Rancho Santa Margarita California Accommodations

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The Rancho Santa Margarita center point is approximately 5 miles southeast of Saddleback Church and 5 miles southeast of Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is a picturesque community that boasts a rich history, breathtaking natural landscapes, and a fascinating local culture. As one of the youngest cities in the region, it has quickly become a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a unique blend of relaxation and adventure. Visitors can enjoy the true beauty of the area with breathtaking views of the mountains, crystal clear lakes, and lush forests. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, and horseback riding. The nearby beaches are ideal for swimming, boating, fishing, or simply taking in the sun. With a diverse array of exciting sights and attractions to explore, visitors will never run out of fascinating experiences to enjoy in this wonderful city. Additionally, Rancho Santa Margarita offers a wide selection of lodging options, from convenient motels and cozy inns to upscale hotels with luxurious suites, ensuring that every traveler can find the perfect place to rest and recharge during their trip. Be sure to book your accommodations in advance to get the ideal room to stay. More from this guide...

Rancho Santa Margarita Hotels & Accommodations

Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo – Lake Forest
+1-888-389-4121
28951 Los Alisos Blvd., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 +1-888-389-4121 ~4.38 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$109
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Ayres Suites Mission Viejo – Lake Forest - Mission Viejo
+1-888-675-2083
28941 Los Alisos Blvd., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 +1-888-675-2083 ~4.43 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest
+1-800-716-8490
27492 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 +1-800-716-8490 ~6.17 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • 6 suites in hotel
From$99
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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest in Foothill Ranch
+1-800-805-5223
Portola Pkwy. Foothill Ranch, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 +1-800-805-5223 ~6.18 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star hotel
From$80
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Hilton Garden Inn East Irvine / Lake Forest in Lake Forest
+1-888-965-1860
27802 Towne Centre Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92610 +1-888-965-1860 ~6.50 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale property
From$129
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Fairfield by Marriott Mission Viejo in Mission Viejo
+1-888-788-5576
26328 Oso Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92691 +1-888-788-5576 ~6.51 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$109
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Hampton Inn Irvine East - Lake Forest
+1-888-897-9207
27102 Towne Centre Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92610 +1-888-897-9207 ~6.54 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$80
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The Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills
+1-888-311-4278
25205 La Paz Rd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 Website +1-888-311-4278 ~6.58 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • 4 floors in property
From$79
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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest
+1-888-469-4795
27082 Towne Centre Dr. Foothill Ranch Ca 92610, Lake Forest, CA 92610 +1-888-469-4795 ~6.58 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Rural hotel
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$70
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Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Lake Forest : 20251 Lake Forest Dr.
+1-888-734-9421
20251 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-734-9421 ~6.58 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Inexpensive hotel
  • 119 rooms in property
From$59
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-841-5292
20768 Lake Forest Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-841-5292 ~6.65 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 60 rooms
From$87
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Staybridge Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-455-5160
2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-455-5160 ~7.13 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy See more
From$129
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Hampton Inn & Suites in Mission Viejo
+1-888-965-8297
28682 Marguerite Pkwy., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 +1-888-965-8297 ~7.70 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From$112
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Laguna Inn & Suites - San Juan Capistrano
+1-888-906-6358
28742 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-906-6358 ~7.84 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cheap hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$53
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Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill : 3 South Point Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
3 South Point Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-749-6785 ~8.16 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Two star Suburban property
  • 3 floors in property
From$89
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Laguna Hills Lodge : 23932 Paseo De Valencia
+1-888-878-9982
23932 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-878-9982 ~8.34 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$80
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Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel
+1-888-389-4485
23192 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-389-4485 ~8.63 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low priced Convention Center property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From$84
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest in Lake Forest
+1-888-389-4121
23150 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-389-4121 ~8.65 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Economical Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 129 rooms
From$55
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Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum
+1-888-675-2083
23702 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630 Website +1-888-675-2083 ~8.69 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Suburban hotel
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel
From$65
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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest - Lake Forest
+1-800-716-8490
23131 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-800-716-8490 ~8.71 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • 2 conference rooms in property
From$80
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Homewood Suites Irvine Spectrum / Lake Forest
+1-800-805-5223
23021a Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-800-805-5223 ~8.77 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Suburban property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Hampton Inn Irvine Spectrum / Lake Forest in Lake Forest
+1-888-965-1860
23021 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-965-1860 ~8.77 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$80
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Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
+1-888-788-5576
23175 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-788-5576 ~8.83 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 5 floors in property
