Our third time visiting, breakfast included great view. Theres a lot of busy noise from the street and inside the hotel
What a great little hotel. Room was awesome with great views. Awesome free breakfast and wine and cheese happy hour. And if you have to work a lovely library lounge with a big screen tv so you can watch March Madness while answering emails
We had our company event at The Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point and we rented out the Library for the day. The location and the views are fantastic and the staff was so friendly and accommodating to our entire team. The hotel is absolutely charming with the light & bright dining room, the cozy fireplace area and patio which had fantastic views of Dana Point Harbor. The Library itself was so spacious and had all of the equipment we needed for our business meeting for the day. The muffins and the cookies were enjoyed by everyone. This is the second event that weve had here and we hope to do another one here in the future! Thank you to everyone at The Blue Lantern Inn! Hope to see you all again soon!
This is a quaint and charming hotel/inn with a great view overlooking the Dana Point harbor.It has some modern amenities like wifi, and the people have a great attitude.I would recommend it for a family or couples vacation.However please be aware this is not a full service hotel and is a small hotel with limited amenities.
Nice, very nice, clean, very well maintained, friendly staff, but has a slightly stuffy east coast feel to it. Maybe boat marinas just arent my thing, matie.
Our trip got off to a rough start. Our room was not ready when they said it would be and the front desk staff were quite rude about it. The manager did make amends for that. Our room was spacious with older furnishings. The hotel location was ideal for us with great views. We got the room that was advertised and enjoyed having a semi-private outdoor area with a decent view. It is an older hotel so do not expect modern luxury. This has more of a quaint, romantic inn feel. The wine & cheese reception, and included breakfast are nice amenities. We brought our dog and there were bowls for him in the room, also a nice touch. I took off 1 star for the front desk staff. Unfortunately they were not friendly and inviting in general for a hotel this size. Undecided if wed stay here again. When you pay over $300 / night you expect excellent service and hospitality but we do appreciate managements prompt response and compensation.
Nice location. Didnt stay but what I saw reminded me of a retirement home even though it is a hotel. Didnt talk to anyone, which is fine when just looking around but also surprised no one said anything to me.
My wife and I have gone by this place for years, dreaming of spending a few nights right on the water. So, when we walked in one day and made a reservation we decided to treat ourselves to the tower room on the third floor. We were really excited about the idea of space and privacy- things that our little apartment does not afford us. However, when we checked in, it turns out that when we made our reservation IN PERSON, they mistakenly booked us for the first floor. It doesnt seem that bad at first until you realize there is a public seating area right outside your room. If I wanted to be shut in to maintain my privacy, I would have just stayed home.
We had a great stay here!!! The room was lovely - with a great view, an awesome fireplace and large tub. The staff was wonderful. Everyone was friendly and accommodating. They provided wine and cheese once we arrived and breakfast the next morning. I loved it. Cant wait to come back for another visit.
We had a great stay here! Staff was incredibly helpful and friendly. The room was clean with a coastal feel. We did not have a room with a balcony, but we still had a great view of the harbor and ocean. (Room 307)There was a prepackaged wine and cheese picnic included in the afternoon along with breakfast in the morning which was delivered to the room. The area around the hotel is great to explore and walk around. We highly recommend a stay here and we hope to be back here again!
We are staying 3 nights for my mom’s birthday in the most elegant room#101 where we have a covered patio and stayed out late playing Rummikub. I can smell the fresh clean ocean air out there with coffee early in early calm morning and barely hear cars among the birds surrounding us—a lovely rug to do Yoga on indeed. The staff is very kind. And the inn is close enough to San Diego Zoo Safari Animal Park and Legoland. The food at the Sea and Wind Restaurant at the inner harbor (a 5 minute drive down the cliff) was tasty with a Hawaiian flair. The beach is also a short drive. Once you check out, you’ll miss the fresh baked cookies and perfect chef’s choice breakfast brought to your room (#101…) if you choose not to make new friends in the open dining room or veranda. Our room has a sunken living room (caution-3 steps down with railing) a large bathroom, and a very cold fridge which came in handy. Check out the Gosby House Inn, Monterey. So far, Dana Point is my favorite. A lovely experience. Cheers!!Happy Birthday Mom🥳
WHAT! AN! AMAZING! PLACE!Its literally perfect! Everything about it! From the staff, to the room, to the food, to the views, everything! Perfect! And all at a great price! I almost didnt want to do a post about this amazing find, because I wanted to keep it a hidden little secret! 🤭 But I also dont want to be selfish!Go! Stay! Relax! Enjoy!
I had 6 rooms and the Library booked for a 2 day company leadership planning event. The library was cozy, and the staff were super helpful. Also it was walking distance to some great restaurants. Id stay there again.
10/10 this place was refreshing. Exactly like an INN and not a hotel feel.Connor also gets a 10/10.
Wonderful friendly staff and incredible view over looking Dana Point harbour. The room is very clean and roomy with a fireplace. I love that I got a text every day with warm welcomes and reminder to pick up my mini wine and cheese platter. (which is delicious)
I would give this place 10 stars if possible. Great rooms, great views, great food. Greeted with wine and cheese and friendly staff. Rooms are nice, only some minor maintenance issues, but I will definitely be back again.
