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title: "Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach, Dana Point (CA)"
description: "Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point (CA): rated 9.3 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/waldorf-astoria-monarch-beach-dana-point-ca/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-06
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Hilton Worldwide
# Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Three Arch Bay, Dana Point (CA), United States

9.3 ·  Exceptional 79 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 11 in Dana Point (CA) ·  4.2 Location score
## About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach is a hotel in Three Arch Bay, Dana Point (CA), United States. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.3 out of 10 across 79 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, spa, restaurant, bar, gym, 24-hour room service. It is 4.2 km from the centre of Dana Point (CA). The nearest beach is 910 m away. The nearest airport, John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), is 26 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Floors:** 7

- **Last renovated:** 2016

- **Chain:** Hilton Worldwide

- **Price level (hotel website):** $$$

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 0

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## Live prices around Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

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## Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach: nightly price by month

          

Oct

-   Cheapest month: December, about €802 a night on average
-   Most expensive month: September, about €1,512 a night on average
-   Lowest price we found: €777 for the night of 15 December
-   Saturday nights cost about 11% more than Tuesday nights

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[Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/waldorf-astoria-monarch-beach-dana-point-ca/prices/)

Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.

## How Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach scores

Better rated than 91% of hotels in Dana Point (CA)

-   Guest rating **9.3**
-   Location **4.2**
-   Facilities **8.3**
-   Spa & wellness **7.5**
-   Beach access **7.2**

Dana Point (CA) average

## Amenities

Swimming poolSpaRestaurantBarGym24-hour room servicePets allowed

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool
-   Spa
-   Sauna
-   Gym

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Restaurant
-   Bar
-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking
-   EV charging

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Balcony
-   Minibar
-   In-room safe
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **32**/100 Car recommended

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **9**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **0**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Salt Creek Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">26 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">58 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Dana Point (CA)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4.2 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">9 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Everyday places nearby

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Food shop<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Gelson's Market</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">860 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">14 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Pharmacy<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">CVS Pharmacy</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">910 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

## Lists this hotel is on

-   [Hotels with a gym in Dana Point (CA)](https://stayversus.com/en/united-states/dana-point-ca/gym/)

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## Questions about Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

### How do guests rate Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach has a guest rating of 9.3 out of 10 from 79 reviews, which is better than 91% of rated hotels in Dana Point (CA).

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Does Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach have a pool?

Yes, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach from the airport?

The nearest airport, John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), is 26 km away in a straight line.

### Is Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 910 m from the hotel.

### Are pets allowed at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

### Is there a supermarket or food shop near Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

Yes: Gelson's Market, about 860 m away (14 min walk).

### Where is the nearest pharmacy to Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach?

CVS Pharmacy is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 910 m away (15 min walk).

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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