“This boutique resort is nestled above Shaw’s Cove on the Californian coast. The individually designed rooms feature one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, customized furniture and carefully curated artwork in soft, pastel palettes. With a chic outdoor pool, it's the perfect place to unplug and unwind.”

Recommended for

  • Romantic Break

    • With bright and airy rooms, a fantastic restaurant and grown-up, adults-only atmosphere, this hotel is great for couples
  • Beach Life

    • Set a stone's throw from Laguna Beach, with an outdoor pool and sun terrace, this hotel is ideal for a beach break
  • Local exploring

    • This hotel is perfect for local exploring, sitting between the beach and the San Joaquin hills
  • Cycling

    • See the coastline from a fresh vantage point with a cycle ride along the promenade; get complimentary bikes from the hotel
  • Watersports

    • Try your hand at a range of watersports at the beach, with paddle boards and kayaks available from the hotel
  • Snorkelling

    • Go snorkelling off the coast and discover the rich marine life in California; ask at the hotel for masks
  • Intimate

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Romantic

  • Air conditioning

  • Contemporary

  • Disabled access

  • Beach nearby

  • Chic

  • Boutique

  • Sea Views

  • Restaurant

  • Hills & mountains

Facilities

  • Rooms

    22 rooms in this hotel
  • Safe

  • Parking

  • Bar

  • Bicycles available

  • Meeting Room

  • No pets

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Adult Only

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Concierge

  • Disabled access

  • Swimming Pool

  • Restaurant

Activities

  • Cycling

    • See the coastline from a fresh vantage point with a cycle ride along the promenade; get complimentary bikes from the hotel
  • Watersports

    • Try your hand at a range of watersports at the beach, with paddle boards and kayaks available from the hotel
  • Snorkelling

    • Go snorkelling off the coast and discover the rich marine life in California; ask at the hotel for masks

Map & Location

Other reviews

Hotel Joaquin

Upcycled beach motel with a French accent and mid-century attitude, set on a boho part of the SoCal coast where Errol Flynn and Bette Davis partied.

Originally published by CN Traveller

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