Best for
Couples wanting a coastal stay with space to themselves can use Pelican Hill's residential accommodation as a base for slower days on Newport Coast.
Best for
Couples wanting a coastal stay with space to themselves can use Pelican Hill's residential accommodation as a base for slower days on Newport Coast.
What makes it special
Architecture inspired by Andrea Palladio gives Pelican Hill an Italian character, with residential-scale lanes that make exploring the resort part of the stay.
Room to consider
Prioritize accommodation with a furnished terrace if you want somewhere to sit outside in privacy, without making every outdoor moment a shared pool visit.
Insider tip
Check the golf club's current course configuration and tee times before booking, so your stay matches the rounds actually available for your dates.
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The Resort at Pelican Hill occupies a broad stretch of hillside above the Pacific in Newport Coast, where the sense of space shapes the stay as much as the ocean views. Bungalows sit along landscaped lanes; villas form a more residential enclave; and the circular Coliseum Pool anchors the resort's social center. Italian-inspired architecture gives the grounds a distinct character without changing their Southern California setting. This is a place to choose for a self-contained coastal stay with room to slow down, especially if golf, a substantial spa, or a villa with a kitchen matters more than direct access to the sand.
Sofas in the sitting area share the main room with the bed, beneath a vaulted wood-beam ceiling. Travertine flooring continues through this Tuscan-inspired interior, with a ceiling height of 15 ft (4.6 m).
The room has an Italian limestone fireplace. Hot tea is available on request.
A private furnished terrace provides another place to sit outside the bungalow. The bungalow’s private entrance opens onto the resort's residential-style streets. Pathways connect it with the grounds and the resort's dining areas.
The bathroom pairs a deep soaking tub with a separate marble walk-in shower and double sinks. Bathrobes are supplied, while the bed has a feather-top finish and European-style linens.
Sofas in the sitting area share the main room with the bed, beneath a vaulted wood-beam ceiling. Travertine flooring continues through this Tuscan-inspired interior, with...
High ceilings and large windows frame the main room, where a sofa and an armchair sit alongside a writing desk. The vaulted ceiling has rustic wood beams, with travertine flooring beneath. A private entrance connects the bungalow with the resort's residential-style streets and pathways.
A deep soaking tub and a separate marble walk-in shower occupy the bathroom, which also has double sinks.
The bed has a feather-top finish, with European-style linens, plush duvets and soft pillows. Bathrobes are provided for guests to use during the stay.
The private terrace is furnished for sitting outside the main room. This is a non-smoking category with air conditioning. Hot tea can be arranged on request. A wired internet connection is available, and a crib or rollaway bed can be requested.
High ceilings and large windows frame the main room, where a sofa and an armchair sit alongside a writing desk. The vaulted ceiling has rustic...
A sitting area and dining space share the main room, beneath a vaulted ceiling with rustic wood beams. The ceiling rises to 15 ft (4.6 m), and travertine flooring runs through the Tuscan-inspired interior.
A private furnished terrace extends the accommodation outdoors, with its own space for sitting outside. A private entrance opens onto the resort's residential-style streets. Paths through the grounds lead to the bungalow.
The large bathroom contains a deep soaking tub and a separate marble walk-in shower, with double sinks at the vanity. Bathrobes are supplied for use during the stay.
Feather-top bedding and European-style linens complete the sleeping area. Hot tea can be arranged on request during the stay.
A sitting area and dining space share the main room, beneath a vaulted ceiling with rustic wood beams. The ceiling rises to 15 ft (4.6...
Rustic wood beams span a vaulted ceiling that reaches 15 ft (4.6 m), giving the bungalow its Tuscan-inspired character. Travertine flooring runs through the interior, from the main room into the oversized bathroom.
The bungalow has its own entrance along the resort's residential-style streets. Paths lead through the landscaped grounds.
An oversized bathroom provides a deep soaking tub, separate marble walk-in shower and double sinks. Bathrobes are supplied for guests to use during the stay. European-style linens dress the bed, which has a feather-top finish.
The private terrace is furnished for sitting outdoors beyond the main room. Guests can request hot tea during their stay. The wet bar includes a refrigerator for in-room use. Italian limestone forms the surround of the fireplace.
Rustic wood beams span a vaulted ceiling that reaches 15 ft (4.6 m), giving the bungalow its Tuscan-inspired character. Travertine flooring runs through the interior,...
The living room and dining area are separate from the bedroom. A private furnished terrace provides outdoor space.
