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The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

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

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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

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.
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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%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 60 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $75.00/day )

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Cvent Luxury The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel
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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Cancellation Policy

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. 
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