What's it like in Lantern District?

Travelers will be sure to enjoy their time in Dana Point's Lantern District neighborhood. Be sure to check out Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park as part of your Lantern District travel plans.

What's a favorite hotel to stay in Lantern District?

Based on our traveler data, Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa is one of the top choices for your stay in Lantern District. This resort is a short 7-minute walk from Dana Point Harbor, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Lantern District?

Expedia has 85 hotels and other accommodations in Lantern District to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Dana Point area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Lantern District, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Lantern District.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Lantern District?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your trip to Lantern District, click here .

What is there to do in this Dana Point neighborhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Lantern District are Dana Point Preserve and Heritage Park. While you're out sightseeing in Dana Point, be sure to visit other sights like Dana Cove Park or Dana Point Harbor.

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An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a fire feature, and a view of the ocean.

1. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Lantern District

Melvin

NT$11,548 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A breakfast table with plates of food, a blue vase, and a view of the sea.

2. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Lantern District

Marquitta

NT$13,603 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

3. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor, 0.9 km from Lantern District

brittnie

NT$4,605 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

1 km from Lantern District

Dawn Elizabeth

NT$4,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

5. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach, 2.8 km from Lantern District

Pamela

NT$4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

A spacious indoor area with a large window, a wooden floor, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

8.9 km from Lantern District

Romie

NT$4,212 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A covered entrance with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

5.3 km from Lantern District

Marco

NT$4,327 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

8. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Beach, 3 km from Lantern District

Derrick

NT$6,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A building with a white facade, arched windows, and a red-tiled roof. There are outdoor seating areas with umbrellas and palm trees.

9. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

8.3 km from Lantern District

Gurinder

NT$4,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

15.9 km from Lantern District

Marisa

NT$4,708 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted TV.

11. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

12.6 km from Lantern District

Roberto

NT$4,312 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

12. Casablanca Inn

7.7 km from Lantern District

Allison

NT$4,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 26 - Aug 27

An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

18 km from Lantern District

Jackie

NT$4,606 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A courtyard with a fountain, seating area, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

14. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

Capistrano Beach, 2.9 km from Lantern District

Andrea

NT$4,398 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, connected to an indoor space with a kitchen visible through glass doors.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

12.7 km from Lantern District

Anja

NT$5,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

16. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Capistrano Beach, 2.4 km from Lantern District

Shannon

NT$7,158 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

17. Laguna Hills Lodge

16.1 km from Lantern District

Chris

NT$3,154 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A fountain with a decorative top, surrounded by a circular brick border and colorful flowers.

18. Laguna Inn & Suites

8.8 km from Lantern District

Junxian

NT$2,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.

19. Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente

11.2 km from Lantern District

Sean

NT$3,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A hotel room with a bed, a green armchair, a wooden table, a nightstand, and a window with curtains.

20. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

8.1 km from Lantern District

Tiziana Gorgan and Jonathan

NT$2,776 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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Where to stay in Lantern District

Find the best Lantern District areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal residential area with houses, a clear blue sea, and a distant city skyline.

Capistrano Beach

Capistrano Beach is beloved for its stunning beaches. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Doheny State Beach and South Day Use Beach.

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A coastal resort with a beachfront, a golf course, and a large pool area.

Monarch Beach

Travelers come to Monarch Beach for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Salt Creek Beach while you're in town.

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An old church with a cross on top, a brick wall, and a pathway leading to it.

Del Obispo

While visiting Del Obispo, you might make a stop by sights like The Coach House and The Sea Caves.

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A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Dana Point Harbor

While visiting Dana Point Harbor, you might make a stop by sights like Dana Point Harbor and Baby Beach.

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A coastal town with a marina, beach, and residential area.

Dana Hills

Though Dana Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Monarch Beach Golf Links and Baby Beach.

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Top Lantern District Hotel Reviews

Laguna Hills Lodge

8/10 Good

"This hotel needs to strip the carpeting out of the entire room and the hallways. The carpets have a smell and I know for sure that based on the proximity of the carpet to every bathroom in each room, when the toilets overflow as will happen sometimes, I know for sure those carpets are getting compromised with fecal matter, etc. Also the rooms generally have a musty smell which could be from the cleaning solution and / or again the carpets. We also noticed that regular dusting is not a thing as there's lots of dust underneath the clock radio, etc. Yes it's a good value for everything that's here but again this place needs some significant updates and I can't believe that in 2026 we still have carpets in hotels when everyone knows that they hold dirt and allergens!"

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

10/10 Excellent

"I only stayed here one night and overall I would say I had a great experience. They gave me champagne to welcome me as I checked in. Room was a good size amount. I did enjoy my stay here. When I come back to Newport, I will definitely book again and highly recommend staying here."

Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel

8/10 Good

"Great business hotel. I stayed for a work trip. I would not say her with the family, because it is not very close to anything except the airport. It seemed to be mostly business travelers, people who had layovers or flights at the airport, and people in town for a conference. Rooms were very clean, the staff was friendly. I would stay again if I needed to be in this area for work."

Surf & Sand Laguna Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Came for a weekend getaway with my boyfriend. We were greeting by friendly valet and front desk people. They even offered welcome champagne. We got there early so we had to wait for a room, but it was worth it since we got upgraded to a different room. The views here are worth it. You have access to a pool but we went down to the beach instead. We enjoyed drinks in their lobby area that even had someone playing live music. We dined inside our room for dinner since our view was perfect. Everywhere we went the staff greeted us with smiles and were so nice. Honestly, this was the best hotel stay I've ever had. We're definitely coming back."

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Our top choices for Lantern District hotels

1. Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

2. Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

3. Dana Point Marina Inn

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

5. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

7. Best Western Capistrano Inn

8. Capistrano Coast House

9. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

10. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

11. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

12. Casablanca Inn

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

14. Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-sea

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

16. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

17. Laguna Hills Lodge

18. Laguna Inn & Suites

19. Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente

20. Hotel Avenida, San Clemente Beach

Where to stay in Lantern District

Capistrano Beach

Monarch Beach

Del Obispo

Dana Point Harbor

Dana Hills

Top Lantern District Hotel Reviews

Laguna Hills Lodge

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