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An outdoor seating area with a circular fire pit surrounded by wicker furniture and a stone fire table.

A refrigerated display case with various beverages and snacks, a sign reading "the market", and a wooden wall with the word "market" in illuminated letters.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, a Marriott sign, and well-maintained landscaping.

1. Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro

0.5 mi from The Observatory

Daniel

£118

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a covered seating area with umbrellas.

Two monitors, a keyboard, and a mouse on a desk with a wooden panel and a granite countertop.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering views of the outdoors, and a modern interior design.

A hotel reception area with a map of Costa Mesa, a clock, and a sign for Marriott Bonvoy.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

2 mi from The Observatory

Aaron

£146

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception desk with a wooden slat design, a large number '6' sign, and a door to the right.

A hotel with a swimming pool, multiple balconies, and palm trees.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A motel with two-story buildings, each with a balcony and a blue door. There are two cars parked in front.

3. Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

0.9 mi from The Observatory

Diego

£76

includes taxes & fees

26 Aug - 27 Aug

An outdoor patio area with wicker furniture, a central fire pit, and a stone wall with large windows.

A spacious lobby with high ceilings, a stone fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel pool area with a clear pool, palm trees, and a well-lit building facade.

A Staybridge Suites hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and palm trees.

4. Staybridge Suites Irvine - John Wayne Airport IHG

1.2 mi from The Observatory

ANTONETTE

£129

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a black countertop, and a window overlooking a parking area.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, potted plants, and a vending machine.

A hotel corridor with green doors, numbered room 116, and a covered walkway with a small tree and hanging plants.

An aerial view of a swimming pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a parking lot.

5. Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

0.9 mi from The Observatory

Destanee

£61

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a painting.

A room with a window overlooking a harbor, a white table, two orange chairs, and a door.

A gym with stationary bikes, elliptical machines, and a mirrored wall.

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, tiled flooring, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

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

0.7 mi from The Observatory

Richard

£56

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, string lights, and greenery.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a dresser.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped front yard.

7. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

2.2 mi from The Observatory

Susan

£136

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern ceiling design, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a fire pit, and palm trees.

A hotel with a modern facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign reading "HOMEWOOD SUITES by Hilton".

A spacious hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including yellow armchairs and tables, a large sofa, and a television mounted on a pillar.

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

3.7 mi from The Observatory

Makoto

£138

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A building with two black doors, a textured wall, and a small illuminated panel above the doors.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bathroom, and a TV.

A motel with a large sign, a covered parking area, and a clear blue sky.

9. Harbor bay inn

3.6 mi from The Observatory

heather

£88

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A hotel with multiple floors, outdoor seating areas, and lush greenery.

A modern interior with a large, circular chandelier, vertical garden walls, and a patterned curtain.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a pool, and a view of buildings in the background.

A hotel entrance with a patterned curtain, a tiled walkway, and a car parked outside.

10. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

2.2 mi from The Observatory

Yaping

£121

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

A hotel pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and palm trees.

A rooftop patio with outdoor seating, a dining area, and a decorative rock garden.

A coastal beach with clear blue water, sandy shore, and rocky cliffs.

11. Hyatt Regency Irvine

4.7 mi from The Observatory

Kevin

£162

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

A reception area with a bench, two patterned chairs, a cabinet with lamps, and a wall with a geometric pattern.

A bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen.

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a pool with blue tiles, and a building with a number '221' on the wall.

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

3.8 mi from The Observatory

JONGKWAN

£105

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a glass-top fire feature, and a brick wall backdrop.

A modern lounge area with sofas, tables, and chairs, large windows with a city view, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a built-in refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, a dining area with bar stools, and a large window offering a city view.

13. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

4.2 mi from The Observatory

Gabriel

£116

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A rooftop pool with a waterfall, surrounded by palm trees and modern buildings.

A hotel room with two sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table with lamps. Large windows offer a city view.

A hotel entrance with a revolving door, glass doors, and a well-lit interior.

An outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a fire feature, and a waterfall backdrop.

14. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

2 mi from The Observatory

Andrew

£167

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

A kitchenette area with a toaster, microwave, and cereal dispensers.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, two round wooden tables with vases of flowers, patterned carpet, and artwork on the walls.

15. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

3.1 mi from The Observatory

Ashley

£105

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

A rooftop bar with outdoor seating, a pool, and palm trees.

A spacious lobby with wicker chairs, a leather sofa, and large windows offering a view of palm trees and a beach.

A spacious lobby with a central water feature, a staircase, and seating areas.

A hotel with outdoor seating areas, palm trees, and a pool.

16. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

5.5 mi from The Observatory

Jonathan

£219

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and potted plants.

A spacious living room with a patterned sofa, a glass coffee table, and a red floral centerpiece.

