I couldn't wait for my much anticipated stay at this lovely hotel, having done extensive research on hotels in the area and picking Joaquin. Before taking off the next day, I saw that the weather had turned for the worst. Because it had passed my cancellation period, and it would rain all weekend, I called the hotel about what I could do. Front desk had the manager call me back, and to my dismay, the manager told me he normally could partial refund if I had booked through a third party, continuing to explain that because I booked through their website during a seasonal promotion, this could not be given. This did not make sense to me at all. Smaller boutique hotels usually have the power to make their own decisions rather about how to resolve issues with guests than follow strict "rules" over third party travel websites, especially during times like these. I had not asked for a full refund, and was rather seeking to come back another time for some form of payment with another discount. I mentioned many solutions, including one day credit, service vouchers, etc, all which were turned down. I called multiple times with no return call. Of course the area received record rains & winds that weekend, and I ended up not being able to go. I called for an invoice after being charged for the weekend including hotel fees & taxes. After getting off, I have yet to receive the invoice. I was told another manager would call me back to discuss options, and I was just ghosted. I know many have written wonderful reviews about this hotel, and I am sure the location and amenities are top knotch under normal circumstances in good weather, as the main attraction is their beach under the sun. Under less ordinary circumstances, however, don't expect any empathy, concessions or even courtesy to help resolve issues from them. Words of caution, DO NOT book directly with them. Had I known, I would have booked through a third party to negotiate during these circumstances than to deal with the hotel directly. read more

Immaculate hotel! With a cancelled elopement due to COVID, I decided to take a little getaway with my fiancé and to be honest, I was a bit hesitant. I'm happy to report that there was no need to be! Hotel Joaquin took great preventative and cautious measures to keep the space safe and clean - starting from gloves, anti-bacterial spray, and masks up front when you enter the property to a COVID release form required by each party that checks-in. I was even informed on my way to the property that my room was being upgraded because of our circumstances - HOW AWESOME IS THAT?! Normally, it'd be a bummer to have the restaurant closed, but during these unprecedented times, it was actually enjoyable to use the outdoor tables with heat lamps to order in from various local spots and hang out. My fiancé and I did not have a single issue sitting in the common space and everyone was very courteous of distancing while eating without masks. The room experience was lovely - I personally really appreciate not having TVs. Hotel Joaquin provides a record player in each room with a cute library of records and games. We spent a lot of time off-line and it was so refreshing. In addition, the hotel provided complementary coffee and pastries every morning and personally texted the evening prior to ensure a good time for delivery. LASTLY, the front/reception manager and bartender Cody was an absolute delight. He was very friendly from the moment we entered the property in showing us around and explaining all of the new protocols and continued his excellent service while shaking up drinks! My first night, I asked for a spicy tequila beverage and he didn't have proper supplies to work with and then let me know the second night of my stay that he personally purchased jalapeños on his way to work if I was feeling up to enjoying a cocktail. This small gesture meant everything to me - the best form of customer care - and his drinks (I had a couple with spice) were delicious! The hotel and its guests are very lucky to have him! All in all, a GREAT stay. I will definitely be returning! read more

I've had friends from out of town stay there on two occasions. They both said it's nice and good service, but noisy with construction going on at a house across the street read more

Stayed at this hotel for a wedding this weekend and was very disappointed for the price. The staff is incredibly rude and unhelpful, they don't allow outside alcohol even in your hotel room, and there is a fee if you'd like to take photos with anything other than your cell phone. Parking is tough, and though all guests are supposed to get a spot, they are unhelpful if there are none left. Our room, Thalia, was right near an exit which seemed to be the exit used by the house keeping staff and it was very noisy from 7am-4pm. Lastly, the rooms themselves have so many light switches it's almost impossible to figure out what goes to what! The only pro to this hotel was the freshly squeezed OJ offered in the AM. read more

This hotel was really nice and trendy and the staff were all excellent couldn't say anything better also it has great ocean view and food was delicious and great drinks as well. Most definitely plan on staying here again. read more

Wow - this property so beautiful. I was recommended from a past guest, and they highly recommended a few rooms. We went with the La Luna, and loved how it was one of the largest, but Mountain View rooms, of the properties. After seeing all the recommendations of Frank, we visited him tonight at the bar and was so impressed. He loved his role and made our night so amazing. We will for sure be coming back this month! read more

