From the moment we walked in to register we were greeted by a warm and professional Bachir who was…read moreat the front desk. He helped us get settled into a very nice comfortable room. The rooms are clean, the beds and pillows are comfy. Also Nick and Esme who were at the front desk the next morning were very gracious and professional. There's a lovely beach downstairs which they provide chairs and an umbrella for one's comfort. I will definitely stay at Capri Laguna again and would recommend to anyone coming to this area.

We stayed here for a few days recently celebrating our anniversary. 5 stars mainly for the service…read moreand hospitality of Bachir and Esmeralda. They are so kind and made sure our stay was a pleasant one. The hotel itself is right on the sand. There's beautiful views all throughout the hotel and from the rooms. The location is perfect and close walking distance from many great dining spots. You want to walk whenever possible because parking is a bit stressful and walking allows you to enjoy all that Laguna Beach has to offer. One of my favorite things about the room was being able to open the windows and sliding door to the beautiful ocean breeze. It's the best! (We couldn't do that for a portion of our stay because a couple of the neighbors continued to smoke. Not the hotel's fault because it is non-smoking but we were bummed that we kept smelling it in our room.) The room was nice, quaint and clean in general. For the price per night, I would say it might be due for some up keep just from normal wear and tear, such as new pillows and things like that. It wasn't super fancy or anything but the location of it offered beautiful views! The hotel and staff are lovely overall. We would genuinely stay here again.

I love the location and the place. However, the front desk needs improvement in customer service,…read moreand the villas' TVs are small and could use an upgrade.

Deceptive advertising materials, and way too expensive for the accommodations…read more There was a dispute about who was managing the property which did not help. And while not their fault - proximity to the seal colonies and the smell did not help.

Sal was one of the nicest guys I've ever met. Exceptional services from him. Always offering fresh…read morewater and towels and telling stories about his travels from the 80's. We don't allow housekeeping into our room when we stay anywhere so it was perfect for us that they don't offer it here. You can come into the lobby and help yourself to things you need. We love that. If you are looking for some super fancy posh motel then this isn't for u. This is an older property and just has your basics and it's right near the beach. First time we've ever had a legitimately cold fridge in any hotel though which was fantastic. You get covered parking in a garage stall. Highly recommend.

We did a one night stay here for my daughter's birthday! The owners were so friendly and…read moreaccommodating as well as our housekeeper Cecilia, who was so sweet. The room was so clean with a great shower and the refrigerator and microwave were a huge plus as well as the AC, which kept the room nice and cool. The walk to the beach was three minutes and was perfect for both day and night beach access. Would definitely stay here again. Not to mention the parking is free which is a total bonus in Laguna! Love this place it's a hidden gem especially for the price during the summer!

We went for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and had a wonderful experience. The staff was friendly,…read morewelcoming, and attentive throughout our meal. I had the tomato risotto, which was flavorful and cooked to perfection. The fish tacos were also very good. One pleasant surprise was the salsa--it was fresh, flavorful, and had an authentic homemade taste. The mango turmeric lemonade tasted fresh, healthy, and refreshing. What truly made this dining experience special, though, were the magnificent views overlooking the ocean waves. The beautiful scenery elevated the entire meal and made it a memorable experience.

For the reputation and pricing of Surf & Sand, this experience was extremely disappointing…read more The staff was professional and courteous throughout my stay, which makes it even more frustrating that the overall experience fell so far short. My room appeared to be next to what sounded like a utility or service room, and there was loud equipment noise running throughout the entire night. Sleeping was nearly impossible. I reached out to the hotel by both text and email after my stay and was told the matter would be looked into. It has now been over a week with no follow-up or resolution whatsoever. For the rates Surf & Sand charges, guests should not be placed in rooms with constant overnight noise issues, and concerns should certainly not be ignored afterward. Very disappointing experience from a hotel that presents itself as a luxury property.

