"5 star from check in to check out! Exceptionally beautiful resort. Miraval spa is amazing. Will be back! " More
Walk to the beach
Your stay at this Monarch Beach resort places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach. Salt Creek Beach Park and Dana Strands Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
18-hole golf course
This luxury resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 6 restaurants. Spend a day at the beach surfing, or relax with sun loungers and beach umbrellas. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a children's pool, and supervised childcare is an added bonus.
Soaking tubs
The 400 soundproofed guestrooms offer 24-hour room service and minibars. Balconies or patios, deep soaking bathtubs, and Smart TVs are also available.
Sep 1, 2019 by MOD
Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to see you had a great time with us. We look forward to seeing you again.
May 15, 2018 by Monarch Beach Resort Manager
Good Day Monarch Beach Resort Guest, Thank you for your kind feedback! We are excited that you were able to fully enjoy your stay with us. We hope this means we will see you back soon!
Unwind on the resort's private sand beach. Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Summer fun is a breeze at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, where you can play a round of golf at the golf course, cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools, and enjoy a treatment at the full-service spa. There are 6 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. This luxury resort also offers a children's pool, outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour health club. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach was completed in May 2016. This 5-star Dana Point resort is smoke free.
Valet parking (surcharge)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach offers 400 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Smart televisions come with pay movies. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.
For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast daily from 6 AM to 11 AM.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach has 6 restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
AVEO Table and Bar - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine and serves brunch and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
33North - Overlooking the ocean, this lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Part and Parcel - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Bourbon Steak OC - Overlooking the ocean, this steakhouse specializes in American cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.
Guests can play rounds at the 18-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including 8 outdoor tennis courts. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour health club and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Miraval Life in Balance has 20 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.
The spa is open select days. Guests under 14 years old are not allowed in the spa.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Special check-in instructions:
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F; guestroom doors are sealed after cleaning. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; contactless room service is available; masks are required in public areas; reservations are required for some onsite facilities. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. Enhanced food service safety measures are in place. Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and also through room service. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
The resort fee includes:
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.