My husband and I love coming here for a quick seaside getaway that’s only an hour from home. Dana Point is a relaxed, laid-back destination with much to see and do.The Blue Lantern maintains its charm despite pandemic challenges. Staff have always been accommodating, friendly, and positive. The included breakfast and generous afternoon wine and cheese mini picnic/snack are nice touches that allow us to eat just one meal out daily and devote the rest of the time to fun activities. Free bike use is also terrific but with the pandemic, do bring a helmet.
We had an exceptional experience. The place was serene and very beautiful. Our room was the tower room and it was lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed the cheese platter. We did The morning breakfast outside in our balcony and it was so pleasing . The only complain was the bed. The bed was really bad ! Please kindly fix it. We had a spelendid time overall. The jacuzzi in the room was an added bonus 🙃
Nice views of the harbor, good location near the Lantern District, a bit dated, mediocre food, inhospitable staff.If you plan to bring a service animal or pet, read their rules, which include fees – details located somewhere on their website or upon check-in.Many better options in the area including The Inn, Capri – both in Laguna Beach.
My wife and I just spent 4 days 3 nights here for our anniversary and had a wonderful time! The breakfast each day was excellent. Complete with a main dish, fruit, muffin and hash browns/potatoes. There was also a selection of cereals, toast and bagels. The orange juice was some of the best Ive ever had and my wife really enjoyed the coffee. I would love to and try thier buffet that was provided prior to Covid. Each afternoon we were given a picnic bag that included two plates of various cheeses and a piece of fruit that was paired with our choice of either white or red wine. While I am not a wine drinker, my wife enjoyed it each day. Our room was wonderful, the view of Baby Beach and the harbor was amazing and the whirlpool bathtub was a great way to relax each night. If this property was missing anything, it would be a pool but with how busy we were being tourists, there would only have been a short window of time where we could have taken advantage anyway. There were bikes available to borrow but we did not take advantage of this feature. The entire staff is friendly and willing to help with any question or concern.. We both hope to be able to stay here again in the future!
This has to be the best view in the harbor. After looking up hotels for us and our group to stay in for our wedding, this was the most charming! This beats the Marriott or others any day! Small boutique hotel with wonderfully decorated rooms. The breakfast every morning is delightful! Friendly staff with great service and they really made our stay memorable! Close walk to a few very nice restaurants like coastal grill, craft house, and the chart house. I would highly recommend! Thanks Blue lantern inn!
Located in a quaint town, there are many options for food. The hotel is right on a cliff that has ocean views. The staff was also very friendly. The rooms were nice and clean but a bit dated. Overall, a great experience.
We booked their last room which was a large room over looking the parking lot. I was a little worried at first sight because the room looks a bit old and dated, but everything turned out great. The staff here is very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was fabulous, and their massage therapist, Barbara, was so amazing that my husband and I both booked a second massage the next day. I would definitely come back. Hopefully, next time we can get a room with a view. The picture below is the view from the elevator!
We ended up finding this spot by total fluke on our honeymoon and were so glad we did. Such an incredible location, beautiful views, comfortable rooms. Breakfast was delicious. Everyone we chatted with were repeat customers and for good reason. Looking forward to our next stay. Excellent staff
We rented a meeting room there. What a lovely property. The staff were very attentive and the views over the marina are lovely.
Best value for very nice accommodations! We travel from Tucson, AZ to southern California twice a year for vacations and this has been our absolute favorite place. The amenities that are included are great, the breakfast was lovely, the wine and hors doeuvres were very nice and they had bicycles for us to use. The room was clean, comfortable and well appointed and the shared patio was very relaxing. Close to everything in the Lantern District and the harbor. Great staff and magnificent view! We will be back!
My wife and I drove up from San Diego to spend a one night get away at the Blue Lantern Inn and had a great time. The staff was extremely pleasant and helpful. They helped us chose a nice restaurant for dinner and even called to make the reservations for us. Our room was very comfortable with a great view of the harbor and ocean. The next morning we went for a nice walk and came back to a hearty breakfast with plenty to eat and enjoy. Overall we had a wonderful time and will be back again.
Great location. Staff is super friendly, and everything was very clean. The wine hour is a lot of fun, the wine and snacks are both very tasty. The breakfast is the best buffet Ive had at a hotel. As an electric car nerd, my only complaint; there was no place to charge my car. The parking lot had electricity in it, if you could just add a few outlets it would be nice.
A great location this property overlooks the Dana Point Harbor Marina down below. The hotel is also accessible easily from PCH and has a good bar/restaurant. The patio is the one which offers the astounding views. There is property is also closely located to the Chart house and Canons. Property has nicely decorated rooms with full amenities. Definitely a good place to stay/ visit.
Small boutique hotel. Friendly staff. Be sure to spring for the view rooms because the views are fantastic. Very tasty buffet breakfast included, and free parking. But still pricey! This was the primary hotel for my daughters nearby Wedding, and reception just down the bluff at the Ocean Institute. Worth every penny.
Very friendly staff and great accommodations. Breakfast was great. Views were great. Very relaxing atmosphere. There was a great assortment of local beers with good pricing (even a chilled glass!). A good assortment of local, walking distance, restaurants as well. We will definitely go back.
