We've stayed at the VEA Marriott Resort several times now, and every visit reminds me why I keep…read morecoming back. This property deserves every bit of a five-star rating. One thing I noticed before booking the first time was that a lot of the reviews are from before the property became VEA. In my opinion, those older reviews don't do the current resort justice. The transformation has been impressive, and the experience today reflects that. What really sets VEA apart is the people. Great hotels are built by great teams, and the staff here consistently goes above and beyond to make you feel welcome. A special thank you to Mike, Brett, Jen, Tyler, Calvin, and Kieu. Whether it's at the front desk, around the resort, or behind the bar, everyone is genuinely friendly, remembers returning guests, and creates an atmosphere that makes you want to extend your stay. The bartenders deserve a special mention as well. They make the Edge Pool Bar and Lounge a couple of our favorite places to unwind in the evenings, with great drinks, engaging conversation, and outstanding service. Another highlight has been the live music. If you're lucky enough to catch Drew Cole Music during your stay, don't miss it. We've seen him perform three different times at VEA, and each show has been fantastic. It's one of those little touches that elevates the entire resort experience. Between the beautiful property, outstanding service, relaxing atmosphere, and live entertainment, VEA has become one of our favorite Marriott resorts in Southern California. We already look forward to our next visit.

My husband and I had reservations for 2 nights with our Marriott point and the hotel was good…read morelooking. I was so excited until they gave us room go all the way to other building . Okay fine walking 10 min and the room the offered was smelling bad and very old . We came back and thanks to front desk after our complaint they gave us a room in the same building Very close but ones you get to room feels like motel ( same smell) Of course we got denied for staying We have stayed at Pendry ( 3 min away from here)and not compared with this one. Much much nicer and rooms are so clean and fancy . Not recommend it

First time here We…read morestayed on a Friday of Labor Day weekend. This place is really a hidden gem. It's just a straight shot on 18th and within walking distance from the ocean on one side and the channel on the other. Tons of places to eat and drink, all within walking distance and beach cruiser to and from. We stayed in room 303 and had a lovely peekaboo to the ocean. The hotel staff was so kind and hospitable. Tasha at the front desk and the valet/concierge (Caleb) and others were so accommodating. The room was nice and clean, lots of details from the ground floor all the way up to the roof top! it's our hidden secret

We recently stayed in an ocean-view suite at Bay Shores Peninsula and were so impressed. The hotel…read morehas been beautifully renovated, and whoever designed these rooms didn't miss a single detail. From the coastal decor and thoughtful accents to the amenities, everything felt fresh, stylish, and well thought out. If you're planning a longer stay, the suite is perfect. Ours included a fully stocked kitchen and a separate bedroom with living space overlooking the ocean, making it feel more like a beach apartment than a hotel room. A special thank you to Tasha, the front desk manager, who was incredibly warm and welcoming and truly set the tone for our stay. She recommended The Lighthouse, just steps from the hotel overlooking the harbor, and it ended up being a great spot with good food and beautiful views. We travel often and have stayed at many of the surrounding hotels in the area, and Bay Shores Peninsula has done a fantastic job with its renovations. The location is excellent, the property is spotless, and we would absolutely stay here again. Highly recommend!

Another trip to Capri Laguna in the books! Thank you Morgan, Bachir and Nick, you were all perfect…read morehosts! Loved the sunset, wine and view!! I'll be back.

I stayed here while my sister was visiting me in LA and we had one of the best times ever! The…read morehotel was incredibly clean, calming, had character and charm and made us feel like we were in Europe! The staff on top of that was incredibly accommodating and helpful to make sure our time there was flawless. Thank you Nick & Morgan for the great recommendations for coffee and dinner! I can't WAIT to come back here! It was truly a needed getaway from the craziness of the city!