Paid online by card. Blue Lantern Inn is at the end of a street and offers parking lot parking. I…read morewas easily able to book online and had no issues pre-checking in online or onsite. The staff was welcoming and very friendly throughout the stay. I booked a king bed with harbor views and the room and bathroom were good sizes, with lots of room to move around. The beds were comfortable as well. It's a very cute hotel with amazing views. The only downsides were the walls are a little thin so I could hear the customer in the next room coughing, and the breakfast was not that good. But there are tons of great restaurants within walking and driving distance, so I would recommend going there. It's also 4 minutes drive from the harbor if you plan to do whale/ dolphin watching. I would recommend this hotel and would go back.

Such a unique and personalized stay! Every little detail is covered from the fulfillment of a…read morepersonalized request during the pre-check text less than a week before to offering soothing bath salts to my wife for the large jacuzzi bath free of charge when we were asked how the room was shortly after check-in by the sweet front desk attendant Leslie while being handed complimentary champagne. Leslie also informed us of the complimentary bikes to use if we wanted to explore the town and how we were just in time to enjoy the complimentary wine and cheese from 4-5:30 in the common area. We grabbed our free bubbly, the vanilla bath salts for my wife to enjoy later, and proceeded to enjoy the cheese and assorted treats on the outdoor patio overlooking Dana Point. No better way to unwind! Pro tip: NEVER EVER SKIP THE FRESH BAKED COOKIES! The property is the perfect size to remain quaint like a bed and breakfast but big enough that you don't feel obligated to know each person coming and going. I would admit being in our mid 40's, we were on the younger side of guests during our stay, but this was a welcome surprise for us as we were looking for a quiet getaway for the evening for our 9 year wedding anniversary. The room was 212 which is an ADA accessible room but this I believe was provided at the special request of having a bathtub for my wife who values her baths on her getaways! The room faces the parking lot but this is a small sacrifice for what the true payoff was which was the special request... The giant jacuzzi tub which did not disappoint. It was large enough to fit two adults (not that we tried or anything *wink wink). The jets worked great and my wife raved about them. The room came with luxurious robes and slippers and all bath products were either local or unique brand. The room also came with a fireplace that was gas which started with the flip of a light switch. Another beautiful touch. It is always hard to find a bed that is comfortable enough while away from home as we are spoiled by our sleep number at home but this bed did the trick (which most chain or corporate hotels cannot accomplish!). The linens were soft and the room came with extra pillows and blankets on hand without having to ask for more. The complementary breakfast buffet in the morning was not your standard spread. It felt more refined and focused on the details. It was not your scrambled eggs from powder. It was two sunny side up eggs cooked to perfection. It wasn't generic underripe fruit, it was perfectly ripe fruit with an assortment of sides. My wife raved about the yogurt and toppings as did I about the oatmeal and toppings. Overall this could not have been a better short 1 night getaway for my wife and I to enjoy away from the hectic everyday life. It truly felt like we slowed down time and the blue lantern Inn accomplished all we needed in having a successful start to our anniversary celebrations.

What a beautiful setting for an amazing meal! You walk through the Hotel Laguna through an old…read moreHollywood lobby to get to the back on the waterfront. Plenty of seating but I made a reservation just in case. The charcuterie board was only missing some more crackers and it would've been perfect. The bread and butter was only mildly addicting. The BRUSSEL SPROUTS were VERY addicting. Absolutely amazing. My tenderloin was so tender and perfectly cooked. The mashed potatoes were great and the asparagus was great to balance out the heaviness of the steak and potatoes with some freshness. I tried some of the ribeye that my friend got but I liked mine better so I'm glad I made the right choice! Also the service was great and I'm glad that I asked for a fruity mocktail and they gave me something that was actually sweet and fruity. Loved it. Great experience and after the sun went down they turned on the outdoor heaters which was nice. I would definitely come back next time I'm in the area for the vibe alone. I will say I am from New York and these prices were crazy to me and shit is expensive here too. We got alot of stuff because we were celebrating but the bill for two people was about $250. Only downside because the food was great and the beach side view was even better.

