The Best Laguna Beach Hotels

Outdoor pool and hot tub

Perched on a bluff overlooking Main Beach, the Inn at Laguna Beach captures the chilled-out spirit of this SoCal town. Accommodations have a casual coastal theme with rattan furniture and beige hues, and many of them boast water views while some have the added bonus of a balcony. If you tire of the sand, there’s an outdoor pool with a hot tub for lounging. And while there’s no on-site restaurant, the property is within walking distance to several dining options and is also home to a rooftop terrace and bar, where you can enjoy a complimentary wine reception from 5 to 6 p.m. Should you want a little snack later in the evening, milk and cookies appear in the lobby.

Two pools, jacuzzi, and bungalows on-site; two oceanfront restaurants on-site

Located right on the beach and within walking distance to the town’s popular galleries and boutiques, Pacific Edge Hotel is a convenient option in town with affordable rates. Accommodations here range from minimal white and beige to bold and colorful palettes. For the best views make sure to book a room with a balcony right over the beach. At the property, you’ll find two outdoor pools, a jacuzzi, and two oceanfront restaurants. If you want some privacy while out on the beach, the hotel also offers furnished and air-conditioned bungalows with full service available for rent during your stay.

Outdoor pool and hot tub, full-service spa, oceanfront dining

For a resort with all the bells and whistles located right in town that caters to both adults and children, look no further than Surf & Sand Resort. Located on a 500-foot stretch of beach, there’s plenty of space for everyone to roam around.

Accommodations are spacious, starting at 400 square feet, and are furnished with balconies boasting ocean views and large marble bathrooms. You’ll also find a cabana-lined pool, full-service spa, a fitness center, and four food and beverage outlets. Grab some chairs and an umbrella at the beach and rent a boogie board for the kids or check out some of the family-friendly summer activities like "dive-in" movies at the pool, scoops and sundaes, pancake-making classes, and more.

Adults-only lap pool, saunas, steam rooms, and fireplace lounges in spa; outdoor pools and hot tub; complimentary fitness classes; kids’ club

Sprawled across 30 acres atop a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Montage Laguna Beach has all the fixings of a luxury resort. Accommodations are very spacious, starting at 500 square feet, and boast ocean views, a private balcony or patio, and marble bathrooms with a deep soaking tub and separate shower. There’s direct beach access, but the property also offers an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a separate children’s oasis for the little ones to splash around in.

The hotel offers robust programming for little ones that includes both indoor and outdoor activities. Meanwhile, grownups will appreciate its award-winning, 20,000-square foot spa, complete with an adults-only lap pool, dry redwood saunas, eucalyptus steam rooms, and fireplace lounges. And while you can easily head into town with the resort’s complimentary transportation (or the Cadillac "ride-and-drive" rental service) for a meal, the property also has four food and beverage options, ranging from its lobby lounge with live entertainment on the weekends to a fine dining restaurant highlighting modern coastal cuisine.

Complimentary bikes and outdoor gear, welcome cocktails, in-room record players, complimentary self-parking

Inspired by St. Barths and 1950s Southern California beach culture, there’s no place in Laguna Beach that has style like Hotel Joaquin. Designed by Studio Robert McKinley (the same team behind Montauk’s eclectic Surf Lodge), the property is home to one-of-a-kind vintage furniture and artwork found at flea markets in Normandy and Paris. All of the 22 rooms are individually designed and feature king beds, turntables with a selection of vinyl records, and thoughtful details like marble or stone-wrapped vanities and hand-painted tile showers.

Saline, the hotel’s restaurant, serves up shareable plates inspired by French and Mediterranean flavors and is where you’ll enjoy a complimentary breakfast every morning. And while it’s not located right on the beach, it’s just a short walk away. The hotel’s Adventure Outpost has everything from snorkeling gear to kayaks for you to borrow. Should you want to lounge by the pool, there’s an outdoor saltwater oasis calling your name.

Complimentary breakfast, Cowshed toiletries, complimentary self-parking

With just 23 rooms and up to two people per accommodation, Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa caters to adults looking for an intimate and quiet getaway. The Spanish compound was further enhanced by acclaimed interior designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who added Moorish details like beautiful mosaics and colorful ceramic tiles throughout the property. The well-appointed accommodations feature Bullard’s very own fabric prints and custom furnishings. For the utmost privacy, book the Bungalow, which has its own private entrance, a large balcony with a hammock, and a separate clawfoot tub.

On the property, you’ll also find an outdoor pool and a spa with indoor and outdoor spaces as well as a soaking tub that can be reserved just for you and your partner. And while there’s no formal restaurant, the hotel does offer a complimentary breakfast with homemade pastries and small bites served throughout the day that can be savored in the lobby, by the pool, or in your room.

Complimentary valet and self-parking, kids’ club, daily live music, complimentary fitness classes and fitness center

Nestled within the Alisa and Wood Canyons, The Ranch at Laguna Beach is sprawled across 87 acres and is home to the only golf course in town. But even if you’re not a golfer, the resort still offers several amenities for you to enjoy. On the grounds, you’ll find an outdoor saltwater pool with a hot tub, a 3,000-square-foot spa, a fitness center with complimentary classes, hiking trails very close to the property, and daily live music. And while there’s no direct beach access, it’s just an eight-minute walk away, or you can call for a shuttle to take you down to the ocean.

To keep you nourished, there’s an on-site oceanfront cafe, a pool bar, and an all-day restaurant that sources ingredients from the property’s organic garden. Accommodations here are spacious, decorated in earth tones, and each one has either a furnished patio or balcony for you to take in the lush grounds from.