Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach - sunset
Even on a cloudy day, sunsets at the Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach can be spectacular.
Resort, One, Dana Point, California 92629, US
(800) 722-1543
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About Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club is a grand Mediterranean retreat that has earned AAA Five Diamond Awards since 2003 and Mobil/Forbes Five Star Awards since 2007. The Monarch Bay Beach Club is a private beach club across the Pacific Coast Highway where guests have access to a private beach and an all-day food menu in a gorgeous setting.

Facts

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★★
Acres162
Year Opened2001
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Beach AccessYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
269 Reviews (269)
Reviews 6
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Staff at corse was extremely helpful and friendly. Purchasing tee time thru golf now saved us over 50%.

The views of the ocean hole were worth the price of the green fees. The corse required all clubs in the bag. When I am in the area again I will for sure try to play this track again.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Perfect Conditions

Played Monarch Beach Golf Links on 11/19/12 and the course could not have been in better shape. The greens were perfect! Great weather and great golf course. I know the regular price is steep, but deals can be found. Teed off at 7:10 AM and only 4 golfers were on the course ahead of us. Will be back there again!

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 17
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course and great GolfNow value.

Last minute find! Pace of play was slower than necessary.

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

terrific

everything was really enjoyable, easy, if they could do one thing, maybe a sign or two from the PCH when actually pulling off the freeway, unless you know where it is, can be a little tricky finding it exactly, but really enjoyable.

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5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice experience.

The course was in very good shape. Greens were a little soft but that was due to the dry weather we have been having and the fact that they were keeping them watered. The fairways were in nice shape as well and the pace of play was around 4 hours or so. I will definitely play the course again. Some of the ocean views are spectacular! The new owners seem to have a handle on taking care of the course.

Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course if you can get a discounted rate.

We played Sept. 3, and the course was being prepared for overseeding. The fairway grass was completely dead, but it was still very playable. It was very disappointing because this a very nice couse, but it loses its appeal when it is in this condition. It would be nice if the course would provide this type of info when booking on Golf Now.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Good course very expensive

I like to treat myself once a year to this course, typically in great shape but it was late summer so course was a little beat up and they had just punched the greens. Staff is over the top friendly. I wish they would get real on their price, there are too many really good courses to play in Orange County for less to pay that on a regular basis. It's a fun course when it's in shape, there are a lot of birdie holes and chances to go low.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Somewhat expensive, but worth it. They were prepping for overseed, but it wasn't a problem except one hole.

There are beautiful views and some very interesting holes. A couple were very difficult for those of us who don't hit the ball as straight as we should, but it didn't detract from the experience. We played with a local regular who helped us through the course and made it even more enjoyable. My wife says they had the best fish tacos she's ever had. All in all it was a great day!

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 27
Recommended
Played

EVERYBODY ONCE

FANTASTIC VIEW OF THE OCEAN ON #3. CONDITION COULD STAND IMPROVEMENT

Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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