The best hotel pools in Costa Mesa.

One hotel per budget, picked for its pool. Rooftop, indoor or lap pool, heating, season and extras, with sources.

Checked: 2026-11-04

Best pool in the city: Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach. Two heated outdoor pools with several jacuzzis, plus a courtyard pool beside an atrium restaurant.

LuxuryBest pool in the city

€141 / night Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach, Costa Mesa

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Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach

★★★★ · Costa Mesa

Two heated outdoor pools and several jacuzzis, with a courtyard pool next to an atrium restaurant. Guest reviews describe the pool areas as well kept and generously sized.

Pool: Outdoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Jacuzzis · Courtyard pool

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk booking.comhotels.com

Mid-range

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Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG

★★★★ · Costa Mesa

Large heated outdoor pool with a hot tub and plenty of pool beds, surrounded by tropical plants. Guests describe the water as warm and clean.

Pool: Outdoor
Heated: Yes
Extras: Hot tub · Pool beds

Sources: travelmyth.co.uk booking.com

Budget

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Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

★★★ · South Coast Metro

Outdoor pool at a 3-star hotel in the South Coast Metro area, about a 15-minute walk from South Coast Plaza.

Pool: Outdoor

Limited information: confirm the pool with the hotel before booking.

Sources: hotels.combooking.com

How we choose. We look only at the pool: rooftop, infinity, indoor or lap pool, size, heating and season, views, extras like a jacuzzi or pool bar, and what guests say about it. Categories follow the official star rating. Every fact comes from a public source listed under each hotel. Links to Booking.com are affiliate links: if you book, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.

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