The sitting room has a sofa, while vaulted ceilings with rustic wood beams reach 15 ft (4.6 m). Travertine flooring continues through the Tuscan-inspired interior. Italian limestone forms the fireplace surround within the suite.
The large bathroom contains a deep soaking tub, a separate marble walk-in shower and double sinks. Feather-top bedding is finished with European-style linens, and bathrobes are supplied for guests. A private entrance leads to the suite from the resort's residential-style streets and pathways.
The suite has high-speed wireless internet, and hot tea is available on request. Guests can use a mobile key to enter the suite. An app handles in-room dining and housekeeping requests during the stay.
The living room and dining area are separate from the bedroom. A private furnished terrace provides outdoor space. The sitting room has a sofa, while...
Sofas furnish a living area that is separate from the bedroom, with an indoor dining space and a private terrace fitted with loungers.
The vaulted ceilings rise to 15 ft (4.6 m), with rustic wood beams overhead. Travertine floors carry through the suite's Tuscan-inspired interior. Italian limestone is used for the fireplace within the accommodation.
The suite has its own entrance along the resort's residential-style streets. Scenic paths run through the grounds. Hot tea can be requested during the stay. High-speed wireless internet and mobile key access are also available. In-room dining and housekeeping requests can be made through the room-service app.
The oversized bathroom has a deep soaking tub, a separate marble walk-in shower and double sinks. The bed has a feather-top finish with European-style linens. Bathrobes are provided for guests to use during their stay.
Sofas furnish a living area that is separate from the bedroom, with an indoor dining space and a private terrace fitted with loungers. The vaulted...
On the second floor of the North Villas, with garden views from the terrace.
A wood-beam ceiling spans the great room, which combines living and dining space. Glass doors open onto a furnished terrace. Chaise lounges and an outdoor dining table are provided there. The main bedroom has a desk area and double closets, while the second bedroom has its own private bathroom.
The villa contains two-and-a-half bathrooms. In the main suite, a marble walk-in shower, deep soaking tub and double basins form part of the bathroom. Wolf appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator are fitted in the cooking area. Granite counters and fruitwood cabinets come with essential cookware.
The great room has an Italian limestone fireplace. The villa provides a high-speed wireless internet connection. Groceries can be delivered as part of a personalised service. The villa is supplied with dishes, glassware and silverware for meals.
A wood-beam ceiling spans the great room, which combines living and dining space. Glass doors open onto a furnished terrace. Chaise lounges and an outdoor...
On the top floor of the North Villas, with garden or limited views from the terrace.
The living room opens through glass doors onto a private furnished terrace, with chaise lounges and a dining table outside. A wood-beam ceiling spans the great room, where living and dining areas share the main space. The main bedroom includes a desk area and double closets.
The cooking area combines Wolf appliances with a Sub Zero refrigerator. Granite counters, fruitwood cabinets and essential cookware complete its fittings. An Italian limestone fireplace furnishes the great room. The villa also has high-speed wireless internet.
The second bedroom has a private bathroom. In the main suite, the bathroom contains a marble walk-in shower, a deep soaking tub and double basins. The villa has two-and-a-half bathrooms altogether. For meals in the villa, dishes, glassware and silverware are provided. A personalised grocery delivery service is available.
The living room opens through glass doors onto a private furnished terrace, with chaise lounges and a dining table outside. A wood-beam ceiling spans the...
Glass doors open from the living room onto a private ocean-view terrace furnished with chaise lounges and a dining table. Indoors, a wood-beam ceiling spans the great room, which brings together living and dining space. The villa has two-and-a-half bathrooms in total.
A desk area and double closets form part of the main suite. Its bathroom has a marble walk-in shower, a deep soaking tub and double basins. A separate private bathroom serves the second bedroom.
Wolf appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator equip the cooking area. It has granite counters and fruitwood cabinets, with essential cookware and small appliances supplied. An Italian limestone fireplace stands in the great room. The villa has high-speed wireless internet. Guests can arrange a personalised grocery delivery service. Dishes, glassware and silverware are supplied for meals in the villa. The villa residences are served by a private gatehouse and a security team operating around the clock. Garages accommodate one or two cars, depending on the villa.
Glass doors open from the living room onto a private ocean-view terrace furnished with chaise lounges and a dining table. Indoors, a wood-beam ceiling spans...
The outlook can be towards the gardens or the ocean, depending on the villa allocated.
