Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Style

Finca by the Sea

Setting

Glamourous Golden Coast

This California dream of a coastal stay, Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa, has struck gold with a sea-view pool and spa, and design-led interiors. Bedecked in colourful patterned fabrics and lined in Catalina tiles, from its spa to its suites – it's all the work of design whizz Martyn Lawrence-Bullard, who brought the building’s traditional Spanish-colonial interiors into the 21st century. Days are spent relaxing by the palm-tree-flanked pool, lounging in the bay-facing outdoor spa or hot-footing it to the beach. This is one casa you’ll really wish was su casa.

Facilities

Zimmer

23, including six suites.

Checkout

11am. Earliest check-in, 3pm. Both are flexible subject to availability; if a room is not ready, guests can make use of the pool and public areas.

Kostenfreies WLAN

Haustierfreundlich

Pool

Zimmerservice

Spa

At the Hotel

Spa, gardens, and free WiFi throughout. In rooms: Samsung TV, air-conditioning, a minibar filled with Dean & DeLuca goodies, and Cowshed bath products.

Our Favourite Rooms

The hotel’s most exclusive room, the Bungalow is a private villa-style property, set in a its own secluded section of the hotel’s gardens. Within, the 700sq ft suite is decorated in Martyn Lawrence-Bullard’s colourful fabrics and wallpapers; and outside, there’s a comfy hammock on the balcony for swinging (no, not that kind) and sea views.

Poolside

Set amid potted-plants and palm trees, the heated outdoor pool overlooks the Pacific and is surrounded by cushion-lined stone loungers.

Spa

A Swedish or hot-stone massage will knead away any knots and the papaya-salt scrub will invigorate your skin; or, grab your beloved and book a couples treatment: a relaxing massage for two followed by a long soak in an ocean-facing jetted tub.

Packing Tips

The more swimwear you can stash into your bag the better, but save some space for local artwork picked up in town.

Also

The hotel is on the east side of the famed Pacific Coast Highway – you'll need to cross it to reach the sea. Luckily, the hotel has a handy beach access map so you can plot out lazy days on Laguna.

Kinder

This is a grown-up getaway for guests aged 18 and over.

Galerie

Food & Drink

Top Table

In winter, enjoy a morning cup of coffee by the fire; in summer, take the bright-blue corner bench by the window or sit outside on the patio.

Kleiderordnung

There’s no need to dress for breakfast; throw on a summery-dress over your swimsuit, or cover up with a colourful shirt.

Hotel Restaurant

There isn’t a formal restaurant, but breakfast is served in the casual dining and lounge area. These adjoining rooms have exposed dark-wood beams, and half white, half colourfully-patterned-tiled walls that match the blue and yellow velvet chairs: deep leather armchairs stand next to the fireplace and large star-shaped lanterns hang from the ceilings.

Hotel Bar

There isn’t a bar but the hotel staff will happily mix up a cocktail for you, or you can pour yourself a glass of wine and from the bottles in the lounge’s honesty bar.

Last Orders

Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am.

Room Service

Room service is available from 12pm to 10pm. Choose from a selection of light bites such avocado toast, burratta salad, charcuterie plate

Planes

International flights arrive regularly at Los Angeles International which is roughly a drive of 90 minutes to two hours, depending on traffic. Domestic flights come into John Wayne airport which is less than a 30-minute drive from the hotel. Call us around the clock on 0300 1003180 and we’ll help organise your flights.

Trains

Laguna Niguel station is a 20-minute drive from the hotel. Frequent Metrolink trains run north along the coast to LA and south to Carlsbad.

Automobiles

A car is essential if you want an impromptu road trip. Our Smith team can arrange car hire on request. There’s free on-site parking at the hotel.

Worth Getting Out of Bed For

Laguna beach is one long stretch of gloriously golden shoreline. Once you cross the Pacific Coast Highway, 1,000 Steps Beach and Victoria Beach are two of the area’s best and are less than a 10-minute drive along the coast. California is famous for its surfing and Laguna Beach has plentiful schools where you can book lessons: try La Vida Laguna, whose intimate sessions are limited to just three students. Before hitting the surf, head to Molly Brown’s on the South Coast Highway to buy the latest designer swimwear. Hike or drive up to the Top of the World for panoramic views of the Pacific and surrounding mountain ranges. Held every summer, the Festival of Arts showcases the work of 140 top local artists. Stroll along the makeshift path that winds around the alfresco Sawdust Art Festival; another popular art fair in the area, but with more affordable finds to take home. The Laguna Art Museum has a large collection of Californian art from the 19th century right up to the present day. While in town, catch a show at the Laguna Playhouse.

Earn or Redeem Points with World of Hyatt

This Mr & Mrs Smith hotel participates in the World of Hyatt loyalty program. As a member, you can earn and redeem points and enjoy exclusive benefits for qualifying nights. .