A nice bed and breakfast with each room being slightly different. Ours had a working gas fireplace but no balcony. Many other rooms had balconies. The bathroom is large and has a Whirlpool tub. There is no pool but the inn is close to the harbor and beach as well as the ocean institute. Lots of restaurants nearby. Breakfast is good with eggs, pastries and bread, and there is a cheese and wine happy hour everyday. They also have a small number of bikes that they will let you use. Great for a romantic getaway.
Well, I walked my dogs by this place for the past 20 years. Ive never been inside and never stayed there. However the location is excellent, the views from some rooms must be fantastic because it overlooks the harbor, and it seems like a nice quiet well run place. In fact you can see inside the lounge area from the street and the lounge area looks really nice.
The staff, rooms, and breakfast were very nice. As was our view from the room. However, the water in our shower smelled like sewage, the water pressure came and went, and the temperature was unstable. For the price, the lack of pool or jacuzzi was a bummer. Overall Id say it is a nice hotel, but not worth the asking price. Again though, the staff were really wonderful.
Beautiful rooms and very clean. Some have fireplaces and they have balconies overlooking Dana Point harbor. Perched on a cliff the view is amazing! Staff is friendly and welcoming. Definitely a place to recommend to out of town visitors!
It is located high on the bluff over looking Dana Point. The staff is friendly and welcoming. The rooms are large and have nice balconies. The location is quiet and relaxing. The home cooked breakfasts are wonderful. The photo was taken from our balcony.
The most, beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean and Dana Point Harbor found anywhere! Its a quaint, beautiful, property on an absolute, perfect location. And all within walking, distance of both, the shopping district and several great, restaurants.
11th year Anniversary. Stayed one amazing evening. Bed creaked on one side. That was only issue. Room had all the amenities. Even fridge for the Chinese takeout. Too lazy to eat at the awesome restaurants around. Next time. Beautiful view. Fireplace, spa bath, and comfy bed. Paid a handsome fee but worth it. Kudos. Could only shoot some shots on my prof cam. Phone on the rest. Its a special spot.
We were very satisfied with our stay at the blue lantern inn. From our arrival to our departure the staff were incredibly friendly. The hotel was clean, well decorated and has a warm atmosphere. Our room was spacious and played well into the costal vibe. We were able to score their one dog friendly room and bring our pup along. Our patio opened to the common patio and the view of the harbor was beautiful, especially at sunset.We were very pleased with the complementary cheese and wine hour when we arrived, the selection of cheeses was very generous.Everything was very nice, but for the price we did not feel that the amenities were really there to deserve a 5th star. We were disappointed with the breakfast, online they tout their cookbook, and it ended up being barely more than continental. Perhaps our expectations were heightened by the wine and cheese the day before. We felt there were also minimal in room amenities. We dont know what we were expecting but again for the price we paid, I guess we got our expectations up to be wowed. Overall we would absolutely stay again, but for the price we might shop around.
First time staying at this hotel. We were in a nice room, nothing special, but nice view of the harbor. We stayed on a Sunday night,but wasn’t warned that there could be a wedding at the chart house, and there could be loud music for 5 hours. We were having dinner outside but moved inside and shut the door and turned up the t.v. but music was pretty loud over the t.v.We texted the staff and they said they had no control over when there was a party,but I would have liked the option of not staying there for that night. Instead I won’t be back,and never got a response back from the comments I had to corporate in there survey. The bathroom also had aStrong smell of sewer gas from the toilet it turned out that wasn’t sealed around the bottom or secured. I told them about that. Night was supposed to be special for our 47 th wedding anniversary but was really disappointed.
The Blue Lantern Inn is a lovely property with great views of the ocean, and a fantastic breakfast. But for the price, I might look around for something more affordable.The room we stayed in was extremely comfortable, with a great bed and very nice layout. The bathroom was large and very clean.The inn is very nicely located in Data Point, with some nice cliff walks up and down to the water and the wharf.If you have the budget, the Blue Lantern is a great choice.
We were looking for a last-minute getaway for Labor Day weekend and didnt want to go too far from LA. I was able to find this place and they actually had room still left. By the time we got there they were already sold out. The property is very nice and clean and its on a hillside above Dana Point Harbor with awesome views if you get a room on that side of the property. We got a first-floor property and it said partial-views but it actually had a patio that was shared with the other rooms that you can go out and still have an awesome View for a lower price than the balcony ones above. They have cheese and wine in the early evening and they also have a buffet-style breakfast in the mornings. Our room came with a jacuzzi tub and it was the lower-priced room too. I highly recommend this place for a getaway. And its close to many restaurants that you can either walk or drive to Doheny State Beach is pretty close about a mile and a half or so away and you have the marina down below the cliffs. And theres two restaurants literally right next door around the corner including the Chart House.
One of the BEST Hotels in Dana Point! We were staying there for our Anniversary and had a wonderful experience. Thanks to the staff.
I wish I could give 6 stars. The hotel is immaculate, the service is excellent. The rooms were amazing. There is an hors doeuvres hour at 4:30 perfect for watching the sunset in February.We added an extra day at the end of our stay and were unable to keep the same room but the hotel staff handled moving all of our bags for us which was amazing.Given a choice take one of the first floor harbor view rooms, you have a semi-private patio and amazing view.