I have stayed at Hotel Joaquin in the past and had wonderful experiences. Unfortunately my most recent experience was unsatisfactory for the type of amenities and service Hotel Joaquin promotes on its website and on social media, plus the $600 + per night cost for rooms and services. I hope management is able to address these issues so other guests don't experience the same things we did during our stay. First, a couple positives about our stay: the two female servers were absolutely lovely as well as the two bartenders. They did the best they could despite issues at the hotel. The bed was very comfortable. Issues: -No one was available to help with luggage or offered ( two 65+ woman and me 8 months pregnant) -Perche room had a musty smell. Asked to be moved, but no other rooms available. The front desk host sprayed cleaner, we slept with windows open. -Mold visible in hotel sink and in pool -Marks on furniture and fabric. -Water at the pool, but no cups. No pool service for food or cocktails at the pool. - Used towels around the pool area. We cleaned up a space to sit and covered with fresh towels. -No service at the pool area and messy. At dinner there were no lights on outside. I believe the power was out at the hotel. No candles -- we turned on iPhone flashlight so we didn't have to eat dinner in the dark. No cream for coffee and the restaurant was out of two dishes we hoped to have for dinner. On our last morning, we waited close to an hour for 3 simple breakfasts - oats and eggs with sausage, 2 smoothies. We served ourselves orange juice, salt / pepper, from the waiters stand after requesting from waiter, but it was never brought to our table. My mom brought coffee and coffee cups down from our room to have with breakfast. Management seemed to be missing during our stay and lack of overall upkeep at the Hotel, no attention to details. I love the overall concept and hope Hotel Joaquin can get back to standards of amenities and service it had in the past. read more

What's negative to say about this place?! Found them on mr and Mrs smith.com ( check em out btw you get a free bottle of champagne) and this is legit a hidden treasure. They have about 20 rooms or so, each with a different style. The place was immaculate, I mean spotless. It's about a 30 second walk to the beach. From our window we were able to watch the sunset, and the ocean which was so peaceful. They have a balcony with chairs to chill. A pool, and just a quiet place to relax. Food choices are rare with Covid, and their restaurant was closed which was a bummer but they had a phenomenal bar and bartenders which hooked it up. If your looking a place to relax and unwind, definitely give them a chance read more

Truthfully I was surprised how busy this hotel was especially during covid. There's no front desk so you have to check in at the bar and they make you sign a covid form. Cons: -toilet and pipes are constantly running (so if you can't sleep to that then avoid because I HAD TO WEAR EAR PLUGS at 3am to stop hearing the muffled horn I kept hearing all night). I also had to manually pull the back off the toilet to get it to stop running three times -they have music playing nonstop from the lobby to the pool and YES YOU CAN HEAR THE MUSIC IN YOUR ROOM At 10:30PM AS I AM WRITING THIS -from the room I am in WHILE IN MY BED I CAN HEAR THE GROUP OF 7 people drinking at the tables (as they say to each other it's nice meeting you..Cali has some of the worst covid rates and randos are drinking together masks off) -light switches aren't very functional- some are decoration and don't connect to anything. ONE OF THE BUTTONS CUT THE ELECTRICITY so each time I had to walk to the front desk and ask them to turn the electricity back on -slow service. The number to text for help or questions I never received a response from them but the front desk attendant told me they got it 2 hours later. -coffee and scones TASTE LIKE NOTHING. One day they didn't even bother bringing it even though I confirmed the previous day -they bait and switch their discount code. On their site it says 15% off and $50 credit which they didn't give us -when we were in the room WE FOUND EXPIRED PICO DE GALLO IN THE FRIDGE FROM THE PREVIOUS GUESTS AND MAN DID IT SMELL -layout of the hotel is kind of strange. A majority of the rooms have windows facing the middle so when you walk from the entrance to the pool you can see into everyone's window. I felt like a peeping Tom cause I saw everything from a girl changing to people laying on their bed. -The people from the bar kept staring into my window so had to keep that closed. So I had n Pros: -bed was comfy -rooms are cute -hotel is instagramable -free parking (but limited spots) -le labo bathroom products -Juliet balcony (but it faced another apartment building and one of the parking lots so kept blinds closed so I wasn't exhibiting) read more