Set on one level, the residence has a great room, three bathrooms and a private furnished terrace. Glass doors connect the main living space with chaise lounges and a dining table outside. Artwork depicting California landscapes appears through the interior. Wood beams run across the ceiling of the great room.
The main suite has its own patio and a desk. Its bathroom contains a marble walk-in shower, deep soaking tub and double basins. Wolf appliances and a Sub Zero refrigerator equip the kitchen. The cooking area has granite counters, fruitwood cabinets and essential cookware.
A spacious dining table and limestone fireplace furnish the great room. High-speed wireless internet is available within the villa. Dishes, glassware and silverware are supplied for meals in the villa, and small appliances are also provided. Guests can arrange a personalised grocery delivery service during their stay.
Set on one level, the residence has a great room, three bathrooms and a private furnished terrace. Glass doors connect the main living space with...
Garden or ocean views vary with the individual villa allocated for your stay.
Two full main suites occupy the first and second floors, with two further bedrooms in this residence. The great room has an open living and dining arrangement, including a table for six. A large wrap-around terrace provides outdoor space for dining and lounging, with chaise lounges and a table.
The cooking area has Wolf appliances, a Sub Zero refrigerator and essential cookware. Granite counters and fruitwood cabinets complete the fittings. A counter provides a more casual place to eat than the dining table. The great room also has a limestone fireplace, and wireless internet is available.
Both main suites have bathrooms with a marble walk-in shower, deep soaking tub and double basins. There are four bathrooms altogether. A wood-beam ceiling spans the great room.
Two full main suites occupy the first and second floors, with two further bedrooms in this residence. The great room has an open living and...
Pelican Hill stands between Newport Beach and Laguna Beach, above Crystal Cove State Park. Its position makes the coast easy to explore while keeping the accommodations apart from the busier waterfront. John Wayne Airport is the most convenient major arrival point, with Long Beach and Los Angeles International airports also serving the area. Drive times depend on traffic, as they do across Southern California.
The beach is part of a state park rather than the resort grounds. Pelican Hill offers a coach service to Crystal Cove, where a day can move between the shore and the park's coastal landscape. That distinction is worth understanding before booking: you gain a hilltop outlook and generous grounds, but you do not step directly from your bungalow onto a private beach. Newport Harbor, local shopping, and the galleries and restaurants of Laguna Beach provide other reasons to leave the property when the mood strikes.
The bungalow guest rooms feel more like small coastal residences than rooms in a single hotel block. Each has a private entrance, furnished terrace, limestone fireplace, and marble bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. Wood-beam ceilings and stone finishes carry the resort's Italian influence indoors. At 847 square feet, even the standard guest rooms give a couple space to settle in for several days rather than simply sleep between outings.
Choosing the view category matters here. Garden-view bungalows face the landscaped resort, while ocean-view bungalows are positioned for Pacific scenery. Neither should be mistaken for a promise that every angle from every terrace is the same. A private parking space at the bungalow entrance is useful on a property of this scale, particularly for guests who intend to explore Orange County by car.
Bungalow suites are a separate step up, not another name for the villas. Their 1,639 square feet add a living room, dining area, and sofa bed, while retaining the terrace and the familiar bungalow setting. They suit a couple who wants distinct places to read, dine, and rest, or a small family that needs a little more breathing room without moving into a multi-bedroom residence. Garden- and ocean-view versions again offer a meaningful choice, so the outlook is worth specifying at reservation time.
The villas change the rhythm of a stay. With two, three, or four bedrooms, they are intended for families and groups who want to gather in one residence while keeping individual bedrooms private. Full kitchens, dining and living areas, terraces, washers and dryers, and private garages make daily life more flexible than it would be in a set of adjoining hotel rooms. The kitchens are especially useful for breakfast at your own pace or a quiet evening after a day outside.
Villa guests also have access to a dedicated Clubhouse with a Great Room, pool, cabanas, and fitness facilities. It gives the villa enclave its own place to meet without requiring everyone to return to the main Coliseum Pool. The distinction is important: this Clubhouse is reserved for villa guests, not a general resort lounge. The villa pool and wading area are a practical advantage when traveling with children of different ages or with several generations.
Pelican Hill also presents its villas for extended stays, including guests in the area for a longer vacation or a temporary home transition. Their residential equipment supports that use more convincingly than size alone. Travelers considering several weeks here should confirm the specific villa layout, view, and current long-stay terms, rather than assume that every residence has an identical outlook or floor plan.
