Doryman's Oceanfront Inn

I surprised my son with a graduation staycation, and the team made it unforgettable. Jocelyn was…read morethe sweetest--professional, warm, and genuinely excited to help celebrate his milestone. Adrian made the payment process simple, and Brian welcomed us with such ease at check‑in. Thanks to Jocelyn's tip, we arrived pool‑ready, and it made everything smoother. Our room was upgraded, and when we returned from the pool, we found champagne and strawberries waiting for us. The vibe here is unmatched. I'm already looking forward to our next visit. Huge shoutout to Jocelyn, Adrian, and Brian for going above and beyond.

Beautiful hotel: modern rooms, great amenities, great location, wonderful lobby personnel…read more Then why a 3 star rating? Because even with all the good, one bad encounter is always the lasting impression. My husband and I are local to the area, going on a little staycation for our anniversary. Arrived to Vea on Saturday night no complaints. Morning of 07/12/2026 at 9:30am to the woman who was working the valet window, at an establishment like this, where your customers are paying upwards of $800+ with no option BUT TO USE VALET FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE OF $70 a day - don't tell us to get our own car because it's "close." But my husband being the nice guy he is, chose to go because he thought, "ok, it's close, it's a busy morning, why not." When he couldn't locate the car my husband went back and said "it's not in the immediate vicinity." Which the woman replied, "you can't find it? It's right there." Instead of saying "let me have one of my valet drivers go get it for you." Which is what we are paying for. The valet driver came around and pointed to us to where our car was located and said "it's actually right there, not to far." Again......why are we paying for valet if we have to get our own cars? Please make it make sense. Please educate and talk to your valet staff, OR just give us an option to park our own cars.

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

4.7

(235 reviews)

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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!

Great boutique hotel a block away from the beach. Updated and clean look. Very welcoming lobby…read moreand cafe. Folks were very friendly and inviting.

Capri Laguna

4.3

(772 reviews)

From the moment we walked in to register we were greeted by a warm and professional Bachir who was…read moreat the front desk. He helped us get settled into a very nice comfortable room. The rooms are clean, the beds and pillows are comfy. Also Nick and Esme who were at the front desk the next morning were very gracious and professional. There's a lovely beach downstairs which they provide chairs and an umbrella for one's comfort. I will definitely stay at Capri Laguna again and would recommend to anyone coming to this area.

We stayed here for a few days recently celebrating our anniversary. 5 stars mainly for the service…read moreand hospitality of Bachir and Esmeralda. They are so kind and made sure our stay was a pleasant one. The hotel itself is right on the sand. There's beautiful views all throughout the hotel and from the rooms. The location is perfect and close walking distance from many great dining spots. You want to walk whenever possible because parking is a bit stressful and walking allows you to enjoy all that Laguna Beach has to offer. One of my favorite things about the room was being able to open the windows and sliding door to the beautiful ocean breeze. It's the best! (We couldn't do that for a portion of our stay because a couple of the neighbors continued to smoke. Not the hotel's fault because it is non-smoking but we were bummed that we kept smelling it in our room.) The room was nice, quaint and clean in general. For the price per night, I would say it might be due for some up keep just from normal wear and tear, such as new pillows and things like that. It wasn't super fancy or anything but the location of it offered beautiful views! The hotel and staff are lovely overall. We would genuinely stay here again.

Balboa Bay Resort

3.6

(714 reviews)

Balboa Bay Resort gave us one of the best hotel experiences we have had in a long time. If you want…read moreto experience what top-notch customer service truly feels like, this is the place. My spouse and I stayed here for two nights to celebrate our 5-year anniversary, and as a same-sex couple, we felt completely welcomed, respected, and cared for from the moment we arrived. The staff was so accommodating, warm, and genuinely kind. When we arrived, they had chocolate-covered strawberries waiting in our room, along with a complimentary bottle of wine. They also offer nightly turndown service, which added such a thoughtful and luxurious touch to our stay. Our room was huge, beautifully kept, and had a balcony overlooking the pool. The entire resort was clean, elegant, and well maintained. Even though they were renovating the lobby during our stay, it did not take away from the experience at all. Everything still felt peaceful, organized, and high-end. Every staff member we encountered greeted us and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious both at the bar and in the restaurant. Jake, the valet, was amazing and so helpful throughout our stay. The staff at Blend was also wonderful. The butter croissant and spinach and cheese croissant alone are worth coming back for, and the vanilla matcha was absolutely delicious. We loved this resort so much that we are already planning to come back later this year so we can enjoy the pool. It was a little too chilly to get in the water during our anniversary weekend, but that just gives us another reason to return. Trust me, book this resort. You will not be disappointed.