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This pains me but has an honest yelper, I was a little mislead after reading stellar reviews about this hotel on here. So, I booked a weekend here and although we had a nice time, it just didn't have the level of service I was assuming it would have especially considering the price. I mean it's not montage or pelican hill room charges but it's up there. Checking in was fairly easy and we carried our own bags up two stories (not a big deal cause they were carryon size) The guy who checked us into our room was nice but I wish he had showed us how to work the ancient idiotic light switches. The bones of this hotel are so perfect and beautiful renovation but when it comes to light switches, I mean c'mon, should have been high end comfort not rickety old power switches. That being said, there is a record turntable with some cool albums but unfortunately the speakers were cracked and audio was god awful. Luckily we had our bluetooth Bose speaker with us. Considering there is no TV in the room, music matters. The room was small, a little tight but plenty of outdoor areas to enjoy. It would have been nice to have an area for suitcases and the closet was so tiny and you couldn't hang your full length clothes in it?? Also, the closet door would not close properly so the light stayed on all night. The bathroom faucets are not exactly smart function. The shower was nicely fitted but water pressure was weak to put it mildly. A real disappointment was we specifically booked an interior room with ocean view and balcony. Let's just say it was a peek a boo ocean view and our balcony was a Juliet size with no outdoor seating. Another bummer was this was a birthday staycation and although my husband told them this, they did zero for my birthday?! The pool is lovely, really liked laying poolside but they need some music in the background. Would have been nice to hear some music or perhaps a water feature fountain with some water splashing sounds??! I was expecting a better level of pool service. Just missed the mark on that. The hotel staff is very young and needs some work. Whoever the GM is, they are lacking or maybe this property is too small for it. There were a couple staff members that were good but it wasn't consistent I would however give the restaurant 5 stars, food was really delicious! I liked how the hotel has an exclusive feel to it, you have to be a guest to even sit at the bar here, which is nice because hotel guests always have a seat. If you are considering staying here, don't splurge on the room. Not worth it, you can just go basic room here but definitely get interior facing room. read more

I wouldn't stay anywhere else in Laguna! The location, amenities, rooms, STAFF**, bar and RESTAURANT** are beyond exceptional! Seriously, the food is mind blowing!! The drinks are just as good! This last visit was our second stay, and again, we were in heaven. Everything about this hotel seems like a getaway. The rooms are eclectic, modern, super clean, fancy and comfortable. You can't get a bad room in the house. The details of this boutique hotel are what make it so special. Everything is thought out and executed to perfection. There's nothing like it! I would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone! You will not be disappointed. Thankyou to the most helpful, hardworking and kind staff I've ever acquainted with! Above and beyond. Kindest regards, Jessica Kelsey Amlee read more

If you stay here do not sleep on the bottom floor you can hear everything above you. Some staff is a little rude and I don't think all guests get treated fairly. Has great food and a good location. I stay here every month for 3 days and spend thousands. I recommend so many people to this location as well. This last time I stayed it really put a bad taste in my mouth. read more

There are a lot of hotels in and around Laguna. If you are comparing Hotel Joaquin (HJ) with another hotel, stop comparing. Book Joaquin. You won't be sorry. My girlfriend and I stayed for several nights in early May. It was her birthday. I spoke via email with the hotel prior to our stay. They helped me decide which room to book, put a bottle of champagne in the room, and even procured a great bouquet for me to go with the champagne. I had a birthday gift delivered to the hotel, and the staff took it from the shipping box and made it presentable in a Hotel Joaquin-branded gift bag. The presentation (when we first entered the room) was great! My one semi-disappointment was the view from our room - I booked "La Vue," which has a large ocean-facing picture-window as its main selling point. But there's another building that spoils much of the line-of-sight to the Pacific. Maybe pass on "La Vue," but definitely get a room with a balcony! Joaquin is pricey, and as a Marriott and Hilton Platinum member it pained me a little to book a place where I couldn't use (or earn) points (we didn't, but you *can* use Amex or Chase points!). But it's worth the price. The personal service and amenities that Joaquin offers aren't matched at any Ritz or Conrad. Seriously. You get great made-to-order breakfast, tea or coffee in the morning (delivered to your room at a time of your choosing), complimentary daily smoothies, a welcome cocktail, lounge chairs and umbrellas delivered to the beach upon request, in-room vinyl record-players, bicycles and other recreation equipment at your beck and call... Hotel Joaquin is my new gold standard for service and accommodations. Staying there makes me want to stay at every associated property (I'm coming for you, Korakia!). Just do it. read more

