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 : 28951 Los Alisos Blvd.
+1-888-389-4121
28951 Los Alisos Blvd., Mission Viejo, CA 92692 +1-888-389-4121 ~4.38 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Suburban property
  • 90 rooms in hotel
From$109
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Ayres Suites Mission Viejo : 28941 Los Alisos Blvd.
+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 hotel
  • Hotel has 8 suites
From$80
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Courtyard by Marriott Foothill Ranch Irvine East/Lake Forest - Foothill Ranch
+1-800-716-8490
27492 Portola Pkwy., Foothill Ranch, CA 92610 +1-800-716-8490 ~6.17 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 6 suites in property
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
  • 3 star property
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
  • 3 star property
From$129
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Fairfield by Marriott 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 property
  • Hotel has a green policy See more
From$109
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Hampton Inn Irvine East Lake Forest : 27102 Towne Centre Dr.
+1-888-897-9207
27102 Towne Centre Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92610 +1-888-897-9207 ~6.54 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Suburban hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From$80
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The Hills Hotel in Laguna Hills
+1-888-311-4278
25205 La Paz Rd., Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-311-4278 ~6.58 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Hotel has 149 rooms
From$79
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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine East/Lake Forest - 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
  • 3 star Rural property
  • 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
  • Low Cost property
  • Check in: 03:00PM
From$59
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel : 20768 Lake Forest Dr.
+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
  • Free breakfast available
From$87
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Staybridge Suites Lake Forest, an IHG Hotel in Lake Forest
+1-888-455-5160
2 Orchard, Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-455-5160 ~7.13 miles northwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 128 rooms in property
From$129
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Hampton Inn & Suites
+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 property
  • 32 suites in property
From$112
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Laguna Inn & Suites
+1-888-906-6358
28742 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-906-6358 ~7.84 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 2-star hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$53
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Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill
+1-888-749-6785
3 South Pointe Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-749-6785 ~8.11 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Suburban hotel
  • 3 floors in hotel
From$74
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Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine East Foothill
+1-888-878-9982
3 South Point Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-878-9982 ~8.16 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Inexpensive Suburban property
  • Hotel has 3 floors
From$89
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Laguna Hills Lodge
+1-888-389-4485
23932 Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-389-4485 ~8.34 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star property
  • 3 suites in hotel
From$80
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Best Western Plus Irvine Spectrum Hotel : 23192 Lake Center Dr.
+1-888-389-4121
23192 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-389-4121 ~8.63 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Economy Convention Center property
  • Fitness center on property
From$84
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott Irvine Lake Forest : 23150 Lake Center Dr.
+1-888-675-2083
23150 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-675-2083 ~8.65 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Cheap Highway hotel
  • Check in: 2pm
From$55
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Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum
+1-800-716-8490
23702 Rockfield Blvd., Lake Forest, CA 92630 Website +1-800-716-8490 ~8.69 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$65
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Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest : 23131 Lake Center Dr.
+1-800-805-5223
23131 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-800-805-5223 ~8.71 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • 148 rooms in hotel
From$80
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Homewood Suites Irvine Spectrum / Lake Forest - Lake Forest
+1-888-965-1860
23021a Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-965-1860 ~8.77 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From$80
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Hampton Inn Irvine Spectrum / Lake Forest - Lake Forest
+1-888-788-5576
23021 Lake Center Dr., Lake Forest, CA 92630 +1-888-788-5576 ~8.77 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • 92 rooms in hotel
From$80
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Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum - Laguna Hills
+1-888-897-9207
23175 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-897-9207 ~8.83 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 16:00
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Irvine Spectrum in Irvine
+1-888-311-4278
10 Morgan, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-311-4278 ~8.87 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star hotel
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$349
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Laguna Hills Inn by Irvine Spectrum - Laguna Hills
+1-888-469-4795
23061 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 +1-888-469-4795 ~9.08 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Two star Suburban property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From$76
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Best Western Capistrano Inn - San Juan Capistrano
+1-888-734-9421
27174 Ortega Highway, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-734-9421 ~9.39 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • 108 rooms in hotel
From$80
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Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
+1-888-841-5292
24341 El Toro Rd., Laguna Woods, CA 92637 +1-888-841-5292 ~9.40 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Suburban hotel
  • 139 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$139
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Renaissance Clubsport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel
+1-888-455-5160
50 Enterprise, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 +1-888-455-5160 ~9.66 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Four-star property
  • Check in time: 16:00
From$160
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Aliso Viejo - Laguna Beach : 110 Vantis Dr.
