Discover a place like none other at The Resort at Pelican Hill. This stunning, five-star luxury resort showcases the beauty of the California coastline with an unrivaled ocean view. The majestic architecture is inspired by the Italian Renaissance, including sleek Tuscan columns adorned with handmade terracotta finials and an iconic coliseum pool with a hand-cut, hand-laid glass tile base. The opulent design and sunny, Mediterranean climate of Newport Beach along with the beauty of Crystal Cove transport guests to an oasis of calm and beauty.
The Resort at Pelican Hill features spacious,residential-styled accommodations, including bungalows and garden villas, each with a breathtaking view of the Pacific Ocean or the lush gardens, spread out across 504 acres of verdant hills, bursting with beautifully manicured trees. Both are luxuriously appointed with high ceilings, sumptuous amenities, Italian limestone fireplaces, granite wet bars with refrigerators, and lavish bathrooms featuring double sinks, deep soaking tubs, and marble, walk-in showers. Villas include private garages, fully-stocked chef's kitchens, and large terraces with breathtaking views. In-room dining is available for all guests 24 hours a day.
The Resort at Pelican Hill is home to four gourmet restaurants, two cafes, and a massive social lounge featuring live music, aftenoon teas, craft cocktails, fine wines, and gourmet small plates. It features a world-class, 36-hole golf club with two challenging courses and golf classes every weekend.
The venue also boasts one of the most celebrated spas in California, honored for nine consecutive years with the Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Rating and designated as California's number one spa by Condé Nast Traveler. The spa features 22 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, a fitness center, and more with special packages tailored to your unique needs.
The venue is also ideal for conferences and weddings, with 23,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, two expansive ballrooms, an ocean-view event lawn, and terraces and more.
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Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 4:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Cancellation/prepayment | Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Yes, children aged 4 to 12 can be enrolled in Camp Pelican, a children’s activity day camp led by childcare specialists. The camp offers numerous activities on a half-day or full-day basis, including lunch, snacks and access to the children’s clubhouse, which features plenty of arts and crafts materials, ping pong tables, karaoke, computers, board games and books. Themed activity days are on offer, and on occasional weekends, kids can enjoy a movie night with dinner and popcorn. Traveling with teenagers? Dedicated teen excursions are also available, from surf camps to bike tours or a kayak trip through Newport Harbor.
The hotel is located around a 15m drive from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange County Airport, a journey that is very easily made by taxi or rental car. Taxis, limousines and pre-arranged as well as rideshare services are all available from the airport, with a standard metered taxi costing around $30 to make the trip.
While the hotel doesn’t have a private beach, it does offer guests an exclusive service at the nearby Crystal Cove beach. This beautiful, 3 mi stretch of sand is well known in the region and can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own lounger and umbrella. The hotel offers a complimentary hourly coach service to Crystal Cove, also providing guests with a beach bag containing towels and bottled water. A concierge at the beach can help make reservations in one of the dining establishments such as the Beachcomber Café, and there are numerous activities on offer.
Yes, there are plenty of ways to explore the local area when staying at The Resort At Pelican Hill. Options include a bike tour along the cliffs above Crystal Cove, a day of sailing, a kayak tour around Back Bay, or a sea lion eco-tour during which guests will explore the sanctuaries along the coast of Laguna Beach. Other options include an excursion to Catalina Island, which you can explore on a further guided tour or enjoy at your own pace, and an exclusive 4-8 person helicopter ride and tasting tour of California’s legendary wine country.
Thanks to its beachside location, The Resort At Pelican Hill offers guests the chance to take part in plenty of water sports: kayaking, paddle boarding and surfing lessons or equipment rental are all available, and you can also rent an electric boat. Other options include strength training and outdoor yoga classes, and daily fitness walks along the beach.
Guests can enjoy a shopping spree without even leaving the hotel thanks to the range of shops on offer at The Resort At Pelican Hill. These include Newsstand & Gifts, which stocks everyday and travel essentials besides books. Other shopping options include the specialist Golf Shop, a cosmetics boutique and designer clothing in Allegra.(Prices checked 05/04/19).
The Resort At Pelican Hill is located at 22701 Pelican Hill Road South in Newport Coast, 5.4 miles from the center of Newport Beach. Inspiration Point is the closest landmark to The Resort At Pelican Hill.
Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at The Resort At Pelican Hill.
Yes, The Resort At Pelican Hill offers free Wi-Fi.
Yes, The Resort At Pelican Hill offers free parking.
The Resort At Pelican Hill is 6.2 miles from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. The Resort At Pelican Hill is 23.8 miles from Long Beach Municipal.
Yes, The Resort At Pelican Hill has a pool onsite.
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Value for money | 7.7 |
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Distance to city center | 5.4 mi |
Nearest Airport | Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty |
Distance to airport | 6.2 mi |