Did a 3 day weekend at this beautiful spot in Newport. Couldn't have gone better & can't say enough…read moreon how impressed we were. We were so surprised at the way we were treated by EVERY employee- this does not happen any more anywhere! From valet to check in to maid service to bellman to bar and restaurant staff. Everything was so perfect. They do have some construction going on in the front lobby area so check-in was moved to a smaller area and there was a line, but the line went fast and the employees were smiling, offering us water bottles, telling us more bottles were in our mini fridge in the room plus a free bottle of wine and handed us a glass of champagne at check-in! We were shocked actually lol Our stay was amazing. We were there for a baby shower. The shower was held in a room right off the deck where all the yachts were parked on the water. It was beautiful, the food was all delicious made by the restaurant on site. In the evening, we stopped by the bar and all the fire pits were going right next to the water & yachts. Perfect ending to a great day already. They have a free shuttle/suburban that will take you anywhere within 2 to 3 miles and pick you up. It runs 8 AM to 8 PM and that was a great addition to our stay and the drivers were so friendly. Just need to tip! The cafe food for breakfast was perfect. Lots of great pastries, try the bacon Asiago scone-obsessed! They had yogurts fruits egg bites and sandwiches as well. And coffee of course. Water stations were everywhere in the resort which was great! Pool area very nice and has a bar. Perfect. This hotel is not on the beach, but is on the water. You could have the shuttle take you to the beach w your gear and pick you up if needed. That works out perfectly. Definitely will stay again. The treatment we received was A plus!

Extremely Disappointed -- Cockroaches, Dirty Pool, Construction Noise & Terrible Management…read moreResponse My husband and I stayed at Balboa Bay Resort with our 9-month-old baby. I specifically booked one of the better rooms with a beautiful view because I wanted us to have a relaxing stay and enjoy a nice dinner together. Unfortunately, the experience turned into a nightmare. A cockroach bit me, and we found at least six more cockroaches during our stay. There were also cockroaches on the balcony. I was so uncomfortable and disgusted that I couldn't sleep, relax, or even enjoy our dinner. The pool was dirty, and the day after using it, my 9-month-old baby developed a fever and an infection. He had never been sick before, so this was extremely upsetting and concerning for us. On top of everything else, we woke up to loud construction noise. We were never informed before our stay that construction would be taking place. The hotel told us that Booking.com should have notified us. However, when I contacted Booking.com, they told me that they had not received any construction notification from the hotel. What disappointed me most was how the situation was handled by the manager, Rami. I explained everything that had happened and requested a refund. He told me there was nothing he could do. What was even more upsetting was that I didn't feel that he genuinely listened to my concerns or even offered a sincere apology. I also explained that they could check my history -- I have stayed at Balboa Bay Resort many times. It was one of my favorite places. I wasn't someone simply looking for a reason to complain or get my money back. I was a returning guest who had genuinely loved this resort, which makes this experience even more disappointing. When guests are paying premium prices for a luxury resort, they should not have to deal with cockroaches, cleanliness concerns, unexpected construction noise, and then feel dismissed when they bring serious concerns to management. I am extremely disappointed and angry about how our stay and complaint were handled.

Having now stayed at Pelican Hill on several occasions, I feel this review is long overdue…read more Not every visit has been perfect, but this world class resort has always delivered, and having stayed yet again recently, am delighted to report is running better than ever. The property is as majestic as it's ever looked. Attention to detail here seems part of the DNA. The views of the Pacific Ocean here are simply iconic. Food for event catering, the Coliseum, as well as the Pelican Grill are first rate. Two of the top five best cooked steaks I have ever had in Orange County, have been at Pelican Grill. What really sets this magical resort apart is the uncompromising service. At every turn is a commitment to excellence only seen at the very best properties in the world, which my wife and I have been blessed to visit. Each and every request is handled as if it were a personal mission for the highest VIP. Every one of our expectations were exceeded, from the valet, to room service to simple house keeping. The word no doesn't exist here. Pelican Hill, already among the most elite, is now more than ever setting the bar for five star resorts on the West Coast, and the world proper. I cannot wait to go back, and highly recommend this legendary resort, to the most discerning of world travelers.

I thought I was checking into a five star resort, but it didn't turn out that way…read more The resort is fine. It's broken up into different areas, villas and bungalows. We stayed in a villa, which was great! Very quiet and like a personal residence. But the spa is very lacking in management, in fact they messed up our spa day so we left a day early. For paying over $4000 a night, you think they would've moved mountains to make it happen. But no! Keep in mind, it is a Marriott owned resort now and some areas do reflect that. Three stars because a spa day wasn't involved and I had to leave early, so -2.

