Laguna Beach, United States

Montage Laguna Beach

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The takeaway

Choose this blufftop resort for a self-contained Laguna Beach stay where Pacific views, an art-minded Craftsman setting and easy beach access are central.

About the hotel

Set on a coastal bluff above the Pacific in southern Laguna Beach, Montage Laguna Beach occupies 30 acres of cliffside grounds within a long-established artists’ community. The resort’s 263 guestrooms, suites and villas all have ocean views and private balconies or patios, while Craftsman-style architecture and a collection of art give it a distinct sense of place. Its scale supports a resort-centered stay, with three signature restaurants and bars and a 20,000-square-foot spa; Treasure Island Beach is a four-minute walk away.

Choose it if

You want every accommodation to have a Pacific view and a private balcony or patio.
You’d rather make the blufftop resort and nearby Treasure Island Beach your base than stay in downtown Laguna Beach.
You’re traveling with family or a group and value three-bedroom villas with full kitchens and separate living areas.

Skip it if

You want to be in downtown Laguna Beach: the resort is a 12-minute drive from downtown.
You need self-parking on the property; the resort lists valet as its only on-site parking option.

The property

In photographs.

Guest discussion

What real people are saying.

Reddit excerpts · separate from Rex’s editorial judgment

One guest who stayed at Montage Laguna Beach felt the property seemed dated, found the food underwhelming, and described the service as merely adequate; they also reported screaming children around the property. Overall, they felt the hotel did not live up to the hype.

Discussion is limited; these accounts offer a glimpse rather than a broad verdict.

“We stayed at the montage last year and the hype isn’t worth it. The property is old, the food was meh, screaming children everywhere 🤮🤮🤮 and service was just ok. I’d keep exploring.”

r/BigBudgetBrides ↗ · Jan 24, 2025

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