El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Ocean View Presidential Suite with Sun Deck | Living area | 47-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

Presidential Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

9.2

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

Motel in Capistrano Beach, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this motel

Dana Point motel in Capistrano Beach with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop
This smoke-free motel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include free use of bicycles and a 24-hour front desk.
El Caminante Bar & Bungalows offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). 47-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Capistrano Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Disney California Adventure Park

45.4 mi

Knott's Berry Farm

52.9 mi

Downtown Disney District

45.8 mi

Crystal Cove State Park

18.7 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Presidential Suite

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

$$$$

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

$$$$

9.2

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

Motel in Capistrano Beach, CA

1 king bed

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this motel

Recreational amenities at the motel include complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Map of Capistrano Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Disney California Adventure Park

45.4 mi

Knott's Berry Farm

52.9 mi

Downtown Disney District

45.8 mi

Crystal Cove State Park

18.7 mi

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Presidential Suite

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Suite

1 King

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Expedia.com for availability & pricing

Reviews

9.2

Outstanding(48 Reviews)

5.0

Dec 2024

Nice hotel. We have enjoyed our short stay. The breakfast was delicious. The personnel is helpful and friendly. Nice ocean view and fresh air.

5.0

Nov 2024

Amazing boutique hotel, everything from the comfortable beds to the ocean waves at night, beautiful patios and fires, well kept gardens and paths, and quaint bar and restaurant with a small limited menu but good food! Love that it’s an adult only hotel!

5.0

Nov 2024

Beautiful small boutique hotel. Perfect little casita.

5.0

Nov 2024

Restored motor hptel turned chic beach property. Great staff and really nice linens and bedding.

5.0

Nov 2024

This was a totally revamped beach hotel with fantastic amenities, helpful and friendly staff, incredible cocktails, and a very comfortable, quiet, surprisingly cool room. Will absolutely be back when we are in the area.

4.0

Oct 2024

Cute hotel and nice staff. You will need a car for this area though, not super walkable

5.0

Sep 2024

Amazing getaway for my wife and me. The location is wonderful, and the hotel is very nice.

10.0

Sep 2024

It was the best getaway location! Felt super comfortable and was very private! Everyone was super nice and friendly answering all our questions. Within walking distance to the beach and close to additional dining options. I will be returning!!

6.0

Aug 2024

Overall this property and aesthetic was like shown in pictures. Very cute. The property is level with the PCH, you only have an ocean view if you’re on the 2nd floor. Ground floor view is PCH and railroad tracks. Which by the way the trains come by frequently. You cannot hear the ocean from our room because there was a fountain running the whole time, and that’s all you hear. The room was very clean, beautifully designed and vibe is so nice. The bathroom shower head was so high, which is great for rather tall people, but I am 5’3 and any way I moved the shower head water flow was almost hitting me directly in the face. The water pressure though was amazing. The room offered a mini bar and then only instant coffee packs and tea for free. They have coffee for purchase at their bar. The entire staff was wonderful, so kind attentive and a pleasure. The bonus with the shower head water was I was able to check out the Dyson hair dryer from the front desk which is amazing and not having a tiny crappy dryer in the room(I have a lot of hair, need a good dryer) The breakfast food/drinks for purchase were really good and the coffee was great. Pastries were supplied by a local bakery and the croissants were amazing. Overall it wasn’t a bad stay, or really amazing one; just wasn’t what you would expect for an “ocean view” room.

10.0

Aug 2024

This is a wonderful boutique hotel. They have paid attention to every detail to make staying here a wonderful and unique experience. Great drinks and small bites are available in two lovely outdoor areas or inside at the cozy bar. The rooms are lovely - the Mexican tile throughout is spectacular.

4.0

Aug 2024

extremely expensive for a teeny room

10.0

Aug 2024

If you’re looking for a relaxing get away this is going to be your place. Perfect location and the drinks are great. Property was very nice, clean, and beautiful.

8.0

Aug 2024

The property was lovely as was the staff. The only downside was the room was very small.

6.0

Aug 2024

No option to check-in early, or leave luggage. Staff not the accommodating.

10.0

Aug 2024

This is a cool, super well-appointed boutique Inn. Great people, immaculate property, tasty food. Highly recommend.

5.0

Aug 2024

I’ve stayed at several of the hotels in the area and this one is by far my favorite. It’s been so long since I’ve experienced customer service that I almost forgot it was a thing. The staff here truly care and go above and beyond to ensure exceptional service. It’s nice to see a hotel so clean! Hunter made me feel so welcome from the second I walked in. The bartender was attentive and quick and I even had a server check in on me while my drink was being poured to make sure I had been helped. Everyone is friendly and actually smiles! The other guests were all quiet and respectful. If you stay here you’ll want to park your car behind the building, then walk to the lobby which is in the little building with the bikes parked beside it. The bar and restaurant can also be accessed through there. Definitely go ahead and book it!

10.0

Aug 2024

What a very nice upscale boutique hotel. Great views of the ocean on their patio rooms. The staff was amazing and extremely helpful.

10.0

Jul 2024

El Caminante was such a great find! We enjoyed our stay and the bar very much.

10.0

Jul 2024

Great staff, adorable boutique hotel/motel. Well appointed. Small rooms but well thought out. Situated between Capo and Dana Harbor. Would definitely go again.

