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The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

Property class: 3.5

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A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A beach with two striped beach chairs and a green and white striped umbrella.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.
A rooftop pool with a view of the hotel buildings, a lifeguard stand, and lounge chairs.
A room with a wicker chair, a desk with a lamp, and a view of the outside.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1600 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
  • Place, Pearl Street Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Woods Cove
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moss Point Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Queen - Lower Level

Classic Queen - Lower Level

  • 330 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Coastal Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

Coastal Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 485 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Queen, Walk Up

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a mirror in the bathroom.

Classic Double Queen, Walk Up

  • 315 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative wall piece.

Classic Double Queen

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Coastal Double Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

A hotel room with two beds, a window with shutters, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a decorative wall piece.

Coastal Double Queen w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic King, Walk Up

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a wall-mounted decorative item.

Classic King, Walk Up

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic King

Classic King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Coastal King w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a headboard, and a wall-mounted decorative item.

Coastal King w/ Balcony - Partial Ocean

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 380 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with shutters.

Accessible King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic King - Lower Level

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV on the wall.

Classic King - Lower Level

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Queen - Lower Level

A hotel room with two beds, a small round table, and a mirror in the bathroom.

Classic Double Queen - Lower Level

  • 340 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Accessible King - Roll in Shower - Lower Level

A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with shutters.

Accessible King - Roll in Shower - Lower Level

  • 350 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Laguna Beach

Located in Pearl District, The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Woods Cove and Pearl Street Beach. This 66-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Pearl Street Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Woods Cove - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Moss Point Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Main Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Victoria Beach - 1 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Tustin Station - 21 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Active Culture - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Wigz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel offers an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a hot tub. Self parking is available for USD 26 per night. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
Guests can expect to find 50-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured self parking on site (USD 26 per night)

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (54 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Secured self parking fee: USD 26 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 000000

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Parking has height restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Pearl District, just steps from Pearl Street Beach and Woods Cove, and within a short walk of Moss Point Beach. You'll also find Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

As of Aug 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel on Sep 2, 2026 start from $224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Yes, secured parking is offered for USD 26 per night.

Does The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel have a casino on the premises?

No, The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a smart TV as well as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 18 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is around 26.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel offer a balcony.

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 163 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 163 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 163 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 163 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 163 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was clean, great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and good location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was super friendly and accommodating and the hotel was pet friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are bver nice and Clean, staff was out of this world answered and helped with any question I had
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and the rooms were clean! Complimentary champagne celebrating a birthday! Will be booking again because the hospitality was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were clean, patio furniture comfortable and the staff were amazing. Super friendly and helpful. Looking forward to the next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely helpful! And friendly too
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yazmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was excellent! The interior of our room was beach cozy and nicely decorated. Hayden is an amazing property manager. Very attentive to our requests and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the get go at the desk the reception folks were amazing and everyone we saw greeted us and helped with every question....right down to opening the wine I did not dare open myself.....
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dixie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mara at Laguna Beavh has been beautifully remodeled. We had a great stay this week! We walked across the street to the beach and could easily catch the trolley for free to go downtown! The staff was amazing and the view from the rooftop was fabulous!
The beach directly across the streey
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had such an amazing experience. Everything was great. I love how they included the white noise machine. Bed are extremely comfy and love all the amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location! Excellent customer service, super modern & comfortable room + bathroom, and all hotel amenities, beautiful upstairs deck w ocean view. We had absolutely wonderful time, and would love to recommend the hotel to anyone who wants to experience a fantastic and memorable Pacific resort vibe. Our special thanks to Ruben, the manager - he was extremely helpful, professional - just great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at Mara. Our room was nicely decorated and clean with a very comfortable bed. The pool and rooftop patio had lots of nice outdoor furniture and the patio has a view of the ocean. The staff provided excellent customer service, very friendly and went above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a plumbing issue and the sink stopped up so we needed to move to a different room, but it was very convenient on the same floor just down the hall. It’s a beautiful rooftop looking out over the ocean. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome corner room with its own balcony. Staff was very friendly and helpful. The only negative thing is that if you want to get onto internet for the TV channels i.e. Netflix such you need to have your own account information to sign into the apps, we didn't know about that so we weren't prepared for it.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the pool area and the terrace on the fourth floor! Such a beautiful place to hang out. The guys that worked the front deck were so helpful and friendly We were not at all thrilled with our room. It was super dark and we had no place to sit outside. Our balcony contained no chairs and was halfway underground. The noise from the road was VERY VERY loud!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jason

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was messy and not the same as the one pictured when I booked. Bathroom smelled moldy and the flooring was damaged torn up in places. Loud slamming doors all night long. I travel a lot for work and will be back to Laguna Beach but will definitely not be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
N/a
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was hands down the most amazing stay we could have asked for during our last minute vacation. For this place to have only been open for 2 weeks from the time we checked in, it was smoothly operated and felt like a finely tuned instrument. The check-in process was seamless and we were able to park, pay for parking, and walk into our room in less than 10-15 minutes. We were greeted at the lobby by Ruben who is an amazing host that helped us navigate Laguna as if we were locals. With his advice we were able to enjoy the things around us that were only 3-10 minute-long walks away from our location. Everything was so conveniently placed around us and we couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay! Thank you Mara! Thank you Ruben! We hope to see you soon again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Blayne

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
A lot of trouble checking in. Told me room would be ready at a certain time but it took almost 2 more hours. Then they checked me into a dirty room. I came back. Waited a while longer. Then they said my room was ready, so we went up and the code don’t work. Waited more. Finally got in. The room was not impressive. Won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Shujana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff went above and beyond in every way and that I appreciated. On the other hand, the shade didn't properly privacy, you could see straight into the room. The sink was cracked so water was everywhere and another sink leaked in the floor. The lamp i slept next to had cobwebs and the internet didn't work. I shared this with the managers and they never got back to me. Hopefully they were busy improving if not hope this review helps
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Hope

Liked: Staff & service
Didn’t meet expectations at all. Room was not as comfortable as I expected, needs more places to put things down. Room was dirty, floor had chunks of hair/dust. There was a gap under the door to the room that was big enough to put my fingers under…had to put a pillow to block it so bugs didn’t get in. The walls in the bathroom had scuff marks and dents all over, likely from the recent renovations. Needs a hook for towels rights outside of shower so you don’t have to step out. Property was confusing to navigate and there were no maps. For the price it definitely wasn’t worth it, I would’ve rather stayed somewhere more established for equal price or more. Won’t be staying here again unless some Big big changes are made. Rooftop was nice enough and had lots of seating options. Don’t like writing reviews like this but feel people need to know what they’re paying for.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Our positives are: The front desk staff was very helpful and the manager went above and beyond with our biggest concerns. The views of the ocean were gorgeous. Rooms are clean and stocked with a sound machine and earplugs to help muffle any street noise. Our negatives are: We had a 3 night stay and on day 2 morning we were interrupted 3 times with our door opened without our consent by maintenance and some inspector. We notified the front desk and the manager offered to move us from a standard room to a room with a view. On our final morning I had someone knock asking if there was trash in the room i could give him. This could have been handled after we checked out. The communication between staff and vendors could have been better. The hotel is recently remodeled but there are many little details not met. Toilet paper holder fell off wall. Handle on barn door not secure and screws coming off and not hung well. Door did not slide for bathroom privacy. For the location of the beach and cost of stay they did not offer daily room clean service unless you requested it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ops Mgr Ruben Adali and check in staff were excellent ensuring our stay was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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