Room (Balcony, View)

This 400 sq. ft. room opens to a private balcony with a view that frames the coastline. The resort sits atop a 150-foot oceanfront bluff above the Pacific, next to Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, so the outlook is shaped by that elevated, seaside position.

The room has one king bed and sleeps two guests. The bed is made up with Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding on a pillowtop mattress, with hypo-allergenic options. A rollaway bed can be requested for a surcharge of about $50 per night, and a complimentary crib is offered for families.

The private bathroom is outfitted for accessibility, with a transfer shower, a grab bar near the toilet, a height-adjustable showerhead, lever door handles, a low-height door lock and a low-height view port in the door. Bathrobes, slippers, designer toiletries, towels and a hair dryer are provided. The room is reached by exterior corridors.

A mandatory daily resort fee applies, about $60 per night (roughly $66.12 with tax). It covers beach access with loungers and towels, business center access, concierge service, the fitness center, complimentary Yoga (9am) and Pilates (10:15am) classes, spa access, sporting equipment and WiFi. Inside the room you also have a 55-inch smart TV with cable channels and closed captioning, plus free wired internet.

With one king bed and a serene, premium-bedded setup, it suits couples especially well. The resort is also family-friendly and welcomes children of all ages. This room sleeps two, so families can add a rollaway for a surcharge or use the complimentary crib. The seasonal Ritz Kids program is aimed at roughly ages 5-12.

Salt Creek Beach is about a 4-5 minute walk from the hotel. On property there are two outdoor pools, the Dana Pool and the Monarch Pool, each with a whirlpool and open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. with no reservation needed. They are reserved for registered overnight guests. The resort has six restaurants, bars and lounges, including RAYA, KAHANI, TAIKUN Omakase, 180 BLU, the RITZ Lobby Bar and the Dana Pool Cafe.

Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The minimum age to check in is 18. Early arrival and late check-out are subject to availability, with priority given to Virtuoso bookings.

Parking is by valet at roughly $70-75 per night, and an electric vehicle charging station is available on site. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is about 22 miles, or roughly 35 minutes by car; the hotel does not provide shuttle service. The concierge can arrange car service from more distant airports.

Yes. The resort's spa has 12 treatment rooms and offers ocean-inspired treatments such as Beach Stone Therapy and an Ocean-Inspired Facial. Official hours are daily 8:30 AM-6:30 PM. Reserving at least one week ahead is recommended, and guests are asked to wait 8 hours before or after a treatment to use the sauna or steam room. Treatments are charged separately.