The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel
One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
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About us
Luxury Reawakened at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel. Set along a stunning 150-foot bluff with sweeping ocean views, the resort invites planners and attendees to experience completely redesigned rooms and suites, a refreshed Club Lounge, and a fully transformed spa. Every stay is elevated by the legendary service of our highly trained Ladies and Gentlemen. Conveniently located midway between Los Angeles and San Diego and just 30 minutes from Orange County Airport, the resort offers over 80,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space—perfect for executive programs, social events, and retreats. Guests can savor world-class dining, including Coastal Latin cuisine at RAYA, cliffside cocktails at 180 BLU, curated Omakase at TAIKUN, casual seaside fare at The Market Place, or modern Indian cuisine at KAHANI. Nearby golf, surfing, and 15 Eco Adventures provide opportunities for team building and leisure. Every detail of the resort is designed to awaken your California Soul.
Venue Details
ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built1984
Renovated2025
Total meeting space67,053 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms373
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Awards
Cvent awards
Industry awards
-AAA Five Diamond, 40 consecutive years
-Forbes Travel Guide Four Stars
-Forbes Travel Guide Sharecare Health Security VERIFIED
-Condé Nast Traveler, Top Southern California Resorts, Readers' Choice Awards
-LA Travel Magazine, Readers’ Choice Awards, Best Southern California Hotel/Resort
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Skiing
- Spa or salon
- Tennis courts
- Water sports
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- View (garden)
- View (ocean or water)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Rental car service
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 14, 2025 - Dec 23, 2025
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 15, 2026
Jan 19, 2026 - Jan 23, 2026
Jan 28, 2026 - Feb 10, 2026
Feb 16, 2026 - Feb 19, 2026
Feb 25, 2026 - Feb 27, 2026
May 25, 2026 - May 27, 2026
Nov 21, 2026 - Dec 1, 2026
Dec 16, 2026 - Dec 23, 2026
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 15, 2027
Mar 21, 2027 - Mar 26, 2027
May 7, 2027 - May 9, 2027
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
67,053 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
9,240 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
55,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
67,053 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
30,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
9,240 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
55,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space
Name | Room size | Ceiling height | Maximum capacity | U-Shape | Banquet rounds | Theater | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3,500 sq. ft. 50 x 70 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 180 | 40 | 180 | 140 | 90 | 40 | |
9,240 sq. ft. 140 x 66 sq. ft. | 13.6 ft. | 800 | - | 700 | 800 | 500 | - | |
1,225 sq. ft. 35 x 35 sq. ft. | 13.6 ft. | 100 | 40 | 70 | 100 | 60 | 35 | |
1,125 sq. ft. 34 x 35 sq. ft. | 13.6 ft. | 90 | 40 | 60 | 90 | 60 | 36 | |
2,210 sq. ft. 35 x 67 sq. ft. | 13.6 ft. | 180 | 70 | 160 | 180 | 120 | 60 | |
3,900 sq. ft. 130 x 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 300 | - | 250 | 300 | 200 | - | |
780 sq. ft. 26 x 30 sq. ft. | 10 ft. | 50 | 24 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 20 | |
4,264 sq. ft. 52 x 82 sq. ft. | 16 ft. | 420 | 75 | 330 | 420 | 240 | 180 | |
1,522 sq. ft. 52 x 26 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 140 | 50 | 110 | 140 | 80 | 50 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
373
Suites
27
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
10.275%
Total guest rooms
373
Suites
27
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
10.275%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
60 mi
Distance from airport 60 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )
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Perched atop a seaside bluff, surrounded by panoramic views of the Pacific, The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is a coastal haven of new experiences.
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10 Days
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The oceanfront resort recently completed a captivating guestrooms, suites, spa, pool, and club lounge renovation featuring airy layouts, ocean-inspired design, and new luxury amenities.
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for Marriott International's sustainability & social impact strategy and 2025 goals information.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Paper,Newspaper,Cardboard,Mixed,Aluminum,Other Metals,Plastic,Glass,Cooking Oil,Universal Waste Recycling (batteries, light bulbs, paint),Food Packaging,Landscape Waste
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Health and Safety
Were practices at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Does The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Marriott cares greatly about every guest's experience and takes hygiene and sanitation very seriously. Marriott has established strict standards of cleanliness for all of its hotels that either meet or exceed public health department regulations.
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
The corporate sustainability team can help to offset customers' carbon footprints by contacting Sustainability@marriott.com.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
sustainability@marriott.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Eliminated straws and stirrers; implemented large format bath amenities
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Yes, No Renewable Energy Sources ON-SITE,Solar,Wind
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Hotels following MI Cleaning Protocals
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Please visit Marriott.com/Serve360 for the latest progress on Marriott International's community engagement efforts.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
https://www.marriott.com/diversity/diversity-and-inclusion.mi
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
WEGD@marriott.com
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