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Hotel Joaquin is my favourite hotel to stay at in Laguna beach. I highly recommend staying here- highlights include the chill atmosphere and incredible service. Love the attention to detail- like the complimentary morning coffee delivery to your room. read more

Booked a spontaneous one night stay at Hotel Joaquin and had a wonderful experience! Upon checking in, the girl at the front desk offered us a tour of the hotel as well as 2 free drink tickets. She showed us where they have daily yoga before taking us to our beautiful room. The room was stylish, clean, and they even had fancy Santal 33 toiletries and a record player. We decided to eat dinner at the hotel after seeing the menu, and it did not disappoint! The chef even came to our table to give us a background on the dishes he prepared. It was like having our own private chef. Though we didn't make it to yoga, we did make it to their complimentary breakfast. I'm not lying when I say that was one of the best French toast I've ever had! The salmon dish was incredible as well, even the smoothies. We finished our trip by lounging at the cute pool and the bartender offered us 2 free shots of high-end tequila. I love the boutique vibe of the hotel and how it's steps away from the beach. And they even put a little note in our room! It's those little details that made our experience so personable. And the entire staff was SO sweet. From the front desk lady, bartender, pool boy, and chef...they made for a very memorable stay. Will definitely be back :) read more

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We always enjoy our stay. The staff are so friendly, helpful and courteous. The food delicious. They always make you feel special. We will definitely stay here again when we're in town. read more

Best hotel experience you will ever have. Upon check in we were greeted with complimentary cocktails and nothing but warm smiles. Free parking, five minute walk to a private-feel beach. The hotel will set up chairs and umbrellas for you upon request, bring coffee to your room every morning at your desired time, clean your room at your desired time, and they offer activities such as yoga, rosé hour, and sound baths. The complimentary bikes were such a nice way to get to downtown without having to worry about parking. The lobby and rooms are both beautifully decorated and CLEAN! Each room has a record player where you can play records from the lobby. This hotel offers the most personalized and comfortable experience I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and book! read more

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We loved this hotel. The staff is super friendly and engaged. The gourmet complementary breakfast was fantastic. We enjoyed the record player in the room. Very bohemian atmosphere ( as if I know what that means). Beautiful beaches nearby. Definitely take advantage of the free paddle boarding and surfing. George the adventure guy will hook you up. read more

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I really wanted to leave a good review of this hotel, but considering the current situation with the pandemic, I feel responsible to share this. The morning I left, I opened one of the drawers in our room and found it full of dirty towels and trash from the previous guest. If I had seen this the night before, I would have left the hotel and demanded my money back. There is obviously not as much attention being given to cleanliness and hygiene as the hotel wants to claim there is. Under any circumstances, this would have been disgusting, but considering the current situation with Covid, this is completely unacceptable and reportable. I told the front desk receptionist about my experience upon checking out and asked to speak to management. I was told the manager was in a meeting and would get back to me in a couple of hours. When 5:00 rolled around and still no call, I called again and was told I would get a call back in the next couple of hours. No call back. I called again the next day and no one answered the phone. So apart from a lack of cleanliness, there is also a lack of professionalism. I definitely would have preferred to handle this with a polite phone call, but attention to customer service is not management's priority. If your health and safety are an important factor in choosing where to spend a pricey night at a boutique hotel, be warned before you reserve - don't let the pretty pictures and smiling workers fool you. read more

My fiancé and I had an AMAZING 2-night stay at Hotel Joaquin last week! We were greeted by a smiley hostess as the perfect welcome. Not the mention the impeccable food and awesome local spots around North and South Laguna! The location is ideal for blissful morning walks on the beach near Hizler Park and Divers Cove on our way to grabbing coffee at Urth Café! Overall a 10/10 recommend for all and especially the recently engaged! We will back soon! read more

