Orange County's Best Hotel Pool

A lavish Tuscan-style resort—complete with ocean views, full-service spa and golf course—situated high on a bluff in Dana Point.

Reviews:

• “BEST STAFF EVER!”
• “Accommodations nice, service lacking.”
• “Stonehill Tavern was fabulous. Great eateries throughout the property. "
• “Too Expensive for level of service”
• “Way too Pricey for service”

Tips: The onsite 30,000-foot Spa Gaucin offers treatments ranging from hydroptherapy to microdermabrasion; Vogue Salon offers unisex haircuts, manicures and makeup application.

St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach or email St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach

The signature “Be Our Guest” motto is taken to new heights with nearly 1,000 rooms of Disney hospitality.

Reviews:

• “Horrible service as Goofy’s Kitchen "
• “Stay at your own Risk!!! Disneyland Hotel could careless about YOU!!!”
• “Save yourself the money, Stay ANYWHERE else”
• “Do You Really Need to Stay at a Disney Hotel?”
• “Get a room above the KOI ponds”

Tips: The hotel doesn’t charge for guests 18 and under (accompanied by a parent, of course).

Disneyland Hotel

Looking onto Newport Bay, this exclusive hotel and private club offers families and business execs a posh, sporty resort experience.

Reviews:

• “The First Captains Table is TERRIBLE!”
• “Exceeded Expectations”
• “The BEST Weekend Getaway”
• “The best Romantic Place Extremely Clean, Luxurious”

Tips: Don’t let the posh factor scare you off—the hotel rooms can be suprisingly affordable. Check online or via phone.

The Balboa Bay Club & Resort