The hotel and location are absolutely beautiful! the staff is unbelievably helpful and friendly, they make you feel like youre at home. The room was so clean and on point, cozy, accommodating we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly
Stayed here for two nights in January for our honeymoon. Extremely clean and cozy rooms, has fireplace, huge jacuzzi tubs, gorgeous view and patio area overlooking the marina and ocean. Very generous breakfast with really great food - also wine and cheese/ pastries/ cookies/ appetizers in the afternoon. Can rent bikes for free and have lots of games. Would highly recommend for romantic getaway for younger or older couples.
A nice place. It was a little expensive but we had good weather. Breakfast starts at 8 am, which is way too late, especially on a weekday.
This place is a favorite of ours to stay at, especially during the holidays on the way to family. The views are amazing and its so peaceful. The staff are so friendly. They serve breakfast in your room and at 4:00 they offer cheese and wine.
Perfect. Absolutely loved this place. The 4-5pm free wine and cheese with the view is a major bonus, but the rooms are even more spectacular. The rooms jacuzzi, our balciny, bedroom fireplace, SERVICE, and next morning breakfast-in-bed were some fantastic highlights.
Just checked in yesterday for 5 nights stay. Location is perfect, amazing view of Pacific ocean and Dana Point Harbor. We arrived a day early, the hotel was able to change our reservation. I choosed a botique hotel instead of big hotels due to my limited mobility. I reserved the Pacific Edge room hoping that I can have the view of the Pacific Ocean. I am disappointed, room 105 view is mostly the bushes and privacy wall.I am short so sitting in the small patio does not help with the view.I am able to see the water if I stand in front of the door. The room is nicely decorated but it has stairs(2) As you enter the room, going to the bathroom and shower. A little challenging with my limited mobility. The room is a little tight but it has character. I will only stay here again if I know I will have the room with no stairs and a full view of the ocean and the harbor.
I had a wonderful stay here in the middle of December 2017 to celebrate my 30th birthday! My husband and I were greeted with a friendly letter and some chocolates in our room as well as given a delicious complimentary bottle of champagne our last night. The room views from our room were gorgeous!
Everything about this place was simply awesome. The blue lantern inn not only had a perfect view of the Dana point Harbor and the beach, but the complementary service that we received such as free champagne, free continental breakfast, and parking, were the best. Although we didnt use the beach cruiser bikes that were offered and which were free as well, I know that we couldve gone far down PCH, the main road which is associated with the blue lantern in. Did we forget to mention the fireplace or the hot tub which came inside our room which overlooked the ocean? Yeah, those were are also awesome. Last thing is that the pricing was incomparable. Two nights for the room we got on the weekend being under $500 was crazy.
Beautiful room, beautiful view! The reason 4, not 5 stars is because our room had minimal wi-fi access. Our room had partial ocean view. Yes, it was partial, but on the first floor is a common patio which is accessible by all guests and it has a fantastic ocean/harbor view. Free happy hour wine, cheese & crackers, veggies, flavored water. For us non-drinkers, it would be nice to have sodas out, also. However, sodas are INCLUDED (all you have to do is ask the front desk), parking is INCLUDED, breakfast is INCLUDED, and no resort charge. Bottled water is only $1.50 compared to similar hotels which charge $7-15 per bottle. Be careful in the rooms which have steps. We did trip on them! Bike rental is INCLUDED (first come, first served). Will definitely return.
Fantastic location. Beautiful Lounging lobby, dining and meeting Room. Self serve coffee, herbal teas, infused water. Victorian styled B& B. Terrific Staff dedicated to making customers feel comfortable, right down to responsive Maintanence Manager. Walking distance to restaurant s and Del Prado area. Limited parking.
Overall lovely stay here. Staff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and the jet tub was very nice, and the complimentary breakfasts were tasty. The view out from the Inn was gorgeous. Will definitely stay here again.
Excellent location, views, room and staff. Absolutely five stars for those critical amenities.Breakfast is 2 stars, Internet is terrible. A call to the front desk at 9pm resulted in a polite, professional “I have no idea what to do and won’t call anyone to fix the internet” response. Unusable internet continued until we left late the next morning.
Went there on our honeymoon and everything about it was perfect. Great breakfast buffet all morning, then hors doeuvres during a 2 hour time frame in the afternoon. Our first night there the AC went out so we called the front desk and within minutes they had moved us to an upgraded room and gave us a discount for that night. Beautiful view over Dana Point Harbor. Quaint, cozy feel. Lots of amenities. If you need anything, just ask the front desk and they will help you out. Great getaway place.
Spoke to Kathy at the front desk today. She was incredibly kind, friendly, and helpful. I’m so grateful for the positive interaction and response from Kathy and her manager, Dana.
Absolutly the best stop on our whole trip! Amazing fresh breakfast and the added bonus of wine and evening snacks (4:30-5:30) provide excellent value. The room and terrace views where superb as well as the front desk staff! Well done!
A cozy place tucked close to the water, beautiful architecture with wonderful amenities including a jacuzzi and a fireplace in the units. Balconies and high-cielinged rooms with a very contemporary flair. No additional parking fee, free continental breakfast, free WiFi are some of the perks. Lots of great restaurants within walking distance, and Dana Point being known for a variety of good places to dine, this place is a gem if you want to stay in the area.
