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Our top choices for East Side Costa Mesa hotels

A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, palm trees, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.

1. Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach

Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach
2.5 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location great price comfortable beds and clean!"
United States
Christina
The price is ฿6,202
฿6,896 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach
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

OC Hotel Costa Mesa
2.5 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,527 reviews)
"Our favorite place to stay when in OC. This hotel is amazing."
United States
Jasmine
The price is ฿4,063
฿4,510 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Nov - 16 Nov
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a building with a blue roof.

3. Star Inn Motel

Star Inn Motel
2.0 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,006 reviews)
"Reasonably good low cost motel to stay for a night. Good location."
United States
Ian
The price is ฿2,273
฿2,455 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Nov - 5 Nov
Star Inn Motel
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a white wall.

4. Sunset Inn

Sunset Inn
2.0 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
7.0 out of 10, Good, (999 reviews)
"Overall location was great for proximity to beach. After that it’s not well maintained or have a great look in my opinion."
United States
Ricky
The price is ฿3,344
฿3,611 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Sunset Inn
A hotel room with two large beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a window.

5. Newport Bay Inn

Newport Bay Inn
2.0 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
7.2 out of 10, Good, (227 reviews)
"This is a no-frills, basic motel run by a family that lives on site. The owner is very responsive to any requests for extra towels, key problems, etc. It’s right next door to a full-size grocery store. It’s freeway close to all sorts of great Orange County spots. I recommend staying at this reasonably-priced place so you can spend more of your vacation $ on adventures, shopping, and dining out rather than on an expensive posh hotel. Also, the beds were nice and firm."
United States
julianne
The price is ฿3,648
฿3,940 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Newport Bay Inn
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining table set up. There is a ceiling fan, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.

6. Spacious 3BR Yard BBQ Games Free Parking 0R2

Spacious 3BR Yard BBQ Games Free Parking 0R2
2.0 star property
East Side Costa Mesa
Spacious 3BR Yard BBQ Games Free Parking 0R2
A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

7. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
4.0 star property
2.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,454 reviews)
"Clean and close to the airport."
United States
Darold
The price is ฿4,408
฿4,902 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
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

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
3.5 star property
6.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,860 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel in a quite area."
United States
Cynthia
The price is ฿4,881
฿5,379 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, a seating area with blue chairs, and a staircase leading to a second level.

9. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.5 star property
6.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,528 reviews)
"Amazing hotel"
United States
Rosalinda
The price is ฿4,188
฿5,360 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
A hotel with a covered entrance, palm trees, and a well-lit facade.

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

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
3.0 star property
8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,629 reviews)
"Clean room , Staff quite presentable and helpfull"
United States
Asghar
The price is ฿3,547
฿4,015 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

11. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
Mesa Verde, 2.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,885 reviews)
"Nice clean and exclusive definitely will stay again"
United States
kayla
The price is ฿3,070
฿3,316 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Costa Mesa Inn
A Holiday Inn Express & Suites hotel with a modern architectural design, featuring multiple balconies and a prominent entrance.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
2.5 star property
11.9 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,237 reviews)
"It was great family stay"
United States
Vishal
The price is ฿3,749
฿4,244 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

13. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
2.5 star property
8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,956 reviews)
"Good place to stay"
United States
du
The price is ฿3,674
฿4,152 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa
7.8 out of 10, Good, (2,152 reviews)
"Room was clean and breakfast was good and staff were very nice"
United States
Travis Lennox
The price is ฿3,002
฿3,392 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orange County Airport
A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.

15. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
2.5 star property
8.4 km from East Side Costa Mesa
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2,317 reviews)
"Good Breakfast clean room great staff 10/10"
United States
Dariana
The price is ฿3,130
฿3,542 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Nov - 23 Nov
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
A hotel lobby with yellow seating, a reception desk, and a visible 'Wyndham Hotel' sign.

16. Wyndham Anaheim

Wyndham Anaheim
3.5 star property
17.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,871 reviews)
"Great location, clean rooms"
United States
Richard
The price is ฿5,714
฿6,685 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Nov - 30 Nov
Wyndham Anaheim
A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

17. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
3.0 star property
8.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,699 reviews)
"Great place to stay."
United States
R
The price is ฿5,746
฿6,274 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, and a small dining area.

18. Lemon Heights Inn

Lemon Heights Inn
2.5 star property
12.6 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,130 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
James
The price is ฿2,979
฿3,367 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Lemon Heights Inn
A spacious living area with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

19. Ayres Hotel Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange
3.5 star property
15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (3,172 reviews)
"Great Hotel to stay !"
United States
Vicente
The price is ฿4,712
฿5,192 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Ayres Hotel Orange
A hotel with a modern design, featuring a large building with multiple floors and a prominent entrance area.

20. Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort

Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
3.5 star property
17 km from East Side Costa Mesa
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,780 reviews)
"Great place wound recommend and stay again was reasonably priced as well, big rooms big washroom."
Canada
Marc
The price is ฿4,834
฿5,665 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Sheraton Park Hotel at the Anaheim Resort
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Compare popular hotels in East Side Costa Mesa

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
2.5 star property
9.0
Wonderful
1,527 reviews
View
A hotel courtyard with a central fountain, palm trees, outdoor seating, and a view of the ocean.
Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach
2.5 star property
8.6
Excellent
1,001 reviews
View
A hotel with a covered outdoor area, a parking lot, and a building with a blue roof.
Star Inn Motel
2.0 star property
8.4
Very good
1,006 reviews
View
A hotel room with two large beds, a small desk, a mirror, and a window.
Newport Bay Inn
2.0 star property
7.2
Good
227 reviews
View
A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by lounge chairs and a white wall.
Sunset Inn
2.0 star property
7.0
Good
999 reviews
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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 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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Westside Costa Mesa

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

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.

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.

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.

Top East Side Costa Mesa Hotel Reviews

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

10/10 Excellent
"We love the size of the suites. They are comfortable. We also love that the rooms have a fridge and microwave. Next time we will try the breakfast."
Jessica 2-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Desert Palms Hotel & Suites

Frequently asked questions

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 28 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.