What’s included at Laguna Cliffs and what costs extra
Most basic guest benefits at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa are included with the room: access to the resort pools and fitness center, complimentary Wi‑Fi in public areas, and amenities covered by the mandatory daily resort fee (beach towels, in‑room bottled water/coffee, in‑room safe). Extra charges commonly apply for in‑room Wi‑Fi, spa treatments, breakfast when not prebooked, valet/self parking, pet fees, and some on‑site activities and specialty dining.
In this guide
- Overview — what’s included up front
- Guest rooms — standard inclusions and optional charges
- Dining — what’s included and what costs extra
- Spa, fitness classes and other on‑property activities
- Pools, kids’ activities and family extras
- Parking, pets and other fees
- Event spaces, meeting services and wedding extras
Overview — what’s included up front
Room rates give you use of the property’s public amenities: access to the two heated outdoor pools (Del Mar Pool and Laguna Pool), the 24‑hour fitness center (requires room key), and complimentary Wi‑Fi in public areas.
A mandatory daily resort fee is charged to most room bookings; that fee typically covers fitness center access, pool access, beach towels, in‑room bottled water, in‑room coffee, and use of an in‑room safe.
- Public-area Wi‑Fi: complimentary
- Fitness center access: included with room key
- Pool access and beach towels: covered by resort fee
| Included item | Typical note |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Included / part of resort-fee benefits |
| Public Wi‑Fi | Complimentary in public areas |
| Fitness center | Complimentary with room key |
Guest rooms — standard inclusions and optional charges
All guest rooms are non‑smoking; the resort offers a variety of room types (examples: Room, Partial Ocean View; Room, Ocean View; Studio Suite). Standard room amenities include toiletries, housekeeping, and in‑room coffee/bottled water typically provided as part of the resort fee.
In‑room Wi‑Fi usually carries a nightly fee while public-area Wi‑Fi is complimentary. Early check‑in can be arranged for a fee and late check‑out is available for a published fee (subject to availability).
- Room types listed on property materials include Room, Partial Ocean View; Room, Ocean View; Room, Resort View; Room, Pool View; Studio Suite; and accessible options such as Studio Suite (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll‑in Shwr).
- In‑room Wi‑Fi: fee (typical nightly charge)
- Early check‑in / late check‑out: available for fees (late check‑out example: USD 150 when offered)
| Common room add‑ons | Typical charge type |
|---|---|
| In‑room Wi‑Fi | Nightly fee |
| Early check‑in | Per‑use fee, subject to availability |
| Late check‑out | Per‑use fee (example noted in hotel materials) |
Dining — what’s included and what costs extra
The resort’s restaurants and bars are billed à la carte. Lantern's Edge is the main restaurant (breakfast/brunch/dinner), Barrel & Brews is a casual lounge, and Del Mar Pool offers seasonal poolside dining and bar service.
Buffet breakfast and other meal items are not normally included in the room rate and are charged separately when you dine on property.
- Lantern's Edge: serves breakfast, weekend brunch, and dinner (reservations recommended); meals charged separately.
- Poolside Dining at Del Mar Pool: seasonal service (quick bites & beverages) — charged per order.
- Barrel & Brews: casual food and drinks available until around midnight — charged per order.
| Meal/service | Inclusion |
|---|---|
| Buffet breakfast (Lantern's Edge) | Extra charge (example pricing shown on some listings) |
| Poolside food & drink | Seasonal, charged per order |
| Bar/ lounge drinks | Charged per order |
Spa, fitness classes and other on‑property activities
The Spa at Laguna Cliffs is a separate, full‑service facility; treatments (massages, facials, body treatments, Vichy showers, salon services) are billed on top of your room rate. The spa also operates on set hours and offers separate men’s and women’s lounges with steam/sauna facilities.
Fitness center access is complimentary for guests with a room key. Yoga classes and some fitness offerings run through the spa or fitness program and typically carry an additional fee.
- Spa treatments: charged per service (example: a 60‑minute massage listed at about $225 at some sources).
- Spa hours: weekdays and weekend hours are published; confirm at the spa for current schedule.
- Yoga classes and specialty fitness classes: additional fee, booked through the spa or concierge.
| Activity | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Spa treatment (massage, facial, etc.) | Additional per‑service charge |
| Fitness center | Complimentary with room key |
| Organized classes (yoga) | Additional fee |
Pools, kids’ activities and family extras
Two heated outdoor pools are available to guests: Del Mar Pool (featuring a Kid's Splash Zone and seasonal poolside service) and Laguna Pool (an area with quieter, more adult‑oriented seating). Pool hours are published by the resort.
The resort runs a seasonal kids’ day camp (Camp Cliffs / Kahuna Laguna) and other family activities; these programs and supervised childcare or babysitting services are extra and billed per use.
- Del Mar Pool: family pool with children’s splash zone; seasonal poolside dining and bar service.
- Laguna Pool: quieter/adult area with lounge seating and poolside bar service when available.
- Kids’ day camp and babysitting: seasonal and surcharge applies (book in advance).
| Pool/Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Included (part of resort‑fee benefits) |
| Poolside food & beverage service | Charged per order (seasonal) |
| Kids’ day camp / babysitting | Extra (surcharge) |
Parking, pets and other fees
Parking at Laguna Cliffs may be charged. Property materials list valet parking for a fee; self‑parking details and rates vary across sources. Confirm current on‑site parking rates with the hotel directly at check‑in or via the front desk.
Pets (dogs and cats only) are allowed with advance notice and incur a non‑refundable cleaning fee plus a nightly pet fee; service animals are always welcome at no charge.
- Valet parking: fee (see front desk for current rate).
- Self‑parking: availability and rates vary by source—confirm with the hotel.
- Pet policy: up to 2 pets per room; non‑refundable cleaning fee plus a nightly pet fee (service animals no charge).
| Item | Typical charge |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Fee (varies by date; confirm on arrival) |
| Self‑parking | Availability/rate varies |
| Pets (dogs/cats) | Non‑refundable cleaning fee + nightly pet fee; service animals exempt |
Event spaces, meeting services and wedding extras
Meeting rooms, ballrooms and outdoor lawns are available for events and weddings and are priced separately. Food, beverage, A/V, room rental fees, and event staff are additional costs beyond room rates.
The Richard Henry Dana Ballroom and outdoor venues such as Vue Lawn and Del Mar Lawn have published capacities and are typically booked with formal contracts that include minimums and service charges.
- Ballroom and lawn rentals: separate charges; pricing depends on space and event size.
- Food & beverage for events: billed per menu/consumption with minimums.
- A/V, setup and staffing: additional charges; event planner or sales team will provide detailed estimates.
| Venue | Notes |
|---|---|
| Richard Henry Dana Ballroom | Large ballroom—separate rental and F&B costs |
| Vue Lawn / Del Mar Lawn | Outdoor venues—separate rental and service charges |
| Breakout rooms (Dana I–VIII, Catalina, etc.) | Charged per use; A/V and catering extra |
