Costa Mesa: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Costa Mesa side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Costa Mesa Inn - Newport Beach Area	Best Value OC Hotel	Luxury Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach
Guest score	8.0/10	8.6/10	8.7/10
Reviews	1,086	570	1,003
Stars	★★	★★★	★★★★
Area	2645 Harbor Boulevard	2430 Newport Boulevard	325 Bristol Street
Reference price per night	€104	€135	€141
Guests like	Location: Short drive to beaches, shopping centers, the fairgrounds, and major highways. Room Cleanliness: Tidy interiors with fresh towels and well-maintained linens.	Cleanliness: Spotless, immaculate rooms often described as recently updated. Location: Convenient access to local beaches, the fairgrounds, and major freeways.	Location: Close to the airport, freeway, and beaches with shops and restaurants nearby. Room Cleanliness: Consistently tidy and well-maintained interiors.
Guests mention	Staff: Friendly and helpful team for many, though some guests report rude or unprofessional interactions.	Value: Reasonable rates for the area, though some facilities feel worn or basic.	Value For Money: Reasonable rates for some, though others find the overall cost high.
Good for	parking, ac	pool, family, spa, parking, ac	pets, family, spa, gym, ac

Which one?

Choose Costa Mesa Inn - Newport Beach Area if price matters most, OC Hotel for the best balance of score and price, and Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.