The Coliseum Pool is the resort's most recognizable gathering place: a wide, circular pool framed by terraces, cabanas, and views across the golf course toward the Pacific. Its scale creates a lively center of gravity without making a guest spend the whole day there. Poolside dining at Coliseum Pool & Grill is close enough for an unhurried lunch, while a cabana gives groups a more settled base around the water.
Families have several ways to organize the day. The spacious bungalow suites and multi-bedroom villas reduce the need to coordinate separate rooms, and the pool areas offer a natural meeting point. Crystal Cove adds a change of scene beyond the resort, with the beach and park landscape nearby. Pelican Hill works particularly well for a family that values shared space and a range of low-key choices; guests seeking a compact beachfront hotel or a guaranteed daily children's club should weigh those priorities separately.
Pelican Hill's current dining choices follow the geography of the property. Pelican Grill & Bar is the more composed option, with California grill cooking, an open kitchen, and an ocean-view terrace. Coliseum Pool & Grill is more casual, with a heated terrace overlooking the pool, fairways, and coast. The contrast makes it easy to vary the mood of a meal without leaving the resort.
Caffè & Market covers coffee, gelato, and lighter stops, while Caffè 2 serves the golf side of the property. Villa guests have the Clubhouse close at hand, and in-room dining provides another option when a terrace or living room feels preferable to a restaurant table. Restaurant hours and menus can change, so the durable reason to dine here is the choice between settings, not a particular dish or a promise that every outlet operates at every hour.
The Spa at Pelican Hill has a more architectural feel than a simple row of treatment rooms. Separate men's and women's lounges lead to Roman-inspired Acqua Colonnades with sauna, steam, and whirlpool facilities. Treatment rooms, a salon, and fitness spaces make it possible to build a quiet day around the spa, while scheduled classes offer a more active alternative. The setting is most appealing when time has been left open for the facilities on either side of a treatment, rather than treating the appointment as a brief stop between other plans.
Golf is just as central to Pelican Hill's identity. The Ocean North and Ocean South courses were designed by Tom Fazio and use the site's rolling terrain and sea views in different ways. For a golfer, being able to return to a bungalow or villa after a round, then choose between the pool, spa, and several dining settings, is a clear advantage. Course work can affect which rounds are available, so tee times and the current playing configuration need confirmation for the dates of a stay.
The resort's strongest appeal is the combination of a genuine coastal setting and accommodations that let guests decide how much of the property to use. A bungalow can make the stay feel intimate despite the acreage; a villa gives a family or group a shared address of its own. Crystal Cove, the pools, the spa, and the golf courses offer several distinct versions of a day on the Newport Coast, all with the Pacific as a recurring point of reference.
Cabanas beside the Coliseum Pool give you a settled base for time by the water, with the Pacific coastline providing the wider backdrop.
Pelican Grill & Bar pairs California grill cooking with an open kitchen and an ocean-view terrace, giving dinner a setting beyond the plate.
Caffè & Market offers espresso and gelato for a lighter stop between resort activities, useful when you want a break without a full meal.
22701 S Pelican Hill Rd South, Newport Coast, CA 92657, United States
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Pelican Hill Resort is best for luxury travelers who want an expansive coastal resort with residential-style space, ocean-view golf, a landmark pool, serious spa facilities and easy access to Crystal Cove. It suits couples, golfers, families in Villas and guests who want Southern California coastline without the busier feeling of a central beach hotel.
Pelican Hill is better if you want a spacious resort above the coast, golf, Villas and a quieter estate-style setting. Laguna Beach is better if you want a walkable arts town, coves, galleries and restaurants directly around you. Many luxury travelers choose Pelican Hill when they want Newport Coast calm with easy access to both Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.
Pelican Hill has several useful dining settings depending on the mood of the day. Pelican Grill & Bar is a polished choice for California grill cooking, steaks, salads and wood-fired pizzas with an ocean-view terrace. Coliseum Pool & Grill is more relaxed and centered around the pool scene, while The Great Room works well for lounge-style moments and live music.
The Spa at Pelican Hill is a major part of the resort experience, with spacious treatment rooms, relaxation lounges and the Roman-inspired Acqua Colonnade. The Acqua Colonnade features a dry sauna, salt-based whirlpool, steam room and eucalyptus mist showers, giving the spa a more immersive character than a simple treatment-room setup.
Yes, especially for families who want more space than a standard beach hotel can provide. The Villas work well for larger families, while the resort setting gives access to pools, dining, golf and nearby Crystal Cove. It is not a casual boardwalk hotel; it is better for families who want a refined coastal base with room to spread out.
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