The Resort at Pelican Hill
When you book The Resort at Pelican Hill in Newport Beach, USA, through our Marriott STARS partnership, your stay includes daily breakfast for two and a $100 USD hotel credit once per stay. You also receive a room upgrade, early check-in and late check-out when available. No premium credit card or membership needed: request a quote and our advisor books it at the same rate as booking direct.
Special Offer
+ 15% off for 2+ night stays + La Dolce Vita- Book 2 nights and receive 15% off
Exclusive Booking Perks
These perks are included with your stay at the same rate as booking direct with the hotel.
- Personalized and customized amenity
- Complimentary breakfast daily for two guests per room
- All STARS hotels offer a hotel credit valued at $100 USD (once per stay)
- Early check-in and late check-out (when available)
- Complimentary upgrade (if available at check-in)
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Guests liked
- Incredible staff
- Beautiful location
Points to consider
- Temperature issues in room
- High valet parking fee
Location
Newport Beach unfolds along a crescent of Southern California coastline where the Pacific meets residential bluffs and yacht-filled harbours. The Pelican Crest neighbourhood sits on elevated terrain above the shore, where the rhythm of life follows the tides and the glow of sunset over the water. Walking paths trace the clifftops; below, Crystal Cove State Park preserves a rare stretch of undeveloped coastline, its historic beach cottages and tide pools a reminder of the coast before resort towers. The harbour that once sustained maritime industries now hosts sailing clubs and waterfront dining, while Balboa Island's ferry deposits visitors onto a grid of narrow streets lined with beachfront cottages and ice cream parlours.
Newport Beach occupies the stretch of Orange County shoreline where prosperity meets Pacific surf culture, forty miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. The harbour channels divide the city into distinct enclaves, each with its own character: the Balboa Peninsula's broad beaches and boardwalk, the residential calm of Lido Isle, the surf breaks off the jetty. John Wayne Orange County International Airport lies ten kilometres inland, a quick transfer from the coast.
The property's Andrea restaurant focuses on Italian cooking with California produce, while Pelican Grill offers ocean-view dining steps from the pool terrace. For a more intimate encounter with the region's culinary ambitions, drive seven and a half kilometres to R|O-Rebel Omakase, where Chef Jordan Nakasone orchestrates two seatings nightly at a serene counter tucked into a shopping centre you'd otherwise pass without a second glance. The Michelin-starred omakase feels worlds apart from the suburban surroundings. Book well ahead.
Pelican Hill Golf Club's two courses unfold across the hills directly from the resort, while Crystal Cove State Park offers tide pooling and hiking through coastal canyons where sycamores shade seasonal streams. Shaws Cove, six kilometres north, draws divers to kelp forests just offshore. The Irvine Farmers Market, five kilometres away, showcases Orange County's agricultural reach, from strawberries grown in nearby fields to citrus from inland groves. Start your morning on the Balboa Island ferry, a five-minute crossing that's remained unchanged for decades, then walk the waterfront path before the midday sun sends everyone back to the beaches.
Summer brings the California postcard: dry, sun-bleached days from June through September when temperatures climb into the mid-twenties and precipitation disappears entirely. Marine layer mornings burn off by midday, leaving crisp Pacific light and warm evenings on outdoor terraces.
Winter remains mild by any measure, daytime temperatures hovering around eighteen degrees, though January and February bring most of the year's modest rainfall. The harbour reflects pewter skies, and the coast feels quieter, locals reclaiming the beaches.
Spring and autumn offer the sweet spot: April through May and October through November balance warm days with cool evenings, the shoulder seasons when the crowds thin and the water remains swimmable. September and October often deliver the warmest ocean temperatures of the year.
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