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A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking lot, and a building with multiple floors in the background.
A marina with numerous boats docked, a parking area, and a view of the ocean.
A marina with multiple boats docked.
A reception area with a 'WELCOME' sign, a receptionist, and two armchairs with decorative pillows.

1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
Emilio
£69
includes taxes & fees
9 Nov - 10 Nov
Dana Point Marina Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.
A modern bedroom with a bunk bed, a vanity with a mirror, and a small seating area.
A modern kitchen with a skylight, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a round table and cushioned chairs.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

2. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
Mesa Verde
United States
Jesse
£67
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct
Costa Mesa Inn
A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, overlooking a beach and ocean.
A beach with palm trees and ocean views.
A room with a round table, two chairs, a bookshelf, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A modern building with a flat roof and large windows, surrounded by palm trees on a rocky hillside.

3. Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)

Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
Downtown Laguna Beach
United States
Gustavo
£240
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a central entrance.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a view of the hallway.
A hotel with a central tower, multiple balconies, and a parking area.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Downtown Costa Mesa
United States
David
£80
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a painting.
A gym with stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.
A room with a window overlooking a harbor, a white table, two orange chairs, and a door.
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, tiled flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

5. La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Mesa Verde
Mexico
Alonso
£68
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
A beach scene with a family holding hands.
A breakfast station with a bakery section and a display for breakfast items.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with a view of palm trees.
A marina with boats, a parking lot, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

6. Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Newport Heights
United States
Jesus
£125
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
A modern lobby with a large wall mural, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and a reception area.
A landscaped area with palm trees, a rock wall, and a water feature.
A coastal hotel with a beach view, a promenade, and a rocky cliff.
A spacious lobby with green armchairs, a central coffee table, and a fireplace.

7. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
San Clemente
United States
Adrian
£74
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
San Clemente Inn
A sandy beach with waves, palm trees, and people walking.
A modern kitchen with wooden flooring, a dining area with a round table and chairs, and a large painting on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoor area.
A modern interior with a wooden ceiling, a round dining table with chairs, a potted plant, and a large mirror.

8. 14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Laura
£162
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
14 West Hotel
A coastal view with a sandy beach, ocean waves, and a distant town.
A living room with a wicker sofa, a coffee table, and a large framed picture on the wall.
A balcony with two wicker chairs and a table, overlooking a clear blue sea.
A view of a coastal area with tall palm trees and dense foliage.

9. Laguna Cove Hotel

Laguna Cove Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Colin
£130
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Laguna Cove Hotel
A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a central fire pit, and a view of the ocean.
A multi-story hotel with a pool area, surrounded by palm trees and a view of distant mountains.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small round table, and a bench. There is a wardrobe, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A spacious lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and large windows allowing natural light.

10. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Capistrano Beach
United States
Ramona
£125
includes taxes & fees
22 Oct - 23 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
A seaside terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A building with a sign reading "The Hotel La Casa del Camino" and the number "1289" on the facade.
A rooftop bar with wooden flooring, multiple white umbrellas, and bar stools.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a chandelier, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

11. La Casa del Camino

La Casa del Camino
Hip District
United States
Nigel
£156
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
La Casa del Camino
A balcony with two wooden chairs and a table, overlooking a beach with palm trees and the ocean.
A room with two wicker chairs, a white potted plant with white flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A beach with rocky terrain, a palm tree, and a building with a staircase leading down to the beach.

12. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
Hip District
United States
Daysi
£220
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Capri Laguna on the Beach
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
An outdoor patio with wooden chairs, a fire pit, and string lights.
A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and string lights.
A hallway with surfboards, a chessboard, and various plants.

13. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
North Laguna
United States
Sydney
£187
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Laguna Beach House
A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red armchair, and a sofa.
A hotel entrance with a sign for Best Western Plus, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, a chandelier, and a staircase.
A spacious dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and large windows with blinds.

14. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Costa Mesa
United States
Sara
£110
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
A rooftop terrace with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a view of the ocean.
A rooftop pool with a view of the hotel buildings, a lifeguard stand, and lounge chairs.
A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, a sofa, a refrigerator, and a wall-mounted TV.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a television, and a view of the outdoors.

15. The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Pearl District
United States
ELAINE
£104
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
A terrace with outdoor seating, overlooking a body of water, and a building with a balcony.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and palm trees.
A bedroom with a large bed, a view of the sea, and a balcony with a table and chairs.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a flat-screen TV, a wooden coffee table with a plant, a sofa, and a view of the ocean through large sliding doors.

16. Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels

Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
Laguna Village
United States
Terence
£262
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Laguna Surf Lodge by SCP Hotels
A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, a tray with teacups and a teapot, and a nightstand with a lamp.
An outdoor patio with white tables and chairs, a tiled floor, and a view of the sky.
A bar with a view of the beach, bottles of alcohol, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
A restaurant interior with tables set for dining, a view of the ocean, and a sunset visible through the windows.

17. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Debra
£186
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
A beach with people swimming and walking along the shore. There are palm trees and buildings in the background.
A parking lot with cars, palm trees, and a sign for Balboa Village.
A room with a large window overlooking a street with palm trees and parked cars.
A long dining table set for a formal event with white tablecloths, candles, and glassware.

18. Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Kasey
£207
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and palm trees, surrounded by a white building with balconies.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, and decorative items including orchids and a glass vase.
A spacious outdoor lounge area with comfortable seating, a large coffee table, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
Beach

19. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Mayuri
£101
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
An aerial view of a coastal urban area with a prominent building complex, roads, and a pier extending into the ocean.
A room with a TV on a wooden cabinet, a glass shower door, and three wall-mounted artwork pieces.
A covered wooden deck with a white railing, surrounded by dense greenery.
Terrace/patio

20. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Gloria
£60
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Oceana Boutique Hotel
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If you're staying in Costa Mesa for your Beach Cities Orange County holiday, you'll find some comfortable 3-star hotels. Many Expedia travellers opt for Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. Around 0.8 mi southwest of the downtown area, it offers a terrace and a cafe. Another highly rated pick is Costa Mesa Inn. Book a stay here and you'll have access to a swimming pool and a spa tub, and be approximately 3 mi north of the centre.
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