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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

One Ritz-Carlton Drive, Dana Point, CA, USA, 92629
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About us

The magnificent location of the resort is atop a 150 foot bluff. This perch provides some of the most memorable views of the famous coastal California Riviera. Midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the resort is just thirty minutes from Orange County Airport. Planners can feel confident that attendees will receive unparalleled personalized service from more than 600 highly trained Ladies and Gentlemen including a superior culinary team, onsite pastry chef and meetings & special events professionals. For high profile executive programs and social events, the resort’s environment with ocean front meeting space allows guests to be refreshed, renewed and rejuvenated encouraging participants to be more engaged, more thoughtful and more productive. Guests have access to unique dining choices including RAYA, featuring Pan-Latin Coastal cuisine and ocean views, the bluff-top 180blu with magnificent views, The Market Place for light bites or a picnic at the beach or KAHANI to enjoy the rich flavors of traditional Indian cuisine. Travelers looking for a personal journey can rejuvenate in the ocean view fitness center, tranquil spa, or enjoy nearby golf courses. For adventure seekers, trying surfing, paddleboarding, or choose from one of the 15 eco-excursions offered through Eco Adventure Center.

Venue Details

ChainMarriott Bonvoy
BrandThe Ritz-Carlton
Built1984
Renovated2025
Total meeting space63,553 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms373
Venue typeLuxury hotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Awards

Cvent awards
Industry awards
-AAA Five Diamond, 39 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

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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • 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

May 27, 2025 - May 29, 2025
Jun 15, 2025 - Jun 17, 2025
Nov 19, 2025 - Nov 26, 2025
Nov 30, 2025 - Dec 3, 2025
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
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Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
63,553 sq. ft.
Largest room
16,000 sq. ft.
Space (private)
26,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
19
Second largest room
9,240 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
56,000 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
9,240 sq. ft.
140 x 66 sq. ft.
13 ft.
800
-
700
800
500
-
1,225 sq. ft.
35 x 35 sq. ft.
13 ft.
100
40
70
100
60
35
1,190 sq. ft.
34 x 35 sq. ft.
13 ft.
90
40
60
90
60
36
2,345 sq. ft.
35 x 67 sq. ft.
13 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
1,352 sq. ft.
52 x 26 sq. ft.
15 ft.
140
50
110
140
80
50
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%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 22 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )

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Eco-Adventure Center
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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel presents eco-adventures that inspire you with Southern California’s unique ecosystems and connect your spirit to their larger global systems. Led by expert naturalists, the Eco-Adventure Center is dedicated to showcasing Southern California’s natural wonders. Throughout these unique excursions, the local surroundings become a natural classroom and living laboratory.
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Salt Creek Beach
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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.

Additional Information

Safety Information

Cancellation Policy

7 Days

Additional details

The oceanfront resort recently underwent a captivating guestroom, suite, and Club Level lounge renovation, featuring airy layouts, ocean-inspired design, and new state-of-the-art features.

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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. 

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