The Best Hotels Closest to South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa - 2026 Updated Prices

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

An indoor courtyard with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and umbrellas.

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

0.9 km from South Coast Plaza

Alicia

Rp3.312.629

Rp3.683.478 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

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

A series of stone steps with water cascading down, surrounded by palm trees and potted plants.

2. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

0.5 km from South Coast Plaza

Andrew

Rp3.469.367

Rp4.350.269 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 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 formal outdoor dining area with multiple tables set for a meal, surrounded by a pool and a multi-level building with balconies.

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

3. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

2.9 km from South Coast Plaza

Samantha

Rp2.203.136

Rp2.449.777 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

2.4 km from South Coast Plaza

Astrid

Rp2.296.122

Rp2.594.618 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

An outdoor bar area with seating, a fire pit, and a bar stocked with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large potted plant.

A large hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and well-maintained gardens.

A hotel with a swimming pool, palm trees, and a view of the surrounding cityscape.

5. Costa Mesa Marriott

1 km from South Coast Plaza

Lindzee

Rp2.923.426

Rp3.250.285 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a flat-screen TV, a desk with a lamp, and a view of palm trees through the window.

A modern concert hall with a large arched entrance and a glass facade.

A hotel room with a large mirror, a sink, a coffee maker, a desk, and a television.

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter with a variety of bottles, and a television screen.

6. Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG

Sobeca District, 0.8 km from South Coast Plaza

jodie

Rp2.377.485

Rp2.643.645 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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 dining area with a long wooden table and multiple chairs, a high ceiling with exposed beams, and large windows with blinds.

A spacious lobby with a large arched glass door, a chandelier, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

7. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

3.1 km from South Coast Plaza

Justin

Rp2.309.154

Rp2.563.161 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lounge area with a circular seating arrangement, a central coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk, a chair, and a sofa.

8. SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County

2.9 km from South Coast Plaza

cesar

Rp2.660.142

Rp2.931.439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a pool, palm trees, and a parking area.

A cozy outdoor seating area with wicker furniture and a central fire feature.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, multiple seating options, and a variety of liquor bottles and glasses.

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and a flower bed.

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

2.3 km from South Coast Plaza

Catalina

Rp2.005.893

Rp2.270.570 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A reception area with a dark reception desk, potted plants, and a view through the glass doors.

A swimming pool area with lounge chairs, palm trees, and a building in the background.

10. Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

3.2 km from South Coast Plaza

Sarina

Rp2.151.712

Rp2.371.078 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a kitchen area with a refrigerator.

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

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

South Coast Metro, 1.3 km from South Coast Plaza

Aaron

Rp3.152.369

Rp3.502.652 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered entrance, and parked cars.

A bathroom with a shower, toilet, and towel rack.

A motel with a row of rooms, each with a blue door and a window with a decorative grille.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a bathroom visible in the background.

12. Star Inn Motel

East Side Costa Mesa, 3.1 km from South Coast Plaza

Sergio

Rp1.410.641

Rp1.523.492 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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.

13. Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Halecrest, 2.7 km from South Coast Plaza

Brenda

Rp1.690.480

Rp1.828.374 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

A modern kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker. There is a dining area with two red chairs and a table.

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.

14. Staybridge Suites Irvine - John Wayne Airport IHG

South Coast Metro, 1.2 km from South Coast Plaza

ANTONETTE

Rp2.626.563

Rp2.915.439 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and a view of a water body and buildings.

A modern hotel room with a sofa set, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

A modern hotel room with a dining area, seating, and large windows offering a city view.

A hotel room with a large bed, a view of high-rise buildings, and a window with curtains.

15. voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

2.4 km from South Coast Plaza

Rp2.289.430

Rp2.591.521 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered walkway, palm trees, and outdoor seating.

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

A hotel pool area with sun loungers, a covered seating area, and a building with multiple balconies.

A gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a view of palm trees.

16. Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

3.2 km from South Coast Plaza

Rebecca

Rp2.836.022

Rp3.125.154 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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

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

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

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

17. Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde, 2.9 km from South Coast Plaza

Brittany

Rp1.347.241

Rp1.455.020 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.

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

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

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

Mesa Verde, 3 km from South Coast Plaza

GESCARD

Rp1.253.903

Rp1.354.215 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with seating and a pool, surrounded by a building with balconies and a waterfall feature.

A bar area with seating and a bar counter, surrounded by palm trees and plants.

A multi-level interior with glass railings, a patterned floor, and recessed lighting.

A modern hotel with a large, illuminated facade, a spacious parking area, and a view of the city skyline at night.

19. Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

Sobeca District, 1 km from South Coast Plaza

Ruben

Rp2.440.532

Rp2.713.749 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

A hotel with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

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.

20. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

6.2 km from South Coast Plaza

Richard

Rp2.995.631

Rp3.271.080 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to South Coast Plaza

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa	9.2 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach	9.0 Wonderful 3,440 reviews	View
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton	9.0 Wonderful 798 reviews	View
Costa Mesa Marriott	9.0 Wonderful 1,725 reviews	View

Top South Coast Plaza Hotel Reviews

Costa Mesa Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place and excellent location!"

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

8/10 Good

"Nice spot ! Parking was pricey but good amenities"

SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County

8/10 Good

"Convenient location"

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

10/10 Excellent

"Clean"

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

10/10 Excellent

"The room is clean and quiet it"

Star Inn Motel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good"

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel was exactly as described! Seemed like like the perfect place to stay while away from home"

Other attractions near South Coast Plaza

A modern building with curved glass windows and a sign reading "Renee and Henry Seger".

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

8.4/10 (407 reviews)

This majestic venue is the heart and soul of Orange County’s performing arts community.

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A staircase with wooden steps and glass railings.

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

You can spend time exploring the galleries in UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art in Costa Mesa. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this romantic 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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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 top-notch restaurants.

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The Camp

7.8/10 (214 reviews)

During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The Camp. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this walkable area.

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The LAB Antimall

7.2/10 (77 reviews)

During your trip to Costa Mesa, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at The LAB Antimall. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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Tewinkle Park

7.6/10 (112 reviews)

After visiting Tewinkle Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Costa Mesa. Discover the entertainment choices in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.

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Costa Mesa Tennis Center

Catch an event at Costa Mesa Tennis Center during your trip to Costa Mesa.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around South Coast Plaza?

South Coast Plaza is located in a welcoming area of Costa Mesa known for its fun-filled attractions and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 43 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near South Coast Plaza?

Adjacent to South Coast Plaza, The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Other good choices within a short distance include Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa and Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find near South Coast Plaza?

Expedia has 43 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from South Coast Plaza.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near South Coast Plaza, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to South Coast Plaza.

What can I see and do near South Coast Plaza?

You'll want to browse the collections at Heritage Museum of Orange County, Old Orange County Courthouse and UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. You can check out the local talent at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, Pacific Amphitheatre and Constellation Room. Local parks like Fountain Valley Recreation Center, Tewinkle Park and Jerome Park are peaceful spots to stop and take in some fresh air.

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Our top choices for South Coast Plaza hotels

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

2. The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

3. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

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

5. Costa Mesa Marriott

6. Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG

7. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

8. SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County

9. Courtyard by Marriott Santa Ana Orange County

10. Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport

11. Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

12. Star Inn Motel

13. Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

14. Staybridge Suites Irvine - John Wayne Airport IHG

15. voco Orange County - Airport by IHG

16. Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

17. Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

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

19. Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

20. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

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Top South Coast Plaza Hotel Reviews

Costa Mesa Marriott

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

SpringHill Suites Irvine John Wayne Airport/Orange County

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Star Inn Motel

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Other attractions near South Coast Plaza

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art

Regal Edwards Metro Pointe

Metro Pointe at South Coast

The Camp

The LAB Antimall

Tewinkle Park

Costa Mesa Tennis Center

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