Stayed at the Bay Club last week. My wife and I had an amazing time. Every staff member we came…read moreinto contact with was amazing! Special thanks to our host Mark Coulter...

The Resort at Pelican Hill

3.9

(1.1k reviews)

Afternoon Tea at Pelican Hill was an elegant, memorable experience from start to finish…read more From the moment we arrived, Michael welcomed us with genuine warmth and kindness, making us feel like honored guests. He even took time to capture photos of our Girls' Day Out, which added a thoughtful personal touch. Each course was beautifully presented. The scones were served with lemon curd, preserves, and a light butter, followed by an assortment of freshly baked breads, lavender butter and delicate tea sandwiches that were light yet satisfying through Acts I and II. Act III--the desserts--was the standout: beautifully crafted, decadent yet balanced, and a refined finale to the progression of the afternoon. We enjoyed three distinct teas, each with its own unique flavor profile, enhancing the overall experience. The setting is breathtaking, and despite a full tea service, the attentive staff ensured we never felt overlooked. The atmosphere remained warm, welcoming, and intimate throughout. Thank you for making our Girls' Day Out so special. We look forward to returning.

Our stay at The Resort at Pelican Hill exceeded every expectation. From the moment we arrived,…read moreeverything felt luxurious, peaceful, and incredibly well maintained. The breathtaking ocean views, beautiful landscaping, and elegant atmosphere make this one of the most stunning resorts in Southern California. Room & Platinum Benefits As Marriott Platinum members, we were pleasantly surprised with a complimentary upgrade to an Ocean View Bungalow without even asking. While we weren't upgraded to a suite despite availability, the bungalow was absolutely incredible. The room was spacious, beautifully designed, and featured a huge bathroom and a private ocean-view patio that quickly became our favorite spot. Waking up to the ocean view every morning was unforgettable. We also appreciated the complimentary self-parking and the $70 dining credit, which added even more value to our stay. ‍ The Spa Was a Hidden Highlight One of the biggest surprises was that all resort guests receive complimentary access to the spa facilities even without booking a treatment. This ended up being one of our favorite parts of the trip. We enjoyed the spa lounge, pool, sauna, and relaxation areas at no extra cost. The spa staff were incredibly attentive--they even kept refilling my apple cider several times while I relaxed. The fitness center is conveniently located next to the spa, making it easy to enjoy both. Resort Amenities The circular Coliseum Pool is absolutely stunning, with panoramic ocean views and plenty of space to unwind. Every staff member we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely provided five-star service. Another feature we loved was being able to park directly outside our bungalow, which made everything extremely convenient. Breakfast at Coliseum Pool & Grill We had breakfast at Coliseum Pool & Grill one morning. The setting is absolutely beautiful, overlooking the pool and ocean, and the atmosphere is hard to beat. However, the food itself was just average, especially considering the price. We ordered the Crab Cake Eggs Benedict ($48) and the Breakfast Burrito ($26). Both were decent but nothing particularly memorable. You're really paying for the spectacular views, elegant surroundings, and resort experience rather than exceptional food. Crystal Cove Shuttle The resort offers a complimentary shuttle to Crystal Cove Beach. We personally didn't find it worthwhile. During our visit, the beach was crowded and not very clean, so we stayed for only about 15 minutes before calling the shuttle to return to the resort. Honestly, Pelican Hill itself is the destination. We'd much rather spend our time enjoying the pool, spa, restaurants, and incredible ocean views. Final Thoughts If you're looking for a relaxing luxury getaway, romantic staycation, or special celebration, Pelican Hill is an excellent choice. The accommodations, service, spa, beautiful grounds, and unforgettable views made this an amazing experience. The food may not always match the luxury price tag, but everything else absolutely does. We would happily stay here again.

The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel

3.6

(969 reviews)

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!

