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Our top choices for Lantern District hotels

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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
Lantern District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,004 reviews)
"Loved the staff very friendly helpful parking expensive but the valet service was awesome very helpful"
United States
Tim
The price is NZ$590
includes taxes & fees
21 May - 22 May
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Free daily full breakfast

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
4.0 star property
Lantern District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (665 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay! Beautiful rooms, wonderful breakfast and a million dollar view!"
United States
Kelly
The price is NZ$594
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Hiking

Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
7.7 km from Lantern District
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,720 reviews)
"Such a beautiful hotel in a very beautiful Southern California beach town"
United States
John
The price is NZ$184
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Casablanca Inn
Terrace/patio

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
3.5 star property
9.6 km from Lantern District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Rooms are bver nice and Clean, staff was out of this world answered and helped with any question I had "
United States
Daniel
The price is NZ$414
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Garden

Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
16.1 km from Lantern District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,149 reviews)
"everything was great super clean would stay here again!"
United States
Carlos
The price is NZ$185
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Laguna Hills Lodge
Reception

San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
3.0 star property
11.3 km from Lantern District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,537 reviews)
"Great location"
United States
megan
The price is NZ$182
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
San Clemente Inn
Aerial view

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor, 0.9 km from Lantern District
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,991 reviews)
"Great visit good location"
Canada
Tyler
The price is NZ$219
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Dana Point Marina Inn
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Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Lantern District
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room great location for our purpose. Enjoyable stay!"
United States
Michael R.
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Capistrano Inn
Room amenity

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.8 km from Lantern District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,112 reviews)
"Good parking, awesome view, decent breakfast, friendly staff."
United States
Alicia
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
8.1 km from Lantern District
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Enjoyed my stay"
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$140
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach
Room, 2 Queen Beds

Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach

Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
2.0 star property
10.6 km from Lantern District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (925 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
John
The price is NZ$143
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Americas Best Value Inn San Clemente Beach
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
1 km from Lantern District
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
"Nice that it's downtown, easy walk to cafes, etc."
United States
Jaime
The price is NZ$206
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Outdoor pool

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.3 km from Lantern District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"Our stay was great. Friendly staff and rooms were very nice."
United States
Veronica
The price is NZ$239
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Outdoor pool

Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest

Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
3.0 star property
21.6 km from Lantern District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,290 reviews)
"Great location, pleasant stay."
United States
Zovinar
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June
Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
11 km from Lantern District
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (166 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, soft beds."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
17 June - 18 June
Calafia Inn
Surfing/boogie boarding

West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
10.7 km from Lantern District
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (199 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Sarah
The price is NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
West Coast Surf and Stay
Restaurant

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
8.9 km from Lantern District
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,002 reviews)
"Our stay was great"
United States
Laura
The price is NZ$242
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
2.5 star property
10.6 km from Lantern District
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (412 reviews)
"Clean rooms, friendly staff and ocean view was amazing! "
United States
Elisa
The price is NZ$549
includes taxes & fees
20 May - 21 May
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
View from room

Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel
3.0 star property
10.8 km from Lantern District
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,479 reviews)
"Amazing view and stay"
United States
Monica
The price is NZ$321
includes taxes & fees
19 May - 20 May
Pacific Edge Hotel
Terrace/patio

Crescent Bay Inn

Crescent Bay Inn
2.0 star property
13 km from Lantern District
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The location was amazing and we had such a great time! The room could use a few refreshing updates, but that’s pretty typical for a beachfront spot in such a prime location. Being so close to the beach made it completely worth it, and we really enjoyed our stay."
United States
Nannette
The price is NZ$352
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Crescent Bay Inn
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Our guide on where to stay in Lantern District

Find the best Lantern District areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Lantern District
Learn more about Lantern District
Aerial Dana Point taken from Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach.

Green No.3 at Monarch Beach Golf Links, Dana Point, California, USA

Monarch Beach

Monarch Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Monarch Beach Golf Links or Salt Creek Beach.

Ruins of Mission San Juan Capistrano in California

Del Obispo

If you're spending some time in Del Obispo, The Coach House and The Sea Caves are top sights worth seeing.

Sunset over luxury homes, yachts, and boats in Dana Point harbor, Orange County in Southern California on a cloudy day

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach.

Aerial view looking out over Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach

Dana Hills

While Dana Hills isn't home to many top sights, Monarch Beach Golf Links and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are some notable places to visit nearby.

Top Lantern District Hotel Reviews

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

10/10 Excellent
"The food was fresh and tasty. The hotel was a bargain for the price. Overall an excellent experience."
Roger 1-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Lantern District?
Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Dana Point's Lantern District neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park as part of your Lantern District travel plans.
What's a favourite place to stay in Lantern District?
Based on our traveller data, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lantern District. This resort is a short 7-minute walk from Dana Point Harbor, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find in Lantern District?
Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodation options in Lantern District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Dana Point area.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lantern District, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best deals in Lantern District.
What is there to do in this Dana Point neighbourhood?
A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Lantern District are Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park. While you're out sightseeing in Dana Point, make sure that you visit other sights such as Dana Cove Park or Dana Point Harbor.