Pendry Newport Beach

Very nice corner suite, spacious and nice view of the ocean.

Room service breakfast was good, the grilled chicken sandwich for a late-night snack was really good. and we dined at SET, it was nice but extremely loud so don't go on a busy night for intimate conversation. And make sure to choose outdoor especially if dining at night. The pool was nicely heated and the jacuzzi at night with the fireplace on was lovely. And there is a "host" bar and fridge, in your room but only for looking lol otherwise you may get a "surprise" on your departure, easily overturned. Had a great time, went for a concert nearby for the weekend and will be back to experience the spa.

Location, neutral design and the space in general

Best location and amazing hotel

Avoid anything that has eggs at the breakfast at SET restaurant. Eggs are rotten and literally inedible on 2 different dates. Friend of ours thought that my child defecated in his diaper when in actuality it was the smell of the eggs.
Overpriced hotel for what you get. Have to valet for $65 a night. Limited eating options at the hotel, nickle and dimed for everything, and inaccurate billing. Chase hotel credits have limited use so I don’t suggest you book the hotel with Chase Edit.

It was another amazing stay!!
I would like to sincerely thank the Pendry staff, especially Conor helping our reservation & Kahlil. As promise,

Conor make sure our room was deep clean, quiet with a nice view!! We love our room and really enjoy our stay!!

Kahlil was truly amazing during our check in, handling everything with calm & professionalism despite everything going on with ambulance & police presence. He remained calm, composed and reassuring during our check in.

Everyone at Pendry was equally impressive, attentive and genuinely caring toward al the guests including us! You truly make us feel like home, and we hope Pendry will become our holiday home for many years to come.

We wish you and your entire team a very happy New Year of 2026.

Overall great experience- service was amazing, room clean and spacious. Pool area could have been cleaner and there were no clean towels

Wow--what a wonderful hotel. Friendly and helpful staff all around. Beautiful holiday decorations. The fitness center rivals my dedicated gym. Comfy beds. Good nightlife (well, as far as I could tell before going to bed at 9:30--I'm old!).

Over the past few years, my family and I frequent the Pendry twice a year for a week at a time to visit family that are nearby. We have always enjoyed our stay and staff are very kind and helpful. We were planning to visit again for the holidays but had to cancel last minute due to a sick kid. While I understand they have cancellation policies, we felt very disappointed that they charged us a penalty and wouldn't consider any accommodation for our situation and how loyal we have been to their property. We even explained to them that we were planning to visit later during the holidays but couldn't reserve dates until we were more certain our kid got better. We would have at least felt heard if management were willing to speak to us directly on the phone to understand our situation. We feel torn because we wanted to continue our biannual tradition of staying there, but need to strongly reconsider now.

Blake at valet was very polite and kind. The hotel was great. Everyone was very catering and kind. Loved the location. Walking distance to fashion island was a big plus. Also I love that there pet friendly.

NOT FAMILY FRIENDLY- This hotel is a party-heavy, adult-oriented environment that is completely inappropriate for families.

1) The reception area was regularly filled with a late-night club crowd and women dressed in an extremely provocative manner. I felt genuinely uncomfortable walking my children through the lobby — the atmosphere felt more like a Vegas strip hotel than Newport Beach. While I was checking in, an inappropriately dressed woman abruptly interrupted me mid-sentence to complain that she had left her key card in her room. This experience speaks volumes about the kind of individuals who frequent this establishment, which is the complete opposite of a classy atmosphere.

2) Music blasted nightly until around 10pm, making it impossible for kids to sleep. They gave no courtesy warning to guests about the party that rented out their restaurant. When I called about this, the front desk kept giving me inconsistent information- first they said the music would go until midnight, then they changed to 9pm— but it didn’t end until 10pm.

3) I was honestly concerned about the cleanliness and safety. Given the party scene and clientele, I could not shake the worry about what might be going on in the rooms before families check in. That is not a feeling you should ever have at a so-called luxury hotel, especially one charging premium rates. Everything just smelled so cheap and musky everywhere (shampoo, lotion, soap, bedsheets, towels).

I was honestly misled by the Pendry’s instagram post portraying a family thinking that this was a typical 5 star family friendly hotel. Apparently even the locals know it is a clubbing destination— completely misaligned with what’s marketed online.

great location, clean and great service

The upgraded us to a suit for our wedding night and sent chocolate covered strawberries. Almaira was so sweet for that.