The Newport Beach Hotel is a small, relaxed mid-range hotel just a four-minute walk to the beach. All 20 units here have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, and the Suites are particularly exceptional with full kitchens, living rooms, patios, and -- in some cases -- jetted tubs. Amenities include free loaner bikes and beach accessories to borrow. There’s also a seafood restaurant on-site, a free breakfast, and a small lobby bar to keep guests fed and hydrated, though there's not much else in terms of amenities. Travelers may also want to consider the nearby Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, which has similar amenities.
The Newport Beach Hotel is a small, relaxed mid-range hotel just a four-minute walk to the beach. All 20 units here have flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, and the Suites are particularly exceptional with full kitchens, living rooms, patios, and -- in some cases -- jetted tubs. Amenities include free loaner bikes and beach accessories to borrow. There’s also a seafood restaurant on-site, a free breakfast, and a small lobby bar to keep guests fed and hydrated, though there's not much else in terms of amenities. Travelers may also want to consider the nearby Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, which has similar amenities.
The upper-middle-range Hyatt Regency Newport Beach has a motel-meets-beach-resort vibe that's ideal for vacationing families and couples. The main building was originally built in the '60s, and the hotel now consists of several different buildings and amenities spread out over 20 prime acres near the Newport Dunes. The 408 rooms have a beachy vibe and were renovated in 2013, but there's already evidence of wear and tear, plus noise can be an issue. Still, with four resort-style swimming pools, an updated fitness center, two dining outlets, and a nine-hole golf course, most guests are more than happy. Expect to pay a daily resort fee and extra for parking. As an alternative, the Newport Beach Hotel is four minutes from the beach, but has higher rates and far fewer amenities.
The upper-middle-range Hyatt Regency Newport Beach has a motel-meets-beach-resort vibe that's ideal for vacationing families and couples. The main building was originally built in the '60s, and the hotel now consists of several different buildings and amenities spread out over 20 prime acres near the Newport Dunes. The 408 rooms have a beachy vibe and were renovated in 2013, but there's already evidence of wear and tear, plus noise can be an issue. Still, with four resort-style swimming pools, an updated fitness center, two dining outlets, and a nine-hole golf course, most guests are more than happy. Expect to pay a daily resort fee and extra for parking. As an alternative, the Newport Beach Hotel is four minutes from the beach, but has higher rates and far fewer amenities.
A short walk to the beach and to local shops and restaurants, the Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is ideally located for visitors who like to get around on foot. The 25 rooms here are pleasant and have a nautical theme, and there's a large suite with a full kitchen available. Freebies such as breakfast, fresh cookies, Wi-Fi, and loaner beach equipment add value, though the property does lack a pool. The budget hotel has a homey ambiance that's part motel, part B&B.
A short walk to the beach and to local shops and restaurants, the Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is ideally located for visitors who like to get around on foot. The 25 rooms here are pleasant and have a nautical theme, and there's a large suite with a full kitchen available. Freebies such as breakfast, fresh cookies, Wi-Fi, and loaner beach equipment add value, though the property does lack a pool. The budget hotel has a homey ambiance that's part motel, part B&B.
The 159-room Balboa Bay Resort is one of Newport Beach's most upscale properties, and has excellent restaurants, a spa, plenty of meeting facilities, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Rooms have elegant style, and all come with private balconies. The hotel is under a 10-minute drive to the sand, and has a waterfront location on a marina (part of the exclusive Balboa Bay Club). Just be aware that the resort fees, breakfast fees, and parking fees can add up, and some guests may start to feel nickel and dimed. Still, in Newport, only the Resort at Pelican Hill is more luxurious.
The 159-room Balboa Bay Resort is one of Newport Beach's most upscale properties, and has excellent restaurants, a spa, plenty of meeting facilities, and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Rooms have elegant style, and all come with private balconies. The hotel is under a 10-minute drive to the sand, and has a waterfront location on a marina (part of the exclusive Balboa Bay Club). Just be aware that the resort fees, breakfast fees, and parking fees can add up, and some guests may start to feel nickel and dimed. Still, in Newport, only the Resort at Pelican Hill is more luxurious.
When pulling up to the five-pearl Resort at Pelican Hill you might think you've taken a wrong turn on the Pacific Coast Highway and somehow wound up in Italy. The buildings, pools, and spa were inspired by famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio and the 504-acre grounds look positively Mediterranean. The resort is perched on a hilltop overlooking its championship golf courses and the mighty Pacific Ocean, but it's about a 20-minute walk down to the water. The 204 Bungalow guest rooms are tastefully decorated and include Italian limestone fireplaces. For ultimate luxury, the 128 Villas come with a personal staff and gourmet kitchens. There are six gourmet restaurants, including Andrea for homemade pasta and Caffe for gelato and pastries. You won't find anything nearly as luxurious in Newport Beach, but the Montage Laguna Beach is about a 20-minute drive south and right on the beach. Otherwise, book a flight to Italy.
When pulling up to the five-pearl Resort at Pelican Hill you might think you've taken a wrong turn on the Pacific Coast Highway and somehow wound up in Italy. The buildings, pools, and spa were inspired by famed Italian architect Andrea Palladio and the 504-acre grounds look positively Mediterranean. The resort is perched on a hilltop overlooking its championship golf courses and the mighty Pacific Ocean, but it's about a 20-minute walk down to the water. The 204 Bungalow guest rooms are tastefully decorated and include Italian limestone fireplaces. For ultimate luxury, the 128 Villas come with a personal staff and gourmet kitchens. There are six gourmet restaurants, including Andrea for homemade pasta and Caffe for gelato and pastries. You won't find anything nearly as luxurious in Newport Beach, but the Montage Laguna Beach is about a 20-minute drive south and right on the beach. Otherwise, book a flight to Italy.
