Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is the perfect blend of Southern California’s legendary laid-back luxury and sincerely elegant service. Each of the resort’s 400 newly renovated guest rooms and suites reflect a reimagined coastal design. Beyond your guest room, the private beach club, six dining destinations, splashy pool scene, 18 holes of championship golf, and luxurious spa and salon offer endless opportunities to explore the coastal haven that awaits. It’s a place to celebrate our love affair with the beach, passing moments and memories from generation to generation.

Hotel Tip

Ground-floor rooms have furnished terraces, complete with fire pits – there is no better place for an after-dinner drink. –Karen Stang Hanley Chicago, Illinois

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Virtuoso Amenities

For 2025:

  • Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily breakfast credit of $45 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant or via in-room dining (credit is non-cumulative)
  • $100 USD Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
  • Bookings in our Luxury Suites will receive an additional $100 Resort or Hotel credit (for a total of $200 during stay) and Penthouse Suites will receive an additional $400 Resort or Hotel credit (for a total of $500 during stay)
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi

Reviews and Recommendations for Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

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Wonderful Resort

By: Lindsy S


Reviewed on: 09 Dec 2023

The Waldorf at Monarch Beach was a lovely resort for our family vacation. The property was immaculate and laid out very nicely. There was plenty of space all over the property. The beach was fantastic and they even provided our kids with beach toys to play with. The pools were wonderful and the service by the pool was some of the fastest we have ever experienced. The food was great on property and one of the highlights was the little market in the lobby, it was great for quick snacks for everyone. The hotel was decorated beautifully for Christmas and the Thanksgiving buffet was incredible. The rooms were some of the nicest we have stayed in compared to other similar resorts in that area. The rooms were incredibly spacious and well stocked with everything you could ever need. We will definitely be back!
Travel Advisor:  Stephanie Kohll

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Review

By: Jen V.


Reviewed on: 05 Aug 2024

Gorgeous location and beautiful resort! Lots to do on campus and the e-bike tour the hotel helped us to arrange was super. Excellent restaurants and golf, and the trolley ride to the beautiful beach club was a highlight.
Travel Advisor:  Danielle Kelly

Great for families

By: Allison S.


Reviewed on: 18 Oct 2024

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach was great for our four day family trip to Disneyland. Just 30 minutes away from the park, staying at the Waldorf allowed us to have an actual vacation post Disney. Definitely a convention hotel feel but lots of activities to keep our kids busy. A lot of the hotel restaurants closed at 5 which was tricky but daytime dining was fabulous by the beach!
Travel Advisor:  Maddy Foxx Moffitt

Great views

By: Dr Rod


Reviewed on: 18 Nov 2024

Awesome resort and I loved the sunsets.
Travel Advisor:  Samantha Ripper

Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach

By: Calijanek


Reviewed on: 06 Feb 2025

One of our favorite hotels in Orange County. We love heading up from San Diego for a little get-away, and this is our go to hotel.
Travel Advisor:  Marie-France Gravel

exceeded expectations

By: Bob


Reviewed on: 07 Feb 2018

A first class experience in every way. Beautiful resort, exceptional staff.
Travel Advisor:  Linda Terrill

Alaska, Southern Calf.

By: Jdomall


Reviewed on: 18 Oct 2018

Recently remodeled and looked and felt good. Again too expensive with high add-ons. Upscale hotels in general are becoming very expensive - - considering the time spent at the hotel and the amenities, or lack of.
Travel Advisor:  Tracy Ann Lynch

Nice people

By: Eric Sterken


Reviewed on: 22 Mar 2019

My wife and I were both struck at how nice everyone was. Very helpful, and courteous. They were accommodating, knowledgable, and not pretentious, which places like this can be at times. The pools, grounds, hot tubs which were a great temp. and the restaurant was wonderful (: The staff was very knowledgeable, always wanting to help, it was great! One down side was, that they seemed to not have all the info from the booking, or had if mixed up. When we showed them the travel agents booking, and communication with the travel agent, they honored it without question. I would go back!

Great hotel for families!

By: Elizabeth


Reviewed on: 28 Apr 2019

This hotel is perfect for families! We loved all the kid friendly activities available for our family.
Travel Advisor:  Alisa Cohen

Monarch Beach

By: Todd


Reviewed on: 04 Aug 2019

Nice hotel and pool. Pool food could be better. Great spa and exercise options
Travel Advisor:  Catherine Parkin

Perfect Hotel

By: SM


Reviewed on: 30 Aug 2019

Highly recommend. Amazing hotel, pool, private beach, food (especially breakfast). Great for family.
Travel Advisor:  Kristen Nix

Loved the resort

By: Maggie


Reviewed on: 16 Sep 2019

Wonderful resort! Everything was perfect. Beautiful views
Travel Advisor:  Susan Teeple

Monarch Beach

By: Kim


Reviewed on: 16 Nov 2019

This property was well maintained, with great restaurants, comfy well appointed rooms and the friendliest staff. We loved our stay.
Travel Advisor:  Rachel Dicker

Stay at the Waldorf

By: Stacey


Reviewed on: 05 Dec 2021

Beautiful hotel. Beach club a huge bonus.
Travel Advisor:  Julia Crosby

Amazing Laguna Property

By: EW


Reviewed on: 23 Apr 2022

Fantastic hotel and the private beach club really made an amazing hotel an unforgettable experience. Great hotel for families.
Travel Advisor:  Nancy Stein

great hotel

By: Paula


Reviewed on: 13 Jun 2022

fabulous. loved the rooms, food great, so much to do, very relaxing
Travel Advisor:  Limor Decter

Monarch Hotel, Dana Point, CA

By: scanlonkj


Reviewed on: 25 Oct 2022

We had a good experience with the staff
Travel Advisor:  Helen Jordan
Not Recommended

Unfortunately more a Hilton than a 5 star experience

By: LA traveler


Reviewed on: 16 Apr 2023

Virtuoso benefits of early check in and late check out were not honored even when the property had abundant capacity. Quality of food for breakfast and at pool were so overpriced and not delicious either. Won’t book again - would rather stay at Pelican Hill or Montage Laguna

Monarch Beach family trip

By: Anonymous


Reviewed on: 01 May 2023

Truly one of the best family vacations we have ever taken. Would highly recommend the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach!
Travel Advisor:  Kate Johnson

Hotel

By: Sally


Reviewed on: 10 Oct 2023

It was a lovely place to stay
Travel Advisor:  Rene Maillard

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