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St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort and Spa

Address: 1 Monarch Beach Resort, off Niguel Rd., Dana Point, CA, 92629 | Map It
Phone: 949/234-3200; 800/722-1543
www.stregismb.com

Price range: $$$$
Location: Dana Point

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.8/5

Fodor's Review:

Exclusivity and indulgence carry the day here; you can even have someone unpack for you. The 172-acre grounds include a private beach club, an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed golf course, and tennis courts across the street. Rooms have views of either the coast or the lush landscaping; such amenities as CD and DVD players and libraries are among the pluses. The premier restaurant is Stonehill Tavern, which serves celebrated San Francisco chef Michael Mina's modern American fare. You can order a tasting trio (three small plates showcasing a key ingredient like duck or bigeye tuna), or concentrate on entrées such as prime beef with truffle jus or Tasmanian ocean trout with cauliflower puree. Reflecting the legendary services standards of the St. Regis, even pets are offered deluxe packages involving toys and special treats in silver bowls. Pros : immaculate rooms; big bathrooms with deep tubs; beautiful I. Cons : service can be standoffish; portions can be small at Stonehill Tavern.

Hotel Details: 325 rooms, 75 suites
In-room: safe, Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: 6 restaurants, golf course, bar, children's programs (ages 5-16), pools, gym, laundry facilities, spa, laundry service, beachfront, no-smoking rooms, some pets allowed.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by jd99 from Pennsylvania on 9/4/08
Overall we loved it. The room was fantastic, the grounds beautiful, the pools great and the beach club incredible. Sure things were a little overpriced but we expect that at a property like the St. Regis. Our only disappointment was with other guests. There were so many wannabes - people strutting around showing off their wealth - or pretending they were rock stars that it really took away from the good time our family was having. When 3 people in a row huffed at the valet "Well we have been waiting for FIVE minutes" i actually couldn't contain my laugh. While you expect a higher level of service at a property like this, people truly expected the impossible and to watch them throw fits about it made me embarrassed for them.

While i'd love to go back, not sure if I would due to the "crowd they attract" kind of issues.