10.0

Jul 2024

felt so spoiled staying here, though we checked in late around 10:30 still felt it was very much worth every penny. The cool gadgets we could use complimentary was a surprising perk. The detail to the hotel was insane - finally not a hotel that a big company slaps a name on and charges high room rates for a room that feels subpar and honestly less nice than my own bedroom. It was a quaint room but so fun to walk around and see all the attention to details and unique things they did. I’m already bugging my partner to come back and want my entire family to experience it! Thanks to the staff for being so friendly 10 to the team

8.0

Jul 2024

Construction on the beach was noisy and woke us up at 6:30 AM

10.0

Jul 2024

Very nice and quite property. Staff was very nice and answered any questions we had. Room was very nice. The view was amazing. The bar at the entrance was a plus!

8.0

Jul 2024

not enough parking lots, bed side left counter was broken, shower water leeks from the glass front door , their restaurant is very good !

10.0

Jun 2024

Great property!

6.0

Jun 2024

Very nice set up and walkable to restaurants and beach access. I also liked that there was a bar right in the hotel. Room had a nice patio however the room itself was super tiny. The bed is right in the center just with enough room to walk to the bathroom and door. There is no closet or any drawers to put your stuff away. Had some issues checking in after my stay got canceled and rescheduled due to the hotel not being ready. Was told there was a 150$ “hold” even tho there was no note of that. It said 2 free drinks per stay but when we asked they had no idea what we were talking about and they offered us a drink of their choice. Overall a cute place with lots of nice details but seems a bit overpriced.

1.0

Aug 2016

I still cannot believe this hotel/inn is still in business. 2 tiny soaps, no glasses or cups, no ice, no real drapes just flimsy veils which his nothing from public view. Pleade smelt damp and had an open fireplace with ash in it.

1.5

Aug 2016

It was as the other reviews mentioned, the location is great but the property is need of some maintenance & upkeep. Room is basically clean with no bells & whistle, AC vent was very dirty which always freaks me out because youre breathing past customers God only knows!

3.0

Aug 2016

Missing smoke detector, dirty patio, dirty Windows, construction and trash not properly contained. Shabby.

0.5

Aug 2016

Too run down broken furniture.

4.0

Aug 2016

Charming remodeled cottages. I read the bad reviews and decided to give it a try. Clean updated bathrooms, the mattresses were fine, nice staff, continental breakfast was good. Someone said they dont use fitted sheets... Uh were they stupid? NOBODY uses fitted sheets. I stayed at a 5 star resort two weeks ago and they use flat sheets. Across from the train tracks, yes. So are the othe hotels on the coast hwy that were far more expensive. the price was inline with amenities and location. I travel every 2 weeks and it was a refreshing change from the modern closed in hotels.

4.0

Aug 2016

1.5

Jul 2016

We are the type of folks that when staying at the beach we prefer a bit more rustic or old quaint type of motel as opposed to a luxurious place. However, there seems to have been an owner change since we last stayed here. There was no coffee in the room, no drinking glasses, no ice bucket or ice for that matter. The place is run down but charming. The location is excellent. The small garden patio is a very nice place to sit in the evening. So, there you have it. I may stay here again but not certain.

1.5

Jun 2016

Passing through on the way to Oceanside. Decent place - kind of run down but good location. I was nervous at first of the train out front, but it does not run over the night. Close to beach! Nice owner and dog friendly. Nothing fancy, but clean.

1.0

Jun 2016

As I reported in my review just yesterday, the rooms were not as advertised. They advertised queen beds and they were double beds with queen headboards. Electrical connections were hanging from headboard because cords were too short. Bedding was very uncomfortable and amenities not as advertised. Rooms were small, bathroom so unclean I would not shower there. I will never stay there again and will advise all friends and family to choose other hotels.

1.5

Jun 2016

After reading all of the scary reviews this place got, I was pretty nervous. But while its closer to a motel than an upscale hotel, it wasnt bad. The bed was comfortable, the room was clean, the shower had great water pressure, and we were right across the street from the beach. It was very hard to close the door though, and the place did have a rundown feel. But for the price and location, it was a great deal.

3.0

May 2016

There was no stuffs at all, the owner of the property was helping us to give the room. Room had a wired smell. Bathroom was very tiny , it's tough to take shower for a big person. Only thing is beach is very close from the hotel , you can just cross the road to get to the beach.

3.0

May 2016

There was no stuffs at all, the owner of the property was helping us to give the room. Room had a wired smell. Bathroom was very tiny , its tough to take shower for a big person. Only thing is beach is very close from the hotel , you can just cross the road to get to the beach.

3.0

May 2016

0.5

May 2016

You could of got a disease just stepping into the office, this more for a homeless person, and im not a picky person!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3.0

Apr 2016

Very quaint also has small personal area in front with a small table and chairs to see and hear the waves. Good place if youre not going to stay in your room often and just need a really close place to the beach.

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Capistrano Beach?

The average price for a rental in Capistrano Beach is $451 per night. This rental is $132 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this motel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this motel?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows. Enjoy the water!

Is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this motel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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9.1

Outstanding(76 Reviews)

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Hotel

in Capistrano Beach

4star

1 king bed

Pool · Air conditioner · Internet / Wifi

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El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Motel in Capistrano Beach, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Capistrano Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Presidential Suite

Suite

El Caminante Bar & Bungalows

Motel in Capistrano Beach, CA

Reasons to book

About this motel

Amenities

Map of Capistrano Beach, CA

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Presidential Suite

Suite

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this motel cost compared to others in Capistrano Beach?

Is parking included with this motel?

Is there a pool at this motel?

Is El Caminante Bar & Bungalows pet friendly?

What amenities are available at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows?

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