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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
Motel in Dana Point with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Restaurant
Front of property
Exterior
Presidential Suite
Restaurant
VIP Access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €193
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr

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Room options

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dana Point Harbor - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • The Coach House - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Upscale motel near Doheny State Beach
A coffee shop/cafe, a bar and a restaurant are just a few of the amenities provided at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows. Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as hiking/biking trails and bodyboarding, at this motel. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bike hire and beach towels
  • Smoke-free property, a 24-hour front desk and a bodyboard on-site
Room features
All guest rooms at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows feature perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

Languages

English

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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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
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

Frequently asked questions

Is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

As of 4 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows on 16 Apr 2025 start from €161.08, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows located?

Located in Capistrano Beach, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. Pines Park and The Sea Caves are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Journey

Friendly staff, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Nice and lovely to have a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Cute boutique hotel. Room was small, but comfortable. Perfect for the one night getaway we were looking for.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Love the atmosphere in the beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Beautiful property, unique design, incredible attention to detail, great staff.. wonderful stay and great location! I love the doors in the rooms that the upper half opens to see the ocean. Best stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Great place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Nice beautiful cottages love the design.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Clean, comfy bed and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

Great hotel, just what the area needed. Extremely friendly staff, comfortable rooms, positive vibe, and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devin Marquez

Nice spot
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

It was quaint, very clean. Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bardia

Best and unique hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Beautiful place and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Liora

Very beautiful property with great landscaping, decor, high quality furniture and fixtures. Unfortunately our room was missing some essentials like hand soap, extra toilet paper, and body wash. Staff very friendly and helpful, but they are understaffed. Regardless, I would stay here again because it’s so beautiful and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

This hotel was so nice! The details were perfect, the room had everything needed and the style of the hotel was perfectly executed. Restaurant was great, service awesome. Loved the outdoor space and access to the beach. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Use of E-bikes was amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viet

Very unique and special cozy property, all staffs I interacted withbwas world class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Jan

All the places brand new and it has a great location. We checked out one day early because the first night we were there they allowed another person to check in at 1 AM above us and they walked around for a few hours keeping us awake. The rooms have tile floor so if there’s someone above you, you can hear every footstep very loudly. I would suggest that you get a room that does not have rooms above you.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

colleen

A little loud with the train going past across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

What a fun property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy

This place is a gem!
The ambiance is pure luxury! So nice to have the little restaurant onsite. Cassidy took good care of us! We enjoyed the in room amenities, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

The property is charming with great attention to detail. Love the old world feel and the access to food and wine . Only recommendation is brighter lighting in the room for reading. Amazon has rechargeable lights that you can move around and would work. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Livinio

It's right on PCH, loud and not on the beach side forcing you to cross the road and train tracks to go to the beach. The rooms are beautifully appointed but not much storage space available. The only restaurant and parking lot access is great. The room rates are very good and reasonably priced, I will definitely come back but just be aware the experience is limited and similar to a great very fancy Motel on steroids:)

10/10 Excellent

David

Beachfront
Beautiful small boutique hotel. Perfect little casita.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Great little cozy place! Staff very friendly! Bed very comfortable! Love close access to the beach. I will be staying again!