+1-888-965-8297
110 Vantis Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 +1-888-965-8297 ~9.68 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Three Star Downtown hotel
  • Access to gym on-site
From$88
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Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano Autograph Collection
+1-888-906-6358
31692 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-888-906-6358 ~9.97 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale property
  • 125 rooms in property
From$90
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Extended Stay America Suites Orange County Irvine Spectrum : 30 Technology Dr.
+1-888-749-6785
30 Technology Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-749-6785 ~10.35 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low Cost Downtown property
  • Check in: 11am
Marriott Irvine Spectrum
+1-888-878-9982
7955 a Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-878-9982 ~10.83 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star hotel
From$89
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Synergy Housing Orange County in Irvine
+1-888-389-4485
50 Prism, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-389-4485 ~10.89 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star property
From$90
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Global Luxury Suites at The Village
+1-888-389-4121
25 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-389-4121 ~10.90 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High end Downtown hotel
  • 23 rooms in hotel
From$129
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Courtyard Irvine Spectrum : 7955 B Irvine Center Dr.
+1-888-675-2083
7955 B Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-675-2083 ~10.90 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable hotel
  • 8 floors in hotel
From$90
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Doubletree by Hilton Irvine Spectrum
+1-800-716-8490
90 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618 +1-800-716-8490 ~11.29 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From$80
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Residence Inn by Marriott Dana Point San Juan Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano
+1-800-805-5223
33711 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 +1-800-805-5223 ~11.72 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Mid-scale Beach property
  • 130 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$80
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Irvine Spectrum
+1-888-965-1860
14972 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-965-1860 ~11.81 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low-priced Highway hotel
  • 147 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$60
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Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County Spectrum Center
+1-888-788-5576
16150 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, CA 92618 +1-888-788-5576 ~12.14 miles west of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Suburban hotel
  • 122 rooms in hotel
From$75
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Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point in Capistrano Beach
+1-888-897-9207
34734 Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 +1-888-897-9207 ~12.26 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Inexpensive Beach property
  • 33 sleeping rooms in hotel
From$99
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Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach - Dana Point
+1-888-311-4278
34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-311-4278 ~12.44 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Affordable Beach hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$129
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Best Western Plus Dana Point Inn-by-the-Sea in Dana Point
+1-888-469-4795
34744 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92624 +1-888-469-4795 ~12.47 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Midscale Beach property
  • Check in: 03:00
From$88
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Riviera Beach & Shores Resort : 34630 34642 Pacific Coast Highway
+1-888-734-9421
34630 34642 Pacific Coast Highway, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 +1-888-734-9421 ~12.48 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3-star Beach hotel
  • Gym is available on property
From$116
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Best Western Plus Marina Shores Hotel
+1-888-841-5292
34280 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-841-5292 ~12.56 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 3 star Beach hotel
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From$80
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
+1-888-455-5160
1 Monarch Beach Resort North, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-455-5160 ~12.61 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Luxurious 5-star Resort property
  • Hotel has 7 floors
From$295
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort and Spa - Dana Point
+1-888-965-8297
25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629 +1-888-965-8297 ~12.71 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 4-star Beach property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From$175
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Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area, an IHG Hotel
+1-888-906-6358
35 Via Pico Plaza, San Clemente, CA 92672 +1-888-906-6358 ~12.82 miles south of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • Low Cost Beach property
  • Comp. Breakfast
From$80
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach
+1-888-749-6785
31106 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 +1-888-749-6785 ~12.84 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • High end Resort property
  • Check in: 4:00 PM
From$200
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Laguna Beach Lodge : 30806 South Coast Highway
+1-888-878-9982
30806 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 +1-888-878-9982 ~12.94 miles southwest of Rancho Santa Margarita
  • 2 star Beach hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From$109
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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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