Location. Prominently positioned against the scenic cliffs overlooking Dana Point Harbor, Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa is located three miles from Salt Creek Beach Park and four miles from Mission San Juan Capistrano. This property stands in Dana Point, California, known for its pristine beaches and temperate climate. Doheny State Beach is one mile from this resort and Laguna Beach is nine miles away. The resort lies midway between San Diego and Los Angeles. Hotel Features. On-site recreational opportunities include croquet, tennis, yoga and water aerobics classes, basketball, bocce ball, ping pong, volleyball, jogging trails and a seasonal kids' club. Bicycle and beach-buggy rentals are also available. The resort boasts two heated, coastal-view outdoor pools with spa tubs. The 13,000-square-foot, on-site spa features a steam room, spa tub, Swiss showers and a full menu of massage and beauty services. Unique amenities include a deluxe spa suite with private outdoor spa tub, treatment room for two, and gentle Vichy showers. A 24-hour 2,500-square-foot workout center is attached to the spa. When duty calls, the resort features 55,000 square feet of event space that includes a ballroom, a 65-seat tiered amphitheater, meeting rooms with DMX sound systems, versatile lighting and high-speed Internet access. Additional amenities include an ocean-view restaurant and lounge, a gourmet coffee shop, concierge services, laundry facilities, and complimentary wireless Internet access in public areas.

Guestrooms. This hotel offers 376 guestrooms in multiple three-and four-story buildings. Premium bedding features down comforters and feather pillows. All accommodations offer high-speed Internet access.

Expert Tip. Several world-class golf courses that include Talega, Tietas Creek, Pelican Hill and Monarch Beach are within a one-half hour drive of the Marriott Laguna Cliffs Resort and Spa.

Room Types:

Pool View Room:   One king bed or two double beds. Pool view. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Deluxe Room:   One king bed or two double beds with down comforter(s). Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Coastal view room :   One king bed or two double beds. Coastal view. Desk. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Clock radio. Complimentary weekday newspaper. Coffee/tea maker and minibar. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe. Nonsmoking.

Driving Directions: From John Wayne-Orange County Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 24 miles.

Take I-405 South. I-405 South merges into I-5 South. Proceed past Mission Viego and San Juan Capistrano. Exit at Pacific Coast Highway on the right heading north. Continue through two sets of lights. Turn left onto Dana Point Harbor Drive. Turn right onto Park Lantern. Proceed to the top of the hill.