Location: Newport Beach
Top Hotels in Newport Beach
- 1. Balboa Bay Resort
- 2. The Resort at Pelican Hill
- 3. Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach
- 4. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
- 5. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
- 6. Lido House, Autograph Collection
- 7. Newport Channel Inn
- 8. Doryman's Inn
- 9. Extended Stay America Orange County - John Wayne Airport
- 10. Little inn By The Bay
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Part unspoiled nature, part manmade wonder and part luxury paradise, Newport Beach enchants every type of traveler to its glowing shores. Trendsetters flock to the shopping havens of open air Fashion Island, the seaside shops of Corona Del Mar and the new developments on Newport Coast. The estuary on Back Bay is a birder's paradise, while the protected beach at Crystal Cove is favored by hikers. Surfers catch the best breaks on The Wedge while families enjoy the Fun Zone on Balboa Peninsula.
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1. Balboa Bay Resort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 735 reviews
Newport Beach's only Forbes Four Star and AAA Four Diamond Luxury Waterfront Resort.
Customer service all friendly, we were looking for something else
Reviewed By ViaggiatoreSFWe had a family event about 30 minutes inland from here. We stayed that far because we come from Northern Ca where beaches are cold and grey and Southern California has a gorgeous coastline reputation, so we wanted to be along the water. I had no idea that Newport Beach coastline is all built up. When we got up to take a morning hike, it was all buildings and highway, no beach, no views. The resort has a small beach, but it's for club members only. There was three of us, Mom and two sisters. The room was big enough and we had a small balcony with a pool view. We debated paying more for the ocean view, but it looks like these rooms are above the restaurant, a restaurant that is very loud and so glad I didn't book it. The restaurant is extremely popular and you need advanced reservations. Our server was nice, but the acoustics are terrible and it was impossible to have a conversation. A compliment is that the front staff, the valets and restaurant staff were all courteous and friendly. One unusual story, I was waiting for the elevator and noticed the sky turning orange, so thought I would take a photo. There was a small balcony, so went out to take a picture. I was locked out! I tried to call the hotel, couldn't get through, no other guests were around. I had to shout down to the valets. They thought I was saying I was locked out of my room, but I was shouting, no, I'm locked out on this balcony. Finally security came, and casually said, oh, it's locked. I recommended a warning sign, so others don't get locked out. They were like, "sure, lady.", so the rest of the stay, no warning sign that if you go out, you will be locked out.
2. The Resort at Pelican Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1940 reviews
Set on 504 acres by the Pacific Ocean in Newport Beach, The Resort at Pelican Hill(R) features: 128 two-, three- and four-bedroom villas with magnificent coastal views and an unparalleled array of appointments, immersing guests in the absolute finest of everything; 204 luxuriously appointed bungalow guest rooms and suites with private terraces; a rejuvenating Five-Star spa with a menu of the world's most celebrated therapies; world-class restaurants, including Andrea serving authentic Northern Italian cuisine; an iconic "Coliseum Pool," one of the largest circular pools anywhere with tiered decks and luxurious cabanas; and Pelican Hill Golf Club with 36 dramatic holes by Tom Fazio, nearly all with ocean panoramas. A Five-Star, Five-Diamond destination, Pelican Hill has earned acclaim as the 2012 Grand Resort selected by Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report; as Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Top Southern California Resort (2013 & 2012), Top U.S. Resort (2011), Top-Rated Golf Resort Worldwide (2012) and Top-Rated California Resort Spa (2012); in Travel + Leisure's "Top 100" World's Best Hotels (2011 Readers' Poll), and with two courses ranked among Golf Digest's America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses (2011).
The Best of the BEST
Reviewed By pmP3428EYThis is the most perfect resort we've ever been to. From booking, to dining, to being shuttled around the beautiful grounds.....perfection. If EVERY resort and their employees were as wonderful as this, we would stay local more often.
3. Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 376 reviews
Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach, formerly Carlton Hotel Newport Beach offers completely reimagined contemporary guestrooms with integrated technology including 65-inch Smart TVs, premium bandwidth, upgraded marble and quartz guestroom baths, triple-pane windows, and balconies. The fitness center features PreCor fitness equipment along with an adjacent stretching and yoga room. The hotel's restaurant, WAVE Newport Beach, offers local flavors and specializes in sustainable fare. Indulge in a signature crafted cocktail at BLVD Bar or grab a bite to go at the BLVD Market. This hotel offers 343 guestrooms and suites and completely renovated indoor/outdoor meeting space (for a total 30,000 square feet), updated WiFi technology, state-of-the-art lighting and sound capabilities, and multiple built-in 100-inch Smart TVs.
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Reviewed By ldaniel6042Excellent Room service was great, room was welcoming and clean. If I had anything negative would be the water in the shower took a very long time to get warm and water pressure changed. The toilet seat moved when you sat on it.
4. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2893 reviews
An Iconic Newport Beach Resort, a hotel retreat adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Nature Reserve. Nestled among 26 acres featuring hundreds of palms and a succulent courtyard that is a nod to the California desert. Access our three unique pools, an executive golf course and luxury shopping.
