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1. Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn
Dana Point Harbor
United States
brittnie
Dana Point Marina Inn
Exterior detail
Lobby sitting area
Reception
Front of property – evening/night

2. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Downtown Costa Mesa
United States
Ronald
Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Bar (on property)
Beach
Bar (on property)
Room

3. Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach

Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
Capistrano Beach
United States
Steve
Hilton Garden Inn Dana Point Doheny Beach
2 King Beds
Reception
King Bed, Jetted Tub
2 Queen Beds with Kitchenette

4. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
Mesa Verde
United States
Toni
Costa Mesa Inn
Beach
Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Courtyard view

5. 14 West Hotel

14 West Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Julianna
14 West Hotel
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Lobby
Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking
Fitness facility

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

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Mesa Verde
United States
Richard
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Beach
View from property
Exterior
Pool

7. Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Newport Heights
United States
Jaime
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Front of property
Standard Cottage | Living room

8. La Casa del Camino

La Casa del Camino
Hip District
United States
Maritza
La Casa del Camino
Outdoor pool
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Top Floor)
View from property
Exterior

9. 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
Devon
Casa Loma Beach Hotel (formerly The Inn at Laguna Beach)
Sun deck
Beach
Pool
Reception

10. The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel

The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Ellen
The Mara Laguna Beach an AvantStay Hotel
Lobby lounge
Lobby
Exterior
Breakfast area

11. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Costa Mesa
United States
Justin
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Beachfront | Terrace/patio
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Beachfront
Lobby
Suite, Multiple Beds, Oceanfront (Ocean Front Junior Suite 2 King Beds) | Beach/ocean view

12. Capri Laguna on the Beach

Capri Laguna on the Beach
Hip District
United States
Jonathan
Capri Laguna on the Beach
Beach
View from room
Lobby
Pool

13. Laguna Beach House

Laguna Beach House
North Laguna
United States
Alexandra
Laguna Beach House
Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront (Reef) | View from room
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Oceanfront
View from property
Room

14. Pacific Edge Hotel

Pacific Edge Hotel
Laguna Village
United States
Leander
Pacific Edge Hotel
Pool
Lobby
Miscellaneous
Lobby

15. The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel

The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
San Clemente
Australia
Cole
The Volare, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Reception
Garden
Lobby lounge
Exterior

16. San Clemente Inn

San Clemente Inn
San Clemente
United States
Heather
San Clemente Inn
Beach
Terrace/patio
View from property
Business centre

17. Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Balboa Peninsula
United States
Maria
Balboa Inn, On the Beach
Beach
Suite, Balcony, Ocean View
Reception
Bathroom

18. Laguna Cove Hotel

Laguna Cove Hotel
Pearl District
United States
Robert
Laguna Cove Hotel
View from property
Classic Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchen, Garden Area
1 Queen Bedroom, with Kitchen
Terrace/patio

19. Oceana Boutique Hotel

Oceana Boutique Hotel
San Clemente
United States
Noah
Oceana Boutique Hotel
Room
View from property
Terrace/patio
Restaurant

20. Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
Balboa Peninsula
United States
April
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn
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Top Beach Cities Orange County Hotel Reviews

Dana Point Marina Inn

Dana Point Marina Inn

8/10 Good
"It is an older hotel. It was clean except for the coffee pot in the room was not in good shape. The staff was awesome. Of course the area is fantastic too"
Maria 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Dana Point Marina Inn
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Every nice place"
Adriana 2-night trip
Posted 13 hours ago
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

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What are the best 3-star hotels in Beach Cities Orange County?
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 1.29 kilometres 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 5 kilometres north of the centre.
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