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Renowned Monarch Beach Resort to Join Waldorf Astoria Portfolio

by Kimberly Inlander

Oct 13, 2020

Pacific Ocean, California. Photo: Jon Bilous | Dreamstime.com

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The celebrated, Orange County, California, Monarch Beach Resort will join the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio. The distinctive, 400-room resort in Dana Point is a perfect fit for Hilton’s iconic luxury hotel brand. Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club will offer panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and unmatched amenities.

“The Monarch Beach Resort’s impeccable product, unmatched service standard and enviable location make it a perfect addition to the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio. We are incredibly excited about welcoming the resort and its team members to Hilton,” said Danny Hughes, executive vice president and president, Americas, Hilton. “We are already partnering with the team at Ohana Real Estate Investors as we transition the resort management, and we look forward to welcoming guests and members to Southern California’s premier luxury destination.”

Guestroom palettes include cool blues, greens and crisp whites, complemented by lavish textiles, chaise lounges, ocean-inspired artwork and full marble baths. Every room and suite has a balcony, with first-floor patios featuring fire pits.

As for amenities, guests enjoy coastal paths, a private beach club, an expansive outdoor pool area, private cabanas, stocked outdoor minibars, an 18-hole oceanfront golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., and a 30,000-square-foot spa. With more than 30,000 square feet of indoor event space, Monarch Beach Resort can create the meeting, event or wedding of your dreams.

Seven culinary options await guests, including Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak Orange County. AVEO Table + Bar serves Mediterranean food, and 33°North has a bar, living room salon and ocean-view outdoor patio. Exclusive to resort guests and members, Monarch Bay Beach Club is an oceanfront bar and restaurant. Part & Parcel Market sells to-go coffee, pastries, juices, smoothies and more. Eat alongside the first tee on the golf course at Club 19, or enjoy Mexi-Cali cuisine at pool-side Sombra.

Reservations are currently being accepted for Jan. 6, 2021, and beyond.

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