We wanted to spend a weekend at Newport Beach and Crystal Cove and needed a hotel to stay at for a couple of nights. We couldn't find a middle of the pack hotel to stay at near the beach as they were all either really expensive resort type hotels or cheap, old motels along the 55 freeway. Fortunately we found... more

Stayed four nights at the Holiday Inn. We enjoyed the Manager's Reception each evening in the bar area. You could have two cocktails and they served appetizers (which could replace an evening meal). The appetizers seemed to always include fruit, veggie, and cheese trays. They also served a selection of tacos, taquitos, onion rings, and spare ribs. Breakfast in the... more

We stayed at HICostaMesa July30-Aug2, 2009. Check-in was easy and pleasant. Front desk agent was friendly and gave us a room on the highest floor (5th floor), at my husband's request. We were with our little boy spending a long weekend at the beach, aquarium, and seeing sights in the area. The room was clean and comfortable. (double queen room)... more

Ended our trip to Kauai and California with one night here and we were very pleasantly surprised. Great rate, includes free full breakfast,free airport shuttle, free internet, walking distance to HUGE mall area, theatres, (try Maggianos, little italy-was recommended by someone at the Holiday Inn and was great!), Clean rooms. Even brought us the movie listings printed out and maintenance... more

This visit (June 8) was our second stay with the hotel. Both times we had friendly, efficient service. Rooms clean, nice lobby. This time even a full breakfast complimentary. Hotel is convenient to 405 and also not too far from Newport Beach. Good value overall. more

The outside of this property dates it. The lobby is very modern and attractive. The rooms are large. The bathroom could have used some updating. The tub was very rough looking as well as the bathroom tile. I am still confused as their website says they include the breakfast buffet. The Holiday Inn website also says this about the property... more

Arrived at the front desk counter later in the evening, not very busy at all times of the day, not lineups!! Cool and casual clerk and a breeze to check in, with Complimentary breakfast to boot Walked into room, atypical hotel style, fridge in room, hairdryer, cable TV, very very very comphy pillows ( I mean great nite sleep ),... more

Interesting place, this one....got the room on Priceline, I was hoping for Embassy on 3 stars but got this. I think this is a generally well-run hotel, very clean, only certain details and poor decisions make it below average. Too bad. First off, it's an older hotel, and pretty dark inside. I guess they remodeled (Nice flatscreen TV and good-sized... more

We stayed in this attractively updated little hotel - a short walk to South Coast Plaza and within striking distance of several other shopping centers. The rooms are good sized and while the neighborhood isn't anything special - the central location and proximity to the 405 freeway make that fact unimportant. The beds were soft and the customer service here... more