Rancho Santa Margarita along with the neighboring communities of Robinson Ranch, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Trabuco Highlands and Walden joined together to form the City of Rancho Santa Margarita on January 1, 2000. Situated in Orange County, California, the city's central location is just 15 minutes from the Verizon Amphitheater, the Irvine Spectrum and the Orange County/John Wayne Airport. Hotels near Rancho Santa Margarita offer views of the Saddleback Mountains as well as easy access to numerous golf courses, miles of nature trails and area attractions.
Ayres Hotel & Spa
Less than three miles north from the center of Rancho Santa Margarita, the all-suite hotel features a luxury spa specializing in rejuvenating facials, massages and wraps. Each of the 90 suites includes a pillow-top bed, flat-screen televisions, a mini refrigerator, a microwave and deluxe bath products. Select rooms also provide cathedral ceilings and a separate living room with a sleeper sofa. Lake Mission Viejo is just a short bike ride away and guests are welcome to visit the hotel's nearby sister property, Ayres Suites.
Ayres Hotel & Spa
28951 Los Alisos Blvd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
949-305-7200
ayreshotels.com
Ayres Suites
A sister property of the Ayres Hotel & Spa, the smoke-free, European-inspired Ayres Suites features a living-room style lobby with Northern Italian furnishings, soft lighting, a stone fireplace and cherrywood accents. Guests are welcome to begin their day with a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and end their day with a fireside social hour featuring complimentary wine, beer and hors d'oeuvres. Each of the 84 elegant suites includes Queen Anne-style poster beds, burgundy and gold decor, a refrigerator, a coffee maker, cable television and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Select suites also provide whirlpool tubs and all of the accommodations offer panoramic views of the Saddleback Mountains. Maintain your workout routine in the fitness club or swim a few laps in the outdoor heated pool before relaxing in the hot tub. The hotel is just three miles from the center of Rancho Santa Margarita.
Ayres Suites
28941 Los Alisos Blvd.
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
949-455-2545
ayreshotels.com
The Lodge at Coto de Caza
The exclusive property, The Lodge at Coto de Caza, offers a boutique hotel as well as a collection of residences set within the gated community of Coto de Caza, approximately three miles south of the center of Rancho Santa Margarita. The all-suite guest accommodations in the Lodge feature a modern twist on a rustic decor with wood burning fireplaces, kitchenettes and private patios with scenic views of a nature preserve. The property also includes access to 14 miles of wilderness trails, championship golf, and the Coto de Caza Equestrian Center, home of the 1984 Olympics.
The Lodge at Coto de Caza
23501 Avenida la Caza
Coto de Caza, CA 92679
949-635-9931
lodgeatcoto.com
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