Not the greatest hotel but well presented for an older type property. If you are travelling with children as we were the 2 bedroom unit is a great, and cost effective, selection. Close to South Coast Plaza and the 73 freeway this property gives value for money. Stayed 5 nights and would use again. Rooms are well appointed with a kitchen area, two bedrooms (one is a loft) and a sofa bed in the living area. Free breakfast is good as are evening drinks and snacks - all included in room rate.

Stayed at the Residence Inn costa Mesa for 2 nights. The hotel is conveninetly located 3 minutes from the 405 Freeway, 20 minutes to disneyland, 20 minutes to Huntington Beach Pier, 40 minutes to Santa Monica, 1 hour to Legoland, 10 minutes form John Wayne airport, etc...

There is a shopping center nearby called South Coast Plaza about 3 minutes by car. Great shopping and great restaurants.

We stayed in a regular room with a queen bed + a sofabed.
The sofabed was comfortable and the bed was also comfortable.
Room has a kitchenete and utensils. Not fancy, but adequate.

Free breakfast is included. Breakfast is average but great for kids under 8 years of age. (Cereal, waffles, somefruit, egg, bacon, sausage. Grounds are well kept.
Basketball court, bbq area, deceent heated pool. Small jacuzzi without privacy. The back building has ping pong tables. Don't stay in the back rooms if you are a light sleeper due to the noise from people paying ping pong.

Great value for the money. Staff is pormpt and responsive. Definitely recommend for families with kids. NOt so much for the business traveler.

It was suggested that we stay here when we were planning to attend a good friend's birthday event. When I called to reserve at the hotel the hotel staff was friendly and accommodating - as where they during our stay. The breakfast is great - with a lot of options for hot and cold food. The room was great with a full kitchen and a huge King bed - and a living room with sofa and chair ... it was also was quiet. The free internet was appreciated.

The Residence Inn is also conveniently located to shopping, dining and sightseeing opportunities.

We enjoyed our stay - except for the police action on Sunday night when we were kept in our car for 40 minutes. I had to call the front desk from my cell phone in the car to find out what was going on. I hoped for some compensation, but none came.

I recently stayed here on a business trip and was pleasantly surprised when I walked into my room. It was like a mini apartment! Full kitchen, living area with king bed, 2 closets, vanity area and bathroom. There were sensor lights in the kitchen and bathroom, which was a nice touch not having to search for a light switch. As you entered the room, the kitchen light would turn on. Need to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night? Viola! Light comes on as soon as you stepped into the bathroom. Loved it!!! The staff was very friendly and the breakfast was pretty good. Lot's of stores and restaurants nearby. The only draw back was walking out of my room right into a cloud of smoke from the neighbor, who chose to smoke right outside his door which was 2 steps away from mine. But like any place, you are going to encounter some issues. I would definitely stay again, but this time with my hubby!