Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach

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Residence Inn
8.5 (295 reviews)
881 West Baker Street , Costa Mesa , us
+1 714-241-8800

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Business center
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Excellent breakfast
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Value for money concerns
Room comfort issues

Categories

Cleanliness
6.39
Multiple comments indicated rooms had cleanliness issues, including dirty carpets and old smells.
Service
9.86
Guests noted the staff were friendly, helpful, and professional.
Location
9.9
Conveniently located near the airport and events attended by guests.
Room Quality
7.85
Some guests mentioned issues with room comfort and layout.
Amenities
8.88
Good amenities, including a pool and breakfast.
Value for Money
6.84
Guests felt the experience did not match the price paid.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast was rated highly by several guests.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall experience balanced by good service and location despite cleanliness issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 02:56

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities

Located just 3.5 miles from John Wayne Airport, Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach offers free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and free evening socials.

Spacious and Well-Equipped Rooms

The rooms feature a kitchen, 27-inch LCD TV, Bose radio, and kitchenware with a dishwasher. Each room has a separate lounge and dining area for added comfort.

Delightful Dining and Leisure Options

Enjoy a buffet breakfast each morning and free evening socials with beer, wine, and light appetizers. Guests can unwind in the hot tub, use the fitness center, or take advantage of the grocery shopping service.

Experience comfort and convenience at Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach. Book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SNA

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 15 per day.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 295 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.39
Service: 9.86
Location: 9.9
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 6.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Austin • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

The hotel is in a nice location.

Cons:

I didn't like that I had to park quite a long way from my room.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Julia • solo_traveller • us
1
2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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james • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-06-23 • via Nuitee
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Lela • couple • us
8
Clean but Overpriced
Pros:

Room was clean, bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Overpriced for the location. Toilet stuck and ran off and on all night. Pool is very small. Breakfast was just ok, no muffins for pastries just bagels.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • couple • us
10
Great amenities! Very quiet and spacious rooms!
Pros:

Amazing staff. They were always extremely helpful.
The breakfast was good and a big plus. The rooms are very spacious. Would definitely stay here again.

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Nancy • couple • us
10
Very nice stay, we will return. I just wish they didn’t have a parking fee.
Pros:

Everything was awesome. We really enjoyed it. I wish we could stay longer. Breakfast was wonderful. The room we stayed in was big and comfortable. Love that It had a kitchen. We made cookies in the oven. Overall, it was a great experience and will be back.

Cons:

I did not like that. There was a parking fee. We stayed at other Residence Inns and there were no parking fees and to top it off when we first got there we got to park by our suite, but we went out for dinner when we came back. There were no parking whatsoever near us and I’m handicap so that would’ve been nice if they would have had a couple of handicap parking near our space. So I had to walk far. I did not like that at all. I asked him if they could waive the fee because I’m handicap and they said no no acceptance at all also breakfast should be at least till 10 AM on weekdays as well as weekends.

2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Danielle • family_with_children • us
7
2026-06-08 • via Nuitee
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Federico • extended_group • it
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Carol • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Close to restaurants

Cons:

The way the living room was set up made it hard for the 4 of us to be in there

2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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WanderWisdom28 • Family • Las Vegas, Nevada
4
Friendly Service, Outdated Rooms
Pros:

We stayed at Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach for 2 nights. I was a little bummed not to get a complimentary upgrade for being bonvoy gold elite, since that’s usually something we get during our stays. The bigger issue was the condition of the rooms—they felt very outdated, had a noticeable old smell, and honestly didn’t reflect the level of quality we usually expect from a Marriott property. Our first room (723) had a really unpleasant issue—the sofa bed mattress was badly stained. It was pretty gross, especially since my daughters were supposed to sleep on it. I called the front desk and Sam helped us switch rooms right away, which I appreciated. The new room didn’t have the stained mattress, but overall it was still about the same in terms of condition. The best part of the stay was definitely the staff and the breakfast. Sam at the front desk was friendly and gave us some great recommendations for nearby beaches. The breakfast staff were also wonderful—especially the woman cooking and cleaning tables. She was always so kind and greeted us every morning. Also, I wanted to give them credit for letting us know we accidentally left a few items behind. We received a text message from Marriott. They gave us the option to have everything mailed back (for a fee), which we appreciated. It was nice that they were proactive and made the effort to contact us. My family and I come to Newport Beach a couple times a year for a quick getaway, and we usually stick with Marriott properties if we don’t book an Airbnb. This hotel is not staying on our list of “will return”…Unfortunately, this stay just didn’t meet the standards we’ve come to expect from Marriott, and the property is clearly in need of renovations.

2026-03-24 • via Tripadvisor
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Mariel • extended_group • us
9
Pros:

Great for family with pets

Cons:

The couch could use an update

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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mark • family_with_children • us
8
2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
8
803sherrien • Solo travel
10
Went above and beyond
Pros:

Stayed at property to get a break from cold Utah weather and hit the beach & Disneyland. This hotel was a great location to get to both of those! Karissa checked me in and helped me with all my questions (there were many) and 3 days later remembered I wanted to see a concert and gave me new info so I could go!
I was so appreciative of all her help it truly made my stay more memorable! I will be back

2026-01-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Arrian • family_with_children • us
8
Overall it was a great stay, no serious complaints here just wish the overall presentation of the room matched the poctu
Pros:

I liked that the property had so many amenities to offer and was nearby to food and so many stores. Safe location, breakfast included and over the top customer service without a doubt.

Cons:

I did not like that the unit we had was both outdated and run down, the room was either not cleaned properly or sat for a while without being rented as I had to clean both bathtubs and they were extremely dirty before even showering there. If I hadn’t booked for a special occasion and had all activities lined up I may have reconsidered my stay due to the uncertainty of cleanliness throughout especially the carpeted areas. I also wasn’t aware that they have long term rentals which doesn’t make or break my stay but would have been nice if we weren’t in a room near the long term renters as I feel like the quality of our room reflects as such. I expected a more modern room with it being 2026 and I think that management should invest into their property a bit more if they expect travelers to want to return.

2026-01-30 • via Nuitee
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Luusy • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

All good

Cons:

Prefer

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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David • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Loved the penthouse, loved the staff. Loved that it had a fireplace. How clean it was.

Cons:

My only complaint was that there wasnt any extra pillows or sheets for the couch pullout bed in any of the closets

2026-01-25 • via Nuitee
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Sheldon • couple • us
9
Satisfying and relxing.
Pros:

It had everthing we needed or wanted for 6-10 day stay

Cons:

It’s bit of a quibble, but there were no USB ports.

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
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juliann • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

Location, room was clean

Cons:

As usual since I book though booking com they have trouble either finding my reservation or my payment.

2025-11-05 • via Nuitee
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notake • solo_traveller • jp
8
Pros:

部屋がきれい。掃除が行き届いている。プールも温水で10月でも入れた。夜はスパみたかった。朝食にライスがあった。

Cons:

朝食に野菜が少ない。ポテトしかない。温野菜や生野菜があるとよかった。シャワーがぬるい。

2025-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Marini • couple • us
10
2025-10-26 • via Nuitee