Such a beautiful and amazing property! I very highly recommend it! Free Parking, Free Wi-Fi, Free Happy Hour each day, and Free Breakfast with your stay. The bathtubs are huge and comfortable and you can enjoy a nice glass of wine by the fireplace in the evening!
Weve been here several times, great place to get away from the kids and relax. Views are beautiful, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is relaxed. Room is always clean and the beds are comfortable.
Pros:- View to the ocean- Cozy- Friendly staff- very clean room- quiet roomCons:- pricey- not very options for the breakfast
Excellent facility! Beautiful room. Gracious staff. Delicious breakfast. Great location. Impressive.
My family stayed at this resort in January 2017. We did not receive the accommodations we purchased upon check-in. The lady was very rude, and reported she only had a king garden room for THREE ADULTS! We reserved a superior ocean view with two queen beds. The room we received had water leaking from the ceiling, mold thriving in the bathroom, leaking mini-bar, soiled bed linens, broken shower, and was filthy! After much back-and-forth with the staff, I finally spoke to a manager who reported they had one room with two beds, but it was a basic garden view room. The manager refused to compensate us for their error, or remedy the literally unlivable conditions.Stay away! The resort is disgusting, food below average, staff unaccommodating.
This place is great! Such a nice getaway with several restaurants within a short walk. Beautiful views. If you can, ask for Carpe Diem specials. They are discounted rooms available for same day booking.
Great place to stay with awesome staff: Mark (who took time to inspect something in our room) Greg (who offered and helped us set up the table to have the best view of all). People always make a difference.
Beautiful property overlooking Dana point harbor. The tower rooms have a great view of the harbor and ocean. The staff is excellent and adds to your overall experience.
We had a wonderful time there! The rooms were nice and spacious. The complimentary happy hour and breakfast was great! They also had free beach cruiser lenders!
My wife and I just returned from a week stay at the Blue Lantern Inn in Dana Point, and what a good week it was. The Blue Lantern Inn deserves 5 stars, from the moment we checked in (early) to the lovely note they left for my wife on her 30th birthday to the surprise champagne they left for us on our last night!!! Every staff member we interacted with was fantastic, and the room was great! We look forward to going back!
Unbelievably wonderful staff to match the beautiful hotel. Very updated, comfortable, homey and quiet. Views are to die for. Stay here. Stay here for no reason at all because its that nice.
Small hotel on the cliff over looking Dana Point harbor. Easy walking distance to restaurants. Afternoon wine and cheese. Nicely done breakfast. Clean and comfortable rooms. Great staff.
The Blue Lantern Inn is the best B & B in Dana Point! Friendly and courteous staff, beautiful rooms, spectacular views, lovely breakfasts each morning and wine and cheese each afternoon all included in the cost of your stay. Additionally, they have massage services and a gym. This place is place is spectacular!
Breathtaking location; room with a fabulos view; helpful, courteos staff; best seats for viewing the Dana Point Christmas light boat parade; awesome walking trail around; all in all, the most awesome experience; would recommend it highly! Thank you Blue Lantern Inn for making our stay so memorable and enjoyable!
A quaint, nicely acquainted hotel. It sits on the cliffs over looking the ocean, so if you can afford it, get the ocean view as it is amazing. There is a nice trail above the hotel going to a great outlook. There are also steep stairs half a block away to get down to the beach.
I am very very picky when it comes to accommodations. I usually stay at an Airbnb but this little Inn is beyond amazing. We have stayed here numerous times in several different rooms. We also stayed in the tower room at least three times and they are worth every dime. I cant tell you just how much we enjoyed it each and everytime. The ladies up front are great as well and the breakfast is amazing. Now we live around the corner and I still love passing by the Inn.
Friendly staff, clean rooms and large. The ocean is all around our room, beautiful view of Dana Point harbor. Heading to the chart house for dinner. A great place to dine.
Spent 2 days celebrating a birthday. Fantastic, well maintained B&B with great breakfasts. Highly recommend if you love being near the coast and want unbelievably views.
The woman at the front desk was very friendly and efficient. The room was comfortable, clean, well decorated (but not overdone the way some seaside inns can be) and quiet. The bed was so comfortable! Highly recommended.
Beautiful! Amazing views of Dana Point. Lots of charm, the rooms are so comfortable and clean. Lovely terrace to overview the harbor and ocean. Friendly, fantastic staff!
Great views but loud bar down below. Luckily they quit playing live music at an early time. Get the tower rooms if you want the view. Decent breakfast.
Great little hotel with excellent views of the Marina. The best rooms are 201 and 301 Tower rooms, with balcony views. Good service and food, including afternoon mini-picnic.
Best hotel we stayed in at our trip in southern California ! Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing views from our room in the tower! Breakfast, wine and cheese in the afternoon included in the price. Highly recommended !
Wonderful place with a very friendly and helpful staff.Beautiful views if San Clemente in the distance and the Dana Point Harbor right below the Inn. The food was delicious and nicely presented for the guests.
Hotel and staff is wonderful. Hope to comeback and get a room with a balcony. Breakfast was delivered to our door each morning. At 4 we received a cheese and wine package.
Love the ambiance. No in house restaurant so no room service BUT the atmosphere is so peaceful and beautiful that those amenities dont matter. They do offer breakfast and late afternoon wine and hors d oeuvres which is so wonderful with with the perfect view. Will stay again.
