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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
Sip coffee by the ocean or hike through nature reserves – your coastal retreat awaits.

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Restaurant
Presidential Suite
Restaurant
Exterior
Front of property
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$357
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
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
  • Doheny State Beach - 17 min walk
  • Dana Point Harbor - 3 min drive
  • The Coach House - 4 min drive
  • Salt Creek Beach Park - 7 min drive

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 Dana Point Harbor
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 a bodyboard on-site
  • Smoke-free property, beach towels and beach umbrellas
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

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

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

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
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 7 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows on 18 Feb 2025 start from AU$301.07, 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 mile (2 km) of Capistrano Beach Park and Doheny State Beach. The Sea Caves and Lantern Bay County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alborz, Foster City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The View & Balcony were great. The Traffic & Passing by Train noises were awful. Thanks for Micheal and JT Customer Curtesy and assistant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

alex

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

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the perfect little get away place. It is decorated beautifully. Every detail is perfect.It's cozy and comfortable. Easy and convenient parking. A wonderful little bar to enjoy a night cap. Little patios outside each room to enjoy an ocean view. Comfortable beds. And the staff is so great. Nice and chatty. This is going to be our go to get away from now on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Joseph, Redmond

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a fun property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with partner
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

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

Aleksan

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas, South Burlington

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint remodeled motel into an Adobe Bungalow setting on Route 1. Ocean right there and walking distance to beach and restaurants for sunsets. Room share common doors to other rooms and you can hear everything next door. Not ideal if you’re looking for privacy and intimacy. My bungalow didn’t seem to have the same level of amenities as others but was nice. Route 1 traffic noise is heard as is the Amtrak trains going by outside. Has a lot of character. Overall I would rate it a 3.7.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viet

Travelled with partner
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

yousheng

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff is super friendly and helpful. They also provide free electrical bikes for riding.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kagetazu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little cozy place! Staff very friendly! Bed very comfortable! Love close access to the beach. I will be staying again!

10/10 Excellent

Reanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Every detail of this hotel is top notch! Beautifully restored and landscaped. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful view. So close to beach. Amazing coffee and breakfast. Cannot wait to come back! Perfect for a quick staycation.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the uniqueness. Of the place very quaint. I would definitely go back staff is super friendly and accommodating. I strongly urge people to stay at the gem of a place
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a totally revamped beach hotel with fantastic amenities, helpful and friendly staff, incredible cocktails, and a very comfortable, quiet, surprisingly cool room. Will absolutely be back when we are in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
10 for vibe and charm! Beautiful sunset view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and gorgeous views
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Delainey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cute hotel and nice staff. You will need a car for this area though, not super walkable
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kush

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

VARTUHE ROSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was great! It was the King Suite Balcony so it was up off the ground and had a great view but for the power lines.. the record players are a great touch too! The tones are nice but should be cotton… overall a wonderful stay, we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024