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Cheap Hotels in Lake Forest

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Lake Forest on Hotels.com. These Lake Forest Cheap Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 5, 2026.

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a brick wall and a covered area with seating.

A building with a tiled roof, multiple balconies, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a fountain.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a TV.

1. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills

CNY658

CNY724 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large painting of a sunset.

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, metal chairs, and potted plants.

A snack and beverage display with various packaged snacks and drinks, including Pepsi.

A hotel with a tiled roof, multiple windows, and a flag.

2. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Laguna Woods

CNY899

CNY991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with outdoor seating areas featuring wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a staircase leading to upper floors.

3. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

Santa Ana

CNY614

CNY694 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, shaded by large umbrellas, and surrounded by palm trees and a hedge.

A modern lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

A pool area with a hot tub, lounge chairs, and a covered grill.

4. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Santa Ana

CNY760

CNY859 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

A formal outdoor dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, surrounded by a pool and a multi-level building with balconies.

A restaurant with wooden beams, marble tables, and leather booths.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and potted plants.

5. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Costa Mesa

CNY917

CNY1,020 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 31 - Nov 1

An outdoor patio with a stone fireplace, seating area, and potted plants.

A building with a sign reading "TIDES" and a vehicle parked in front.

A building with a white exterior, a balcony with white railings, and hanging white flowers.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery and a building with a tiled roof.

6. The Tides Laguna Beach

North Laguna

CNY1,032

CNY1,177 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A balcony with a table set for two, overlooking a beach with palm trees.

A room with a blue sofa, a round table with chairs, and a view of the sunset through large windows with patterned curtains.

A sign for 'Beach Front Inn & Suites at Dana Point' with a palm tree and a building in the background.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a TV, and a small table with a plant.

7. Beachfront Inn and Suites at Dana Point

Capistrano Beach

CNY1,014

CNY1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, large potted plants, and red umbrellas.

A multi-story hotel with a beige facade, a landscaped entrance, and a clear sky.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and decorative wall panels.

8. Ayres Hotel Orange

Anaheim Resort

CNY815

CNY898 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two round wooden tables with vases of flowers, patterned carpet, and artwork on the walls.

A kitchenette area with a toaster, microwave, and cereal dispensers.

9. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa

CNY837

CNY929 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern restaurant with a round table, cushioned seating, and a ceiling fan.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a building with a white facade, and palm trees.

A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and a mirrored wall.

A Comfort Inn hotel with a modern facade, palm trees, and a sunset sky.

10. Comfort Inn Anaheim Resort

Anaheim Resort

CNY692

CNY904 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a parking area.

A hotel lobby with a blue sofa, a round coffee table with a vase of flowers, a floor lamp, and large windows with curtains.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a view of the hallway.

11. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Downtown Costa Mesa

CNY616

CNY685 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel with a dome and arched windows, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with a beige sofa, a yellow armchair, and a pink ottoman. There are two dark armchairs, a wooden cabinet, and a large mirror on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two ATMs, a large sectional sofa, and a TV displaying a landscape.

12. Hotel Marguerite Anaheim/Garden Grove, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Anaheim Resort

CNY767

CNY879 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple floors, and a prominent sign.

A lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a decorative wall.

A hotel breakfast area with a buffet setup, including a coffee maker, toaster, and various food items.

A lobby with purple and gray seating, a fireplace, and a reception desk.

13. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buena Park

La Palma

CNY779

CNY872 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, a Best Western sign, and a parking area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a building with balconies in the background.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a bathroom.

14. Best Western Plus Stovall's Inn

Anaheim Resort

CNY1,077

CNY1,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, seating area, and a large wooden cabinet.

A reception area with a wooden counter, a vase of red flowers, and a painting on the wall.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a large painting on the wall.

A hotel sign with a palm tree-lined driveway and a multi-story building in the background.

15. Ayres Hotel Anaheim

Southeast Anaheim

CNY779

CNY913 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A multi-level hotel with a central courtyard featuring a fountain, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a view of a cityscape.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a microwave.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a wall with climbing plants and flowers.

16. Casablanca Inn

San Clemente

CNY779

CNY856 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.

A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.

A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

17. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Harbor

CNY644

CNY716 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar with hanging plants, a mural, and shelves of bottles.

The exterior of the ALO Hotel with a clear view of the entrance and surrounding palm trees.

A modern interior with a seating area, a decorative partition, and a view of greenery outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a nightstand with a lamp, a laptop, a bowl of oranges, and a framed picture on the wall.

18. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

Anaheim Resort

CNY718

CNY791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered entrance, and parked cars.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a building with a blue roof.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.

19. Star Inn Motel

East Side Costa Mesa

CNY537

CNY580 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious lobby with a wooden floor, a reception desk, and large glass doors leading outside.

A bathroom with a white toilet, a sink with a mirror, and a painting of a beach scene on the wall.

A spacious reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, seating area, and a door leading to another room.

A building with a sign for 'Aspire Inn & Suites' at night.

20. Aspire Inn & Suites Orange

Orange

CNY664

CNY730 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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Top landmarks in Lake Forest

Saddleback Church

7.8/10 (113 reviews)

Saddleback Church is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from central Lake Forest, why not stop by during your stay. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Serrano Creek Community Park

8.0/10 (46 reviews)

If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, then make a stop at Serrano Creek Community Park in the heart of Lake Forest. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Arden-Modjeska Historic Site and Heritage Hill Historic Park, both a short walk away.

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Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center

7.6/10 (60 reviews)

You might want to practice your swing at Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center, a golf course located 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from central Lake Forest. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If Lake Forest Golf and Practice Center doesn't quite scratch your golfing itch, Aliso Viejo Golf Club, and Mission Viejo Country Club are also nearby.

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Arden-Modjeska Historic Site

7.6/10 (44 reviews)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Arden-Modjeska Historic Site— just one of the monuments in central Lake Forest. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Pittsford Park

8.0/10 (54 reviews)

Pittsford Park is worth a visit, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Lake Forest. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Clava Sports Facility

If you're looking for things to do when staying in Lake Forest, go to Clava Sports Facility. If you have fun at Clava Sports Facility, you'll love Marguerite Aquatic Complex and Great Park Balloon, both located nearby.

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Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest

8.0/10 (84 reviews)

Etnies Skate Park of Lake Forest is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from central Lake Forest, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Orange County Great Park and Pittsford Park, both nearby.

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The Orchard at Saddleback

8.0/10 (45 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to The Orchard at Saddleback when in Lake Forest. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a cheap hotel in Lake Forest?

You'll find a variety of hotels to choose from in Lake Forest so use the filters like "included" amenities or "budget property" to help with your search. When you're searching for the best hotel deals, remember to sort your results by "Price: low to high" to find the cheapest Lake Forest hotels.

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What is the cheapest area to stay in Lake Forest?

Location is important when you are looking for cheap hotels in Lake Forest so consider looking at East Side Costa Mesa and Capistrano Beach for great budget-friendly choices. Want to stay in another part of the city? Use our map feature to pinpoint low-cost hotels in the another area.

What are the best cheap things to do in Lake Forest?

Sightseeing doesn't have to be expensive. You if want to get outdoors, try a visit to Serrano Creek Community Park or make a stop at attractions like Arden-Modjeska Historic Site. Be certain to include a visit to Heritage Hill Historic Park.

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