Service was terrible. For how nice the restaurant is the service was not there. From making you sit…read morein the sun if you only wanted a nice drink and appetizers to the server coming taking 20 mins to get our order and then another 15 to remember they forgot a soda. Would not go back

Stayed at Casa Loma to celebrate my daughter's high school graduation. She wanted to stay in Laguna…read moreBeach. We usually stay at a Hilton brand hotel, there weren't any on the beach. I researched every hotel I could find that was within walking distance to the beach in Laguna. I was not sure what to expect since reviews were a little inconsistent. I was very impressed by the ambiance of this hotel! It's gorgeous! It's warm, tropical and beachy. Very unlike a chain hotel. There were a lot of beautiful details that made the hotel unique. The bed was very comfortable too. Our room had direct access to the pool and that was a nice feature. Other reviews mention the high cost, I agree, it was costly with additional fees. However it's not an economy hotel. It's directly on the beach and I expected to pay a premium rate because of that. A welcome note and fruit were left in the room upon arrival. The staff were great, Sam checked us in and he was very sweet. There was another young man with long hair that was also very kind (I didn't get his name, he gave great direction on some local shopping). Maria made an amazing champagne spritz and she was also very hospitable. Would stay at Casa Loma again 100%. It was a very pleasant experience!

As others have stated, for the price point this is unfortunately not a place I'd stay at or…read morerecommend. Pros - 100% the location. Lovely ocean view and can hear the rolling waves with the sliding door open. You can easily walk to the main street and beach front. - Comfy beds - Clean rooms & cute california style throughout lobby and rooms - Check in woman was very friendly, and explained everything about our stay - Welcome drinks - Pet friendly ! Cons - Our room was not serviced for our 2 night stay. We removed our dnd sign from 11-3 and no one came. For $600 a night this is wild to me that our mats were still wet and no coffee refilled, I didn't see the cleaning staff once throughout our stay. - There is no true restaurant at this hotel. Bites and drinks but no substantial meals. Wasn't surprising to see takeout bags all throughout the halls. - As others stated $75 a night parking fee is wild but you can take your car out as much as you like since there is no Valet - zero amenities in the room -- you have to pay for toothbrush, no water bottles or even carafes of water. Overall the staff, outside of the lovely check in woman were essentially non existent. No cleaners, and even in the morning there were 2 men but they didn't greet or acknowledge anyone. Again for $300 it would be fine and expected but for $600 and on some days even $1K a night on the 4th of July this is wildly overpriced for what you get.

My husband and I spent two amazing nights here during the week. It got pretty busy at the inn as…read moreit was spring break. The service was excellent and can see that staff takes great care and attention to making sure everything is taken care of. We very much appreciated all the amenities this inn had to offer such as the welcome drink, evening cookies (delicious!), sauna, sunblock at the pool, towels, lovely breakfast.. all complimentary (breakfast with resort fee). We also appreciated the 10% military discount. We stayed in room 23 which was a standard queen bed with garden view and liked that spot because it felt central, private, and quiet. The room is on the smaller side but it was fine. It does not have a fridge but they provide an ice bucket. We ended up putting our bottled waters on top of the AC box and that kept it cool. Being that the inn is beautifully historic, there weren't many outlets inside the room. The bath robes were very plush. Both lamp shade knobs didn't seem to turn properly but we made it work somehow. Otherwise, we felt well taken care of throughout our stay and so glad we came. Aside from the inn, there is a walk to get to Victoria Beach. We walked south along Coast Highway to Victoria Place and found the underpass from there. We also took the free trolley outside of the hotel to get around town. It could be quite a wait for the trolley as we waited 30 mins. There is a QR code on the sign to track the trolley locations.

Amazing gem! Charming, intimate, thoughtful... a perfect experience. The welcome sangria and…read morefriendly staff, paired with beautiful grounds and a quiet atmosphere made this one of our favorite hotels we've ever stayed at. We even skipped dessert when we went out to dinner so we could come back and enjoy the amazing warm chocolate cookies they put out for guests each evening.