Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa Newport Beach

Hotels
8.5 (1352 reviews)
325 Bristol Street , Costa Mesa , US
+1 714-549-0300

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Clean rooms
Comfortable beds (many mentions)
Friendly/helpful staff (many mentions)
Great location (close to airport, nature preserve)
On-site restaurant with good food and service
Quiet property
Jetted tub and attractive facility
Convenient for flights / repeat guests
Cons:
Extra paid parking (frequent complaint)
Occasional uncomfortable/older/sunken beds
Service failures: argumentative manager and unhelpful front desk
Prepaid reservation reportedly forfeited without notice
No included breakfast
AC not working for one guest; late-checkout charge
Plane noise for some rooms
Property feels dated in places / needs updating

Categories

Cleanliness
9
Multiple reviewers described the property and rooms as quiet and clean; overall cleanliness is consistently praised.
Service
8
Mixed service reports: many comments praise friendly, helpful staff and courteous attitudes, but there are notable negative incidents (argumentative manager, unhelpful front desk, and a forfeited prepaid reservation) that lower the score.
Location
9.5
Frequently cited as a strong point: convenient to John Wayne Airport, close to a nature preserve and other local attractions; multiple guests explicitly noted the great location.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms commonly described as comfortable with features like jetted tubs and roomy layouts; a few reports of older/sunken beds and an AC issue reduce a perfect score.
Amenities
7.8
Amenities include a restaurant, pool and jetted tubs which are praised, but lack of included breakfast and repeated complaints about mandatory paid parking (no alternatives) drag the category down.
Value for Money
7
Several guests complained about extra charges (parking fees, upcharges despite prepaid reservations, late-checkout charges), and 'pricey with parking' comments indicate weaker perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Restaurant and wait staff are repeatedly praised; happy hour/menu comments are positive, though some mention no included breakfast.
Overall Experience
8.9
Overall stays are frequently described as quiet, comfortable, and recommended with many repeat guests, but significant isolated service/value failures temper the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:06

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach offers a perfect blend of comfort and style with an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and free WiFi. Relax in air-conditioned rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs and small refrigerators.

Convenient Location
Situated in Costa Mesa, this hotel provides a free shuttle service to John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza, ensuring hassle-free travel for guests. Explore the nearby attractions like South Coast Plaza, just 2.8 km away, and enjoy easy access to John Wayne Airport, located 3.1 km from the property.

Exceptional Services
Enjoy the convenience of meeting facilities, luggage storage, and dry cleaning services during your stay at Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. Experience top-notch hospitality and make the most of your visit to this wonderful destination.

Book now to experience luxury and convenience at Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach.

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 1352 reviews
Cleanliness: 9
Service: 8
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.9
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Amy • couple • us
10
2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
9
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Marjaneh • family_with_children • us
10
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Claudia • family_with_children • us
7
2026-11-06 • via Nuitee
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Holly • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and all the staff was extremely friendly and helpful

Cons:

I thought it was a little pricey & $24 for parking!

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Tom • couple • us
9
It was fine …visiting family do only there to sleep
Pros:

It was convenient and reasonable

Cons:

Paying for parking..would love to have breakfast included

2026-11-02 • via Nuitee
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KENICHIRO • couple • jp
7
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Jyoti • couple • us
8
Great but didn’t like the extra parking charge.
Pros:

Great room and jetted tub and proximity to the nature preserve

Cons:

Being charged additional for parking after booking

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Tracie • couple • us
8
Nice location and charming hotel
Pros:

Location is good. Style of hotel was charming.

Cons:

Beds were not comfortable. Seemed older and sunken in ( like older beds)

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Makai • couple • us
10
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Ingrid • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Very friendly staff. Love the restaurant on side. Comfortable beds. Our stay every time we fly out of John Wayne Airport. Convenient location.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • us
8
Everything we expected and mire
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jill • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Quiet, clean, close to the airport

Cons:

Pricey with parking

2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Jorge • couple • mx
8
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Luisana • couple • mx
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • us
10
2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Katayoon • couple • us
8
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee