Hotels in Costa Mesa

Guests at the Holiday Inn Express hotel in Costa Mesa appreciate the clean and comfortable rooms, the efficient staff, the better-than-usual free continental breakfast and the convenient location - the property is part of a long stretch of shops, restaurants and other businesses along the Costa Mesa Freeway, 2.5 miles from Newport Beach. The many other nearby attractions within a few miles include Orange County Fairgrounds/Event Center, Costa Mesa Golf Course, South Coast Plaza and Santa Ana Country Club. The hotel has a small outdoor pool at the front, and a sundeck; there is no fitness center, though free passes are given to a local health club.

Luxurious, high rise Costa Mesa Marriott accommodates guests in 253 one-bedroom suites, all equipped with a refrigerator, two TVs, dual phone lines and the extra comfortable Marriott bedding. Northwest-facing rooms overlook a picturesque artificial lake, surrounded by lawns and footpaths, though the hotel is part of a busy commercial neighborhood, within walking distance of South Coast Plaza and Orange County Performing Arts Center, and one block from I-405. Facilities on site include Hemingway's restaurant (open for dinner & breakfast), a gift shop, fitness center, outdoor pool, hot tub and 3,200 sq ft of meetings/event space. A courtesy shuttle is operated to John Wayne Orange County Airport, 2 miles southeast.

Although it has the older design for this brand, with the suites divided into several two storey blocks separated by tree-lined walkways, accommodation at Residence Inn Costa Mesa - Newport Beach is very clean, well maintained, and managed by friendly, efficient staff. All suites include a full kitchen (microwave, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher) plus a sofa bed, work desk and free internet access. The hotel provides a complimentary shopping service, free hot breakfast buffet, and free evening social hour (weekdays); the landscaped grounds also contain an outdoor pool and picnic area. Easy travel to other Orange County locations is possible by the nearby 55, 405 & 73 freeways, and the hotel is within 3 miles of such places as John Wayne Airport, South Coast Plaza & Orange Coast College.

Along Newport Blvd, the southern frontage road of the 55 Freeway, the AAA Three Diamond-rated Best Western Newport Mesa Inn has a good reputation for cleanliness, comfort & value, and provides a relaxing place to stay despite the proximity to the main road. The 97 room building has 3 floors and interior corridors, with a sheltered outdoor pool at the rear, and a reasonable amount of parking at the side (and underneath). There are several restaurants a short walk away. Free full breakfast, an indoor spa, exercise room, business center, and meetings/banquet facilities for up to 200 guests are the other main amenities.

The Comfort Inn of Costa Mesa is one of several hotels along the 55 Freeway (south side), 2.5 miles from Orange County Airport and 4.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean at Newport Beach. Rates are relatively low, the 58 rooms are nice and clean (all containing refrigerator/microwave), and the other facilities are quite good - free deluxe continental breakfast, a secluded outdoor pool, hot tub and sauna. Lunch, dinner, or a bigger breakfast, can be purchased from one of several restaurants a short distance away along the main road (Newport Blvd).

Hilton Costa Mesa is centrally located in the middle of the I-405/73/55 freeway triangle, in a mixed business/residential district, and so well connected to all area locations. Nearby sites include John Wayne Airport (2.5 miles; complimentary shuttle provided), South Coast Plaza (0.5 miles) and Santa Ana Country Club (1 mile). The building is old but well maintained, and large, with a spacious atrium lobby and 486 oversized, richly decorated rooms, most of which have a balcony. Bristol Palms is the on-site restaurant, open all day (plus 24 hour room service); also available are a pizza bar, coffee bar and cocktail lounge. The extensive meeting space comprises 30 separate rooms totalling over 50,000 sq ft.