The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

Property class: 3.5
Laguna Beach hotel with outdoor pool

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At The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are within a short drive.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (8)

  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Beach towels
  • Self parking
  • Hot tub
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Concierge services

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Elevator
  • Digital TV service
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Outdoor swimming pools
$191 nightly
The total price is $218
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a flat-screen TV, and a door leading to another room.

Classic Queen - Lower Level

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Coastal Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a mirror in the bathroom.

Classic Double Queen, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative wall piece.

Classic Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Coastal Double Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

A hotel room with two beds, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative wall piece.

Coastal Double Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, and a decorative wall piece.

Classic King, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a sofa, and a desk area.

Classic King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Coastal King w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a wall-mounted decorative item.

Coastal King w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with shutters.

Accessible King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic King - Lower Level

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV on the wall.

Classic King - Lower Level

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Queen - Lower Level

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp, a bathroom with a mirror, and a patterned rug.

Classic Double Queen - Lower Level

  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Accessible King - Roll in Shower - Lower Level

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a flat-screen TV, a dresser, and a mirror.

Accessible King - Roll in Shower - Lower Level

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

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1600 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Woods Cove - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moss Point Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Main Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Victoria Beach - 1 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 39 min drive
  • Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB) - 56 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 62 min drive
  • Tustin Station - 21 min drive
  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • San Juan Capistrano Depot - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Active Culture - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wigz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

  • At The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park. You can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Also, Pelican Hill Golf Course and Dana Point Harbor are within a short drive.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 66 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Secured onsite self parking (USD 26 per night)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Beach towels

Facilities

  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 54
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 34
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Secured self parking costs USD 26 per night
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche

Property Registration Number 000000

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 26 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino San Clemente (18-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel and nearby?

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel has an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What's the area around The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel like?

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel is a short 19-minute walk from Main Beach and 3 minutes' walk from Woods Cove.

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Reviews

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area was clean, well-maintained, and offered a relaxing experience with a heated pool and hot tub. (14 reviews)
  • The hotel is perfectly located across the street from the beach with easy access to beach umbrellas, chairs, and towels. (13 reviews)
  • Parking was convenient and reasonably priced with a secure garage available. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, great location and comfortable rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location. Very nice and accommodating staff. Highly recommend booking!
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8/10 Very good

the staffs are extremely helpful, they were able to accomdate some of the requests that I made
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location and friendly staff!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel with walking distance to the beach and nearby shops and restaurants
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10/10 Exceptional

Very clean we enjoyed our stay the staff is super nice and friendly.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was great. Good location, friendly staff, easy check in/check out. Air conditioning worked well and bed was comfortable! Would stay at this hotel again.
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10/10 Exceptional

Ops Mgr Ruben Adali and check in staff were excellent ensuring our stay was great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Only stayed one night but will definitely stay again! Such a comfortable bed and spacious room, and great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice decor in the rooms
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean, great location
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8/10 Very good

Clean room and good location
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff was great, room was perfect. Location is perfect! Will be back
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6/10 Good

The room was very minimal, cold and lacking any ambience. No photos on the wall old chair in the corner and that is all there was to sit on. The chairs on the deck were dirty and uncomfortable. For the price a total disappointment. Only plus was location and the bed was comfortable. I would not recommend this for a Laguna Beach stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff was fantastic, very helpful! The property was clean and easy to get around. Check in and check out was simple.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very helpful. The poolside terrace had nice ocean views. The location was perfect for spending time both in Laguna Beach and Dana Point.
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10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and the rooms were clean! Complimentary champagne celebrating a birthday! Will be booking again because the hospitality was fantastic!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place clean updated rooms. Friendly front desk people. Nice pool patio atea and lovely rooftop. There is mo food or drink service available there but lots close by.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were clean, patio furniture comfortable and the staff were amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Looking forward to the next visit.
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10/10 Exceptional

The Mara is such a gem. Ocean view from the balcony. Very relaxing. Had beach chairs and pastries in the lobby (might have been for the holiday) The staff was so kind and friendly. I had to work on the 4th and they offered to ensure I had a parking spot when I got back late evening. I would highly recommend
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff at the Mara were absolutely amazing. From the property manager Ruben and front desk reps Alfred, Eric, Adaili and the pup George. The floor staff were very helpful and nice. We had a very relaxing stay and enjoyed the personable conversations we had with everyone.
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6/10 Good

Bed was very comfortable! But the AC was broken and nothing was mentioned about parking not being included. Book somewhere else.
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8/10 Very good

My pet Vito was welcomed and that’s so important to us since we travel with him all the time. The staff was friendly. Rooms were roomie and clean. The pool and spa were well maintained. Clean towels were always available to us. We enjoyed the balcony and breeze that came in through back door. Agate beach was literally just across the street. So many wonderful restaurants and shops. We can’t wait to come back again!
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10/10 Exceptional

We had an amazing stay and would absolutely come back! The staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and accommodating throughout our entire visit. They consistently checked in on us to make sure we had everything we needed, which made us feel very welcomed and well taken care of. The heated pool was a huge plus—it was always clean and enjoyable. We also loved spending time on the terrace, especially in the mornings and during sunset when the views were beautiful and relaxing. The location was very convenient and made it easy to get around and enjoy the area. Overall, this hotel exceeded our expectations thanks to the excellent service, cleanliness, and great amenities. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to others! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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8/10 Very good

The staff at the Mara went out of their way to help, answer questions, respond quickly to our needs and requests. If there was a problem, they worked to resolve it to our satisfaction. There was a problem with the elevator breaking down and we needed it since we were on the third floor and my husband is in a wheelchair. It was repaired, but we missed a dinner reservation. However the manager did give us a generous compensation. As far as amenities, the sun deck was very pleasant with nice furniture. The pool was smaller than we expected, but the hot tub was fine. The cleanliness of the pool area needed attention. We would have liked a guest laundry and a bigger lobby for sitting and maybe some vending machines. Our guest room needed some small repairs. Being that it was a wheelchair accessible room, it had no chair or table which was inconvenient. Overall I would give it 3 stars.