--- title: "Monaco Luxury Pools — Swimming Pool Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/monaco-luxury-pools-pfvwus-pf~1703514777 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1703514777.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Monaco Luxury Pools" category: ["Swimming Pool Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/aff3cff705357e89_3015-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "San Clemente, California 92673, United States" latitude: 33.4615 longitude: -117.6375 phone: "(800) 223-3463" website: http://www.monacoluxurypools.com rating: 4.7 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 30 last_updated: 2026-09-06 --- # Monaco Luxury Pools Original Houzz profile: [Monaco Luxury Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/monaco-luxury-pools-pfvwus-pf~1703514777) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Swimming Pool Builders - **Location:** San Clemente, CA - **Serves:** Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Coto De Caza, Capistrano Beach, Rancho Mission Viejo - **Houzz rating:** 4.7 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2026), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves We have been in the swimming pool industry for more than 20 years and in general construction for more than 25 years, here in California and formerly in France. Our philosophy is that a pool isn’t just another structural addition to your home; it’s a lifestyle enhancement. Hear the soft sounds of a waterfall or enjoy the excitement of children splashing around and you’ll know that there’s more to a Monaco Luxury pools than just architecture and construction. Our goal isn’t to build the most pools but to build the best, and not to build the most expensive pools, but to give our clients the best value. We treat our customer exactly the we way we would like to be treated, and this is a priority for Monaco Luxury pools. We take pride in providing great customer service with high quality pool construction. We also build waterfalls and various other water features such as; swim up bars, custom rock formation, fire pits, fire places, BBQ’s, pool house, open lattice, solid roof structure, outdoor room kitchen, all kind of decking, masonry, custom landscaping, accent lighting and more. You dream it we build it! What better place to spend quality time with your family and friends than in your very own private backyard resort? Your decision to choose Monaco Luxury Pools is one you are going to love for years to come! ### Services Provided - Swimming Pool Construction - Swimming Pool Design - Pool Deck Design & Construction - Pool Lighting Installation - Custom Hot Tubs - Accent Lighting - Custom Landscaping - Custom Rock Formation - Custom Water Feature - Fire Pits - Open Lattice - Outdoor Kitchen - Solid Roof Structure - Swim Up Bar - Swim Up Bars ### Areas Served - Mission Viejo - Newport Beach - Lake Forest - Laguna Niguel - San Clemente - Aliso Viejo - San Juan Capistrano - Dana Point - Laguna Hills - Ladera Ranch - Laguna Beach - Laguna Woods - Coto De Caza - Capistrano Beach - Rancho Mission Viejo ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Monaco Luxury Pools | | Address | San Clemente, California 92673, United States | | Phone | (800) 223-3463 | | Website | http://www.monacoluxurypools.com | | License Number | 922992 | | Followers on Houzz | 30 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Monaco-Luxury-Pools-439835532832709/ - Blog — http://www.monacoluxurypools.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Monaco Luxury Pools](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/monaco-luxury-pools-pfvwus-pf~1703514777) - **Website:** http://www.monacoluxurypools.com - **Phone:** (800) 223-3463 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2017–2026), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 — 29 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 47.0 - Communication: 47.0 - Value: 46.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Ng, Dec. 2025** > Completely impressed with Monaco Luxury Pool, their staff, and especially Daniel's professionalism and service. We did a total rebuild and remodel of our house including the backyard and decided to add a pool. Daniel is not only knowledgeable, but also so patient and honest. We had a lot of questions (first time pool purchase, isn't most of us?) and he was always available to help answer and guide us at every step. Pricing is very fair and transparent, one of the best detailed quotes we received. The job was completed timely and we love our new pool! **★★★★★ — Kathy Taft, Dec. 2025** > After interviewing two(2) other contractors and discovering that the fear of big project contractors is real, we found Monaco Luxury Pools. A friend of mine was in the process of building a pool with Luxury and was VERY happy. > > Don't hesitate....just sign with him. You will NOT regret it. Daniel and all the crews were fantastic. Our project was big and required demolition of our entire back yard to start over. We were absolutely amazed at the schedule. Each crew came when they said they would, worked (harder than we could imagine), and did exactly what we wanted. Daniel was a pleasure to work with. Truly, we could not have asked for a better experience. The entire process took 100 calendar days (no work on weekends). > > If a recent HAPPY client is what you are looking for......We are exactly that. We highly recommend Monaco. **★★★★★ — dk\_sanclemente, Nov. 2025** > We couldn’t be happier with our experience working with Monaco Luxury Pools! After months of planning with our designer and searching for the perfect pool contractor, we found exactly what we were looking for in MLP. From start to finish, they were incredibly detailed, responsive, and professional. They listened to our vision and brought it to life—transforming our backyard into a stunning, resort-style retreat. The craftsmanship and care they put into every step