For the price you pay for the hotel, you definitley don't get pampered or any special service. I know it's a 4 star and not a 5 star hotel but I was expecting a little more. However, that did not affect our stay it was just surprising. They also don't honor any special events ie; birthday, anniversary. Great alternative to staying at the Montage or Ritz Carlton and still able to get the views, nice rooms, location, and higher hotel standard. There is coffee or tea brought to your room in the morning at the time you specify the night before. The coffee is super watery unfortunately so maybe if that was improved it would be much better! There is a coffee place less than a 10 minute walk away that is great as an alternative. Food is delivered easily (for covid purposes) and there are many places nearby to walk and pick up food. The amenities are fantastic. There are socially distanced day beds at the pool and you are a quick walk away from the beach. The rooms are smaller but that was to be expected. No TVs in the room if that matters to you but that was actually nice for us to take a step back and not have to have to TV on. I would definitely suggest getting a room with a balcony to relax with tea, coffee, or your evening beverages. It's so worth it to sit out and enjoy the ocean views in your own little space. If you don't, there is Plenty of seating around the property with great views. Quiet. Staff is super friendly and helpful. There is a text messaging system to use for anything you need or any questions you have. Will definitely be coming back here we loved it. Such a nice little home away from home getaway. read more

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it's a bit pricey ($700+) but worth it. excellent customer service. craft cocktails you can order via text to your room. thoughtful touches in the room. great location. beautiful decor and grounds. read more

This Hotel was a highlight of a long trip. We parked our tour bus near by and got a rental car. The place was stunning. A short walk from the beach and a wonderful pool for the evening. The room was amazing in comfort. I read a book and wore the robe. Le Labo lotion and soap. My favorite. The breakfast was first class. And Jerry the young gentleman that checked us in was outstanding. What a great place. read more

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This spot has great vibes you can not go wrong! Frank is the best bar tender god could have graced the earth with. We will be coming back tomorrow, and the next day, and the next. read more

Some of the rooms descriptions are totally misleading. We were sold a room with two balconies with "Mountain View's"... What a disappointment! Our room's first balcony is on the PCH and you can't open the windows. The other balcony is on the side street and parking lot. Also, because it is a busy weekend, we were told that each guest had their lounge chair reserved by the pool to avoid any issues with Covid. When we got there, everything was packed around the swimming pool. And then we were told that the managers had decided last minute not to go with the reserved seating by the pool. Therefore, we could not go lay by the pool because it was packed with previous customers who have not left the ground yet. Again, a disappointment. Beside this, the decor is cute and the hotel's ground is lovely. read more

The service is mediocre to put it lightly, the shower in the cress room is lukewarm with very low water pressure, pch is noisy and advertised as "Mountain Views", there's a million switches that don't make sense and lights that don't turn on, the record player speakers are super crackly and poor quality; overall, super disappointing and did not at all feel like an escape or luxurious. I got this room at a discount for booking last minute as our flight was cancelled due to the fires but even then it's still overpriced for what it is. read more

We were supposed to stay at a different hotel in Laguna Beach but when we arrived and saw our room it was not what we expected. Luckily we were able to cancel and get a room at Hotel Joaquin. This is a real gem. A charming boutique hotel with record players in every room. The rooms are small but tasteful, recently remodeled. The staff is gracious and helpful. Nice pool. Great pillows, towels,and bedding. They give a nice fresh cooked free breakfast. Parking is free, self parking on the sides of the building. So many other hotels in Laguna are old and not renovated. 100% happy with our stay. Looking forward to a return visit. read more

Starting with the positives, the staff is extremely helpful and kind, the SMS communication system is effective, the property is 18+ so it is quiet and relaxing, it is a short walk from a beautiful cove, Saline's complimentary breakfast is great (dinner on the other hand was hit and miss) and all resort amenities are available to guests only. Unfortunately, all of it does not compensate for the fact that Joaquin is an upgraded Motor Inn with rooms marketed as premium (I paid 750/night including resort fee & tax) featuring views of a parking lot or walkway to the pool (the disappointment was hard to conceal when we were shown the room they had recommended because of the view!). The rooms are very small but nicely decorated. Ours however was not free from problems: the toilet door in our bathroom was stuck, the patio door would close but not lock, the shower took minutes to produce warm water in the mornings, the bathtub was as beautiful to look at as it was uncomfortable. The hotel location is on the right side of PCH (street noise is audible but faint), however it is jammed between old buildings which limit the ocean view to the horizon and make it available only from a very small portion of the property as well as compromise the general aesthetics. Having lived in San Francisco and Santa Monica for years I understand California's unique value for money metrics well but, even so, the week-end rates at Joaquin are overpriced and those expecting a luxury getaway worthy of the room rate will most likely be disappointed. All in all I had a good week-end (hard not to in Laguna!), but at 750/night Joaquin is worth 3 out of 5. If you decide to stay at Joaquin my tip would be to opt for the cheapest room you can secure as all that is good about it is unrelated to the room tier. read more