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine Spectrum - Irvine
+1-888-897-9207
10 Morgan, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-897-9207 ~8.87 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$349
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Laguna Hills Inn by Irvine Spectrum
+1-888-311-4278
23061 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-311-4278 ~9.08 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 2-star Suburban property
  • 76 rooms in property
From$76
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Best Western Capistrano Inn
+1-888-469-4795
27174 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-469-4795 ~9.39 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Downtown property
  • 2 floors in hotel
From$80
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Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo in Laguna Woods
+1-888-734-9421
24341 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, CA 92637 +1-888-734-9421 ~9.40 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • 4 meeting rooms in property
From$139
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Renaissance Clubsport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel : 50 Enterprise
+1-888-841-5292
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 +1-888-841-5292 ~9.66 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High-end property
  • 5 suites in property
From$160
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach
+1-888-455-5160
110 Vantis Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 +1-888-455-5160 ~9.68 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Gym is available on property
From$88
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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano Autograph Collection - San Juan Capistrano
+1-888-965-8297
31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-965-8297 ~9.97 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star property
  • 3 floors in property
From$90
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Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Irvine Spectrum : 30 Technology Dr.
+1-888-906-6358
30 Technology Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-906-6358 ~10.35 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low priced Downtown hotel
  • Free breakfast
Marriott Irvine Spectrum in Irvine
+1-888-749-6785
7955 a Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-749-6785 ~10.83 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star property
From$89
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Synergy Housing Orange County - Irvine
+1-888-878-9982
50 Prism, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-878-9982 ~10.89 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star property
  • Check-in time: 16:00
From$90
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Global Luxury Suites at The Village : 25 Pacifica
+1-888-389-4485
25 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-389-4485 ~10.90 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Expensive Downtown property
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$129
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Courtyard Irvine Spectrum : 7955 B Irvine Center Dr.
+1-888-389-4121
7955 B Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-389-4121 ~10.90 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star property
  • 14 suites in property
From$90
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Doubletree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum : 90 Pacifica
+1-888-675-2083
90 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-675-2083 ~11.29 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano - San Juan Capistrano
+1-800-716-8490
33711 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-800-716-8490 ~11.72 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Learn more
From$80
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum in Irvine
+1-800-805-5223
14972 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-800-805-5223 ~11.81 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Inexpensive Highway hotel
  • 4 floors in property
From$60
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Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County Spectrum Center : 16150 Sand Canyon Ave.
+1-888-965-1860
16150 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-965-1860 ~12.14 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From$75
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Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point
+1-888-788-5576
34734 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 +1-888-788-5576 ~12.26 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • 27 suites in property
From$99
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Doubletree Suites by Hilton Hotel Doheny Beach Dana Point - Dana Point
+1-888-897-9207
34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-897-9207 ~12.44 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Oceanfront property
  • 12 suites in property
From$129
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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea
+1-888-311-4278
34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92624 +1-888-311-4278 ~12.47 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$86
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Riviera Beach & Shores Resort : 34630 34642 Pacific Coast Highway
+1-888-469-4795
34630 34642 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 +1-888-469-4795 ~12.48 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Beach property
  • 28 suites in hotel
From$116
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-734-9421 ~12.56 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Beach property
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$80
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach in Dana Point
+1-888-841-5292
1 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-841-5292 ~12.61 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Luxury 5 star Resort hotel
  • 7 floors in property
From$295
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa : 25135 Park Lantern
+1-888-455-5160
25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-455-5160 ~12.71 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 4 star Beach hotel
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From$175
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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area An Ihg Hotel - San Clemente
+1-888-965-8297
35 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672 +1-888-965-8297 ~12.82 miles south of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low-priced Beach hotel
  • 3 floors in property
From$80
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach in Laguna Beach
+1-888-906-6358
31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 +1-888-906-6358 ~12.84 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High-end Resort property
  • Hotel has 5 meeting rooms
From$200
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Laguna Beach Lodge in Laguna Beach
+1-888-749-6785
30806 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 +1-888-749-6785 ~12.94 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Two star Beach property
  • 43 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$109
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Dana Point Marina Inn : 24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr.
+1-888-878-9982
24800 Dana Point Harbor Dr., Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-878-9982 ~13.02 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low priced Beach hotel
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$135
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Discovering the Ideal Season: When to Visit Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

