Montage Laguna Beach
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Every element is in place for an idyllic retreat: A refined resort perched high on a coastal bluff. Pristine, white sand beaches below. And the picturesque arts community of Laguna Beach all around. Montage Laguna Beach offers a seaside destination unlike any other, pairing extraordinary amenities with the genuine warmth of a cozy, Craftsman-style estate. It's the ideal Southern California beach retreat, whether you're seeking a restorative midweek or weekend vacation, planning a small to mid-size meeting, or hosting a romantic wedding reception.
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Every element is in place for an idyllic retreat: A refined resort perched high on a coastal bluff. Pristine, white sand beaches below. And the picturesque arts community of Laguna Beach all around. Montage Laguna Beach offers a seaside destination unlike any other, pairing extraordinary amenities with the genuine warmth of a cozy, Craftsman-style estate. It's the ideal Southern California beach retreat, whether you're seeking a restorative midweek or weekend vacation, planning a small to mid-size meeting, or hosting a romantic wedding reception.
Montage Laguna Beach has received award-winning distinction for its comfortably elegant accommodations, ocean-inspired spa and distinctive regional dining. Three sparkling swimming pools, onsite activities and access to outstanding tennis, golf and the town's vibrant arts community will keep guests as active and engaged as they wish to be.
The artistry of Laguna Beach reaches back to the early 1900's, when artists - inspired by the area's raw natural beauty - settled here. In that spirit, the history and beauty of the region prevail at Montage. Here, the resort's dcor and architecture artfully meld with the surrounding natural beachfront habitat. Museum-quality fine art that reflects the early California Arts & Crafts movement is prominently showcased, as are stunning works of art by noted regional artists.
From the gracious Craftsman-inspired architecture and rugged coastline views to the bounty of services and amenities, Montage Laguna Beach offers a rejuvenating blend of nature, art and pleasure.
Montage Laguna Beach has received award-winning distinction for its comfortably elegant accommodations, ocean-inspired spa and distinctive regional dining. Three sparkling swimming pools, onsite activities and access to outstanding tennis, golf and the town's vibrant arts community will keep guests as active and engaged as they wish to be.
The artistry of Laguna Beach reaches back to the early 1900's, when artists - inspired by the area's raw natural beauty - settled here. In that spirit, the history and beauty of the region prevail at Montage. Here, the resort's dcor and architecture artfully meld with the surrounding natural beachfront habitat. Museum-quality fine art that reflects the early California Arts & Crafts movement is prominently showcased, as are stunning works of art by noted regional artists.
From the gracious Craftsman-inspired architecture and rugged coastline views to the bounty of services and amenities, Montage Laguna Beach offers a rejuvenating blend of nature, art and pleasure.
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on May 21st 2009
"Gorgeous views from the south oceanview rooms; great poolgreen access for kids on the ground level behind suites (no view). A five-star experience when we stayed. Beautiful grounds, awesome beach with pool service on the sand. This is a large property with manicured grounds, sophisticated and polished, engineered. Not an intimate, cozy place. Not walking distance to downtown Laguna Beach....
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on May 15th 2009
"My husband and I went to The Montage in March for our 10-year Anniversary. From the moment we pulled up, the service was unbelievable --Like nothing we had ever experienced. We felt like royalty. We stayed in a Bungalow Suite and were very happy with our room, complete with 2 flat screen TVs, a fireplace, and a marble bathroom with...
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on May 12nd 2009
"This hotel is more like a large convention hotel than a small resort hotel. The parking is madding and there are parties and weddings everywhere. The place is so crowed that the only place you get any relaxation is in your room , which is small and nothing special. You are paying $900 a night for the location, which includes...
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on May 5th 2009
"The location is everything. Beachfront oceanview perfection. The grounds well maintained, very clean, gorgeous. Another positive point: the swimming pool and jazucci are opened 24 hours which is a real bonus.
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1. We stayed in a bungalow. What a joke. Sooooo small. Room decorations: average. Did I say how small the bungalow was. The balcony: teeny weeny. I...
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on April 29th 2009
"My wife and I stayed at Montage for a few nights last week. We could not have been happier with our stay. The rooms are beautiful and the facilities are excellent and clean. The setting is magical. A great location overlooking the cliffs and beach with beautifully landscaped paths along the edge of the beach. The restaurants are expensive, but...
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on April 27th 2009
"Before it was a hotel, there was a trailer park in this location. They should have kept it a trailer park. My husband and I have traveled all over the world staying at 5 star hotels and this one was by far one of the worst experiences ever. The staff were the most rude hotel staff I have ever encountered,...
