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Our top choices for Downtown hotels

An outdoor seating area with rows of chairs and tables, a stone pathway, and a building with large windows and balconies in the background.

1. Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott

Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
4.0 star property
Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (422 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Jeff
The price is RM1,083
RM1,394 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano, Autograph Collection by Marriott
A covered entrance with a brick pathway leading to a building, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

2. Best Western Capistrano Inn

Best Western Capistrano Inn
2.5 star property
Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Nice, big room, ice cold A/C, very quiet and excellent breakfast buffet"
United States
James
The price is RM513
RM566 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Best Western Capistrano Inn
A spacious indoor area with a large window, a wooden floor, and a seating area with chairs and a sofa.

3. Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo

Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
2.5 star property
5.3 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms & friendly staff! "
United States
Romie
The price is RM492
RM532 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Mission Viejo
A hotel with a grand entrance, multiple balconies, and a staircase leading to the main entrance.

4. Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel

Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
2.5 star property
4.6 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Great location, free parking, decent breakfast, nice staff. ."
United States
Dawn Elizabeth
The price is RM480
RM534 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
A spacious lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large wall-mounted TV.

5. Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County

Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
3.0 star property
9 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,008 reviews)
"Clean rooms and lobby, friendly staff"
United States
Jose
The price is RM504
RM545 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Mission Viejo / Orange County
A building with a white facade, arched windows, and a tiled roof. There are outdoor seating areas with umbrellas and potted plants.

6. Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
2.5 star property
8.1 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,014 reviews)
"Great location, excellent property, good breakfast options"
Canada
Gurinder
The price is RM648
RM713 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area by IHG
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.

7. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
3.0 star property
4.4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay."
United States
Steve
The price is RM587
RM655 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

8. Capistrano Coast House

Capistrano Coast House
4.0 star property
4.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (446 reviews)
"Wonderful location; great staff, clean rooms."
United States
Fenik
The price is RM673
RM749 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Capistrano Coast House
A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

9. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
2.5 star property
4.7 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,224 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Scott
The price is RM544
RM605 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
A fountain with a decorative top, surrounded by a circular brick border and colorful flowers.

10. Laguna Inn & Suites

Laguna Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
5.3 km from Downtown
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (612 reviews)
"Nice place for weekday stay"
United States
Junxian
The price is RM260
RM281 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
Laguna Inn & Suites
A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
13.6 km from Downtown
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,590 reviews)
"Great place , will stay there again."
United States
Chris
The price is RM360
RM397 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Laguna Hills Lodge
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

12. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
3.0 star property
5.3 km from Downtown
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,167 reviews)
"Good vacation stay near many beautiful kid friendly beaches"
United States
brittnie
The price is RM393
RM437 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Dana Point Marina Inn
A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building.

13. Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores

Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"The location is great!!"
United States
Shannon
The price is RM715
RM905 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Hilton Vacation Club Riviera Beach & Shores
A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

14. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
3.0 star property
13.8 km from Downtown
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,724 reviews)
"Easy to find, central location; clean, quiet and friendly staff"
United States
Stacey
The price is RM540
RM595 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
An outdoor seating area with a sofa, chairs, and tables, connected to an indoor space with a kitchen visible through glass doors.

15. Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach

Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
3.0 star property
11 km from Downtown
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean quiet room Great location towards Laguna Beach Love it that I can bring my little puppy"
United States
Anja
The price is RM591
RM651 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

16. Casablanca Inn

Casablanca Inn
2.5 star property
8 km from Downtown
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,837 reviews)
"good standard room which is all we needed. could be cleaner but overall a great stay. Awesome location"
United States
Ryan
The price is RM420
RM462 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Casablanca Inn
A hotel with a pool, outdoor seating, and balconies.

17. Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente

Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
2.5 star property
11.4 km from Downtown
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Loved our stay"
Australia
Sean
The price is RM492
RM542 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites San Clemente
An outdoor patio with a stone wall, a fire feature, and outdoor seating.

18. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
3.5 star property
15.5 km from Downtown
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (670 reviews)
"Good sized rooms that are very clean. Breakfast was wonderful and quite helpful when traveling. Loved the covered and secure parking also."
United States
Jackie
The price is RM528
RM582 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Sept - 9 Sept
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest
A coastal view with tall palm trees, a pier extending into the ocean, and a beach with buildings in the background.

19. Sea Horse Resort

Sea Horse Resort
3.5 star property
9.7 km from Downtown
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (935 reviews)
"Fabulous location! basic accomodations but clean."
United States
Elizabeth Dodd
The price is RM1,410
RM1,648 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Sea Horse Resort
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a desk, and a stone pillar.

20. Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier

Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
3.5 star property
9 km from Downtown
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (396 reviews)
"Great stay! Clean and easy check in with great add-ons and other options. Close to the beach and a nice area overall."
United States
Michael
The price is RM706
RM822 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Nomads Hotel - Near San Clemente Pier
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Where to stay in Downtown

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Rancho Mission Viejo

While there might not be top attractions in Rancho Mission Viejo, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park and Mission San Juan Capistrano.

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Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Easy to check in Nice staff Clean"
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Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown?
Travellers to San Juan Capistrano's Downtown neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Mission San Juan Capistrano and Blas Aguilar Adobe as part of your Downtown travel plans.
Where is the best place to stay in Downtown?
Based on our traveller data, Best Western Capistrano Inn is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown. This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Mission San Juan Capistrano, and it offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool.
How many hotels are there in Downtown?
When you want to find places to stay in San Juan Capistrano, start by booking one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available in Downtown.
What is there to do in this San Juan Capistrano neighbourhood?
Mission San Juan Capistrano, Blas Aguilar Adobe and Regency Theatres San Juan Capistrano are just a few attractions to check out in Downtown. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Trevor's At The Tracks and Rancho Capistrano Winery are some other places worth a visit. Los Rios Historic District, The Coach House and The Coach House Concert Hall are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown. Dana Hills Tennis Center and Cinepolis Luxury Cinemas are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in San Juan Capistrano.
How can I get around Downtown and the greater San Juan Capistrano area?
To venture out of town, take a train from San Juan Capistrano Depot.