The 30 Best Hotels in Beach Cities Orange County

Ranked 1 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 11 for hotels in Dana Point.

• “Stay was awesome. We had a great experience. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was great.”
• “Loved it . Extra value for the breakfasts even tho the property is expensive to tho property was expensive to stay at”
• “I loved the hotel.”
• See more reviews of Blue Lantern Inn, A Four Sisters Inn

Ranked 2 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Fountain Valley.

• “I had a pleasant stay at this hotel. The hotel and rooms were nice and clean, with daily cleaning services that included”
• “The staff were exceptionally polite, courteous, and helpful.”
• “excellent would stay here again”
• See more reviews of Ayres Hotel Huntington Beach/Fountain Valley

Ranked 3 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “Nice location but overpriced.”
• “A perfect getaway. Trip of a lifetime.”
• “$$$$$”
• See more reviews of Montage Laguna Beach

Ranked 4 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 26 for hotels in San Clemente.

• “Beautiful and peaceful beach location.”
• “Great location but unfortunately beach pipeline renovations made it a less than ideal time to visit.”
• “Perfect location and accommodations.”
• See more reviews of Sea Horse Resort

Ranked 5 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 3 of 26 for hotels in San Clemente.

• “Definitely plan on coming back.”
• “Great location in a clean, spacious suite.”
• “Great people and facility”
• See more reviews of San Clemente Cove Resort

Ranked 6 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 30 for hotels in Huntington Beach.

• “Staff is always wonderful here and very accommodating. Just wish the prices weren’t so outrageous but that is the proble”
• “My son and I will never forget this experience thank you Kimpton Shorebreak for being apart of our memory!”
• “Great location, great trendy hotel, with great services, extras, and food.”
• See more reviews of Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 7 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 4 of 26 for hotels in San Clemente.

• “Great place for a quick overnight stay. Clean, newly remodeled, quiet.”
• “Super clean and comfortable.”
• “Enjoyed our one night stay. Will definitely go back.”
• See more reviews of Calafia Inn San Clemente Newly renovated

Ranked 8 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 11 for hotels in Dana Point.

• “The resort has all the amenities we were looking for and customer service was an A+.”
• “overall great”
• “An Amazing and relaxing get away”
• See more reviews of Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club

Ranked 9 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 4 of 30 for hotels in Huntington Beach.

• “Big and efficient on HB”
• “Enjoyable”
• “A luxurious getaway”
• See more reviews of Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa

Ranked 10 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “Lovely property with great location and views. Not very soundproof but would stay again (at low season)”
• “Perfect Relaxing Vacation”
• “top Location, top Service”
• See more reviews of Hotel Joaquin - Adults Only

Ranked 11 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “Great place, with amazing facilities. Limited food options”
• “Overall I liked the place very much.”
• “The most relaxing place in Orange County”
• See more reviews of Marriott's Newport Coast Villas

Ranked 12 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 3 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “Perfect for couples”
• “Best for rest and relaxation”
• “Great place to celebrate our anniversary”
• See more reviews of Casa Laguna Hotel & Spa

Ranked 13 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “Pampered”
• “Views are stunning.”
• “Average”
• See more reviews of Resort at Pelican Hill

Ranked 14 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 3 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “Clean cozy”
• “Great place to chill out”
• “I loved the staff ”
• See more reviews of Newport Beach Hotel

Ranked 15 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 4 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “Came for a dinner meeting at Nobu , the place was relaxing and such a great vibe. Definitely will come again”
• “Bad staff at the reception”
• “Location”
• See more reviews of Lido House, Autograph Collection

Ranked 16 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 6 of 30 for hotels in Huntington Beach.

• “Amazing! Great location”
• “Great location for the price. Worth staying if you want a basic room and easy access to everything”
• “Great location and comfortable bed. Staff was super nice.”
• See more reviews of Huntington Surf Inn

Ranked 17 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 5 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “It was a paradise and after my experience at VEA I can’t never stay anywhere else when I come down.”
• “Will stay again!”
• “Gorgeous grounds, avoid the stinky tower rooms”
• See more reviews of VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa

Ranked 18 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 3 for hotels in Seal Beach.

• “It was close To see my family.”
• “Location”
• “Excellent stay. Clean, convenient and safe.”
• See more reviews of Ayres Hotel Seal Beach

Ranked 19 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 4 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “This is more of a golfing spot for the golf-enthusiasts, but not a refined property.”
• “Coastal Canyon Retreat Perfect for a Quiet Getaway”
• “we had an incredible time!”
• See more reviews of The Ranch at Laguna Beach

Ranked 20 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 24 for hotels in Costa Mesa.

• “Food was good.”
• “Can’t wait for another visit!”
• “Nice place to stop by”
• See more reviews of Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Ranked 21 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 24 for hotels in Costa Mesa.

• “Clean.”
• “will stay again”
• “nice breakfast choice , very confortable bed and mattress,...”
• See more reviews of The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Ranked 22 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 6 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “wouldnt pay what i paid to stay here again - would pay a little more for something better.”
• “Great value”
• “LagunaBeach is a great place to experience the SoCal beach scene. This hotel is well located to ths”
• See more reviews of Laguna Beach House

Ranked 23 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 2 of 3 for hotels in Seal Beach.

• “Stayed a week and revisited some old haunts, very pleasant, however much colder than I remembered”
• “Great location with wonderful staff”
• “Our family had a great stay especially since it was walking distance. to beach and shops”
• See more reviews of The Pacific Inn

Ranked 24 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 7 of 23 for hotels in Laguna Beach.

• “Perfect stay!”
• “Liked the view and the ability to be right on the beach.”
• “Great location at reasonable price for ocean front”
• See more reviews of Capri Laguna on the Beach - A Boutique Hotel

Ranked 25 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 3 of 24 for hotels in Costa Mesa.

• “Decent value….bad noise suppression!”
• “Was excellent!”
• “The staff were friendly and helpful.”
• See more reviews of Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach

Ranked 26 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 5 of 26 for hotels in San Clemente.

• “Unique architectural style, very unusual swimming pool...”
• “Friendly, curtious staff and comfortable stay all around and...”
• “Would stay again”
• See more reviews of Holiday Inn Express San Clemente N – Beach Area, an IHG Hotel

Ranked 27 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 1 of 2 for hotels in Capistrano Beach.

• “there was no breakfast.”
• “Accommodations were incredible and better than expected.”
• “enjoyable”
• See more reviews of Capistrano SurfSide Inn

Ranked 28 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 4 of 24 for hotels in Costa Mesa.

• “Not fond of flying solo...”
• “Real review”
• “Clean room, comfortable beds, updated rooms and facilities,...”
• See more reviews of OC Hotel

Ranked 29 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 6 of 26 for hotels in San Clemente.

• “Extremely comfortable, modern and clean.”
• “Very clean, nice decor, can walk to beach”
• “Accommodations were impeccable, clean room, beautiful...”
• See more reviews of North Beach Villa

Ranked 30 out of 115 in the region, as well as being 6 of 38 for hotels in Newport Beach.

• “Relaxing, romantic, and fun!”
• “would love to come back!”
• “We have traveled extensively and stayed in some beautiful hotels...this is the best!”
• See more reviews of Balboa Bay Resort