The best time to visit Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is during the months of May, June, and October, when the weather is most pleasant. With a comfortable climate throughout the year, this city experiences warm summers and mild winters, making it an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts. During the warmer months, temperatures can reach up to 80 °F, while in winter, it rarely drops to 40 °F. The area receives an average of 286 sunny days and approximately 28 inches of rain annually. There is no snowfall in Rancho Santa Margarita, making it even more appealing for those planning to escape colder climates. The prevailing winds in the area come from the west and north, contributing to the cooling effect in the summer and providing warmth in the winter. With such favorable weather conditions, visitors can participate in a wide range of outdoor activities throughout most of the year. So whether you're searching for a sunny summer getaway or a mild winter escape, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, is the perfect destination to experience the best of Southern California's climate.

Score Great Deals: Hotel Discounts and Special Offers in Rancho Santa Margarita

There are a variety of hotel discounts in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, allowing travelers to save on accommodations while enjoying the local attractions. Visitors can take advantage of special offers, including military and senior citizen discounts, to secure competitive rates on rooms for any occasion. HotelPlanner offers special deals for groups and solo travelers staying in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Whether you're traveling with friends, family, colleagues, or just on your own, HotelPlanner has a range of offers that can make your stay more affordable. From discounts on your accommodation to exclusive amenities, HotelPlanner can help you save money and get the best out of your stay in Rancho Santa Margarita. With their extensive network of hotels and resorts, you can find the perfect place to stay and enjoy the local attractions. Plus, with their 24/7 customer service, you can rest assured that your trip will be stress-free. So, don't wait, book your stay with HotelPlanner and take advantage of their special offers.

Explore the Best Attractions in the Area

Located in southern Orange County, California, Rancho Santa Margarita offers a plethora of attractions to discover. One such sight is Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park featuring various canyons and hillscapes and offering stunning views of riparian, oak woodland, grassland, chaparral, and coastal sage scrub environments. It is perfect for hiking, biking, or horseback riding, with miles of trails to explore. Another must-see spot in Rancho Santa Margarita is O'Neill Regional Park. It spans over 4,500 acres of canyon and riparian zone habitat and is located along Trabuco Creek and Live Oak Canyon. It offers a chance to experience nature up close, with campgrounds and trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. With such a vast area to explore, travelers can easily spend a full day or more at the park. For golf enthusiasts, Tijeras Creek Golf Club is a must-visit attraction in Rancho Santa Margarita. This club boasts a distinctive course layout that opens with a challenging front nine, highlighted by shimmering water features that come into play on three of the first nine holes. The back nine is equally stunning, with breathtaking scenery and awe-inspiring elevation changes winding through old-growth sycamores, oaks, and native chaparral. In addition to these attractions, Rancho Santa Margarita is also home to a variety of restaurants, shops, and other entertainment options. From outdoor activities to indoor entertainment, visitors to Rancho Santa Margarita are sure to find something to suit their interests and preferences.

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