Newport Jazz Weekend
Reviewed By JayFP747Overall, a great time. Rooms are great, service attendants very attentive. The property is well kept at all times. The Lobby & it’s surroundings are great for socializing. Suggested to extend stay longer or limit luggage due to large volumes of guests checking out the morning after the festival.
5. Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 200 reviews
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel in Southern California radiates a dramatic feel from an architectural and design standpoint. Our Orange County hotel in Newport Beach welcomes you to the charm and allure of California with its sun-drenched beaches, world-class shopping, and exciting nightlife! Renaissance Newport Beach is one of OC's and Irvine's most ideal locations for weddings. Having your wedding with us means it will be filled with the class and elegance you've always dreamed of. All guests receive daily courtesy shuttle service to and from John Wayne Airport, Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, The District and Balboa Island. Renaissance Newport Beach offers wireless Internet access available in all of our meeting rooms, as well wireless high-speed Internet access in each guestroom. Year-round, guests can enjoy relaxing at the hotel's Palms Pool and Cabanas, reserve your private cabana today. Please note: parking is valet only $20/day
Good location, nice property, lacking customer service
Reviewed By CurbedEnthusiasmLocated near John Wayne airport, you’ll be minutes away from everything Orange County has to offer. The public spaces and rooms seem to have been recently renovated. Everything is pretty bright and modern. Our room was very comfortable and I slept great on the bed and, minus a very ugly stain on the couch, it was spotlessly clean. Self-parking is a whopping $37/day. We had breakfast in the restaurant each day and it was very good. However, the restaurant hours posted throughout the property were incorrect and they should be updated. However, the customer service I encountered left a lot to be desired. We booked a package on Marriott.com that included parking and a daily dining credit and yet at check-in they had no record of the package details. I showed them our booking confirm and was promised that everything would be fine, but alas it was not. My folio at check-out was incorrect, and I was told by the front desk before we departed that everything would be fixed, but alas it was not and I had to call back twice to get it fixed. While the AGM I ended up speaking to was very helpful and courteous and finally got everything resolved, some of the front desk staff are not very professional and kind of ditzy. Front line customer service is a tough job but some of the front desk staff could definitely use some guidance.
6. Lido House, Autograph Collection
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 240 reviews
Enjoy an authentic beach house experience at Lido House, Autograph Collection. Our luxury hotel is nestled on Lido Isle in Newport Beach, California, and offers easy access to Lido Marina Village and Balboa Peninsula. Settle into exquisitely designed guest rooms, suites and cottages, featuring coastal-inspired furnishings, boutique creature comforts and scenic views of Lido Beach. Stop by The Mayor's Table for seafood, or sip on a handcrafted cocktail at Topside, Newport Beach's only rooftop bar. Our hotel also offers an inviting spa, a fitness center and an outdoor pool.
A perfect weekend at the Lido House!
Reviewed By DAMANDELGreat stay and even better service! The hotel was busy but they handled the crowd wonderfully. The staff were all very pleasant and seemed to be really enjoying their jobs. The hotel has a great vibe and the pool area bars and restaurants were amazing. We stayed in a suite which was huge! Room was decorated amazingly and comfortable and cozy. Beds were comfortable and the place was spotless. We left behind our iPad and they called us a few days later and sent it to our home fed ex. Now that’s service. Can’t wait for our next stay. We love the Lido house!
7. Newport Channel Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 373 reviews
Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travelers visiting Newport Beach, Newport Channel Inn is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation, just a short walk across to the beach with beach towels and beach gear provided. Well-known for its friendly service and proximity to the beach and great restaurants and attractions, Newport Channel Inn makes it easy to enjoy the best of Newport Beach. Newport Channel Inn is a family friendly hotel offering a HDTV with free premium cable, refrigerator/microwave, and air conditioning in all the guestrooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Balboa Village and Newport Beach Pier, guests of Newport Channel Inn can easily experience some of Newport Beach's most well known attractions. If you’re looking for a seafood restaurant, consider a visit to The Crab Cooker, Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, or Rusty Pelican, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Newport Channel Inn. If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out the Balboa Fun Zone, Balboa Island, and the Newport Harbor sightseeing cruises, which are popular attractions among tourists, and they are all within a short drive away. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or both, Newport Channel Inn is sure to make your visit to Newport Beach one worth remembering.
Overpriced for sure
Reviewed By livingitupinventuraWhile a good location across from the beach, this hotel needs an overhaul. Our room, while clean, suffers from overuse; ripped screens outside + broken towel bar inside (which the owner decided to fix while we were unpacking). Everything in the room needs replacing. The furniture is old + worn. Absolutely NO amenities for our price of $165/night (Dbl Queen). It was quiet at night despite facing PCH. Will look for other accommodations during our next stay in OC. Definitely expected more for that price. It’s worth closer to $70/night.
