Top Hotels Near Ocean Institute in Dana Point from AU$161

  • Change your mind

    Book hotels with free cancellation

  • Treat yourself

    Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
    Sign in

  • Be picky

    Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight
15 Jan - 16 Jan
Tomorrow
16 Jan - 17 Jan
This weekend
16 Jan - 18 Jan
Next weekend
23 Jan - 25 Jan

Filter by

Guest rating
Guest rating
Star rating

Our top choices for Ocean Institute hotels

Free daily full breakfast

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
4.0 star property
Lantern District, 0.3 km from Ocean Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (635 reviews)
"Everything and everyone was terrific!"
United States
John
Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn
Property entrance

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach, 2.5 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (659 reviews)
"Loved our stay! Comfortable rooms and great staff!"
United States
Yura
The price is AU$1,408
includes taxes & fees
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
5 restaurants, breakfast served

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
5.0 star property
Monarch Beach, 1.9 km from Ocean Institute
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Great experience, amazing service, the grounds are beautiful, new remodeled rooms, loved our stay. "
United States
Anastasia
The price is AU$1,168
includes taxes & fees
8 Feb - 9 Feb
The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
Restaurant

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
4.0 star property
Lantern District, 1.5 km from Ocean Institute
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"great place"
United States
bret
The price is AU$497
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa
Outdoor pool

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3.0 star property
Capistrano Beach, 3 km from Ocean Institute
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"The room was really good very spacious friendly staff "
United States
jessica
The price is AU$237
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
Exterior

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
1.7 km from Ocean Institute
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean, staff was very nice. Great food all in walking distance."
United States
Anna
The price is AU$183
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
Reception

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano

Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
3.0 star property
Del Obispo, 3.2 km from Ocean Institute
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (661 reviews)
"Very nice hotel . Loved the gym and the pool/jacuzzi. Nice location."
United States
RITA
The price is AU$251
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan
Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano
Aerial view

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
Dana Point Harbor, 1 km from Ocean Institute
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,837 reviews)
"Excellent staff and facility"
United States
Rodney
The price is AU$161
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Dana Point Marina Inn
2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar, lobby lounge

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
2.4 km from Ocean Institute
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Convient location, great property would stay again without a question. "
United States
Tonino
The price is AU$212
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Deluxe Villa, Beach View (Room 3 North Villa) | Beach/ocean view

Beachcomber Inn

Beachcomber Inn
3.0 star property
9.5 km from Ocean Institute
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (176 reviews)
"Room was clean, staff was friendly"
United States
Simi
Beachcomber Inn
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Californian cuisine

The Ranch at Laguna Beach

The Ranch at Laguna Beach
4.0 star property
7 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (749 reviews)
"Great place all around"
United States
Erick
The price is AU$900
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
The Ranch at Laguna Beach
Surfing/boogie boarding

West Coast Surf and Stay

West Coast Surf and Stay
2.0 star property
10.9 km from Ocean Institute
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (152 reviews)
"Cute and Comfy good location and friendly staff will stay again "
United States
Michaelann
The price is AU$167
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan
West Coast Surf and Stay
View from property

Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
3.5 star property
9.4 km from Ocean Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (845 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Rodolfo
The price is AU$504
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Sea Horse Resort
Banquet hall

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
4.0 star property
6.3 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (364 reviews)
"Great place for kids and a short 2-day stay. "
United Kingdom
Caroline
The price is AU$600
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
Aerial view

Montage Laguna Beach

Montage Laguna Beach
5.0 star property
7.6 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (689 reviews)
"Pretty and clean"
United States
Armando
The price is AU$1,470
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Montage Laguna Beach
Outdoor pool

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
8.8 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (941 reviews)
"Loved the old time feel, staff was very friendly...loved all the little seating areas and the gardens, we'll definitely be back!"
United States
Kelly
Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa
Exterior

Calafia Inn

Calafia Inn
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Ocean Institute
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (145 reviews)
"Extremely clean and welcoming property. 10/10 will return next year for Ohana Fest. Very enjoyable experience. "
United States
Christopher
The price is AU$181
includes taxes & fees
24 Jan - 25 Jan
Calafia Inn
Deluxe Room, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
2.5 star property
10.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"Clean, cute, and great beach access!"
United States
Erin
The price is AU$506
includes taxes & fees
16 Jan - 17 Jan
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Beach nearby

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.7 km from Ocean Institute
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff, good breakfast! Thank you, we will be back soon!"
United States
Ellen
The price is AU$188
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Beachfront | Terrace/patio

Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
3.0 star property
10 km from Ocean Institute
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,009 reviews)
"The room was clean and bright and the staff were just incredible! What a lovely stay! "
United States
Melisa
The price is AU$374
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan
Capri Laguna on the Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
View all properties

Top Ocean Institute Hotel Reviews

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

10/10 Excellent
"Great staff & nice breakfast!"
Kay 2-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Hotels near other Ocean Institute attractions

Cool view looking down on Dana point
Photo by Jeremy Wyatt
Open Photo by Jeremy Wyatt

Baby Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Baby Beach during your trip to Dana Point?
See properties
#SpringFun exploring new places and watching the boats sail in to the harbor
Photo by Andrew Marino
Open Photo by Andrew Marino

Dana Cove Park

4.4/5 (52 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Dana Cove Park, a lovely green space in Dana Point. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or seek out the surfing spots.
See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ocean Institute?
Ocean Institute is located in a welcoming area of Dana Point known for its beautiful beaches and surfing. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 118 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
Where is the best place to stay near Ocean Institute?
Adjacent to Ocean Institute, Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. Other good choices within a short distance include Dana Point Marina Inn and Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Ocean Institute?
Expedia has 118 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ocean Institute.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ocean Institute, will I receive a refund?
Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Ocean Institute.
What can I see and do near Ocean Institute?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Mission San Juan Capistrano and Nature Interpretive Center. You can enjoy live performances at The Coach House and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas. Spend some time exploring the the natural beauty of Salt Creek Beach, Dana Cove Park and Capistrano Beach Park.