Yvette S.
Yelp
My husband planned a lovely overnight spa package at the Mission Inn at San Juan Capistrano. This was hands down the best stay I've ever had at a hotel. The service was top-notch from check-in to check-out, and we couldn't have been more thrilled for this getaway weekend. We had early check in at 11 AM and took the Amtrak from the Fullerton station. It was approximately a 40-minute ride, and the hotel was just a short 7-minute walk from the train station. The area has plenty of shops and eateries; we felt very safe walking around.
Upon opening the door to the hotel lobby, you're hit with the smell of luxury. I believe Michael helped check us in, and I've never had such superb service. He was so nice, and we felt special because he knew details of our stay without really having to look it up. I briefly mentioned that their lobby smelled amazing, and he took me right to their gift shop and gave me a candle of their signature scent, wishing me a happy birthday. He really went the extra mile to make this a memorable trip for me. Michael went over all the details of our stay, gave an overview of the property, and gave us a complimentary tasting of their bread and house-made olive oil. We were also excited that they gave us two free admission tickets to the mission, which is a short 5-minute walk from their property.
Our room was on the first floor, right in front of the pool. There were double doors that opened up to a gorgeous private patio. You could see the pool, but the patio was covered with bushes, making it a great spot to have your morning coffee. The room had a Nespresso machine, and they provided a water glass you could fill at the water filling station on your floor, which is very ecofriendly. We had a two-queen bedroom, and the bedding and pillows were phenomenal. So comfortable, and everything felt very clean and well-kept.
About a half hour after our check-in, my husband surprised me with a charcuterie delivery, which came with a San Pellegrino bottle and personal bottle of wine. It was gorgeous outside, so we took the charcuterie board and lounged by the pool to munch on our snacks.
The TV set up was great because we could log into some streaming services like HBO, Netflix, and I believe Hulu was on the list. You were also able to cast your phone to the TV, but we had brought our Apple TV in case. We plugged our Apple TV right in, and it worked well.
We had the intent to utilize their gym, which was equipped with excellent treadmill, biking, and weight equipment (some of which were by Peleton), but we slept in the next morning. We took advantage of the on-site spa and the Ysidora restaurant. Both were excellent, but I'll review those separately on their Yelp page.
I highly recommend splurging on a stay at this hotel. The property is gorgeous, there is plenty to do, and you will be greatly taken care of by the staff. I've never encountered a staff that went above and beyond like those at the Mission Inn at San Juan Capistrano. I'll definitely be back here.