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on April 12nd 2009
"Stayed there Easter week and enjoyed the beautifully maintained grounds and the views are amazing. Bunnies were everywhere. Loved the pool which was very warm and one of the prettiest we have ever seen even with view to the ocean. They really cater to kids and address them by name. Would definitely stay there again.
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on April 7th 2009
"We've been to Montage 4 times, starting in March '03, right after its' opening. This first visit was the best of our trips. The hotel was quiet, and we had a lovely time. The beautiful spa was included in our room fee, as it should be. All the bottled water was free, and given out generously. The pool and grounds...
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on January 27th 2009
"The Montage is a fantastic resort. The staff cares about seeing you happy. The rooms are beach chic and very clean! The pool area is beautiful, as it sits right above the ocean. My husband and I have stayed at the Ritz Carlton Laguna and The St. Regis Laguna and would for sure go back to the Montage over the...
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on January 6th 2009
"We stayed at Montage for three nights before heading home to the East Coast after spending a few days in Pasadena for the Rose Bowl. My husband and I were very, very pleased that we decided on this hotel. It was a last minute booking by our concierge at our previous hotel. He assured us that we would be pleased...he...
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on December 15th 2008
"We celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and every moment at Montage is worth remembering. Starting from the minute we stepped in to the minute we stepped out was well taken care of. Service was fantastic, punctual, exceptional and genuine, rooms impeccable, views spectacular and the personal touch in everything they offered was truly remarkable. We had our dinner at The...
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on October 21st 2008
"Upon first glance, I fell in love with this hotel. The lobby sits up high, with all rooms below, so when you walk in you have this fantastic view of the ocean and the pool.
The staff does whatever is needed to make the customer happy. The pool grounds and staff are immaculate, the food is great, and the beach...
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on October 2nd 2008
"My wife and I were going to be in LA for our 15th anniversary and were searching for a special hotel to spend a few nights to celebrate. We decided to splurge on the Montage and went with high expectations. The Montage far exceeded those expectations. The entire experience was exceptional --- the facilities felt brand new; the grounds and...
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on October 1st 2008
"The Montage was a dream come true. Hotel service was first rate. Beautiful relaxing atmosphere. I rarely use the five-star rating but the Montage exceeded all my expectations.
The room was tasteful wbeautiful views. The grounds around the resort were spectacular. Pool attendants shower you with attention , in some cases, wipe your sunglasses for you. Now THAT'S service!...
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on September 26th 2008
"The Montage is an amazing place! We spent two nights of our honeymoon there and enjoyed every second of it ;)
Our suite was very spacious, comfortable, and clean. The bathroom was incredible with a great big jacuzzi tub. The lobby area with unobstructed ocean views is breathtaking!
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on September 20th 2008
"We have stayed at a wide variety of hotels and resorts all over the world and the Montage Laguana Beach ranks with the best. The setting and views were stunning...almost surreal...similar to the French Mediterranean. The service was very attentive including the poolside wait staff...both for us and those around us. Fitness center was really over the top and provided...
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on September 7th 2008
"We really enjoyed this resort. The service was sharp and the facilities were top notch. Gorgeous southern california weather (sunny, low 80s) made the setting special. The grounds are beautifully maintained.
We stayed in their top of the line accommodation, a ocean front bungalow and found the fit and finish of the suite nicely done. There was 1.5 baths and...
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on August 16th 2008
"I live in New York City, and am from Los Angeles, and since I've been out to the Hamptons so many times, I decided to try another means of beaching this summer. I booked a few days down at Montage, and I have to say, I had a FANTASTIC experience. I thought the staff and service were EXCELLENT, I ordered...
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on July 20th 2008
"We agree with the majority of TripAdvisor reviewers (who guided us here) that the property is stellar and clearly the hotel of choice in the Laguna Beach region. Rooms are tasteful and spotless with every detail of decor and maintenance thought through and carried out with unassuming precision: very large marble baths, terraces (that face a portion of the ocean...
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on June 26th 2008
"This property is one of the most beautiful we've ever seen. The hotel's decor is distictively Californian, with craftsmanship style architecture, beautiful landscaping and atop a cliff, is in one of the most awe inspiring locations in southern California. The water below ranges from a light blue to an almost teal color. We were lucky enough to get a room...
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a user
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on June 10th 2008
"Nice property but grossly overpriced for what you get. The rooms and service are average at best. Very popular when first opened and people were spending the equity in their homes to go on vacation.
