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15 Listed places
4.2 average across 15 rated listings
Costa Mesa • Orange • Garden Grove
Mid-range nightly rates ($$); includes complimentary hot breakfast, Wi-Fi, and surface parking – Date-dependent room rates shown through the official booking system; private-event pricing available by inquiry
Popular Neighborhoods:
Costa Mesa Orange Garden Grove Tustin

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Costa Mesa
Famous for: Eclectic music-inspired boutique rooms, lakeside patio dining at Silver Trumpet, and direct walkable access to Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Stay at Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a 4-star Tribute Portfolio hotel with lakeside views, Silver Trumpet dining, and easy access…

Theatergoers Couples Business Travelers

Comfort Inn & Suites Orange County John Wayne Airport

Famous for: Budget-friendly airport lodging with a complimentary SNA shuttle, free hot breakfast buffet, and an outdoor pool and fire pit courtyard.

Stay at Comfort Inn & Suites near John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, offering a free SNA shuttle, daily hot breakfast, outdoor…

Business travelers Families visiting Disneyland Airport layover guests

Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa
Famous for: Spacious two-room suites, lakeside California dining at Amuse Restaurant, and walking access to Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Stay at Costa Mesa Marriott on Anton Blvd: an all-suite South Coast Metro hotel with lakeside dining, a heated pool, and steps…

Business travelers Theatergoers Families with kids

Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro

Famous for: Contemporary business-and-family hotel on Harbor Boulevard with an outdoor pool, Bistro café, and quick access to SNA and Disneyland.

Stay at Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro in Santa Ana, CA, offering 145 modern rooms, an outdoor pool, The Bistro café,…

Business Travelers Theme Park Families Concertgoers

CW Suites

Famous for: Spacious extended-stay suites with in-room kitchenettes, free daily breakfast, an outdoor pool, and quick access to John Wayne Airport.

Stay at CW Suites in Santa Ana, CA—an all-suite hotel off SR-55 featuring in-room kitchenettes, free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and easy…

Business Travelers Families with Kids Budget-Conscious Travelers

Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport

Famous for: Spacious two-room suites, complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast, nightly Evening Reception, indoor pool, and free John Wayne Airport shuttle.

Stay at Embassy Suites by Hilton Santa Ana Orange County Airport for two-room suites, free made-to-order breakfast, an indoor pool, and free…

Business travelers families visiting Orange County flyers using John Wayne Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tustin Orange County

Tustin
Famous for: Renovated select-service Orange County hotel offering complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor heated pool, and quick freeway access to SNA airport and Disneyland

Stay at Fairfield Inn & Suites Tustin Orange County near John Wayne Airport and Disneyland, featuring free hot breakfast, a heated pool,…

Business travelers Families visiting Disneyland Wedding and event guests

Great Wolf Lodge Water Park | Southern California

Garden Grove
Famous for: Year-round 84-degree indoor water park with thrill slides, themed kid-cabin suites, MagiQuest wand quests, and nightly family lobby events.

Plan your visit to Great Wolf Lodge Southern California in Garden Grove: a 105,000-sq-ft indoor water park, themed family suites, MagiQuest, and…

Families with young children Multi-generational family groups Birthday party celebrations

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa
Famous for: Costa Mesa's largest full-service hotel featuring Bristol Palms California Bistro, a heated courtyard pool, and free John Wayne Airport shuttle.

Stay at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa on Bristol Street, featuring Bristol Palms Bistro, a heated outdoor pool, and free John Wayne Airport…

Business Travelers Conference Attendees Families

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa ANA – Orange County, an IHG Hotel

Famous for: Complimentary Express Start hot breakfast, free on-site parking, heated outdoor pool, and convenient access to I-5 and John Wayne Airport.

Stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana on E 1st St, featuring free hot breakfast, free parking, a heated outdoor…

Business travelers Theme park families Road trippers

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Orange
Famous for: 20-story upscale hotel with an outdoor pool, basketball and tennis courts, California craft dining, and Disneyland shuttle access

Discover Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton in Orange, CA: a 20-story hotel with a heated pool, sports courts, craft dining,…

Disneyland Families Convention & Business Travelers UCI Medical Center Visitors

Hyatt Regency Orange County

Garden Grove
Famous for: Spacious family KidSuites, two heated outdoor pool complexes, a soaring palm-lined atrium, and direct shuttle service to Disneyland Resort.

Stay at Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove, CA, featuring KidSuites, two heated outdoor pools, TusCA dining, and direct Disneyland shuttles.

Families with kids Disneyland vacationers convention attendees

Residence Inn Tustin Orange County

Tustin
Famous for: Spacious extended-stay suites with full kitchens, complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, and rapid access to John Wayne Airport

Stay at Residence Inn Tustin Orange County on Newport Ave: residential suites with full kitchens, free hot breakfast, outdoor pool & easy…

Extended-stay corporate travelers families visiting Disneyland relocating households with pets

The Richland

Orange
Famous for: Boutique Old Towne Orange stays and 24 Carrots-catered celebrations in a bright ballroom for up to 200 guests

Boutique hotel and 24 Carrots event venue in Old Towne Orange, steps from the Plaza and a short walk from Orange Metrolink…

Wedding guests Event planners Couples

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa
Famous for: Heavenly Bed comfort, South Coast Plaza access and a premier location beside Costa Mesa’s arts district.

Four-star South Coast Metro hotel opposite South Coast Plaza, with Heavenly Bed rooms, outdoor pool and Segerstrom Center access.

Business Travelers Couples Luxury Seekers
Planning guide

Hotels in Santa Ana: plan your visits

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  • Orange: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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  • Tustin: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top hotels to visit in Santa Ana?

The sampled records cover 15 hotels in Santa Ana, with an average recorded rating of 4.2 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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