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So, first let me say that I wish you could rate properties based on individual categories rather than an overall. Overall I would maybe give 3.5 stars but I would give 5 for food. Since it was my birthday weekend, I excitedly booked a night! I was lucky and snagged a room for a little over $300 after the resort fee. Unfortunately, it wasn't the best stay-- and I would have been really upset if I'd paid the full $585 I often see. I do wonder if the hotel staff needs time to find a groove since it's so new-- also, I recently stayed at a Rosewood, so maybe my expectations are too high, but pros and cons below! Pros: Location-- it's fantastic! You're steps away from Shaw's cove and you can bike or take a free trolley into downtown Laguna. You also have a pretty wonderful view of the ocean. Food-- I only had breakfast and lunch here -- but everything was delicious! Very satisfying. Drinks-- They made a delicious welcome drink! Service/In-Room details-- They left a carafe of water and brought coffee in the morning! The best! Cons: Room-- I actual read similar reviews before booking but... the rooms along the road are noisy. I had the Cress room. In hindsight, I would have taken the advice of others and spent the extra to have an interior room. You can hear every car as it zooms by. Service-- This pains me to say, because the manager was actually really lovely. We even discussed many of my issues before I left. I think that overall they have to work on internal communication. So, obviously, this might not be everyone's experience. 1. I asked about paddle boarding three times... each time I was told someone would reach out to arrange. No one ever did. I think they may need more than one activities person on staff... 2. I was told I could schedule a beach set-up... I did. I arrived at the agreed upon time, and after 20 minutes of waiting and texting to figure out where the set-up was and what it looked like, I found out they hadn't put it together. Again, probably poor internal communication. 3. Lunch... I ordered a sandwich by the pool. After an hour of waiting, I decided to go up to my room and asked if it could be delivered. They said of course. It took about and 75 min overall. 4. Dinner... which was unfortunately my birthday dinner. I'd planned to go down at 8pm. Instead I went down at 7:30. The manager was lovely and asked if I was ready for dinner-- I said yes-- and he gave me a glass of birthday champagne! So nice! Anyways, I waited about twenty-five minutes... there was no movement on the dinner service. So I went up to my room. The hotel text me at about 8:15 to see if I was still coming to dinner. I asked if it was possible to dine in my room and if there was a menu. The response was that the chef recommended I come down. But... if I decided otherwise it was fine... But they typically didn't do room service. Well, of course I felt bad and, honestly, I'd already been in the dining room, so I just said forget it. The manager was super nice and came up around 9:30 with a menu, but by that time, I was over it. He definitely apologized the next morning. ** Honestly, moving forward, I would just alert guests at check-in RE: the "no room-service" policy. And if this comes up again, especially on someone's birthday... and you haven't made them aware, I'd just do it and not mention that it's a-typical. People don't want to feel like a hassle... especially when they're paying to stay. 5. Small thing, after arriving early and checking-in, I was walking around the guest shop and someone at the hotel approached me and said-- "Hi... are you... visiting a guest here?" I politely told them that I was a guest. Again, in training, I would just tell people to start from a place where everyone is a guest... Ask if they are. If they aren't... then work your way down to visiting a guest... and then to, did you just come in off the street? 6. The windows in my bathroom shower were clear and faced nearby residents. They'd placed a contact paper to frost + obscure the glass so folks couldn't see in. It was peeling off and looked super tacky... I'm not an expert, but maybe there's a nicer way to finish this? OVERALL: I give all of this feedback with the full knowledge that, once the hotel settles, it could deserve five stars. However, my visit didn't warrant five. The manager was really lovely too! Want to emphasize that. read more

Hotel Joaquin was the perfect getaway and Frank the bartender made it that much better... had so much fun trying his signature cocktails. We'll be back! read more

Cannot say enough good things about this hotel. Please just never change! Stay exactly the way you are! We had such an amazing time! We will be back. read more

This is a really special place. The service is reminiscent of an earlier time - what I imagine service at the finer places in the 1950s was like. The staff is so friendly and attentive, the beach is magnificent and the common area is so much fun to hang out in after dinner, it feels like a very mellow house party. Can't wait to come back! read more

