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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
Fun on the beach, near Dana Point Harbor

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Lobby lounge
Exterior
Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

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

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Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Presidential Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Capistrano Beach Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • The Coach House - 3 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Dana Point Harbor - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 11 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Denny's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kawamata Seafood - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

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. This motel is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach and sun loungers. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows feature perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 47-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English

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 transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • 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 (33 inches 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

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 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?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows located?

Nestled on the beach, this Capistrano Beach motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. South Day Use Beach and Pines Park are also within 15 minutes.

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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 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

Jody

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

Chantal Alysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a little hotel with ocean views, small rooms with simple luxuries and antique decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love the atmosphere and the proximity to all the locations I like.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was neat with its architecture. Perfect location for a weekend getaway with your lady.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Journey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, we had an amazing stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly and helpful especially the hotel manager. The design of the hotel was fun and charming. My husband and I enjoyed the use of the electric bikes that were free to use. The bar and interior lobby space was very inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and lovely to have a good time
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mendra

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the atmosphere in the beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfy bed and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

Bardia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best and unique hotel in this area
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quaint, very clean. Easy walk to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Caring and attentive staff

Incredible service at a new boutique hotel right across the road from the beach south of Dana Point. We felt well taken care of during our entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Beautiful view and beautiful rooms

This place is beautiful. It’s clean, nicely appointed and extremely reasonably priced. The only negative would be the size of the room. But if you don’t need a lot of space I would stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique and special cozy property, all staffs I interacted withbwas world class.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Suzanne L

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

Beautiful ocean view room

Beautiful hotel with an ocean view. The rooms were newly renovated and really nice. Not a lot of space in the room. The bed takes up the whole room. The patio was great with a wonderful view. Easy access to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location across from the pacific. It’s on the road, so some road noise but that was a given with the location. Very cool and charming vibe. Turntables in the room and you can borrow vinyl from the bar (my son pulled Bob Marley). Very clean and cool Spanish style decor. Staff was very friendly. My only criticism is the scones and muffins we bought for breakfast were a bit overtoasted and hard, but the cappuccino was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great little beach vibe.

We enjoyed the patio with the fireplace burning in the evening with the ocean view the most. The bar was great with an intimate vibe, perfect for couples. All told it was a fantastic getaway. Kudos to Hunter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025