Listen here Americans, this is a hard review to make…read more Standard king room, the bed is hard as a rock, the pillows are so soft your head lays on the hard bed. The only reason I will never recommend this place is how bad the mattress and pillows are. Myself, my female partner are sore at the hips from this bed. As side sleepers, it is the hardest mattress I've experienced in some time, probably the same as a motel 6. The mattress is seriously as hard as the floor, the pillows are worthless. The nights I stayed, I used a couch cushion as a pillow because the ones they give you are worthless. I balled up 2 pillows and it still didn't support my head. The bed is like sleeping on a floor. My hips are hurting today from the poor mattress... the pullout bed has a metal bar that runs through it. So if you think that's a better idea you're wrong. I stayed 2 nights, standard king room, 10th floor. And I and partner barely slept because of discomfort. Not to mention the doors slam. So any time someone leaves the room in the hallway, you can hear it or watch your walls. Be prepared for loud slamming noises all night and early in the morning as people come and go. Oh, and we ordered 2 orders of chicken strips and French fries at 9:45pm. The room service arrived at 10:30 and they brought one order. I asked where the second order was. The room service guy say "you must have made a mistake and ordered only one" I showed him the receipt, two orders, 12$ each...he only brought one and only charged for one... he then said "well you're the last order of the night, I can make more if you want?" I said "no, it took you 45 minutes to bring this one, and you only brought half of what we asked" I can't wait until 1am for chicken strips and French fries. overall great location, 90% of the employees are great. The mattress is the sole reason I cannot tell my family members to stay here I see lots of posts about the pool experience so I will address. The pool with the slide is heated. The pool that was told is adults only was much colder, and... to no surprise is filled with kids and families too. We did both pools. So my wife wanted time away from our kids and went to the small adult pool first, and it was filled with unsupervised kids snorkeling (no lifeguard) and drunk adults celebrating a wedding. We chatted with the adults and they were drunk and laughed with us that "this is suppose to be the adults pool" and the women felt uncomfortable in revealing thong type bathing suits, drinking alcohol, around kids. The kids pool with the slide is also ridiculous because people show up early. Lay out towels and hog all the chairs. So when we went down, every chair was taken but like 25 people were in the pool. We found one chair, ONE CHAIR, that was not covered with a blue towel, for us to take turns sitting in. Keep in mind, there were more chairs than people in the pool. No one policed this area and allowed other guests to lay out there stuff, hog and steal all the chairs, more than they needed. A standard couple like us was left out and treated like trash because of the hotel not doing their job. One guy will lay out 10 towels across all the chairs and they won't even use them. So go to the adult pool? Yeah it's filled with kids too. Cannot recommend this place as much potential it has because the mattress and pillows are that bad. I can handle the small stuff like screwing up a room service or jerks taking more chairs than they need. I cannot get over the bed and the lasting discomfort it has given me and my wife. The best thing I can compare this sleep situation to, is remember being a kid, having a sleep over at a friends house? And you sleep on the floor with a crappy sheet and pillow? Yea, it's like that. Honestly, if I was 15 years old and played at the beach all day it's fine. But I'm an adult and not at a sleepover on the floor of my friends house... and paid over 1000$ FOOD: Is another question asked and posted about. Room service, the pool bar, the beach bar the hotel restaurant is all the same menus, (except Henry's which serves straight appetizers). So hopefully you like Cabo Wabo The secret play is order food delivered to your room from a 3rd party. You will get better quality, for less money. And then you tip that driver extra for coming to your room. Cabo wabo is average, expensive. Just 3rd party delivery the food. They will meet you at the valet and hand it off. Lots of guests do this all the time. We learned about it on the second day, so many people are just out there waiting for food delivery

Newport Beach Marriott Bayview

3.5

(363 reviews)

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.

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach

3.0

(928 reviews)

I recently attended a concert at the amphitheater for the first time, and it was such a great…read moreexperience. The outdoor venue is the perfect size (not too big) so you have a good view of the stage no matter where you're seating. Though I didn't stay at the hotel, I was impressed by the level of service. From the moment I walked through the lobby to ordering drinks at the bar, everyone I encountered was so welcoming and friendly. I went to a vip dinner event before the concert so was able to see different areas of the hotel as well.

