Hotel Information: Traditional Ritz-Carlton style is combined with the resort’s relaxing Mediterranean setting and grounds. The lobby welcomes guests with marble floors, grand floral arrangements, and a silver-leaf ceiling dome. The resort is located 150 feet above the ocean, providing breathtaking views of the surf below and Catalina Island.

Insider tip: Guests visiting between January and April should watch for California grey whales swimming past the resort on their annual migration.

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Rooms

Orange County's Ritz-Carlton has 396 guestrooms, all of which include 42-inch flat-screen plasma televisions, DVD players, down duvets, 400-thread-count Egyptian cotton linens, high-speed wired and wireless Internet access, and in-room safes that accommodate laptops. Furnished step-out patios or balconies open to pool, garden or ocean views. Bathrooms include double marble vanities, plush robes, hair dryers, and Bulgari bath products.

Smoking is not permitted inside hotel rooms.

Room Amenities

• Internet access - wireless
• Internet access - high speed
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• Pay movies
• CD player
• Hypo-allergenic bedding available
• Premium bedding
• Balcony
• Air conditioning
• Climate control
• Voice mail
• Internet access - TV
• Multi-line phone
• Bottled water in room (complimentary)
• Wake-up calls
• Housekeeping

• Extra towels/bedding
• Turndown service
• Private bathroom
• Designer toiletries
• Bathrobes
• Hair dryer
• Makeup mirror
• Bathroom scale
• Television - Flat-panel
• DVD player
• Clock radio
• Iron/ironing board
• Desk
• Non-smoking rooms
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• In-room safe (accommodates laptop)

Recreation

Two outdoor freeform pools and accompanying spa tubs are located in garden areas positioned around both hotel wings. Four unlit tennis courts are at the hotel. A public basketball court is located next to the public beach. Boogie boarding and volleyball are available on the beach; the resort fee covers use of beach-recreation equipment, including boogie boards and toys. Poolside Ping-Pong is available. Water sports, including windsurfing, boating, charter fishing, and Jet Skiing, are available one mile away in Dana Point.

The resort provides shuttle service (covered by resort fee) for golfers playing at Monarch Beach Golf Links across the street, an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr. Eight other course options within 15 miles include a driving range. The hotel provides complimentary golf-bag storage.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

• Golfing
• Golf - driving range
• Personal watercraft
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Boating
• Surfing/boogie boarding

• Windsurfing
• Whale-watching
• Running track/path
• Basketball
• Tennis
• Volleyball
• Fishing

Property Amenities

The Ritz-Carlton Spa features 12 treatment rooms, each with a tranquil water feature. Spa offerings include a signature Ocean Spray and Beach Stone Treatment, massage and facial treatments, and a manicure/pedicure area with views of the gardens. A beauty salon offers hair and makeup services by appointment.

Offering spectacular ocean views, the fitness center contains top-of-the-line cardiovascular and strength-training equipment, each complete with television capabilities, as well as resistance-training machines and a free-weight area. Wellness classes include Yoga, Pilates and personal training. Four tennis courts are available, as well as private lessons for an additional fee.

Ritz Kids children’s programs (surcharge) include beach activities, arts and crafts, and evening Kids Night Out events. A special Ritz-Carlton menu features child-friendly offerings.

Several golf courses are within minutes of the resort. Reservations and transportation arrangements can be made through the concierge.

Guests of this Orange County resort enjoy use of boogie boards, beach chairs, umbrellas, and snorkel masks (covered by resort fee). Beach shuttle service is provided every hour on the hour during the summer, and on-call during the fall, winter, and spring seasons.

• Complimentary newspapers in lobby
• Conference room(s)
• 24-hour front desk
• Express check-out
• ATM/banking
• Currency exchange
• Audio-visual equipment
• Dry cleaning service
• Babysitting or child care
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Banquet facilities
• Bar/lounge
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Business center
• Cell phone/mobile rental
• Computer rental
• Concierge services
• Doorman/doorwoman
• Event catering
• Full-service health spa
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Hair salon
• Health club
• Internet access - wireless

• Medical assistance available
• Multilingual staff
• Number of rooms: 396
• Parking (surcharge)
• Parking (valet)
• Patio
• Picnic area
• Poolside bar
• Porter/bellhop
• Restaurant(s) in hotel
• Room service (24 hours)
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Secretarial services
• Security guard
• Shoe shine
• Shopping on site
• Photocopy machines
• Garden
• Fax machine
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Supervised child care/activities
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Tour assistance
• Translation services

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

• Pets accepted
• Pet fee charged at hotel/condo

• Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $25 per room/night
• Check-in time is 4 PM
• Check-out time is Noon

Mandatory Hotel-imposed Fees

The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.  

• Hotel resort fee: $25 per room/night

Hotel resort fee inclusions

Hotel resort fee inclusions:

• Unlimited in-room high-speed wireless and wired Internet access
• Morning coffee available on the lobby level
• Monday-Friday newspaper delivery to guestroom
• 24-hour computer access in the business centers
• Use of fitness center, tennis courts, and tennis rackets
• Daily yoga and Pilates classes in the gazebo
• Beach equipment (boogie boards, beach chairs and umbrellas, and children’s toys)
• Beach shuttle service
• Preferred golf tee-times at Monarch Beach Golf Links, with shuttle service and golf bag storage

The above list may not be comprehensive.  Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.

Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

• Valet parking: US$30 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Dining

Restaurant 162’ - Superb Pacific Ocean views complement California cuisine, with a focus on fresh fish and other seafood. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Seafood buffet Friday evenings. Champagne brunch on Sundays. Named for its location 162 feet above sea level. The Observation Deck - Guests can enjoy lighter fare on the hotel’s observation deck. Open for lunch and dinner. ENO - Tasting room that features wine, cheese, and chocolate. Guests can select from more than 500 labels and 50 wines by the glass. The Bar - Wood-paneled room overlooking the ocean. Stylized silver bar. Live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. The Dana Pool Bar - Casual lunch fare and poolside drinks daily. Open seasonally.

Awards And Affiliations

The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world’s best places to stay.

Address

1 Ritz Carlton Dr

Dana Point, CA 92629

USA

Nearest major airport:

Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)

Area:

Laguna - South Beaches, California, United States of America