of the process truly exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Monaco Luxury Pools to anyone looking to elevate their outdoor space! **★★★★★ — Stephanie Teichman, Oct. 2025** > Daniel and his team are amazing! We hired them to do a complete backyard remodel with a pool, waterfall, grotto, water slide and outdoor living space. It was a huge and overwhelming project but Daniel and his team showed up everyday and did incredible work. He is fairly priced and extremely high quality. We are so happy with our new yard and grateful to Daniel and his team for making our dream a reality. **★★★★★ — HU-16537911398, Oct. 2025** > Working with Daniel and his crew on our pool and backyard renovation was an excellent experience from start to finish. His communication throughout the process was outstanding — he was proactive, responsive, and always kept us informed of progress and next steps. He was on site everyday, personally overseeing the work and ensuring everything was completed to the highest standards. His follow-up, attention to detail and patience with changes was refreshing after having had a bad contractor experience in the past. We are so happy with the quality, craftsmanship, and overall outcome of our backyard transformation. We would highly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for a contractor who delivers excellent results with integrity and professionalism. **★★★★★ — Annie Diep, Oct. 2025** > Monaco Luxury Pools is the best! Daniel and his team were wonderful to work with. We had a new spool, fire pit, outdoor kitchen and a large louvered patio built and everything turned out beautiful. Daniel was extremely patient in the planning process, and turned our backyard into an amazing oasis. I highly recommend Daniel and his team! **Comment from Monaco Luxury Pools:** > Thanks for the great review! I was very happy to be part of your project. **★★★★★ — scottfinn, Jan. 2024** > Daniel with Monaco Luxury Pools is an exceptional contractor. He made the pool building process a pleasure. His crews are top notch. From start to finish, Daniel was on top of everything. He has a keen eye for detail and quality work. He started out as our contractor and ended up as our friend. I highly recommend Daniel and his work! **★★★★★ — Suzi Godber, Jan. 2024** > Daniel and his crew were amazing to work with!!! We were so happy with the transformation of outdated courtyard to an organic contemporary sanctuary. Daniel was always on top of things and flexible if and when we wanted to make changes along the way. So excited about the finished product and couldn’t recommend him enough! **★★★★★ — A G, Dec. 2023** > Daniel and his team did an excellent job helping us realize our back yard dream in Eastside Costa Mesa. He is very responsive and proactive, making the process seamless from start to finish. He built a beautiful custom stone fireplace with bench seating, spa, pavers, planter boxes, sitting wall bordering privacy trees around the yard, irrigation, drainage and more. His team was highly respectful, efficient and kind as they worked through the various stages of our project. Daniel also did a great job providing recommendations for things we wouldn't have otherwise thought of and guiding us through the process. Daniel was honest, kind, and patient in our interactions, truly a pleasure to work with. > > We can be pretty particular, and the team met and exceeded our expectations! I would highly recommend Monaco Luxury Pools for your pool, spa, or hardscape projects. **★ — anthony ellis, Feb. 2023** > My wife &I are first time homeowners. We saved up money for 5 years after moving into our home to remodel our backyard. We wanted to add a pool, gazebo & pavers. After interviewing 8 contractors we decided to work with Daniel the owner of Monaco, due to the quality of work he presented during our interviews. Our total contract cost exceeded $200,000.00. Unfortunately there were numerous issues, time of completion, from the quality of work, & overall service. > > Timeline was quoted at 3-4 months. From start to finish it was 19 months, as deposit was given 5/6/2020 & Monaco's last day onsite was 11/21/2021. We were understanding there were road blocks he ran into but, 19 months for completion is/was frustrating & unacceptable. > > The main issues were with the quality of his work. It was no where near the quality he had presented to use during our interviews. > -gas lines for our fire pots were ran too small, starving the fire pots of gas & had debris in them. Thus, 1 of our 3 fire pots do not work. We're now in the process of hiring a new contractor to take down my pool wall & re-run the correct size line, cleaned of all debris. I've received quotes for this re-work between $20,000-$25,000 > -The sink is flowing directly out to the street (this will flow to ocean) which is illegal. > -Outlet boxes mounted crooked, have large gaps gaps around the sides with loose/broken stones stuffed into the gaps. > -Outer Lights are not sealed, gaps are showing > -Sconces are mounted crooked > -No finishing around the outer edges. > -All electrical conduit lines & boxes are exposed. Nothing was hidden. > -No corner/edge stones were used on our pilaster columns. > -The fireplace we purchased from him was to be able to house diamond glass. The fireplace he installed can only burn/house wood. In addition the outer edges of the fire place are not filled in & show open gabs. > -Broken rocks used on our fire place wall & the wall is not level. > -Eaves are showing all nails and paint isn't finished. > -Carpentry cutouts are jagged and look like they were done with a butter knife. > -Pool score lines are not balanced. > -Pool plumbing lines are below grade. > -Pool leveler he installed was broken and never working. Leading us to have to manually fill our pool every week. > -Pumps he installed were leaking. > -Etc. > > His service was very poor. He was never onsite & rarely answered our calls. He made us feel as if