Dana Point Marina Inn, San ClementeDana Point Marina Inn in San Clemente, United States has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 24 hotels we score in San Clemente. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.6 before correction: Booking.com 2.5, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.5, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $187 a night (cached, not a live quote).Dana Point Marina Inn is a two-star waterfront hotel situated directly on Dana Point Harbor. It serves solo travellers, families, and tour groups looking for proximity to Doheny State Beach and local shops. The property features an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a fitness centre. Many guest rooms include kitchen facilities and views of the harbour. While the hotel offers practical amenities like complimentary breakfast and on-site parking, the building reflects its original 1970 construction. It is a practical choice for those wanting to stay within walking distance of the water and local dining options in Dana Point.What stands out

Direct harbour access

Walkable to local beaches

Includes complimentary breakfast

Pet friendly facilities

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Dated property

Better-scored in San Clemente

El Caminante, San Clemente: 3.8 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $398 a night. El Caminante Bar & Bungalows is a newly opened boutique hotel in Capistrano Beach, California.

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn, San Clemente: 3.8 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), from $375 a night. Blue Lantern Inn is an oceanfront bed-and-breakfast on a bluff above Dana Point Harbor, in the Lantern District of Dana Point, California.

Capistrano Surfside Inn, San Clemente: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $258 a night. Capistrano Surfside Inn provides apartment-style accommodation located directly opposite the beach.