This place is beautiful and so relaxing. Great for a romantic getaway. The breakfast is really nice, and the afternoon wine and cheese social is very well done.
We have traveled to many locations world wide, and his place remains one of our all time favorites for many years. And even with the Covid-1984 fiasco, they remain so. The hospitality, the venue, the views, the people, the vibe, the convenient location, and all make this such a wonderful get away. Like the old tv commercial used to say, try it, youll like it....The BoddiesHuntington Beach, CAFormerly Rochester, N.Y.
Great little bed and breakfast! Jacuzzi tubs and fireplace in every room. Wine and cheese every evening. Would definitely recommend and definitely coming back!
Still waiting for my refund ! I called my credit card and still they dont see anything credited to my account ! According to them, theyve refunded me the same day I cancelled! But did not give me any confirmation in my email for it. Called the place, and guess what all their managers are off till Sunday! And leslie, the receptionist said they dont need my $593.13, well then, then why charge my account so soon ! Only reason, I cancelled is because my booking is not till June this year ! And they are charging you right there ! So who needs the money now?? Do not book your hotel here if you want to get RIP off !Booking. com, says no cancellation fees! And zero charges up till you check in! But this greedy place will charge your credit card and take their cancellation fees right away ! Nasty people !
We stayed in a Harbour facing room with a balcony. Great view. Included breakfast was pretty good, and the location is nice in terms of things to do.
Had a wonderful 3 days at The Blue Lantern, Dana Point. The breakfasts on our balcony overlooking the harbor were the best way to start the day. I will be going back afain.
Its a nice looking hotel toward the front. I didnt see any of the rooms, but I had friends who stayed here, got bed bugs, and the hotel didnt seem willing to do much, which is pretty concerning.
Beautiful harbor views, friendly staff, good food, lovely bed and breakfast atmosphere - what more could you want? Worth the price for the location and enjoyable stay.
Wonderful get a way spot. Great breakfast and staff. Excellent location, within walking distance of shops and restaurants. Check out the views from our patio.
Awesome hotel, beautiful views of Dana Point harbor and the ocean, wine,cheese & crackers@ 4:00 a wonderful breakfast delivered to the room, enjoyed our stay in room 302
No extra touches or special amenities.Great location. High price. Clean.I expected aa Romantic Bed and Breakfast, but I got a Very Nice Hotel experience.
A very pleasant hotel in an unbeatable, dramatic location overlooking Dana Point harbor. Tasteful, comfortable common areas. Friendly, attentive staff.
One of the Best Places to stay for vacation. Wonderful staff, excellent breakfast each morning, relaxing happy hour with wine and horderves along with the best spa massage.
We stay there every time we go to Dana Point. Rooms are very clean, breakfast is always good and they are very friendly and accommodating.
I went for work so i didnt stay but I wished I had. It was adorable with a ton of natural light in the rooms. My client had a water view and it was amazing.
The room is extremely comfortable and clean with every amenity you could want.One of my favorite weekend getaways and Close to good restaurants.
Amazing Hospitality. The crew here makes one feel like family. The views are breath taking.
Very courteous staff. room is clean. its a million-dollar view from the hotel balcony. highly recommend the hotel!
Absolutely beautiful! Nice cozy rooms that feel more like a luxury home, and amazing views. Perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Charming Hotel located on the bluff above Dana Point Harbor! Our room has a balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
Loved it! Amazing views, very clean and well maintained rooms, lovely staff, and great customer service!
It is located conveniently, but is decorated and served like a discount motel, unfortunately. If going, make sure to get an upstairs room.
Nice and spacious room and bathroom. Great breakfast included with stay in the morning. Convenient location to surrounding beaches, etc
Nice hotel. Super service from small staff. Beautiful view over Dana harbor. Rooms are very nice.
Stunning views, hospitable staff, HH & breakfast included adds an extra touch to the personalized service!
Wonderful staff! Very clean, beautiful building and property. The happy hour offerings put hospitality to the next level!
2nd year staying here and its still awesome! Staff is friendly, Wine and cheese and crackers in the evening and breakfast in the morning! Will be back next year
Beautiful rooms with great views of Dana Harbor, excellent service and delicious breakfast and afternoon wine time!
One of my most favorite places to stay in the world. Have been here many times celebrating many occasions. Love the warmth of the staff.
Excellent views, wonderful fireplace and great customer service! Lisa at the front desk went above and beyond to help us with anything that we might need, she was such a sweetheart!
Very dated rooms and corridors. Very noisy bedroom from air con, fridge, etc. Friendly staff though, however I dont think its worth the price.
We loved this place, you should definitely try it . Nice rooms, simple and good breakfast, polite staff and amazing views.
Charming Hotel overlooking Dana Point Harbor. It is very close to great restaurants, and within a walk to Dana Point downtown.Sunrises are magical here.
Great rooms and amenities. Good breakfast. Not too expensive. Parts of the hotel could use some updating.
Lovely stay. Lovely rooms. Lovely view. Free bikes to borrow and use. Was a real pleasurable stay.
Perfect for a quiet, romantic getaway. Good hors doeuvres., very good breakfast selection. Friendly and attentive staff.
Very clean room with great view. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Great view. Comfortable bed, complimentary breakfast is good, wine and snacks in the evening
Stunning views and great place but just so expensive that we cant afford a room there now!