he always had something more important to do. Leading us to communicate with one of his workers Sergio the entire time. > > Lastly, we tried to work with Daniel & asked him to please just fix the issues at hand. He refused, then threatened my wife & I. To date we have spent over $30,000 to correct the electrical & carpentry issues. We're estimating we will have to spend another $40,000 to correct everything else. This has been a stressful & sad experience for us.. It was supposed to be the opposite. We have a power point of all issues above, please call \*Sensitive Information Hidden\* **★★★★★ — jillkburress, Dec. 2022** > We are extremely pleased with our pool, hot tub and hardscape renovation. Daniel understood our ideas and translated them into plans that exceeded our expectations. The project went smoothly and finished on schedule - even with supply chain/Covid hurdles. We highly recommend Monaco Luxury Pools. **★★★★★ — John G, Nov. 2022** > We loved working with Daniel. We had some basic designs already but he helped us refine them and made several very helpful suggestions along the way. He explained everything, step by step, so we knew what was coming next and there were no surprises. The crews Daniel hires are first rate. Everyone works hard and takes real pride in their workmanship. For our project, Monaco completed the pool, decking and a retaining wall. We couldn't be happier with the way things turned out and we would recommend Daniel and MLP to anyone who asked. ## Selected projects - [D. Residence Laguna Niguel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/d-residence-laguna-niguel-pj-vj~7429768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [K Residence Newport Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/k-residence-newport-coast-pj-vj~5991428) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [R Residence Newport Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/r-residence-newport-coast-pj-vj~5974483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Monique L. Residence Newport Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monique-l-residence-newport-beach-pj-vj~5964480) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Monica & Solomon P. Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monica-and-solomon-p-residence-pj-vj~5954902) - Location: Huntington Beach, CA - Photos: 16 - [P. Lee Residence, Newport Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/p-lee-residence-newport-coast-pj-vj~2613814) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 31 - Description: Contemporary project with an amazing negative edge pool with infinity spa surrounded by Ipe deck. Beautiful hardscape design with outdoor porcelain tile. Designed by Morton Design Group. VIDEO LINK JUST BELOW VIDEO LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k96LVgtDPOg - [Sheree & Babak H. Residence, Newport Coast](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sheree-and-babak-h-residence-newport-coast-pj-vj~5259935) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: Newport Coast contemporary pool with infinity edge and spa below water line, designed by Morton Design Group and built per Monaco Luxury Pools. You can also enjoy this video Link: https://youtu.be/r0lltTk0wF8 - [Modern Pool in San Clemente](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-pool-in-san-clemente-pj-vj~2151612) - Location: San Clemente, CA - Photos: 7 - [L. Residence Talega, San Clemente](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/l-residence-talega-san-clemente-pj-vj~5553616) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: Contemporary pool and spa, glass tile, BBQ with polished concrete top, masonry bench and Ipe deck. - [Modern Pool in Aliso Viejo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-pool-in-aliso-viejo-pj-vj~2037929) - Location: Aliso Viejo, CA - Photos: 10 - Description: K. Residence in Aliso Viejo - [Contemporary Pool with IPE Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-pool-with-ipe-deck-pj-vj~2043124) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 7 - [Modern Pool with Swim-up Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-pool-with-swim-up-bar-pj-vj~2064160) - Location: Fullerton, CA - Photos: 10 - [The H. Michelle & Michael Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-h-michelle-and-michael-residence-pj-vj~2844772) - Location: San Clemente, CA - Photos: 7 - [Outdoor Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-fireplaces-pj-vj~2121721) - Location: San Clemente, CA - Photos: 15 - [Custom Pools](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-pools-pj-vj~2121702) - Location: Irvine, CA - Photos: 29 - [Custom Spas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-spas-pj-vj~2121712) - Location: Rancho Mission Viejo, CA - Photos: 4 - [Pergolas, Outdoor Kitchens & Water Features](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergolas-outdoor-kitchens-and-water-features-pj-vj~2121740) - Location: Laguna Niguel, CA - Photos: 14 - [Daniel Akhribi](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/daniel-akhribi-pj-vj~5977858) - Location: Newport Beach, CA - Photos: 20 - [Monaco Luxury Pools - Pacific Mist](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/monaco-luxury-pools-pacific-mist-pj-vj~3529173) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 [See all 19 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/swimming-pool-builders/monaco-luxury-pools-pfvwus-pf~1703514777) ## Community Q&A **Q: Water wall - what is the black tile material used?** *(in Photo Questions)* Water wall - what are the black tiles? A: HI Michelle, The black tiles are from AZ tile called "Reside black" in 1"x12" **Q: What is the paver used around the spa and fire pit?** *(in Photo Questions)* Paver used on spa and fire pit A: Hi Michelle, was same as decking a 18x36x3/4" limestone from Marmol export in Anaheim with a mitered edge --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-06.*