A restaurant with wooden beams, marble tables, and leather booths.

17. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

3.1 mi from The Observatory

Jody

£104

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

A modern bar area with wooden bar counters, green upholstered bar stools, and a large window with a view of greenery.

18. Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

3 mi from The Observatory

Judith

£94

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A view of a beach with palm trees and a pier.

A modern living room with a black chair, a sectional sofa, and a bar area in the background.

A pier extending into the ocean with a lighthouse at the end.

A restaurant with a mural of flowers and a brick wall. Tables and chairs are set up for dining.

19. Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG

5.7 mi from The Observatory

Michael

£217

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of wine, and a bread basket.

A resort pool area with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and tables.

A spacious lobby with a central seating area, a patterned carpet, and wooden paneling on the walls.

A multi-story building with the sign "HYATT REGENCY" at the top.

20. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

3.7 mi from The Observatory

Sarah

£158

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to The Observatory

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro	8.6 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach	8.6 Excellent 910 reviews	View
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA	7.8 Good 1,000 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Irvine - John Wayne Airport IHG	7.8 Good 10 reviews	View
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa	6.8 1,185 reviews	View

Top The Observatory Hotel Reviews

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Nice location"

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were wonderful. I was staying in the area for a surgery. I asked for a late checkout because I had a post-op appt that morning and the staff were VERY helpful and understanding with the time. I had stayed at another nearby hotel a couple weeks prior for the first surgery and that hotel wouldn’t even give me a half hour extension. Best Western however was very accommodating. The room was very clean. They had two bottles of water in the room, a nice selection of bathroom accessories, and their luggage cart moved effortless (so many hotels have such bad wheels on the cart that one has to be an Olympic wrestler to move it). I would definitely give them way more than five stars if I could."

Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

10/10 Excellent

"Smooth transaction and very clean."

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

10/10 Excellent

"Loved the pool and hot tub. Breakfast and free parking included! Great stay"

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

10/10 Excellent

"Very convenient"

Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

10/10 Excellent

"We are a family of 6. It was spacious and perfect for our weekend getaway. The location was great as well. Can me and stores and grocery stores all close by."

New Luxury Disney Vacation w/ Game Room

10/10 Excellent

"Nice roomy house and furnishings. Host was very accommodating, purchased new kitchen ware to ensure our ability to prepare large meals for our big group. Was quick to take care of all concerns. Only negative, carpet needs attention."

Other attractions near The Observatory

South Coast Plaza

9.0/10 (1,210 reviews)

During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can do some window-shopping at South Coast Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its cosy cafes.

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Constellation Room

You can make plans for a show at Constellation Room during your trip to Santa Ana. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

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SoCo Collection

7.6/10 (95 reviews)

During your visit to Costa Mesa, you can enjoy retail therapy at SoCo Collection. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its entertainment choices.

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Massage Envy Spa

4.8/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Massage Envy Spa during your travels to Costa Mesa. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Metro Pointe at South Coast

7.2/10 (63 reviews)

During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can enjoy retail therapy at Metro Pointe at South Coast. Stroll along the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area or visit its cosy cafes.

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Kellogg House

7.8/10 (19 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kellogg House during your travels in Santa Ana. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

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Heritage Museum of Orange County

7.8/10 (101 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Heritage Museum of Orange County in Santa Ana. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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Regal Edwards Metro Pointe

You can take time to visit Regal Edwards Metro Pointe during your travels to Costa Mesa.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Observatory?

The Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Santa Ana known for its cosy cafes and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near The Observatory?

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free WiFi and parking. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from The Observatory. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro and Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa.

How many hotels are there close to The Observatory?

Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Observatory.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Observatory, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Observatory.

What can I see and do near The Observatory?

Heritage Museum of Orange County, Old Orange County Courthouse and Kellogg House feature captivating exhibits. You can watch performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Amphitheatre and Constellation Room if you're interested in local theatre. Enjoy the outdoors at Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Fountain Valley Recreation Center or Tewinkle Park.

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Our top choices for The Observatory hotels

1. Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

3. Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

4. Staybridge Suites Irvine - John Wayne Airport IHG

5. Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

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

7. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

8. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

9. Harbor bay inn

10. Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

11. Hyatt Regency Irvine

12. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

13. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

14. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

15. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

16. The Waterfront Beach Resort, A Hilton Hotel

17. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

18. Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

19. Kimpton Shorebreak Huntington Beach Resort by IHG

20. Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

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Top The Observatory Hotel Reviews

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

*New* Luxury Disney Vacation w/ Game Room

Other attractions near The Observatory

South Coast Plaza

Constellation Room

SoCo Collection

Massage Envy Spa

Metro Pointe at South Coast

Kellogg House

Heritage Museum of Orange County

Regal Edwards Metro Pointe

Frequently asked questions

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