What is East Side Costa Mesa like?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Costa Mesa's East Side Costa Mesa neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in East Side Costa Mesa?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, OC Hotel Costa Mesa is the highest ranked property in East Side Costa Mesa. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Star Inn Motel and Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach .

How many hotels will I be able to find in the East Side Costa Mesa area?

Expedia has 27 hotels and other accommodation options in East Side Costa Mesa to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Costa Mesa area.

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

Yes, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get top deals in East Side Costa Mesa.

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

A few places to visit in the area around East Side Costa Mesa include Time Nightclub, Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve and Muth Interpretive Center. While you're out sightseeing, Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - The Hangar and Orange County Fair and Events Center are a couple of additional sights to visit in Costa Mesa.

The Best Hotels in East Side Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for East Side Costa Mesa hotels

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and various appliances.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach

East Side Costa Mesa

Coreen

฿4,762 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

2. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa

Ashley

฿4,548 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A motel with a row of rooms, a covered entrance, and parked cars.

3. Star Inn Motel

East Side Costa Mesa

Sergio

฿2,842 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

A hotel room with two large beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a window.

4. Newport Bay Inn

East Side Costa Mesa

Louis

฿3,512 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

A pier extending into the ocean with a building on top.

5. Sunset Inn

East Side Costa Mesa

Jayson

฿2,986 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sept - 13 Sept

A spacious lobby with a grand chandelier, a red armchair, and a sofa.

6. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

1.9 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Gilbert

฿4,781 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

7. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

2.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Tara

฿4,506 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

6.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Joe

฿5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.

9. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

6.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Tiffany

฿5,357 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a modern ceiling design, a central fireplace, and comfortable seating areas.

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

6.9 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Makoto

฿5,906 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

11. Ayres Hotel Orange

15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Ivonne

฿4,658 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Sept - 9 Sept

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

12. Costa Mesa Inn

Mesa Verde, 2.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Kathleen

฿3,352 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a covered entrance, a landscaped garden with flowers, and palm trees.

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

8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa

James

฿5,056 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

14. Lemon Heights Inn

12.6 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Samuel

฿3,274 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Aug - 24 Aug

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

15. Orange Grove Inn

12.5 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Fausto

฿3,279 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

16. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Keith

฿4,042 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

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

17. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

8.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Eduardo

฿6,101 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

18. Laguna Hills Lodge

18.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Chris

฿3,254 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

19. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Clement

฿4,280 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Sept - 10 Sept

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

20. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

8.4 km from East Side Costa Mesa

shawn

฿3,445 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Aug - 28 Aug

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Where to stay in East Side Costa Mesa

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

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 Pacific Amphitheatre and Orange County Fair and Events Center.

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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 white building with a red-tiled roof, a large circular window, and a bell tower.

Downtown Costa Mesa

If you're spending some time in Downtown Costa Mesa, Time Nightclub and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.

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Sobeca District

If you're spending some time in Sobeca District, The Camp and The LAB Antimall are top sights worth seeing.

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Top East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Reviews

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

8/10 Good

"Everything was amazing. One of my main go to stays when we want to do multiple days at Disneyland."

The Anaheim Hotel

8/10 Good

"Ill start by saying this is our fourth time staying at this hotel- all our previous stays were great experiences. Great rooms, nice front desk, obviously a very close walk to Disneyland. Never had an issue, infact - told people to stay there. This time around- the best part was the pool on the weekend with a dj & drink service. We stayed 2 nights- First room was dirty, the shower was clogged and had hair on the wall, the sink handle turned in a full circle- so if you didnt stop the handle at an exact spot it would turn back on, the shampoo/soap bottles were on the bottom ledge with the old holders still kinda stuck to the wall?.. the mirror frame pieces were literally taped together with what looked like scotch tape. I took pictures just in case they didnt believe me. Ended up asking the front desk to have someone come fix it, and instead they switched us to a different room. That was great and speedy on their part - and the girl was so nice following up to make sure it was better. It was SO much cleaner. Although there were MASSIVE spiders when you opened the curtains and I haaate spiders so we left them closed. All the problems from the first room didnt exist. Just not what I expected for how much you pay/night now (increase since 2025) & you pay for parking. Overall happy with the staff, disappointed in room quality from our previous stays."

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Our top choices for East Side Costa Mesa hotels

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach

2. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

3. Star Inn Motel

4. Newport Bay Inn

5. Sunset Inn

6. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

7. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

9. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

10. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

11. Ayres Hotel Orange

12. Costa Mesa Inn

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

14. Lemon Heights Inn

15. Orange Grove Inn

16. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

17. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

18. Laguna Hills Lodge

19. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

20. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

Where to stay in East Side Costa Mesa

Central

Mesa Verde

Westside Costa Mesa

Downtown Costa Mesa

Sobeca District

Top East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Reviews

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

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