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on May 26th 2008
"dont even know where to begin! what a fabulous place. beautiful. the service is amazing! the view is spectacular.
dont even know what to say about the spa!!! oh my! beautiful! stone massage was awesome. clay wrap was out of this world! loved the while entire experience!
stayed in a suite. huge! 2 balconies. the view was spectacular.
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on May 25th 2008
"We escaped from the kids for a couple of days to Laguna...we've done the Ritz,we've been to the St Regis,but nothing sounded more exciting than trying something new...We have been contemplating the Montage,but their rates kept us at large until now.
My travel agent got us a "reasonnable" deal with Amex($715 with breakfastupgrade),so we decided to go judge for ourselves....Finally...
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on May 9th 2008
"We are staying a week at the Montage, and could not ask for a more beautiful setting. It is right on the water and the views are amazing. However, it is frustrating to pay the top dollar and get sub par service. We waited an hour at the pool today and then finally had to ask for drinks, only to...
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on April 23rd 2008
"Spent 3 nights at the Montage and was wowed by the property and the room. The view is magnificent, especially from the lobby terrace. The lights on the waves at night are extremely dramatic. I stayed in a suite (with his and her marble bathrooms), which was hugh, impeccably decorated and clean beyond the white glove test. Got a great...
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on April 11st 2008
"Love the Montage and love Laguna. I have to say that I prefer the Ritz only because the view is so much more spectacular being that it is perched on a cliff. The montage pool are is prettier however, and the service is just as good. The resteraunts here are nice and it is slightly closer to the main area...
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on March 26th 2008
"We have stayed at the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, and the St. Regis also in Dana Point. The only reason we hadn't stayed at the Montage was because of the price, its considerably more than those two hotels. Room rates at the Montage average about $800 per night, on the weekends. I was able to secure a rate of...
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on March 14th 2008
"This is a beautiful hotel. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the facilities are very nice. But I experienced exactly what another reviewer did, which is an effort by the front desk staff to have me switch to -- and pay for -- a higher priced room. I regret to say that I took the bait and upgraded to...
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on February 27th 2008
"We just returned from 3 nights at the Montage and can't wait to return again! The resort is gorgeous inside and out, and the overall experience is of a Four Seasons-caliber in terms of quality and service. The rooms were recently redecorated and exude casual elegance. The are immaculate (housekeeping is fabulous) and comfortable. Roomy, too. The view from our...
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on February 24th 2008
"We've stayed here previously. The Montage - what can I say - if my doctor told me "you have 2 months to live" - I'd pack a bag and spend em at The Montage. The location is beautiful. The rooms - beyond perfection - wonderful bed and bedding - the bathroom is nicer than most homes I'm sure (unless you...
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on February 16th 2008
"Loved everything about this hotel. It is soooo clean- you can feel it. The bathroom is so spacious...Do not forget to try the bath salt the oil, they are the best.
The staff is always very helpful, always smiling. I was on a business trip and it was january, I wonder how it is in summer. I would love...
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on January 16th 2008
"This is truly one of the finest resort properties on the west coast, if not the finest! The rooms are gorgeous and the views are spectacular. The staff is very attentive and friendly. What a beautiful hotel!
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on December 30th 2007
"If I didn't receive a special rate through a group I traveled with, I probably wouldn't have stayed here. However, I did and it was great. Only criticism is the other people who stayed there: I've never seen so many self-important people talking loudly on cell phones making sure everyone heard the important people they were talking to. However, this...
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on January 6th 2007
"Montage Resort Spa: Some friends and I stayed the weekend here just for fun, and it was really awesome."
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on February 1st 2006
"The park in front is great!: I'm not sure about the Resort and Spa itself, but there's a great little park in front of the Resort that's right on the ocean's cliff. It's elegantly landscaped with beautiful flowers and freshly cut green grass all the time. There are also park benches along the path to sit and gaze out into the ocean. This is one of my favorite places to go when I need some "me" time. As an added bonus, the sunsets are AMAZING!"
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A Yahoo! Local User
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on May 1st 2005
"A wonderful getaway: The Montage is a wonderful resort spot in the best part of Orange County. The Studio restaurant is consequently a wonderful dining experience as well, perhaps the best in OC."
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on April 12nd 2005
"Dining experience of a lifetime: I know about this place because a buddy of mine is the resident pianist there. If you've got a special occasion to celebrate and are looking for a dining experience of a lifetime, the Studio at the Montage Resort and Spa is the place to go. The food is incredible although the portions are a bit small. And the service -- let's just say that I had my chair pulled and napkins folded without me even noticing. And the view? Simply said, the best beachfront view in California. Even if you go at night, they've got lights that light up the surf."
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