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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel for sun and fun

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Beach/ocean view
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View
Lobby lounge
Hacienda Suite | Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AU$315
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec

Explore the area

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34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, CA, 92624
  • Place, South Day Use Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Capistrano Beach Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Doheny State Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

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

Ocean View King ADA Accessible with Patio & Chiminea

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio (Ocean, chiminea)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

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
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hacienda Suite

Hacienda Suite

Highlights

Patio
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach/ocean view

El Camino Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Pillow-top bed
Bathrobes
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Pillow-top bed
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Dana Point

At El Caminante Bar & Bungalows you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Poche Beach and Capistrano Beach Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Spend the day at the beach where you'll find sunloungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and free use of bicycles. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM. There's also the convenience of free parking nearby. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 4-property class Capistrano Beach hotel include Mission San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente Pier.

What's nearby

  • South Day Use Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pines Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Poche Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Capistrano Beach Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Doheny State Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 14 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Doho Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rosetta Coffee Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A's Burgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sunsets Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Dana Point hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, slippers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 16 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows on 17 Dec 2025 start from AU$262.17, 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.

Is parking available at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Yep, El Caminante Bar & Bungalows has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Yep, El Caminante Bar & Bungalows is a short 17-minute walk from Doheny State Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving. You can also find motor boats and boat tours.

What makes El Caminante Bar & Bungalows a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows.

Does El Caminante Bar & Bungalows serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order brekkie is available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

No, El Caminante Bar & Bungalows does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 288 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super relaxing, great cocktails, gorgeos rooms. Would absolutely book it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Retro-chic beach bungalow hotel with beautiful view of the ocean. Well maintained and clean property. Staff were friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yiyang

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t really like the layout of the room. Can be changed for a much spacious room in my opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Like that it’s only a few rooms, parking is very convenient, the view is amazing. Felt so relaxed would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Hoang Lan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pros: The interior is great, the staff are responsive and friendly, we had to call them because of neighboring guests arguing loudly late at night for 2 hours. The views are gorgeous during the day and easy to get to the beach from your room, especially if you're upstairs. They give you complimentary beach towels and flip flops. Cons: The room condition could be better - we kept getting bites through the night in between the sheets so we had to sleep on top of the blanket for most of it. The staff on duty didn't try to accommodate for the mishap, dismissing it as part of the summer heat because the sheets are delivered new and clean everyday. This worries us as it means the potential problem (like bed bugs or ants) is in the mattress/bed, rather than on the sheets. Also, if you're a light sleeper, train tracks run along the beach line so you'll get trains passing by the hotel pretty frequently.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sayl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Acacia

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

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

Heaven

Amazing trip. Everything was beautiful. The staff was friendly, heloful and always smiling. We used the e bikes a couple of times. It was very fun. Made memories we will treasure forever. The beach just a few minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The grounds are beautiful and well kept. While the rooms are small they are comfortable. The restoration was beautifully done
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yue

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

10/10 Excellent

Braden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Lindokuhle, Newport beach

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and cozy. Partly, homely.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristy, Broomfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply a very cool place, really well done!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vickie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peteris

Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bayley

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

Cute Rooms + Killer Cocktails

Loved it! Pretty small room, but lots of charm and really loved the onsite bar - incredible cocktails and yummy light bites!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I adored this wonderful spot! The staff is amazing. They are kind, efficient, and able to do so many things incredibly well. This is a place that resists the tedious monotony of chain hotels with its charm and authenticity. From listening to vinyl while lounging in a beautiful antique chair with a signature cocktail to sitting on our private patio with a fire and the smell of blooming flowers, we loved the entire stay. Add in the attention to detail with comfort, like large towels, great water pressure, luxurious bedding, and every amenity we needed and it elevated our experience. We also loved that we could use the electric bikes and local trolley and never had to get in our car. Bliss.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025