The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Costa Mesa

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Costa Mesa

If it's your first trip to Costa Mesa, California for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Costa Mesa. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Costa Mesa. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Costa Mesa for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Costa Mesa beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Costa Mesa for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $259 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at 3350 Avenue of the Arts, Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa A Tribute Portfolio Hotel has great rooms from $259 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 4.1 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, and a hot tub at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $197 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Costa Mesa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa which has nice rooms starting at $197. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 325 South Bristol Street. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a hot tub, and a spa which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.8 miles from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

We found Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $168. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 3131 South Bristol Street. You'll also find parking, laundry services, a hot tub, kids meals, and laundry facilities which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 3.5 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Costa Mesa Marriott

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $200 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Costa Mesa
  • Heated pool

With terrific rooms from $200, Costa Mesa Marriott, at 500 Anton Blvd provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers parking, a kid-friendly buffet, child care, laundry services, and city views. It's located just 4.1 miles from the city center, too. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


The Westin South Coast Plaza

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $226 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool

The Westin South Coast Plaza has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $226 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 686 Anton Blvd. Furthermore, it also offers parking, outdoor tennis, child care, laundry services, and pet-friendly rooms, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 3.9 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room


Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $153 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn is 8.30 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $153, and it's located at 2642 Newport Boulevard. We also love the laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, a hot tub, and a spa and wellness center which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Costa Mesa
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • Heated pool

A cool place is Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa because it has great rooms that start at $168. It has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 2070 Newport Blvd. Only 0.6 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, golf, a free breakfast, and city views at this convenient hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Heated pool
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $183 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

Residence Inn Costa Mesa Newport Beach offers an outdoor pool, a fitness center, parking, a kid-friendly buffet, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $183 (before taxes). It's located at 881 West Baker Street and has earned a guest rating of 8.70/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers outdoor tennis, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 3.1 miles from the city center. Having a kitchen means that you'll be able to cook, which is very convenient when you're on the road. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Los Angeles, Anaheim, Carlsbad, Long Beach, and Santa Monica.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Costa Mesa, make sure you also see Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Costa Mesa, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Costa Mesa, Best Hotels for One Week in Costa Mesa, Best Hotels for One Night in Costa Mesa, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Costa Mesa.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Costa Mesa?

Costa Mesa Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$194

After analyzing 8 first time trip hotels in Costa Mesa, California, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $194. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Costa Mesa.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $227
  • 3-star hotels: $176
  • 2-star hotels: $168


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