This place was a hit for my fam of 3 (2 adults and 1 3 y/o boy). We're local outside of LA, but…read morewanted to do a staycation for Father's Day. For Friday - Sunday of Father's Day weekend, it was around $900 after taxes and fees. I do agree with other reviews that the rooms could use some upgrades based on the price point of the place, but our room (632) didn't have any major visible problems. There are 3 pools on site, with the one nearest our room designated as the one for kids with a water park-like slide, splash pad, and a hot tub. We spent almost all of our time here both days and our son loved it. The pool water was really cold, however, but that's to be expected when it's barely in the 70s outside. Just be aware there aren't any lifeguards anywhere. It was at this pool where a lot of the daytime activities were held like limbo, twister, and tattoos/bracelets for kids. We were able to find chairs both days without an issue. The poolside bar and food prices weren't bad. The day we spent the most, I think it came out to around $100 with tip for 3 mixed drinks, a kid's meal, and some chips and queso. We all loved our son's PB&J meal. We ate multiple meals at the restaurant, but sat in the bar area since it was more kid-friendly. There were kids in the restaurant, but it was a very upscale vibe and we didn't want our rowdy toddler disturbing anyone, so we sat in the bar area at the same table for every meal. That worked out because we could watch the World Cup games in there. The restaurant food was surprisingly good and fair on price for quality and quantity. We were really surprised by all of that. I ate the same salad twice because I loved it so much, and my husband and son loved the burgers. The breakfast burritos were bomb, too. I don't know why so many people complain about the self-parking situation. The "hill" people were referencing in reviews I read ended up not even being steep enough to be called a ramp, let alone a hill, and was maybe 1.5-2 basketball courts away from the front door?? The parking lot is super close to the front door if you park on the side nearest there (which is furthest from where you swipe your room key to get in), and we had no trouble at all getting our bags inside from there. Make sure you park on the circle drive first and go in and get your room key because you have to have that to swipe into the parking lot. We were a 12-15 min. drive from the beach and even closer to Balboa. We went near the beach the 1st day to watch the game and walked around, but honestly stayed on the property the rest of the time because there was plenty to do there. Some of the other activities my son enjoyed were cotton candy and face painting. We'd definitely stay here again!

Lido House, Autograph Collection

3.3

(423 reviews)

This place is really amazing from when you just pull up to Vallet…read more Everyone here is great and friendly the service from pulling up to checking in is 10/10. The food and drinks are made Perfectly. Very tasty and special. The rooms are very neat like a sailboat ambiance. Poolside looked very nice and weather was great that weekend. They have a great restaurant on the first floor with a wide open nicely done up Bar and lounge area. On the 4th Floor another patio Open Bar with great food and drinks and nite life. Walking distance to shops and other food places. I will be back cheers!!!

Love this hotel, but the biggest buzzkill is the parking situation and all the extra fees they hit…read moreyou with. Let's start with parking. There's essentially no self-parking on the hotel grounds. Your options are either valet or hunt for street parking blocks away and hoping you get lucky with something closer. The added catch? Street parking is only free from 6:00 PM to 8:00AM. Not a huge deal if you're up early, but it becomes an inconvenience when you want to sleep in, enjoy breakfast, or simply relax on vacation. Then there's valet. $70 per night. Seriously? You're parking my car 20 feet away on the curb or in a lot that could be used for self-parking. I've stayed at luxury hotels in Las Vegas that charge closer to $40. If there's no practical self-parking option, valet should be included for hotel guests or at least offered at a more reasonable rate or throw in a sale-parking fee with all the additional charges I'm about to get to in a sec. Guest are hit with additional fees like a destination fee and local tourism fee. Local tourism fee??? This is Newport Beach, not a private island resort. Relax. The hotel itself is great, but the parking situation and nickel and diming guests with extra fees definitely leave a bad taste at the end of your trip and makes you second guess about coming back for another stay.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort And Spa

(1k reviews)

We come here often but this time was just so above average. We reserved a cabana by the pool. Was…read moreready for us when we arrived ( website says you get two lounge chairs. Not the case ) but besides that it was great. Kristin B was our hostess/waitress. She was great. Then we went to the bonfire we reserved. We were greater by Ray the host of the bonfire what a great guy. Great representation of the company. The manger stoped by to bring me my debit card I left at the pool. Didn't get her name but Thank You Very Much !!!!! But this all started with an easy valet arrival and Itzel who checked us in. She was great. Showed us on the map where are room was and had us checked in seconds. We will be back soon. Love this whole set up. Cheers to team Hyatt Huntington Beach crew !!!!!

beautiful location access to the beach over bridge…read moregreat locale where you feel you are in your own city wish the bathrooms were remodeled otherwise a great location

Surf City Bouncers

5.0

(114 reviews)

Surf City Bouncers were a delight to work with!! Steve, owner, was SO RESPONSIVE and such a…read morepleasure to work with. This is a family run business. He was very professional, easy to make changes on my order, and furniture was in very good condition. Delivery and pick up was very timely!! If you are looking for a company to help with your event, this is the company you need to call. Marion L

Used Surf City Bouncers for my daughter's birthday in Huntington Beach. They were quick to respond…read moreand priced within reason. Most importantly, the jumper was clean when delivered. Had a great experience with staff. Would recommend!