The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel, is an amazing place! We had a blast by the pool, where…read morean awesome DJ knew exactly how to set the mood. We also enjoyed lunch, including a gourmet pepperoni pizza that was absolutely delicious. The bartender was incredibly friendly and made some of the best drinks. That evening, we unfortunately couldn't dine on the rooftop because it was reserved for an event, and only standing room was available. Instead, we sat at the bar and enjoyed the shrimp and tacos, which were both amazing. We also had great conversations with some very fun people. You have to try the bartender's famous Abuelita Horchata cocktail, a delicious mix of chocolate and a dash of cinnamon. It was absolutely incredible! We'll definitely be coming back to enjoy the rooftop restaurant next time we'll check there is no event going on!

I don't even know where to start. We came here on a family vacation and we all fell in love! We got…read more2 connecting suites and they both had beach views from the balcony. The staff were super friendly and helpful. They do have complementary dog beds that are huge and comfortable, they also have pack N plays for your little ones and also offer microwaves upon request. They have 2 pools, one with the slides and a beach entry pool. The other with a regular pool and different activities for the whole family to play with (ping pong table, giant chess, giant connect four) we only went to the one with the slide and our kids (ages 2- 10) loved it! We went closer to sundown but the water was warm so it felt nice. They have staff at almost all entrances checking for your wrist band to make sure you're staying there. There's access to the beach from both pools. It's a short walk to the crosswalk and you're there! They also have complementary wagons, beach chairs and you can take the towels with you and just return them when you get back! Makes it so easy to go! They do have a bar at the pool with the slides, we loved everything we got. My pool wrist band ended up getting too tight so I went to the front desk and they cut it off for me and gave me a new one. Again they were super friendly about that and even asked if we needed more water or anything. The cleanliness of the resort was top tier. It was walking distance from restaurants and the pier so we all had a lovely overall experience. Will definitely be back!

The Newport Beach Marriott Bayview does a lot of things right. These days, service and quality,…read moreeven functionality can be wanting at hotels, but not here for the most part. I was attending a wedding in Orange County and this hotel was part of the wedding block, which they extended by a day for me. When I arrived after a day of travel from the East Coast that became longer and more adventurous than I cared, it was great to be offered two different types of rooms and be personally shown the difference. I chose one on the Ninth Floor. Everything worked in my room, except the shower head, which apparently had been replaced before and now no longer fit precisely in the clamp not made for this shower head handle. It will need to be replaced again, because it falls to the shower floor when the water is turned off and the buttons on the handle adjust themselves to appear to shut off the water flow. This room on the Ninth Floor was a handicapped room and there was no shower door, so this allowed only a small trickle of water out the opening. This is often a problem in hotels, but not here. The televisions worked properly and the thermostat kept the temperature where you wanted it, another issue at hotels. I actually turned the air conditioning off, given the blanket or comforter is not thick enough with the AC on and the ambient air was comfortable without the AC. The AC unit could run a little quieter when in operation, but was comparatively quiet when measured against other hotels. Housekeeping was dutiful and deserved to be tipped, which I did. She was patient with my morning schedule and semi late breakfasts downstairs. She reset the room properly each day. Speaking of downstairs, they have a good bar serving up drinks with quality jumbo ice cubes. My Manhattan was very good. I had a beer poured cold another day. Each time I had breakfast, I had the Denver Omelet coming with well prepared hash browns. The omelet is a three egg omelet with ham, onions, and mushrooms with cheddar cheese. It's a substantial omelet and breakfast for twenty bucks. Served with ketchup and hot sauce at your option. Service is also quick. Given the hotel's proximate location just ten minutes from SNA and Newport Beach in the other direction, your Uber rides will not be overtaxing. 4.2 stars

Well, we were trying not to spend too much on this last minute trip to Newport Beach, but we have…read morenever been to the Marriott Bayview and trying to get reservations the morning of is not that easy. But, this place is worth every penny (we paid over 500$ for one night, but we might hang around.) The place is really pretty. It is near the freeway, but not so close you hear it at all. Our room is large and spotless. Check in was so easy. It is a tranquil retreat overlooking waterfront views of Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve. And believe me I could some tranquilly right about now. You can go to the beach or sit by the wonderful pool. It has a great fitness center and it is not crowded. We had dinner right there at the Vista Kitchen Bar. It is cute and comfortable and the service is great. It is American food and it is great. It is a tad pricey, but we are in a hotel. We are very happy and will return.

I absolutely love coming here! It truly feels like a resort, a perfect little getaway when you…read moredon't have time to take a flight. Kimberly the manager is amazing! Every time my son and I visit, it's always such a pleasure to see her. She goes above and beyond to make us feel welcome, and the hospitality is consistently outstanding. The three pools are always spotless and beautifully maintained, making every stay relaxing and enjoyable. We always look forward to coming back!

