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.

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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

฿4,466 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

฿4,715 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

3. Star Inn Motel

East Side Costa Mesa

Sergio

฿2,844 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

4. Newport Bay Inn

East Side Costa Mesa

Louis

฿3,675 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

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

5. Sunset Inn

East Side Costa Mesa

Jayson

฿3,017 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

6. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

2.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Jody

฿4,902 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

6.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Tiffany

฿5,325 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 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

Lesley

฿5,614 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

6.9 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Makoto

฿6,208 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Sept - 11 Sept

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

10. Ayres Hotel Orange

15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Kayden

฿4,847 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

11. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

8.3 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Keith

฿4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 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

Ezequiel

฿3,347 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and a large glass facade.

13. Hyatt Regency Orange County

15.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Luis

฿5,576 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

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

14. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

8.4 km from East Side Costa Mesa

MICHAEL

฿3,440 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

15. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Edward

฿4,434 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

16. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

8.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Susan

฿6,106 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

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

17. Laguna Hills Lodge

18.1 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Chris

฿3,539 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A restaurant interior with a high ceiling, hanging red pendant lights, a large mirror, and a seating area with a sofa and cushioned chairs.

18. Hotel Huntington Beach

12.8 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Michael

฿3,541 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

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

19. Orange Grove Inn

12.5 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Jason

฿3,282 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar with hanging plants, a mural, and shelves of bottles.

20. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

15.7 km from East Side Costa Mesa

Cinthia

฿4,075 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Sept - 15 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in East Side Costa Mesa

Property	Property class	Guest rating
OC Hotel Costa Mesa	2.5 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,523 reviews	View
Hampton Inn by Hilton Costa Mesa Newport Beach	2.5 star property	8.6 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Star Inn Motel	2.0 star property	8.4 Very good 1,043 reviews	View
Newport Bay Inn	2.0 star property	7.2 Good 224 reviews	View
Sunset Inn	2.0 star property	7.0 Good 1,013 reviews	View

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 Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre.

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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.

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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 SoCo Collection are top sights worth seeing.

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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

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

8/10 Good

"The area is pretty quiet and the walk to Disney is not bad at all. The pool area looked nice, I didn’t get to enjoy it but quite a few people did. It looked clean from what I saw. The coffee in the lobby was good & strong which is rare at most hotels. The room was clean enough (I am personally a very very clean person, I clean my place pretty much daily) so maybe I am being too picky. I can honestly say the towels and sheets smelled decent here. You know how sometimes the towels have an unclean smell. These did not. For the price of a night at this location I would recommend."

Grand Legacy At the Park

10/10 Excellent

"This is a great location if you want to go to the parks. It’s a little noisy but we would stay there again. The price was $1000 less for our 5 night stay than a hotel a block down. They charge $22 a night for parking. The water pressure was great and the water was hot. Great location, 8 minutes walk to the park. Staff responded to any request. Clean room. Would stay again if going to parks."

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

8/10 Good

"The one drawback to our stay was the cleanliness of the room. I noted other people’s hair, eyelashes, and sand-like particles throughout the top of the fitted sheet. This instantly made me significantly concerned as to what I had potentially exposed my son and I to. Additionally, there was strands of long black hair in our bath tub that just added to my concern in regard to the cleanliness of our room and although the amenities were great and the staff was wonderful and the location was close enough to walk, these components of uncleanliness placed a real damper in my opinion of the hotel and unfortunately, I don’t know if I could in good faith ever book another stay at this hotel."

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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. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

8. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

10. Ayres Hotel Orange

11. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

12. Costa Mesa Inn

13. Hyatt Regency Orange County

14. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

15. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

16. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

17. Laguna Hills Lodge

18. Hotel Huntington Beach

19. Orange Grove Inn

20. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

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