A mix of The Ritz-Carlton hospitality, championship golf, and Southern California beach draws groups back to The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel year after year. Along with a timeless setting high on the bluffs of Dana Point, today’s resort inspires guests with a stylish new ambience, reimagined for a new generation of savvy travelers.
For groups of up to 900, meetings convene in 26,224 square feet of flexible event space, including The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom and the Pacific Prome-nade, a stand-alone ballroom. Oceanfront lawns, courtyards, and terraces contribute to 54,000 square feet for outdoor entertainment. Custom catering reflects the on-site restaurants’ exemplary bill of fare: Pan-Latin coastal cuisine with a focus on sustainable seafood and organic produce at Raya; prime, pasture-raised beef and organic produce at enoSteak; and gourmet coffee, pastries, and sandwiches at the Market Place.
Guests choose from 396 guest rooms, including 29 suites and 52 Fireside Rooms, all with soothing color schemes inspired by the sand and sea. On The Ritz-Carlton Club Level, an exclusive lounge treats the elite to ongoing presentations of food and beverage throughout the day.
As with everything at the resort, the spa and ocean-view fitness center uphold the property’s reputation as one that rewards, appreciates, and ignites attendees — as do the two heated pools, whirlpools, tennis courts, jogging paths, an 18-hole golf course next door, and miles of classic Southern California beach. For group events and team building, the Eco-Adventure Center program affords 15 one-of-a-kind eco-excursions for memories to last a lifetime.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.6
Arrival Experience:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.7
Accommodations:
4.6
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.4
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
4.7
Recommendation to Planners:
4.8
Location of this Ritz Carlton is its greatest asset. Sitting upon a cliff at Dana Point, it has a beautiful vista of the Pacific ocean. The hotel staff, and bedrooms are simply fantastic. The food and beverage was a great value for the quality of gourmet food served. We held an outside event complete with a woody car and the beach boys style performance.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Corporate Planner Manufacturing
Solid hotel in Orange County. For it's age...in really good shape. Lovely meeting space, and food & beverage is very good. Beautiful views, but you will pay dearly for them.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Association Planner Professional Services
Great views. Guest rooms are a little small for our group's taste. The meeting space and ceiling height was too small for our group. Lobby area is stunning, as is the bar/terrace seating that overlooks the water. The views from the hotel are fantastic. The staff was exceptional on our site there as well.
Overall Rating: 3.5/5
Corporate Planner Manufacturing
Stunning location right over the beach in Laguna Niguel. The property does a wonderful job of taking advantage of the views and the meeting space with windows is perfect. Beautifully appointed rooms. Fabulous choice if you're looking in Orange County.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Katie H. Building Champions Corporate Planner
We were using this property as a backup to the conference host hotel. Guests would have preferred the Ritz being the host hotel. Exemplary service. Spectacular F&B
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Joann C. Viridian Energy Corporate Planner
Absolutely a FIRST CLASS Facility...first time ever that I had only EXTREMELY POSITIVES for everything!!!!!
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Barry C. Boeing Corporate Planner
Our meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel proved to be an exceptional experience. We enjoyed the tremendous hospitality and breathtaking accommodations and, as a result, have already booked future meetings there.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Larry S. Corporate Planner
Hosting a meeting at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel was undoubtedly the most fun and stress-free environment I've had. Thank you to the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel for making me look so good!
Courtney B. Corporate Planner
I have used this hotel twice in the last two years for a 100+ symposium. The hotel has recently finished a complete remodel and looks great. This is an oceanfront property and will impress even the pickiest of VIP guests. The staff all the way from the sales department to the housekeeping staff are first rate. The banquet staff was able to move my lunch around with very little notice and the guests never knew anything was amiss. I would definitely come back!
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Jennifer S. RSM EquiCo Capital Markets Corporate Planner
Great location to have a SoCal meeting if people are looking to be close to the OC environment. The hotel has it's own beach access. A bit pricey in the high season but there are nearby less priced hotels to stay at if you have the meeting there,
Overall Rating: 4.6/5
Daniele S. REDC and LandAuction.com Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
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Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.6
10 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.7
Accommodations:
4.6
Food & Beverage:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.7
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.7
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.4
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.8
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Dana Lawn
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
300
600
0
0
0
0
Dana Pool Terrace
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
900
700
0
0
0
0
Gazebo Lawn
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
160
500
0
0
0
0
Grand Salon
94
8.8 x 10.7
3
1,015
29 x 35
10
40
59
50
50
25
35
0
0
Monarch Bay Sunset Terrace
121
8.8 x 15.5
0
1,300
29 x 51
0
0
0
60
75
0
0
0
0
Monarch Pool Terrace
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
140
200
0
0
0
0
Ocean Terrace
139
12.2 x 11.3
0
1,496
40 x 37
0
0
0
70
125
0
0
0
0
Pacific Promenade 1
141
15.8 x 7.9
5
1,522
52 x 26
15
80
140
110
180
50
50
0
0
Pacific Promenade 2
156
15.8 x 9.1
5
1,681
52 x 30
15
80
140
110
180
50
50
0
0
Pacific Promenade 3
149
15.8 x 7.9
5
1,599
52 x 26
15
80
140
110
180
50
50
0
0
Pacific Promenade Lawn
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
120
200
0
0
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 1
114
10.7 x 10.7
4
1,225
35 x 35
14
60
100
70
125
35
40
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 2
109
10.4 x 10.7
4
1,173
34 x 35
14
60
90
60
100
36
40
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 3
216
10.7 x 20.4
4
2,328
35 x 67
14
120
180
160
200
60
70
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 4
216
10.7 x 20.4
4
2,328
35 x 67
14
120
180
160
200
60
70
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 5
114
10.7 x 10.7
4
1,225
35 x 35
14
60
100
70
125
35
40
0
0
Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Salon 6
109
10.4 x 10.7
4
1,173
34 x 35
14
60
90
60
100
36
40
0
0
The Colonnade Room
60
7 x 8.5
3
644
23 x 28
10
20
40
40
40
40
25
0
0
The Monarch Bay Courtyard
419
N/A
0
4,512
N/A
0
0
0
180
200
0
0
0
0
The Pacific Promenade
446
15.8 x 25
5
4,802
52 x 82
15
240
420
330
540
180
240
0
0
The Pavilion
362
39.6 x 9.1
3
3,900
130 x 30
10
200
300
250
350
0
0
0
0
The Pavilion 1
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26 x 30
10
30
40
50
70
20
25
0
0
The Pavilion 2
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26 x 30
10
30
40
50
70
20
25
0
0
The Pavilion 3
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26 x 30
10
30
40
50
70
20
25
0
0
The Pavilion 4
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26 x 30
10
30
40
50
70
20
25
0
0
The Pavilion 5
72
7.9 x 9.1
3
780
26 x 30
10
30
40
50
70
20
25
0
0
The Plaza
122
14.3 x 7.9
3
1,316
47 x 26
10
60
100
70
70
40
40
0
0
The Promenade
115
14 x 8.2
3
1,242
46 x 27
10
60
100
70
100
40
40
0
0
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
855
42.7 x 20.1
4
9,207
140 x 66
13
500
800
700
900
0
0
0
0
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