Love this place. We come every year for a tennis tournament at the adjacent tennis club and…read morethoroughly enjoy our time at the hotel. Love the rooms, pools, views, gym, and mini golf course (altho it was too hot to golf this visit). The staff is fantastic and the venue is lovely. They acknowledge our Hyatt status and treat us well. Last visit we took advantage of bikes they have and rode around the nearby canyon - super fun. It was too hot this visit to take advantage of any extra circular activities other than using the pools. We'll be back next year!

Boost Spa David was so accommodating as soon as we walked…read morein. The spa is meticulously, clean and beautifully decorated. The rooms are luxurious. I have an incredible massage with Helena. She providing me a very restful positive experience. There are add-on features to the massage that I opted for when is dry brushing the other is facial mask I definitely recommend the Spa here at Little house and Helena being an extra extraordinary masseuse! Thank you, David for a wonderful experience.

Unfortunately, the service at this property does not match the luxury prices being charged. The…read morefront desk staff was great and the staff at Mayor's table was also great. However, the staff at Crew and the pool need some training. At the pool, there are five cabanas, yet a group with several infants and toddlers was placed in the cabana directly next to the lounge chairs where guests were trying to relax, while the other cabanas sat empty. Small children are naturally going to make noise--that isn't the issue. With multiple empty cabanas, the staff should be more thoughtful about placement so everyone can enjoy the pool. The pool staff also need to be much more attentive. At a luxury hotel, staff should regularly walk the pool area, check on guests, clear items, and offer food and beverages. Guests shouldn't have to search for someone when they need service. Our experience at Crew the next morning was equally disappointing. The employee who served my husband and me never greeted us, never smiled, and acted as though helping us was an inconvenience. I asked to see the chocolate croissant and had to press her to show it to me, even though no one else was in line. I later accidentally spilled my coffee and told her, and she didn't even offer to replace it or ask if I wanted another. I wasn't looking for a free coffee and would have gladly paid for another--it was the complete lack of hospitality that bothered me. When you're paying $500 to $1,000+ per night for a standard king room, plus substantial fees, the service should be impeccable. Luxury isn't just about beautiful surroundings and high prices--it's about making guests feel welcomed and taken care of. Both the pool and Crew fell short, and management needs to put a greater emphasis on customer service and hospitality training.

We had such a lovely stay! The hotel is beautiful, everything was really clean, the amenities are…read moregreat, and you can't beat the location. The walls are a little thin, but that was really our only complaint. Mike was awesome and really made our stay. He was so friendly and professional, helped us out right away, and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. You can tell he genuinely cares about giving guests a great experience. We had such a great time and will definitely be back. Thank you!

When Spring Break calls…read more.... You certainly don't ignore it. You definitely don't reject it. And if you just happen to miss the call... You most certainly better call it back! My advice: Just pick up the phone. Well on April 7th, 2026 Spring Break hit me up and told me that Spring Break was definitely on and Huntington Beach was the place to be. Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa enters the chat. ------------------------------------- Being that it was Spring break for the kids, we wanted to give them some much needed rest from school and what better way than a little fun in the sun poolside. So we put our earned Hyatt points to work and took a 3 day escape to H.B. The Parking Sitch: Of course we did our research on the hotel prior to our trip and saw that valet parking was $60 per night!! So my wife did some further research and saw that the Hyatt contracts with the H.B. Beach parking lot which is offsite and is located directly across from the resort for a lesser overnight fee (please note that it is a bit of a walk, so I highly recommended dropping the luggage and your family at the front entrance prior to making your way to the beach parking lot). There is a bridge that connects from the beach parking lot right to the hotel property. The lay of the land: This is a resort style hotel so the place is huge and it literally takes up a whole city block. Of course, there are resort style pools, hot tubs, restaurants, a spa and other resort amenities to make your getaway enjoyable. Things to do: When you are not soaking up the sun poolside or taking a dip into the pool, there are many walkable places down PCH with local eateries, shops and of course the beach! The stay: The rooms were decent, nothing special, but also nothing bad to report. The property itself is very large, we spent most of our time at the pool or chillen in our room. Overall, it was a nice getaway and we always enjoy our stay with Hyatt. So.... What's the plan for Spring Break 2027!?