Friendly and helpful staff, clean and nicely appointed rooms. Beautiful views!
Best place for a romantic getaway. Rooms are comfortable, ocean views and lots of wine.
Great location. Beautiful views. Clean and spacious rooms. Good bacon.
We went for my wife’s birthday and the service was amazing!!! It’s very romantic and personal!
Wonderful place to stay!! Friendly staff and beautiful room with Amazing view!
Wonderful romantic weekend with my wife. The room was just like the picture, and the view was stunning.
Beautiful for location, wonderful for accomodations, breakfast was delicious, staff friendly
Clean lovely hotel. Location is great. Pleasant place to stay.
Very nice B&B. Our room had a great view of the harbor.
Amazing stay. Comfortable, relaxing, great staff and breakfast
Very nice rooms. Quiet atmosphere and a beautiful room. Would highly recommend.
Great hidden gem. Stunning view and just a comfortable atmosphere. Wed visit again.
Wonderful Dana Point boutique hotel. Staff were fantastic. Highly recommend
Overpriced for the low-quality service. They need to change the staff working in the front desk office, as they are not courteous or helpful.
We want to stay at the hotel soon, but we stopped in to ask about rates and amenities. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Great B&B. Rooms are quiet, clean and beautiful. Room 306 is outstanding!
Beautiful views and friendly staff. Offers a complimentary breakfast and afternoon wine and cheese.
Went here for one night for our anniversary. Staff was amazing and the room was even better.
Lovely hotel, besutiful rooms, great breakfast!
Was a great experience only complaints would be a couple members of the morning staff were very unfriendly, breakfast was great, very quiet.
Cant wait to see you again! Beautiful and best view ever and have been around the world! :)
Well be visiting again. Great little inn with a perfect view and rooms to go along with it.
The worst service ever. God help you if you make a reservation with a pet and have to go through the sheer harassment that Carmen put me through.Avoid this place and that woman at all costs.
The most beautiful stay I have ever experienced. Worth every penny!
Fabulous views, friendly, attentive staff. Very clean facility.
Beautiful view over Dana point harbor. Easy access to shops and food.
A great place to get away for a night. Call the day of to get a carpe diem discounted rate!
Great view, wonderful staff, beautiful rooms.
Very scenic bed and breakfast in the cliff overlooking Dana Point.
A great place to stay with an amazing view as well as breakfast!
Beautiful place, kind staff and a gorgeous view of the marina.
Perched up on the cliff with views for miles. The staff were friendly and helpful
Such a cozy place with great amenities. You wont be disappointed.
As advertised... Best room in the place and the view alone is worth it!
Beautiful place to stay with awesome views of Dana point harbor.
Great location, unique setting run by friendly and courteous owners.
Great views, clean and definitely worth a visit.
Nice location, good facility and services.
Great hospitality and view. Would definitely visit again.
Excellent experiences here every time I go
Beautiful location and great hotel.
Beautiful views, kind and gracious staff. Highly recommended
Solid location, good pokemon spawns. Caught a Ho- oh
Waking up with the door open to an ocean view is amazing.
Great views of the ocean, decent rooms.
Stayed for our honeymoon nine years ago. Came back. Still the same.
Great location. Nice ambiance. Good times.
Great location, good service, clean
Well alrighty then
Beautiful View Great Location pricey
Nice clean location. Great service
Great place. Good location. Friendly staff
They allowed children which we were unaware of
Quality hotel. Has a very cute atmosphere
The most romantic place in Southern California
Beautiful and historic place in Dana Poit.
Great location and amazing view
Best boutique hotel experience in a long time
One of my favorite weekend getaways.
Very nice place to stay great views
Very nice views and friendly staff.
Beautiful venue with amazing staff
On a cliff overlooking Dana Point Harbor !
Such a darling Inn!! We will be back for sure!
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn 2024:
Review №1
2023-11-09 01:08:07I recently stayed at the Blue Lantern Inn with my mom and sister for a girls weekend, and we could not have had a better stay! Our room was large and very clean with excellent daily room service! The breakfast buffet alone is worth the stay but the daily wine and appetizer hour was an incredible added bonus! It was so nice to stay somewhere where everything was included in the price of the stay without feeling nickel and dimed for anything extra! The Inn has the most beautiful view of the harbor down below, and is within walking distance to just about anything you could want to do in Dana Point. Highly recommend and I will definitely be visiting a four sisters location again in the future!
Review №2
2023-09-13 14:40:17Our stay at the Blue Lantern Inn was wonderful! Every staff member was so kind and went above and beyond to provide for our needs. My husband and I stayed with our 7 month old and they were so welcoming, providing a pack n play and blankets for her to crawl on. The breakfast and wine and cheese hour were delicious, room was charming and clean, and views were amazing. We had to leave early but Stan made sure we got breakfast to go! We had such a nice time and can’t wait to come back.
Review №3
2023-11-17 22:25:46Blue Lantern Inn is a gem. Its a cozy, quiet getaway offering great service, excellent breakfast and unbeatable views and walking access to the Dana Point area. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, including the complimentary breakfast and afternoon snack hour. It was perfect, we cant recommend the inn and the team there highly enough!
