Capri Laguna on the Beach - A Boutique Hotel

This hotel (motel) is really really beautiful from the back side, but from the front, you'd be in disbelief that it's the same place.. From the back, this place looks like it's on a cliff in Europe - absolutely breathtaking views, beach access when the tide isnt too high, chairs and umbrellas etc. Front looks like a run down Motel. I personally loved that charm though .. and really, you cannot beat the location and views. There is also a heated pool in the courtyard. Free breakfast looked decent although we didn't partake, it's definitely a nice touch. You also can't beat that they have free parking! The lot is a little bit crowded and so is the second lot, but again, it really is a treat given how expensive a parking space is at other hotels in the area. (PS PS, if you don't NEED a car and are really only staying in Laguna, there is a free Laguna Beach trolley that runs the entire length of Laguna down to Dana Point Ritz Carlton. totally take advantage of that!) Location on beach + proximity to rest of Laguna 10/10, service, 10/10 (looks like they give out complimentary cookies at Check in, we were not offered one but watched them offered to other guests LOL) What I really didn't like, and why I wouldn't choose to stay here again and would sooner spend more money and stay at the 5 star beachfront hotel next door, was our room... we had an OceanFront Queen room. It was super cramped (totally not the biggest deal) but the bed and bathroom really grossed me out. The bed's linens were pilled from being over washed, which caused things to stick to them (for example, upon arrival there were hairs stuck to the sheets ... so in the bed there were strangers hair..) The top sheet/comforter was a blue blanket covered by a duvet cover that appeared to just be a white sheet. Totally fine if the "cover" stayed shut but the blue blanket was always peaking out (that always repulses me as I have no idea if a hotel is washing that regularly or just the duvet portion...) In addition to the sheets, the bathroom was rough - the shower had little to no water pressure at all. It was virtually a sprinkling from the ceiling (shower head covered in limescale)... very difficult to shower thoroughly so we felt pretty disgusting our entire stay. A lot of the room/the shower seemed to be salt damaged from the proximity to the ocean / beach, which i understand, but i think the shower head was bordering unacceptable... The air conditioning here is a loud floor unit ... that wouldn't have bothered me if the room wasn't so cramped to begin with. It's really not a big deal but it was pretty difficult to keep our room cold even with how teeny tiny the room was... if you're sensitive to sleeping in a warm room this may not be the place for you (we tossed and turned all night).. I should have told the front desk about the sheets having hair attached to them being so worn out / mentioned the shower head (which took me longer to notice than the sheets as i checked the bed when i arrived and didn't shower until hours later), but knowing this is a 2 star hotel, and the price I paid (great deal considering the location and weather we got...) + i didn't want them to move me to a room that didn't have that tremendous view. We sucked it up for the couple of nights. Perhaps just my room was motel-grade and different, and maybe more expensive rooms were nicer, cleaner, and better updated? I'll give them the benefit of the doubt based on other positive reviews. But again, if you're like me and care about bed hygiene and the shower actually making you feel cleaner than when you stepped in.. you miiiight want to invest in a better hotel.

My wife and I had a great weekend at capri laguna. Bachir, Nico, Esmeralda and Morgan were super helpful and super nice. I recommend this hotel for nice vacation.

Great location, direct walk to the beach from the hotel, easy walk to downtown Laguna Beach, very nice staff

Water pressure in the room was poor, WiFi was spotty which was compounded by inconsistent 5G, there was a faucet and shower at the hotel staircase leading to the beach but this wasn't working

I love staying here! I live in Ladera Ranch, but love staying here because it feels like you’re in a different country and the staff, Nick, Bachir and Morgan were so helpful! Definitely recommend if you want a cute, relaxing stay right on the beach! I’ll definitely be back!

It is in a wonderful location right on the beach and near some wonderful coffee shops and a small bookstore. Friendly staff, clean room with adorable beach decor, air conditioning, multiple windows for fresh ocean air, free parking, lovely tables and chairs on the top deck as well as down near the beach. We loved sitting at the gazebo table to watch the sunset.

The parking is tricky and the spots are tight.

Loved this hotel a lot! Family friendly amazing staff especially Bashir, Nick and Morgan. They accommodated every need and question we have. Rooms and lobby and super clean and very well maintained. Not my first time and Will definitely come back

Once again, the Capri Laguna has outdone itself! For us it is like coming home! Nick and his team always make sure you feel known, valued, and appreciated! The oceans views and sound of the waves are a bonus!

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