Beach Bouncers

5.0

(42 reviews)

Beach Bouncers is AWESOME! I started planning my toddler's birthday party way too early…read more(overzealous mom here ) and Kirk walked me through everything from permits to setup. He was incredibly responsive, quick to answer questions, and helped with details I wouldn't have even thought about. When the weather started looking iffy, I thought I might have to cancel, but Kirk was super flexible, offering advice and reassuring me he could reschedule or refund if needed. Luckily, the sun came out and the party went on as planned. He showed up right on time, was friendly, professional, and made the whole process seamless. The bounce house was so affordable and a huge hit. Every single kid had a blast, and multiple parents asked me for his info because they were so impressed. THANK YOU KIRK! We will definitely be back for a water slide soon!

Kirk was professional, friendly and communicated well. The bouncer/water slide was as described and…read morethe kids had a great time!

Splash N Slide

5.0

(3 reviews)

Very professional and great service!…read more The owner was prompt at answering all my questions about the size of the bounce house, if we needed a tarp under the jumper, and if it was large enough to house children who are around 8 years old and around 10 of them. He was also not only on time but was early too. The bounce house that I rented had an area that was a ball pit and the owner and his employee were very helpful in figuring out what to do concerning a safety issue. They were very professional and calm concerning my concerns with children possibly getting hurt with how the ball pit section wasn't cushioned. After trying to figure out what to do he even gave me a discount due to my concerns which was very kind. Overall I would rent from them again!

Absolutely wonderful experience! Landon & his crew were…read moreextremely helpful and friendly. Our slide was in pristine condition and most importantly CLEAN! Cannot recommend enough!

Cal Jump

4.9

(67 reviews)

Cal Jump is a great place to rent for your kids or adult events! I rented from Cal Jump for my…read moredaughter's baby shower. Our guests were able to bring their kids, and did not require to hire a baby sitter. The kids had a great time bouncing. We had a couple of adults watching the children, so the adults did not have to worry about their children. Thank you Cal Jump! Great prices! Tina A

Horrible customer service shady business. Rented a bounce house 5/16, asked me to pay after…read moredropping off, Zelle'd him the balance. 5/18 I see a second charge on my debit card attached on file. Called customer service multiple times and I just keep getting the same BS "I'm going to let the owner know and get back to you". We are now at 5/29 2 weeks later and I still haven't gotten my refund. And no response from the owner. Would definitely avoid this business.

OC Bouncers

4.9

(63 reviews)

We got the EZ Tropical Dry jumper & it was super fun! Has a basketball hoop inside. Bought some…read moreinflatable basketballs and the kids all had a blast. It was a huge WIN! During summertime, you can add the attachment for a pool. The kids can slide right into the pool (or yourself haha). Yelp helped me send out quote requests to several jumper rental businesses and OC Bouncers was the first to respond with details. Extremely responsive, organized, professional, and helpful from beginning to end. Kept me in the loop with all of the steps (delivery, set up, pick up) and made payment as easy as possible. Answered all of my questions. I like their selection and designs for their jumpers as well. The one we got was in great condition and clean. Everything you need to know is on their website. I had a very good feeling about them and I'm so glad I went with them. Will definitely be using OC Bouncers for our next event!

Amazing company!! They give a time frame for drop off and pickup did both within the promised time…read moreframe. They also send a text 10-15 minutes before dropping off and picking up to let toy know they are on their way. The driver was friendly and courteous. Ny communication with everyone I talked to was wonderful and I would definitely do orders from them again!! Highly recommend!

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Amy Z.

