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9 / 10 Guest Rating

The Capistrano Coast House

34862 Pacific Coast Hwy, Capistrano Beach, us

The Capistrano Coast House - main view

About the Property

Beachfront Location: Enjoy stunning views and direct access to the beach at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows.

Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in well-equipped rooms with modern amenities and complimentary toiletries.

Exciting Activities: Explore hiking trails and nearby beaches during your stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows.

To experience a beachfront retreat with great amenities, book your stay at El Caminante Bar & Bungalows now.

Facilities & Amenities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Safety deposit box
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

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Guest Reviews

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Exceptional194 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the excellent staff and frequently praise the great location.

Categories

Cleanliness8.4
Service9.4
Location9.4
Room Quality8.3
Amenities9.4
Value for Money8.8
Food and Beverage8.9
Overall Experience9.4

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CathyusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"Very nice place!"

8.0

Cute place, clean and cozy. Quite.

Bathroom lighting is very dim, not conducive to putting on makeup, etc.

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NickusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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KhrystynausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 29, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0
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DanielusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 29, 2025

"Good"

1.0
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DianeusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 29, 2025

"Staff was amazing. Ocean front view. Fire pits. Only complaint was there was no closet in our room just hooks with 4"

9.0

Excellent staff. Clean rooms. Unique. Nice lobby/bar. Very good food.

No closet in the room.

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AlexanderusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 26, 2025

"Good"

5.0

Comfortable mattress

Loud, noisy, thin walls

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markusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 14, 2025

"The place was quaint, clean, and the bed awesomely comfortable."

8.0

Very quaint!

No coffee maker or microwave in the room.

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AmeliausUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 8, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Loved the decor and facilities overall. The record player in the room was an amazing touch, and the coffee was delicious. We also had a margarita and it was great. Staff were super friendly and helpful.

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Safari302126
Verified booking
Solo travel
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 1, 2025

"Great for a beach getaway on a budget"

8.0

I enjoyed El Caminante’s well-done Spanish revival style, and proximity to the beach (just across the street). The hotel is spotlessly clean, and the staff is friendly. The rooms are small but priced fairly. The bar and food are a delight. On the down side, the TV in my room did not work. I let a staff member know, but no one showed up to fix it. And housekeeping did not show up to clean my room.

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SandraAl
Verified booking
Couples
Standard Room
Stayed in Nov 28, 2025

"Disappointing experience and teeny/tiny rooms"

6.0

We stayed here for two nights over Thanksgiving, same as last year. Last year we had the upstairs room in the front which was small and had no balcony and at least last year controlled the heat/a/c for the suite down the hall. When booking for this year I said I didn't want the tiny room upstairs but one of the rooms with the nice patio. We got the nice patio which we thoroughly enjoyed but the room was so tiny it was ridiculous. We estimated it to be under 200 sq. ft with a king size bed smack in the middle of the room with dangerously little space to move around the bed. Neither of us are over-weight and really don't believe someone obese could move, particularly on one side. That was my side of the bed and I had to be very careful to not trip over the wires in the middle of the night. There is an old record player in the room which may be cute but the room really can't handle anything useless. Other than a bench at the foot of the bed, there was no chair, no drawers and no closet. The hotel and certainly the guests would far better served to move the bed to one of the walls which would afford a little more space. The first room they attempted to put is in was attached to another room and it was not possible to lock the door between the rooms, nor would the flimsy window coverings work. Same problem as last year, actually. The bed is very comfortable and the room was clean. We had ten people there one night for drinks and food and that was great except they were severely short of staff and had other large parties as well. I'm disappointed at myself that I failed to get the gal's name who not only helped (and moved us) with the room issues but waited on us that night. She was above and beyond awesome and if I would be a competitor I'd have been recruiting her! The maids were very pleasant and excellent. The young man on breakfast duty both days was lacking motivation but pleasant. We noticed a big difference between our stay last year and this year. While neither year were we happy with the room size, at least last year they had at least twice the employees who were happy and helpful. This year, it seems like they're working on a budget shortage. The best thing is the location. Walk across the street and you're on the sand and the parking is free.

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