Montage Laguna Beach USA
Montage Laguna Beach
30801 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
https://www.montagehotels.com/lagunabeach/
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
2003
Hotel General Manager:
Mary Rogers, a veteran of 20 years in the luxury hospitality industry is the Managing Director and Regional General Manager. Previously the first female General Manager at The Fontainbleau in Miami, Mary Rogers has also been recognized with several awards over the years, including Corporate Executive Woman of the Year by the U.S. Minority Chamber of Commerce in 2019.
Hotel Positioning
5-Star Luxury, Preferred Hotels & Resorts
Montage Laguna Beach
History & Story
Montage International, the ultra-luxury hospitality management company founded by Alan J. Fuerstman, features a distinctive collection of hospitality brands. Founded in 2002, with the opening of Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Hotels & Resorts is an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences.
Opening in February 2003 and celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2023, Montage Laguna Beach is set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California. The 260-room craftsman-style resort offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury featuring beachfront accommodations; an expansive Spa Montage; destination dining amongst three signature restaurants; Montage’s signature children’s program, Paintbox; a wealth of outdoor recreation including two pools and direct beach access; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space.
Development Strategy
N/A
Date Renovation
The oceanfront resort fully renovated the guestrooms and suites in 2018. In late 2022, the resort will renovate the meeting and special event space, including the Grand and Gallery Ballrooms, foyers, Courtyard, and The Boardroom. bedroom renovation. 2022 – full ballroom and meeting space renovation.
Date Added Extansions
N/A
Main Strengths, Special Touch
With the ocean as the backdrop, every guestroom and suite offers a view of the Pacific Ocean. Complimentary daily fitness classes enhance the spa and sense of wellness. Children as young as two can participate in Paintbox children’s program.
Key sites
Guests can take in coastal adventures, outdoor recreation, and local activities signature to the Laguna Beach area. Make it a visit never to forget with excursions like whale watching, surf, and stand up paddle boarding to kayaking and hiking. Minutes away from the resort allows for perusal through high-end art galleries and visits to signature art festivals like Pageant of the Masters, Festival of Arts and Sawdust Art & Craft Festival ; along with boutique shopping, breweries, wine shops and culinary delights.
Location
The artist colony of Laguna Beach is one of Orange County’s hidden gems, located halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The city’s topography is unique to other California coastal cities with its seven miles of coves and beaches where visitors can explore sea caves, tide pools, ocean side bluffs, natural tide pools and of course, sandy beaches, all within city limits. Beyond the beach, the city is home to more than 20,000 beautiful acres of protected wilderness, making it an optimal location for adventurous exploration. From world-renowned mountain biking trails for all levels of expertise, hundreds of miles of hiking, dramatic vistas, verdant hills and marine sanctuaries, there’s no limit of new places to discover during a visit to Laguna Beach.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
With sweeping views of the ocean, our Laguna Beach 260 guestrooms and suites blend coastal influences with vibrant, modern design and curated details. Guestrooms and suites start at 500 sq ft and go up to 3000 sq ft. All have varying ocean views and either patios or private balconies, including marble bathrooms, double vanities, walk in showers and large soaking tubs. Most suites feature a sofa bed and can accommodate a rollaway, and some suites offer warm fireplaces. For those seeking a more residential experience, the resort offers several Villas featuring full kitchens, outdoor grills, two car garages and ample entertaining space.
Number of suites: 60
Suite Categories include: Ocean Horizon Suite, Ocean Coastal Suite, Ocean Surf Suite, Ocean Horizon Bungalow Suite, Ocean Coastal Bungalow Suite, Ocean Surf Bungalow Suite, Aliso Suites, Catalina Suite, Sunset Suites, The Founder’s Suite, Villas.
Number of Luxury Guestrooms: 200
Guestroom Categories include: Ocean Horizon King, Ocean Coastal King, Ocean Surf King, Ocean Horizon Queen, Ocean Coastal Queen, Ocean Surf Queen.
Fun Facts
The site where Montage Laguna Beach resides was featured in the1965 Lucille Ball movie, The Long, Long Trailer. Two very tall palm trees can be seen in the movie that still stand at the resort today. The trees are named Lucy and Desi after the films stars – Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
The sport of Skimboarding was created on Aliso Beach, just a short walk from the resort. What became known as ‘skimboarding’ was originally a way for lifeguards to get from one tower to another quickly !
The resort offers two pools overlooking the ocean and direct beach access with beach butler service wear-round, providing chairs, umbrellas and towels upon request.