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13 years ago

My fiance and I stayed at the Doryman's this past Labor Day weekend (Aug 31- Sept 3) and from the moment we arrived until the very last second we were there - our experience was great!! Maryann (hope I am spelling it correctly) greeted us at the front desk and was such a nice friendly lady. Our check-in was smooth and fast and in a few minutes we were downstairs having a few cold ones at Blackie's with some of my fiance's friends. We had Room #3 which was a great room and the view.... amazing to wake up to every morning!!! I truly loved the service at the Doryman's because they accommodated on every aspect, especially upon our check out. We had a 9pm flight that Tuesday, but as you know hotel check outs are usually 11am/12pm. Doryman's worked with us and let us use another room that was not booked to store our luggage while we took advantage of the last hours we had in Newport AND so we could shower. Even if the room they let us use was booked, they still would have provided a guest room/shower with no problem. I would highly recommend Doryman's for its service, quaint rooms, their balconies/rooftop and last but not least...their location!!! They are located exactly where you want to be....unless you were to rent a house or something, but we're talking hotels here. If I ever return to Newport, I would definitely stay at Doryman's. read more

Sheila R.

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5

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9 years ago

When we booked our room just an hour or so before our arrival, we were not informed of the broken elevator. When we arrived, we were told we had to walk up 3 flights of stairs every time we left and returned. It was difficult for us that weekend as my arthritis had flared up due to the extra climbing. Although room #10 was beautiful it was right next to the bar next door. We could hear the laughter and conversations that take place in a bar setting. Yes, they did offer ear plugs, but I can't sleep with them. I should have run for the hills at this point. We gave it a try, but left a few hours later as I was in much pain and neither one of us could sleep due to the noise. When we told the front desk why we were leaving, his response was a shrug of the shoulders and oh well. No offer of compensation. So we paid for a room and did not stay. I would never recommend this place, nor would I ever return even though I live in Southern California. So much for my beach night get-away. read more

Caroline A.

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5

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12 years ago

I have to admit that I was a little apprehensive when i made reservations other than a chain hotel. Once we arrived at the hotel that feeling completely changed. The outside appearance is pleasant and looks well kept. The clerck checked us in we went to our room. He was very thorough and pleasant to talk to. After the first night he made sure to check in and make sure everything was going well. The wi-fi worked well and the breakfast was great. Nothing like sitting by the pool or on a deck while enjoying coffee and a pastry. We are It was a quiet and older bunch (we like this bunch) while we were at the resort. Most of the young people stay in the chain hotels and don't bother you. The parking in the lot was a little close so make sure you don't have a large vehicle or you might have problems. Quick walk to the beach and hotel provides sunblock, towels, and chairs to take to the beach. Overall, great place to stay. read more

Jim E.

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9 years ago

My wife and I booked the doryman's Inn for my sons wedding night 5 months ago in May room was paid for and my son and his new bride arrived last night confirmation in hand and the manager had given away his room to someone else they never got it back and they never paid for a replacement somewhere else it was a complete disaster they couldn't refund the money on the spot I don't recommend this place to anybody the area is turned into a complete drunken brawl it's probably dangerous to park your car there and certainly the management doesn't have any integrity read more

Leza K.

2

107

9

9 years ago

Didn't get to stay here due to their poor customer service. They lock their doors after certain hours and leave 2 phone numbers to call if you need to reach them. First number, a stranger who isn't associated to the hotel. And I checked 5 times if I dialed the wrong number, nope. Second number, rings and rings and rings and no one answers. Therefore, we stayed at another hotel down the beach because they didn't answer. read more

Allison L.

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3

0

14 years ago

I have stayed here four times, now. Each time has been wonderful. My favorite, is Room 5. The corner that looks out toward the pier and has the three windows (that I left open all night). Comfy, warm and classy. The best place to stay in Southern Cal. read more

Heike L.

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3

0

11 years ago

The Doryman's Inn is a very fine and exquisite hotel close to all of what the has to offer. Although pricy, it was well worth it for the experience of fine dinning, excellent shopping, and proximity to many places of interest. read more

Tomy G.

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60

0

15 years ago

CLEAN. COMFORTABLE. BEAUTIFUL. Best View. Best restaurant downstairs 21 Oceanfront. Excellent. Friendly Customer Service. Affordable specials. read more

Robert. A.

62

159

135

5 years ago

Shhh, don't tell anyone that this is a cool place, real cool! It's a hidden gem, shhh lol 10 out of 10

Douglas H.

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3

0

11 years ago

The hotel is nice, big lobby, stylish, good restaurants. Rooms are clean.

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