What a fantastic place. The restaurant us 5 star. My daughter got engaged on the terrace overlooking the ocean and we had an incredible meal. The chef and staff are amazing! read more

Clean, modern and very friendly staff. The food here is not your average hotel food, it's way beyond that. Also, there are no TVs which is great so you can really enjoy Laguna Beach and whoever you're there with, or get some much needed alone time. read more

This is a hidden gem!! All of the staff are kind and warmly friendly. The room was perfect with such a comfortable bed and pillows!! The grounds are beautifully manicured and the pool area is so relaxing with plenty of lounging nooks for privacy. But the absolute best part of our stay is Saline, the on site restaurant for guests only. The service is exceptional, well informed and attentive while the food is what dreams are made of!! Everything was perfectly cooked with little details that set off the food, like the pickled onions with the rib eye on sweet potatoes. Breakfast is included in your overnight stay and equally delicious!!! A relaxing and scrumptious getaway!! read more

Let me spare you a very expensive disappointment of a hotel experience. * Rooms are a bait and switch not what you expected them to be * Air conditioning did not work * Uncomfortable bed * Discriminating owner * No restaurant or food because of covid * Beautiful but very dead pool, no people , no music, no servers to take a drink order. We booked an ocean view suite for two nights $1000 total $500 a night . When we arrived the vibe was bad from the second we stepped foot in the hotel. No clear area for check in , nobody to greet us it was confusing. We ended up checking in at the bar and abruptly were approached by the owner who told me I could no have my service animal with me and made me sign a bunch of forms which I've never had to do in my life. Great start to a vacation. Then he told me my service animal could not be left in the room by itself but I could not take my service animal to the pool therefore we couldn't use the pool during our stay because of my disability? The room was small and very un private in my opinion . It says it has a balcony but it's a shared balcony and everyone walks past your room ( and this was one of the most expensive rooms on the website) the luxurious bathtub and bathroom you see in the photos faced a busy street ( not relaxing) our air conditioning blew hot air all day and night even after owner tried to fix it. My mom and I tossed and turned all night long from how uncomfortable the bed was and how hot we were. ED was the only saving Grace to this place he was really kind a brought us a fan and coffee in the morning. We decided to end our trip earlier and come home because of how much we disliked the room and how uncomfortable the owner made us feel about having our service animal with us we also knew we could not sleep another night in that rock hard bed. The place was incredibly awkward from the owner watching us like a hawk the entire time and making us feel super un welcomed when we are paying $500 a night to stay there. Not only did he make us feel uncomfortable but what he did was illegal by not letting my service animal sit by me by the pool. If you are like me and enjoy good Cali vibes and nice weekend getaways skip this place and possibly try the monarch instead I had a great stay there a couple of months ago. Ahhh back to LA such a disappointment we would like a full refund. read more

Amazing hospitality, service, location, everything. Loved the rooftop yoga and the breakfast was amazing wow. Cant recommend this place enough. Will come back again :)) read more

This is a really nice hotel and a nice change of pace to the typical resort style hotels in the area. We had a bit of a rocky start when we first got here because our room wasn't ready in time for check in but the service really made up for it. The staff is very kind and accommodating. The hotel is small but that makes it more relaxing and intimate. The little details make it feel luxe - from the record player in every room to the coffee delivery in the morning to the beautiful design elements everywhere to the nice toiletries (they even gave us a full sized BeautyCounter sunblock). Each room also has a sliding door so you can listen to the birds and the ocean and enjoy the cool ocean breeze. There's lots of cute places to sit within the hotel and enjoy a drink while listening to the ocean waves in the distance. It's also a very short walk to the beach and very close to tons of restaurants in the area. It's a great getaway to take with your SO. I left feeling relaxed and at peace. read more

Hotel Joaquin - The pool area - Hotels Near Me - Laguna Beach, California

This place is amazing. They are so personable, nice, accommodating, and truly great. Anything you'd ever need, you'll get. My fiancé and I celebrated our engagement here, and it was fantastic. Specifically, Frank was the best. Such an awesome guy, and truly puts the guests first. If I owned this place, he'd be the first guy I'd give a promotion to. We will come back just for his service. 5 stars all around read more

This is such a great property! Love the design, food & staff. Dinner at Saline was terrific and we can't wait to get back.