Review №4
2023-09-27 19:52:46My partner and I had a really nice stay at Blue Lantern. The service was friendly and knowledgeable. Their kitchen staff put out a great breakfast each morning. Our room was spacious with a perfect view of the ocean. Thanks for a really nice stay!
Review №5
2023-08-21 20:24:53My recent stay at the Blue Lantern was my first experience with the hospitality industry since covid that has been positive. Everyone was exceptionally conscientious and accommodating, not to mention genuinely friendly. The rooms were perfectly clean and spacious. The breakfast buffet had a wonderful selection of delicious food- especially the eggs benedict! The location was quiet and private and felt like a little retreat, but close to nice restaurants. Its not super accessible to the water, but there are bikes to borrow and the view is lovely. And theres a adorable neighborhood cat that will hang out with you on the patio!
Review №6
2023-11-13 17:53:18Well, a bit of a mixed review here. 1) If you get the 2 queen balcony, you will have a nice view of most of the the harbor, but you also have a large view of the boarded up restaurant next door. All boarded up, depressing looking. 2) Stan is the best customer service person there and should be promoted. The ladies at the front desk were grumpy, not real friendly to us, not sure why. 3) Oh my gosh, if you dont like huge huge hard pillows, bring a pillow. I couldnt sleep the first night because the pillows hurt me. They really should put a mixture of pillows on the bed. 3) Breakfast very nice, but this is not a B&B, so breakfast starting @ 8 am is really unfair to the guests, esp with limited daylight time in fall/winter, and traffic issues to get to places like the airports. 4) If your room has the shower we had, you will literally have to crawl out of the shower, because the shower and bathroom jacuzzi is all together, so it is very very deep to get into and out of. Glad I could crawl out. 5) Appetizers in evening are very nice, but for nondrinkers, they really ought to put out some nonalcoholic drinks. We felt like we were subsidizing the drinkers, as we paid a lot for our stay. Also, appetizers only for like 1-1/2 hours, so if you are not there in the window (like 4 to 5:30? check on that), you dont get anything. 6) Dana Point is nice. Just not a lot to do there. 7) The Inn is at a dead end of kind of a residential area, and theres a gazebo but it is all fenced off, so you cant go to the gazebo, probably because the clilff there is unstable? 8) Try the bread at Beach Harbor Pizza. Yum. 9) Nice and quiet, and safe location. 10) Great parking lot. 11) Small fitness room in basement. I used it to stretch, had to move a piece of equipment to have room to set out the mat (they have a couple mats) and stretch. 11) Carpet in room needs a shampoo for sure, but otherwise the room is good. No sofa in the double queen room, but some chairs. 12) I cant believe anyone saying the Inn is walking distance to anything. Unless you are really fit and can walk a distance, the Inn is up on the cliff, and so theres walking up and down the hill, and nothing is really closeby as this is a residential area. The harbor is below. I didnt see anyone walking to places or using their cruiser bikes. Have to drive, unless you are doing a workout jog/walk in morning or something.Well, if breakfast time changed and I brought my pillow and I maybe stayed in another room that cannot see the boarded up restaurant next door, I maybe would stay here again, not sure. Mixed feelings.Despite the response by the Inn, it is not really walkable. And despite the response, no sodas or juices were set out. The response is false. I even asked front desk for non-alcoholic beverages, and she said sorry no, is the only thing she said. Maybe coffee and tea were there, but thats all. We were there 2 evenings, and absolutely no sodas or juices or nonalcoholic bubblys were set out. Also, on the pillow, the response is not correct. I even went with a gentleman the first morning to find a pillow, and he took me downstairs into the linen room in the basement, to look for a pillow. And there are not the variety mentioned. And despite what the response says, I did not say we were disappointed with the area. We thought it was lovely in Dana Point. Just ignore the boarded up restaurant next door. Yuck, but thats not the Inns fault, just ruins the ambience.
Review №7
2023-09-30 13:06:53We recently went to California and didn’t stay at the Blue Lantern Inn simply because we can’t afford there prices anymore, prices skyrocketed, my wife and I used to enjoy staying a couple nights here on special occasions, for us the best rooms were always with a ocean view! Good breakfast, cookies and wine in the evening, as a matter of fact we haven’t stayed here in probably 8 years because it became way too expensive $$$$, however we did enjoy this place years ago 😎
Review №8
2023-09-30 16:05:13You lost a customer. My wife and I stayed at the Blue Lantern Inn twice per year until 2022. We always stayed in the Ocean King room. It was always just outside our budget, but we would save up to go. Before 2022, one night was between $300 and $400 (including tax). But now the prices are $525 to $625. Thank you for the memories Blue Lantern Inn, but you unfortunately lost a customer.
Review №9
2023-07-26 00:17:20Wow. Comfy and cozy bed and breakfast inn. Private and clean. Friendly and welcoming staff. Delicious breakfast. Great marina and ocean view. Just a stroll around the corner for fine dining and the Lantern District shopping.
Review №10
2023-11-19 06:53:47First time Ive been a little disappointed in Sisters Inn. Weve been to about every one now. Rooms looking a bit dated, walls need paint. Housekeeping always very nice. Front desk on check in wasnt happy, in my opinion. Gentleman nice on check in. I know Covid, but, no decor? No fall other than a mini pumpkin. At the rate I paid, nothing that exceptional, except the view. Also, requested no onions with breakfast, guess what? ONIONS! 😢