resort amenities and location make it a highly desirable option.

5-Star Resort

This resort features a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. -designed golf course and a private beach where guests can sign up for surf lessons. It includes contemporary suites and an enormous main ocean pool. The resort is located in Dana Point.

Resort with Outdoor Pool

This resort provides a premier outdoor pool experience with luxurious amenities. Its private beach club access enhances the pool area.

Resort with Children's Pool

This luxury resort includes facilities catering to families, featuring a children's pool. The dedicated kids' area ensures younger guests have a suitable and enjoyable swimming environment.

Resort with Heated Pool

This resort is featured as having a heated pool and is recognized as having one of the best pools in the Orange County area, offering guests a premium heated swimming option.

Resort Taking Steps Towards Sustainability

Resort for Honeymoon

Dog Friendly Resort

Business Resort

Accessible Resort

Resort with Gym

Resort with Tennis Courts

Room Types

Fireside Terrace King Studio The spacious studio provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

King Studio with Ocean View The spacious air-conditioned studio offers a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 1 bed.

Grand Penthouse King Suite The spacious air-conditioned suite provides a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area.

Deluxe King Studio With Resort View The spacious studio provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room with Garden View The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive King Suite with Garden View The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels.

King Room with Ocean View The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

One-Bedroom King Suite with Ocean View The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels.

Fireside Terrace One-Bedroom King Suite The spacious suite features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels.

Deluxe King Room with Resort view The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room with Garden View and Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room with Pool View The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe King Room with Pool View and Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Signature King Suite with Resort View The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels.

Fireside Terrace King Room with Resort View The spacious triple room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Garden View The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Ocean View The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room offers a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, Garden View and Tub - Mobility and Hearing Access The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room features a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Deluxe Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Pool View The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Fireside Terrace Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Resort View The spacious air-conditioned quadruple room features a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit has 2 beds.

Two-Bedroom Penthouse Suite The suite's kitchenette, which features a refrigerator and a microwave, is available for cooking and storing food. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area and a TV with cable channels.

Deluxe King Suite with Garden View The spacious air-conditioned suite features a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box.

Fireside Terrace King Room with Garden View The spacious air-conditioned triple room offers a TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.

Fireside Terrace Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Garden View The spacious quadruple room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Guest Reviews

8.7

Very Good

Location

Located on a sprawling property, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club boasts stunning vista views that truly take your breath away. This beautiful hotel gives you the perfect picture perfect setting to bask in the greatness of the ocean. With great views of the water, a private beach with shuttle service and a beach club to match, this hotel ensures that you experience the best of the beachside lifestyle. The location of the property is outstanding, complemented by a private car that takes you to some of the area's best restaurants. If golf is your thing, you'll be happy to know that there is a very nice golf course located on the property as well. And to top it all off, the tram service to the private beach club is both reliable and convenient. The unforgettable ocean view found at this hotel will definitely leave you satisfied with memories to last a lifetime.

Rooms

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club boasts lush and luxurious rooms that come equipped with the newest technologies available. The accommodations are particularly spacious and stylish with guests raving about the cleanliness and how well-maintained the rooms were. The bathroom facilities are also amazing and well-kept. It's particularly convenient that the rooms have easy beach access, making it easier for guests to enjoy the nearby sea. The hotel infrastructure in general is top-notch, though some guests felt that the rooms were a little dated and overpriced. Nevertheless, the hotel staff seems to prioritize cleanliness and comfort, as evidenced by the high standard of housekeeping service offered. Regardless of minor flaws, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club offers beautiful accommodations that will make for a luxurious and comfortable stay.

Staff

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a luxury hotel with a superb reputation when it comes to its staff. According to guest reviews, the staff is amazing, attentive, helpful, polite and most accommodating. The friendliness of the staff is one of the standout features of this hotel and their incredible service is highly praised. Guests remark that the staff is excellent and provide excellent service with attention to detail. The quality of service is very high and guests feel pampered by the most kind and helpful staff. However, there were a few negative comments about some staff members being pompous and the front desk staff not being able to handle traffic or preferring Asians. Despite these few negative comments, the staff at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is widely regarded as exceptional with guests interacting with them citing their terrific service.

Pool

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club's pool is definitely worth a visit according to guest reviews. Visitors have described the pool as 'gorgeous' and 'great'. Lounge chairs are plentiful, ensuring there is enough space for everyone. The beach club and multiple pools on site provide different options for relaxation and fun in the sun. However, some guests have noted that the food options were limited and service was slow. In addition, there were complaints about the cleanliness of the pool area and that it was crowded with children despite being advertised as an adult-only area. Nonetheless, guests looking for a lovely pool experience can enjoy the remarkable views and ample seating at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.

5 Star

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a luxurious getaway that offers exceptional service and top-notch facilities. Guests rave about the excellent and perfect experience they had at the resort with many using words such as superb and fantastic to describe their stay. The property's location is outstanding and its beauty is absolutely stunning. Overall, guests cannot say enough positive things about this amazing resort. However, there was one negative review mentioning issues with a dirty room and poor breakfast options. Despite this one review, the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club remains a highly recommended vacation spot.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Children's Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club.

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has a gym.

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