34343 Street of the Blue Lantern, Dana Point, California, United States | 949-661-1304
In the
center of Dana Point, with parks and restaurants within a 15-minute walk
Nautically themed
rooms with fireplaces and large bathrooms with showers and jetted
tubs
Free
breakfast with pancakes, quiches, French toast, muffins, scones, cereal, and
fruit
Massages,
facials, and reflexology treatments available at The Sanctuary Spa
Spectacular
ocean views throughout the property
Stylish
fitness and business centers
Free afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres, plus free cookies and drinks in lobby
Free
rental bikes, plus beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas
Free
Wi-Fi throughout and free outdoor parking
Pet-friendly
Fee for more than two guests per room
Limited
pet-friendly rooms
Front desk closed at night
The 29-room
Blue Lantern Inn is a boutique-style upper-middle-range property with superb ocean views, and restaurants and parks within a 15-minute walk. Modern, nautical-themed rooms offer fireplaces, free bottled water, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges
with free drinks, glassed-in showers, and jetted tubs. Some rooms have
skylights, turreted ceilings, and patios or balconies with beautiful water views. The free breakfast is extensive and receives excellent
reviews, and there is an on-site spa plus fitness and business centers. Free
afternoon snacks and wine are provided, along with free Wi-Fi, parking, beach items, and rental bikes. The inn is pet-friendly, but fees, restrictions, and reservations are required.
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Scene
A homey, Nantucket-style inn with exceptional ocean views throughout
A Nantucket style flows throughout this inn, starting with the gray-and-white exterior with stone
walls and a lovely fountain. A calm, community-like atmosphere emanates
throughout the property, while the lobby feels homey and cozy, with a gray stone
fireplace, wicker seating, wood floors, and contemporary hanging light
fixtures. Free cookies, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and newspapers are
available in the lobby, in addition to free afternoon wine and hors d’oeuvres. A library area
next to the entrance has a flat-screen TV, stone fireplace, and striped, comfortable
furniture. Tan wicker chairs plus wood tables, wainscoting, and nautical art adorn the dining
room, and large windows offer excellent ocean views.
Beach tones -- including greens, blues, and tans -- cover The Sanctuary Spa, while the
common rooms offer large porches with fantastic water views. An
outdoor pavilion overlooks the ocean.
Location
In the heart of Dana Point with restaurants and parks a 15-minute walk away
The Blue Lantern Inn sits
at the end of a cul-de-sac on a quiet street in the heart of Dana Point with
Harbor Point Park, Dana Cove Park, and restaurants about a 15-minute walk
away. Dana Point Harbor and Doheny State Beach are within a five-minute drive, while San Clement Pier and Mission San Juan Capistrano are around 15-minutes away.
Fashion Island, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, and John Wayne Airport are a
25-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Nautical-style, contemporary rooms with large bathrooms and fireplaces; some with wonderful ocean views
Nautically themed rooms are
crisp and modern, with gray carpeting, white sheets, and blue armchairs.
Sea-patterned pillows and ocean artwork add to the theme, and the entire space
is filled with natural light. Flat-screen TVs are mounted above tan-tile
fireplaces, and there are mini-fridges with free drinks. Keurig coffeemakers
sit on wood furniture, along with free bottled water; plush
bathrobes are provided. Some rooms have balconies or patios with magnificent water views and
skylights. while others have turret ceilings plus free chocolate truffles
and sparkling wine. Large, contemporary bathrooms have
separate glassed-in showers and jetted tubs with gray and green tile
throughout. Gray speckled countertops have white square sinks, and some
bathrooms have skylights. Gilchrist & Soames toiletries are provided.
Features
Excellent free breakfast plus on-site spa, pet-friendly policy, and free extras
The free breakfast includes
a variety of items, such as blueberry pancakes, French toast, artichoke quiche,
muffins, scones, and fruit, and receives excellent reviews. Breakfast in bed is
also possible for an extra fee. Massages, facials, and reflexology treatments
are offered at The Sanctuary Spa, while the small fitness center has cardio
machines and free weights. A computer and printer comprise the business center,
and there are several meeting rooms on-site. Concierge services are provided, as
well as free rental bikes, towels, chairs, and umbrellas. Both Wi-Fi and
parking are free, and the property is pet-friendly (two dogs per room), but only a limited number of rooms allow pets, and reservations are required -- and pets cannot be left alone in rooms.
