Rooms were clean and that's what I'm always very concerned about. Comfortable bed and the staff was very nice on check-in. Average place.

This hotel is in a great location and within striking distance of many top quality beaches. It is reasonably priced, and clean. The building is a little dated, but they are actively maintaining it. While we were there they were painting and sprucing both interior areas and exterior. Dana Point itself is a little rocky for a beach, but it... More

I stayed here two nights in April 2012 while attending a nearby conference at the sold-out Ritz Carlton. At $141/night (AAA rate including parking and tax), the cost was less than half of what the group conference rate would have been at the Ritz. This Holiday Inn Express isn't exciting, but it's good value for the area. My room overlooked... More

How much money do you want to spend to be close to the beach? This hotel is located directly on Pacific Coast Highway (a major road). You can look out the window and see the Marriott located across the street on a bluff. But do you want to pay double the price? At the holiday inn I had a King... More

This seemed like the older Holiday Inn before they added the word"Express" to the name. But, they were under major construction and remodeling, so this review could be outdated pretty soon too. I thought it was a basic hotel with a good location, but definitely did not live up to the Holiday Inn Express brand. Location: Located on Pacific Coast... More

Located on a main road, is an old hotel, rooms facing the main street will hear all the road traffic, windows do open for fresh air. Staff are very helpful. Restaurants are close by. Across the street from the marina, beach and park. Ok for a nights stay.

My biggest mistake with staying here was expecting more than I should have from a Holiday Inn Express, based on its location and some other reviews. The short of it: Very good location, clean, largely comfortable rooms, and easy (self-) parking, good hot breakfast bar and friendly staff. The long(er) of it: This will probably be a much better hotel... More

Spacious suite at a very reasonable cost. Living room and bedroom, two tvs. New carpet and bathroom fixtures. Dual-paned windows. The entire hotel is going through an upgrade, but we did not hear the noise of the workemen, in the room we were staying in. Very clean, view of the ocean from the balcony.

We usually don't stay at the Holiday Inn Express but we got a room with a jacuzzi and we needed it. The price was very fair and the room was well done and clean!!