![]() The food, especially breakfast – everything on the menu looked delicious.My bungalow with its incredible views and possibly one of the most comfortable beds I’ve ever slept in.The service was some of the best I’ve experienced.It was hard to find anything I didn’t love. But in the limited time I had, I loved everything (except maybe my bill □ about Montage Laguna Beach. I can’t wait to return with my husband and girls and experience everything I missed. I had no time to dip in the magnificent centerpiece mosaic-tiled pool (other to gaze longingly at it) or the other two pools on the property, walk the beaches or look for whales, take advantage of any of the multitude of classes or spa amenities, jump in the hot tub (always full) or toast a marshmallow at the bonfire or even eat at the other two restaurants. My brief two nights at Montage was a tease, really. If it was sunny, I don’t think I would have had the strength to leave. I could have easily spent an entire day here (not to mention hanging at one of the three pools or beach) but Los Angeles was beckoning me. The 20,000 square foot spa is impressive by any means with its own lap and plunge pools, yoga studio, fitness center, outdoor relaxation area and relaxation rooms with fireplaces. ![]() I was able to sneak in a wonderful 60-minute facial at the spa an hour before I departed the hotel. Looking at the Fitness Calendar in my room, there are several different complimentary activities offered each morning from Thalassic Beach Walks and Beach Boot Camps to SurfSET – which is exercise classes on a surfboard but on the ground. I could only imagine how glorious the resort is on a sunny day. A colleague told me rescued seals from the nearby Pacific Marine Mammal Center are often brought over for the guests to meet) all on a growing mental check list for the next time I return. I put these and other activities (like whale and seal watching, which I overheard one guest say they saw a pod of whales from their room the prior day. ![]() Taking the same path in the morning back to the hotel on my way to meetings, I enviably watched some guests participating in a boot camp class on the lawn while others wearing robes were on their way to the spa. Everyone was in good spirits and thrilled just to be there, despite the uncooperative weather outside.Īlong the walk from the lodge to my bungalow (the lobby is located on the 4th floor so everything is a few floors below) after dinner, guests were braving the light drizzle and winds to enjoy the bonfire, hot tubs, and walking paths alongside and down to the ocean (there is a long stairway to beach). Just glancing around me, It was evident that the hotel lures all varieties of guests – from several mini-groups of ladies enjoying their girls-only weekend and conference attendees to couples and families. As the hotel was fully booked that weekend, the expansive lounge in the lobby was bustling both nights with an excellent piano player and singer. At The Loft, one of the hotel’s restaurants which serves food all day, I experienced one of the best chargrilled burgers I’ve ever had. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away.After my flight, I changed into the Montage plush bathrobe (the softest!), turned on the fire and sank into the divine feather-top bed (with goose down pillows and 400-thread count sheets!!), reveling in the peace and quiet. As much as I would have been content lounging in my room, I was drawn to the activity in the main lodge, where most guests gather in the evening. Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace.
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