About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a 172-acre resort in Orange County, between San Diego and Los Angeles. It features ocean views and an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course. Renovated in 2014, all 400 rooms have large windows and a private balcony. They also include free Wi-Fi, large-screen TVs, and premium bedding. Marble bathrooms feature soaking tubs and rainfall showers. Some suites have fireplaces and include St Regis Butler Service. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has three pools, tennis courts, and Waldorf Astoria Spa, a full-service spa and fitness centre. The resort has conference/event facilities and offers a complimentary beach shuttle. Dining options include the award-winning Bourbon Steak, a clubhouse restaurant, and a coffee shop. The Lobby Bar has a terrace and ocean views. The resort is three miles from the Mission San Juan Capistrano. It’s just over eight miles to Aliso and Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
Positive Reviews
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Pacific Coast at Its Best
You can't beat the location, just off the Pacific Coast Highway with ocean views as far as the eye can see. The hotel shuttle runs to a private beach every fifteen minutes until 9:00 pm. For those who want to explore, there are several beautiful beaches nearby, including Laguna Beach.
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Gorgeous Grounds
The scenery around the resort is breathtaking, with flowing gardens that are meticulously maintained. Guests say the resort has a truly tropical feel to it.
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Superior Staff
Staff here treat guests like royalty and many travelers say they've never felt so pampered. Well-trained, gracious and professional, the staff gets high marks for providing exceptional service.
Negative Reviews
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Pool Gets Crowded
The pool area here can feel a bit claustrophobic when the resort is full of guests. Staff will make sure everyone has a lounge chair but some guests would prefer a quieter atmosphere and a little more room to spread out.
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Not All Views are the Same
While the resort is beautiful, not all room views are the same. Some rooms have sweeping ocean views but others offer only a glimpse. Other rooms overlook the golf course.
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Great for Conference, Not for a Romantic Getaway
The hotel is popular for business conferences and events. If you're staying here to relax and get away from it all you may be disappointed to find that the resort can get pretty busy, especially when there are multiple events going on.