8. Doryman's Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 119 reviews
Finding an ideal romantic bed and breakfast in Newport Beach does not have to be difficult. Welcome to Doryman's Inn, a nice option for travelers like you. Nearby landmarks such as The Ben Carlson Memorial Statue (0.1 mi) and Pirate House (0.6 mi) make Doryman's Inn a great place to stay when visiting Newport Beach. Guest rooms offer air conditioning, and Doryman's Inn makes getting online easy as free wifi is available. In addition, guests can enjoy free breakfast during their visit. As an added convenience, there is free parking available to guests. Travelers looking to enjoy some lobster can head to The Crab Cooker, Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar, or 21 Oceanfront. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant such as Mama D's Italian, Il Farro, or Sabatino's. During your visit, be sure to check out popular attractions like Newport Beach Pier (0.1 mi) and Balboa Village (0.3 mi), which are all within walking distance of the bed and breakfast. Doryman's Inn looks forward to welcoming you on your visit to Newport Beach.
Could be amazing but lacking in building maintainance and service offer, and not good value for money
Reviewed By milesadaThe Dorymans's has a lot to offer but is missing in some key areas. On the positive side, the location is excellent, the building is charming (old, with lots of old features such as the fireplace in our room 2 were lovely), and the staff were super friendly. Additionally, being connected to 21 Oceanfront restaurant and being able to order food from there for room service was an added bonus. On the negative side, the building needs maintainance and the service needs work. Rooms whilst tidy need maintainance. Bathrooms need regrouting and a deep clean, in the rooms some power sockets were broken, and lamps weren't working. Also no breakfast to speak of - a few boxes of tired looking cereal and some plastic wrapped bagels with packets of cream cheese were not inspiring at all (thankfully there are lots of great breakfast places on the seafront). Additionally whilst you can order room service from 21 Oceanfront, you can't charge it to your room, and the staff don't even have a service trolley to bring the food to your room (so items are brought individually by hand, and the poor staff member has to take multiple trips, and then there's nowhere to eat in the room - we ended up clearing a side board and perching on the window ledge as a makeshift dining table). Lastly, not something that can be changed but as a caveat to those booking, the seafront, especially the early numbered rooms, can get very noisy in a Friday night and Sat/Sun mornings (fish Market outside opens at 4pm). Didn't bother us, but not one for light sleepers. Overall, whilst it was an interesting stay not one I'd repeat. Grossly overpriced at over $1000 for two nights (inc. Tax) even considering the location, and frankly for the price and the lack of breakfast service, we would have been better booking a holiday rental and just eating out (as we had to do this anyway). I'm aware that covid can't have been easy for small businesses in the hospitality sector, and this could be a fabulous and luxury boutique b&b, but instead just feels a little like the owners are coasting on the location and heritage of the building to justify the high prices without putting in the work required into maintainance and service offer. A real shame.
9. Extended Stay America Orange County - John Wayne Airport
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 256 reviews
Free grab-and-go breakfast: Jumpstart your day with a free grab-and-go breakfast that includes a variety of breakfast bars and muffins, hot cereal, coffee, and tea.
Ok but no home run
Reviewed By ms883The good: Great location near airport in quiet Irvine. Next door to Newport Beach. South Coast Plaza (mall) a very easy drive. Rooms are ample size with card table size desk and recliner. You will need a car. This is not a walkable neighborhood. Kitchen is ample for light looking. Pans and dishes upon request. The could be improved: Dreary paint color makes room appear dingy. No phone in room. No daily cleaning (of course no corresponding room discounts). No trash can in room or kitchen. TV remote has weak signal, did not work from bed. 2nd remote had same problem. Bathtub was cramped. The ugly: First room we were assigned was not made up. Bed was slept in, floor dirty, trash cans full. Milk spilled near motel entrance and was not cleaned after 2 days. I would stay here again but not on a vacation. It is simply not a resort.
10. Little inn By The Bay
Overall Ratings
3 based on 191 reviews
Little Inn has recently renovated its entire property to provide the utmost comfort to its guests. As a visitor, you may have already explored many lodging options in Newport Beach, but when you go out with your friends and/or family, you deserve the best place to stay with the most convenient location. Our humble staff is enthusiastic to help you plan your vacation. Little Inn by the Bay is always one step ahead in satisfying its visitors, by offering them best accommodations in Newport Beach, even as the most inexpensive hotel on Balboa Peninsula. Little Inn by the Bay offers complimentary Wi-Fi, Wired Internet Access, Parking, Bicycles, Beach Equipment upon request.
Noise
Reviewed By B8789PPsharonbThis hotel is in an excellent location for everything if you’d like to walk to your destinations. There is a close grocery store, lots of restaurants, bike rental, beach access, the pier…etc. During my stay (on a Monday night) there was so much noise I only slept about two hours. There is an active construction project with jack hammers across the street. The property is surrounded by Newport and Balboa blvds on either side so the traffic noise is significant. The staff was friendly and attentive which is the saving grace of my experience. At 7:30 am they had a landscaping service use an electric blower directly outside my window. To compensate me in the morning they took 30.00 off my bill. Sadly, even though they were trying to make it right at the end of the day a hotel is primarily a place to rest and this is unobtainable in this location. If you require a good night sleep I’d stay somewhere else.
