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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
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Beach/ocean view
Lobby lounge
Interior entrance
Hacienda Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • The Coach House
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dana Point Harbor
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪29 min drive‬
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Room options

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hacienda Suite

Hacienda Suite

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

El Camino Suite

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Fun on the beach, near Dana Point Harbor
When you stay at this beach hotel you can enjoy umbrellas and sun loungers.
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows, you're just a quick walk from Poche Beach. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Free self parking
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and hiking/biking trails
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Dana Point Harbor and 6 minutes from Mission San Juan Capistrano
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
El Caminante Bar - Onsite café.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking within 6 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • El Caminante Bar

Things to do

  • Bodyboard
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the beach

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar near toilet (84 centimetre high)
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 35.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach access
  • Concierge service
  • In-room coffee

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.00 to 25.00 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Capistrano Seaside
Capistrano Seaside Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Inn
Capistrano Seaside Inn Dana Point
Capistrano Seaside Hotel Capistrano Beach
El Caminante
El Caminante Bar Bungalows
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Dana Point
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Motel Dana Point

Reviews

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 236 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved everything about our stay. This hotel had so much character and charm. The staff was friendly and accommodating. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous inn! Thoughtfully remodeled! Directly across from the beach!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Right by beach and staff was amazing. Even offered us some bikes for the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing atmosphere

This place was so beautiful and relaxing. I love the chimenea! The food was delicious though limited. The cocktails was wonderful too. I felt like I was in a different world and only an hour from home. I cant wait to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

reagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cute place with fabulous service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So beautiful! The room was lovely, the only thing is that it mentions a microwave but there was none. The bar had some of the best cocktails we’ve ever had. There was a dj on our last night there and we had so much fun. We had a beautiful view of the beach. No complaints and would love to come back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful hotel! Very unique and well appointed. Service was impeccable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will be back. Make sure you shower with the bathroom door closed or you’ll set off the fire alarm. Other than that we loved staying here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Can’t wait to return

Beautiful property. So much history. The buildings have been beaufully restored. Each room is a private oasis. Incredible views of the Pacific. The bar is fully stocked. Our bar tender was a wealth of knowledge. Drinks were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
We will be back but not in a room above us
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what I expected

The room was quite small, very tastefully appointed. It wasn’t quite what I was expecting, as the room itself was not the type of room you would want to stay in all day, but was great for sleeping. Common spaces were few and the balcony was not private, as it appeared to be in the photos online.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing, my family was heard. Location great. But if I had to be nit picky, it would be, the living room tv wifi setup was not user friendly but I blame the tv not the property. Overall 9.8, seriously though, would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Christi

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Leeann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malik

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was great but the bed and pillows were very uncomfortable. Also they need to let you know when you check in that room cleaning has to be set up day before if you want it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden Gem

From the moment we arrived, the bungalow exuded warmth and character. The interior was spotless and well-appointed with a super comfy bed, soft linens, a small bar area loaded with a variety of snacks and drinks. Although the room is small, we enjoyed most of our time on the charming patio with its own small sofa, chair and chimenea. The staff is incredibly gracious and attentive without being intrusive. The bar was a place to retreat in the morning for a great cup of coffee or in the evening for a cocktail. They have a limited menu but enough to entice you to indulge! Although right on the Pacific Coast Highway, the noise was not an issue as we were also able to hear the crashing of the waves with the ocean being just across the street. Do yourself a favor, and book this location for your next getaway, you will be so glad you did! We are already planning our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025