What is Downtown Costa Mesa like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Costa Mesa's Downtown Costa Mesa neighbourhood. Are you looking for Downtown Costa Mesa travel tips? Make sure that you visit Time Nightclub and Tiki Bar while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Costa Mesa?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach is the highest ranked property in Downtown Costa Mesa. This hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Another top choice in the area is Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda .

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Costa Mesa?

If you're searching for places to stay in Costa Mesa, choose from one of Expedia's 16 hotels and other accommodation options in Downtown Costa Mesa.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Costa Mesa, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in Downtown Costa Mesa.

What can I see and do in this Costa Mesa neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Downtown Costa Mesa are Time Nightclub and Tiki Bar. While you're out sightseeing in Costa Mesa, make sure that you visit other sights such as The Wayfarer or Westcliff Plaza.

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A multi-story hotel with balconies, large windows, and a central entrance.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Downtown Costa Mesa

HECTOR

฿3,599 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

Downtown Costa Mesa

James

฿3,367 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a gray sofa, and a dining area with a white table.

3. Multi-level 2br-fast Wifi-free Parking -cm-1

Downtown Costa Mesa

฿24,272 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, a bed, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area visible through an open door.

4. Costa Mesa/Newport - Fast WiFI - Work Stations - Free Parking - Self Check In! (CM-1)

Downtown Costa Mesa

฿15,152 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

5. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

4.7 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Dale

฿5,180 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

7.1 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Liberty

฿5,002 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

7. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa, 2.8 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Jasmine

฿4,654 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a seating area with blue chairs, and a staircase leading to a second level.

8. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

8.1 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Dwayne

฿5,477 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a staircase, and a view of the upper floors.

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

8.3 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Cynthia

฿5,950 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

10. Costa Mesa Inn

Mesa Verde, 3.2 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Jesse

฿3,297 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a reception desk, and a visible 'Wyndham Hotel' sign.

11. Wyndham Anaheim

18.2 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Maria

฿7,119 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

12. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

10.1 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

raymond

฿4,132 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

13. Lemon Heights Inn

14.5 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Saurav

฿3,347 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, orange bar stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

10.1 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Chanho

฿3,409 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

15. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

8 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

R

฿6,242 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, a TV, and a window with a view of trees.

16. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

10.2 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Camilla

฿4,185 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

A spacious living area with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

17. Ayres Hotel Orange

16.8 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Vicente

฿4,630 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.

18. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

10.2 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Yvonne

฿3,525 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A hotel room with a sofa, ottoman, and a table. There is a large window with a view of other buildings and a balcony.

19. Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

8.1 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Joshua

฿3,415 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A reception area with a large wall mural of palm trees, two reception desks, and wall-mounted lights.

20. Hyatt Regency Orange County

16.6 km from Downtown Costa Mesa

Amanda

฿5,852 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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Where to stay in Downtown Costa Mesa

Find the best Downtown Costa Mesa areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A pier extending into the water with birds on the shore and the sky at sunset.

East Side Costa Mesa

When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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A coastal town with red-roofed houses, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Mesa Verde

If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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A person sitting on a colorful striped pathway surrounded by greenery and trees.

Westside Costa Mesa

If you're spending some time in Westside Costa Mesa, The Wayfarer and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.

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A marina filled with boats, a coastal town with buildings, and a clear sky.

Central

While visiting Central, you might make a stop by sights like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre.

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South Coast Metro

While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast.

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Top Downtown Costa Mesa Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and best parking facility."

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent

"My family and myself love this place. It is close to the park which is very helpful with a lot of children. The pool the breakfast is amazing and and having laundry site is a big plus for me. Always clean I've never had a bad experience here I will be returning as a guest. I love this place it's amazing."

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1. Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

3. Multi-level 2br-fast Wifi-free Parking -cm-1

4. Costa Mesa/Newport - Fast WiFI - Work Stations - Free Parking - Self Check In! (CM-1)

5. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

7. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

8. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

9. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

10. Costa Mesa Inn

11. Wyndham Anaheim

12. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

13. Lemon Heights Inn

14. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport

15. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

16. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

17. Ayres Hotel Orange

18. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

19. Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

20. Hyatt Regency Orange County

Where to stay in Downtown Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde

Westside Costa Mesa

Central

South Coast Metro

Top Downtown Costa Mesa Hotel Reviews

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

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