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Our top choices for Ocean Institute hotels

Free daily full breakfast

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
4.0 star property
Lantern District, 0.3 km from Ocean Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (671 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay! Beautiful rooms, wonderful breakfast and a million dollar view!"
United States
Kelly
The price is €318
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach, 1.9 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (44 reviews)
"Loved the cleanliness and the super friendly staff. Will definitely be staying there again."
United States
Mohammed
The price is €1,016
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach, 2.5 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (673 reviews)
"Excellent resort. Coming back on July"
United States
Anna
The price is €866
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Restaurant

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
Lantern District, 1.5 km from Ocean Institute
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved the staff very friendly helpful parking expensive but the valet service was awesome very helpful"
United States
Tim
The price is €338
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Exterior

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Ocean Institute
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful place to stay"
United States
Julieta V
The price is €122
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Outdoor pool

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 3 km from Ocean Institute
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Nice, clean place to stay with plenty of space and nice amenities."
United States
Thomas
The price is €296
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Reception

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
3.0 star property
Del Obispo, 3.2 km from Ocean Institute
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (687 reviews)
"Clean helpful staff. A variety of breakfast items.very clean outside and in."
United States
leah
The price is €178
includes taxes & fees
14 Jun - 15 Jun
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 2.4 km from Ocean Institute
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place, reasonable price"
United States
Lizeth
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
15 Jun - 16 Jun
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Aerial view

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor, 1 km from Ocean Institute
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,998 reviews)
"Great visit good location"
Canada
Tyler
The price is €133
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Dana Point Marina Inn
Beach nearby, white sand, sun-loungers, beach towels

Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 3.5 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (302 reviews)
"One of the best places we’ve stayed! Beautiful rooms and views, super nice staff. Can’t wait to come back."
United States
Aimee
The price is €120
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Capistrano Coast House
Surfing/boogie boarding

West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
10.9 km from Ocean Institute
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (200 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Sarah
The price is €114
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
West Coast Surf and Stay
3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, and dinner served

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach
4.0 star property
7 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (778 reviews)
"Everything about our stay was wonderful. Great location, fun activities, incredible staff. The restaurant is excellent! "
United States
James
The price is €627
includes taxes & fees
8 Jun - 9 Jun
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Bicycling

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
4.0 star property
7.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (416 reviews)
"It was a perfect stay !! "
United States
Doris
The price is €354
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach
Banquet hall

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
4.0 star property
6.3 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (394 reviews)
"It was very nice "
United States
Javier Cordova
The price is €306
includes taxes & fees
22 Jun - 23 Jun
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Outdoor pool

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
8.8 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (996 reviews)
"Per friendly and close to the beach"
United States
Grace
The price is €271
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Exterior

Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Ocean Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (171 reviews)
"Clean, friendly staff, soft beds."
United States
Elizabeth
The price is €118
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Calafia Inn
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
2.5 star property
10.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (431 reviews)
"Perfect location"
United States
Alfred
The price is €366
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 Jun
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
BBQ/picnic Area

San Clemente Cove

San Clemente Cove
3.0 star property
9.3 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (371 reviews)
"I had beautiful full complete view of the beach ! Did not do any cooking!"
United States
Christina
The price is €226
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
San Clemente Cove
Exterior

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Our stay was great. Friendly staff and rooms were very nice."
United States
Veronica
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Terrace/patio

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
3.5 star property
9.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (20 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 €264
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
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Compare popular hotels close to Ocean Institute

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Free daily full breakfast
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
4.0 star property
9.6
Exceptional
671 reviews
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
44 reviews
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3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
5.0 star property
9.2
Wonderful
673 reviews
View
Restaurant
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
8.8
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Exterior
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,002 reviews
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Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

8/10 Good
"Very spacious room. Dog friendly. Good location for 5 minute walk to the beach. Small but fine swimming pool.Scrambled eggs and turkey meat patties for breakfast. Waffle maker great. Right on highway Pacific Coast so lots of traffic. Parking charge is in addition to hotel. Had a fine stay."
Duncan 5-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Hotels near other Ocean Institute attractions

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Baby Beach

4.4/5 (140 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ocean Institute?
Ocean Institute is located in a welcoming area of Dana Point known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 122 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Ocean Institute?
Adjacent to Ocean Institute, Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Dana Point Marina Inn and Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Ocean Institute?
Expedia has 122 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ocean Institute.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ocean Institute, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ocean Institute.
What can I see and do near Ocean Institute?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mission San Juan Capistrano and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Salt Creek Beach, Capistrano Beach Park and Dana Cove Park.