Children’s Corner
Guests 5-12 years of age will love the blend of adventure and creativity they’ll experience in Paintbox, our activities-based children’s program. Children will enjoy thematically planned days that tie together arts and crafts, games and creative activities both indoors and out at the pool, beach, tide pool and events lawns. Paintbox activities are offered each day of the week in half-day and full-day sessions. Montage toddlers can enjoy activities designed just for them with Paintbox Petite. Specifically for children ages 2-5, our program features indoor and outdoor activities, dramatic play, crafts and games sure to keep your tiny tot happy and engaged. Children do not need to be potty trained.
Restaurants & Bars
• The Loft : A favorite of guests and locals alike, is the resort’s comfortable all-day dining restaurant. Situated on the fourth floor, this popular Orange County restaurant features stunning panoramic views — the perfect backdrop for enjoying creative American cuisine.
• Mosaic Bar & Grille : While soaking in the sun, resort guests can enjoy poolside dining at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Located near the Mosaic Pool, the restaurant offers California-inspired beach fare with choices of salads, grilled sandwiches or fresh daily seafood.
• Lobby Lounge : As the resort’s centerpiece, the Lobby Lounge is a comfortable setting complete with panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean with Craftsman-inspired décor featuring rich hues and plush wood furnishings. Indoor and outdoor seating allows guests to sit back, relax and soak in the true California beach experience. Enjoy live entertainment each afternoon and evening.
Also serving cocktails, wines by the glass, light bites and dessert from 3pm daily.
• Room Service : When your guestroom and ocean view are too delightful to leave, sit back, relax and let us bring our culinary arts to you. Montage Laguna Beach’s 24-hour in-room dining offers a first-class menu for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night fare.
Wellness
Settle into the elegant comfort of resort amenities throughout our 20,000 square foot Spa Montage. The coastal wellness haven includes: eucalyptus steam rooms, dry redwood saunas, ocean air whirlpools, fireplace lounges, state of the art fitness center, movement studio and lap pool featuring stunning views of the Pacific. Guests can experience rejuventating treatments – from facials and massages to body scrubs and aromatherapy.
Our state-of-the-art fitness facilities including the best of cardiovascular and strength training equipment, along with free weights, TRX, and more. The Movement Studio offers daily mindful activities along with complimentary fitness classes. Personal training in single sessions or packages also available.
Corporate & Celebrations events
• Grand Ballroom: The 7,500-square-foot Grand ballroom accommodates the most glamorous gala. It seats up to 500 guests with access to a pre-function foyer and outdoor courtyard.
• Gallery Ballroom: Offering seating for up to 240 guests, the 3,200-square-foot Gallery Ballroom offers a more intimate setting for your celebration.
• Outdoor Courtyard: Adjacent to the Grand and Gallery Ballrooms, the 1,200-square-foot outdoor courtyard is an ideal pre-function space for your guests.
• Oceanfront Event Lawns: Three oceanfront event lawns are available for a romantic, seaside wedding. With space for up to 300 guests, these spaces are ideal for intimate to grand celebrations.
• Studio Restaurant: Studio, our signature fine-dining restaurant, is perched atop a bluff just 50-feet above the Pacific, and provides a vast 180-degree ocean view. While the restaurant is temporarily closed, guests can use for more intimate events.
Extra Notable Features
We are proud to feature Cadillac as the Official Vehicle of Montage Laguna Beach. Guests are invited to experience complimentary local chauffeured transportation in the newest luxury vehicles from the Cadillac fleet. In addition, guests can enjoy a complimentary Ride and Drive experience in one of Cadillac’s award-winning vehicles to explore Laguna Beach and other neighboring cities in Orange County.
Montage Laguna Beach is proud to partner with Adventure IO, a leading curator of unique, locall- inspired day trips and activities like a private Yacht to Catalina Island and E-foil surf lessons.
Golfers of all abilities will be thrilled with the beauty, variety and challenge found at nearby area golf courses.
Hotel and Restaurant Awards
2021
• Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Rating Hotel (2012-2022)
• AAA Five Diamond Award (2013-2022)
• Travel + Leisure The 500 list – Top 500 Hotels in the World (2021)
• Condé Nast Traveler “Top 15 Resorts in Southern California” (2020-2021)
• Orange County Register Best of Orange County “Best O.C. Resort” (2021)
• US News and World Report Best Hotels in California (#11), Best Hotels in Laguna Beach (#1) (2021)
• Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Rating Spa (2006-2022)
2019-2020
• Los Angeles Times – TimesOC Reader’s Choice “Best of OC – Best Hotel” (2019-2020)
• US News and World Report Best Resorts in the US (#25), Best Preferred Hotels & Resorts (#19), Best Resorts in California (#5), Best Hotels in Laguna Beach (#1) (2020)
Number of Employees
500+