Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
A Newport Beach hotel near SNA Airport featuring golf course views, cabana-lined pools, and a free airport shuttle.
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Hyatt Regency Newport Beach offers a resort-style retreat set back from Jamboree Road with palm-lined grounds, pool cabanas, and easy access to John Wayne Airport. Guests regularly praise the complimentary airport shuttle, comfortable pillow-top beds, and breakfast at SHOR. However, extra expenses like daily resort fees and parking charges frustrate visitors, and some rooms exhibit wear and tear alongside loud doors that clamor shut in the hallways. 971219
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What travelers noticed
- Beds earn high marks for comfort, with guests sleeping soundly on plush pillow-top mattresses. 8
- The free shuttle to and from John Wayne Airport operates smoothly and adds convenient transit for flyers. 17
- Dining at SHOR draws praise for flavorful dishes such as crab cake Benedict, steak and eggs, and truffle fries. 27
- Bathrooms are consistently clean and bright with ample counter space, even if some guests find the Pharmacopia toiletries underwhelming. 181
The catch
- Some guests highlight the prime location near Balboa Island and Fashion Island, but others point out that nothing is within walking distance if you do not have a car. 1512
- While some guests consider the room rates and restaurant prices a good value, others complain about paying high overnight parking fees and daily resort charges. 10614
Who it's for
- — Travelers needing a reliable shuttle to SNA Airport
- — Visitors exploring Newport Bay and Fashion Island
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable pillow-top beds
Skip it if
- — Travelers who want dining and attractions within easy walking distance
- — Guests frustrated by added parking and resort fees
- — Light sleepers bothered by hallway doors slamming shut
Seen on camera
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“overall it's a great Resort a little bit dated but I love this one bedroom suite it's super huge and also like you have…”
youtube.com10:17“it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to one Uptown Newport 950 M Bay View Park 1.8 km Bonita Creek Park 2.2 k…”
youtube.com0:37“the hotel is so conveniently located near sna John Wayne Airport the staff was especially helpful and the hotel is lovel…”
youtube.com1:49“the remodeled rooms and facilities are a welcome site as the hotel was showing its age on our previous day”
youtube.com7:41“everything was great front desk staff room was clean and comfortable meals were great the free shuttle to and from the a…”
youtube.com1:25“I checked in it went pretty smoothly I checked in on my phones I just went there and pretty much got keys”
youtube.com2:50“don't miss the steak bites for dinner which is our favorite item we also had truffle and Parmesan fries along with grill…”
youtube.com4:27“First up is the bathroom. Super clean and modern. With a nice shower and plenty of counter space for all your travel ess…”
youtube.com4:47“the bathroom is to your right nothing special here but it does have a bathtub a single sink and there's the toilet”
youtube.com1:48“High Standard room High emergency Newport Beach let's take a look at the room here okay it's not really kind of underwhe…”
youtube.com1:25“let's go with here you got decent closet space and you got a lock room tea coffee that's important obviously”
youtube.com1:35“And check this out. We got our own balcony. The perfect spot to s coffee in the morning, catch some fresh air, or just e…”
youtube.com6:03“you got a lock room tea coffee that's important obviously oh free refrigerator that's nice to have let's take a look at…”
youtube.com1:38“and the last night the bed was phenomenal I slept like a baby I literally haven't slept that a while long time and I don…”
youtube.com7:31“I'm not joking. There's a certain sweetness, tangi taste to it. And then the mahi mai is perfectly grilled, guys. Just l…”
youtube.com19:32“and first of all what I notice this feature has cheap and also this is cheer has damage and table has like another chip…”
youtube.com4:30“and we have like this beautiful view Palm Street you know outside and Golf Course yeah”
youtube.com9:29“though Kish from this place it's not the best in California coast you can find much better place but yeah but here like…”
youtube.com10:30“high at John Wayne Airport is very convenient to the airport excellent service and very clean”
youtube.com1:02“here I have my fish swordfish swordfish and here is the octopus and here is the french fries with truffle and also we dr…”
youtube.com7:52“good morning the bat is good and I use like two pillows so this blanket is lightweight so a little cold but overall is p…”
youtube.com9:12“The room feels bright, airy, and totally gives vacation vibes.”
youtube.com5:39“So, this is actually recommended by the server. So, good recommendation. Two thumbs up. Awesome.”
youtube.com19:43“of course of course the Dusty Dusty Dusty lamb”
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Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
83Location
89Room
76- “Those were two great surprises! Our suite couldn't have worked out better. We requested to be on the ground floor, the same as the hotel restaurant and bar, so that after our 15 month old son went down for bed, we could still go out to dinner or relax at the bar.” 10
- “The layout was functional, the furnishings were tasteful, and the attention to detail-from the subtle lighting to the artwork-made it a truly relaxing place to unwind.” 8
Service
83- “The entire pool area felt like a mini resort within a resort. There were comfortable loungers everywhere, shaded cabanas, and friendly staff keeping everything tidy and welcoming.” 19
- “The staff went above and beyond to make our trip really great. When I think back on the weekend, I can think of so many individual moments that combined to just make it a really pleasant stay.” 10
Bed & Sleep
79- “and the last night the bed was phenomenal I slept like a baby I literally haven't slept that a while long time and I don't know what type of beding that is” 57:31
- “The room features two plush double beds with pillow-top mattresses, and they truly delivered on comfort. After a long day of exploring Newport Beach, we all sank into bed and enjoyed some of the best sleep of our trip.” 8
Value
73- “We had breakfast at SHOR during our stay, and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and the reasonable prices on the menu. We went with the Vanilla-Crusted French Toast and the Crab Cake Benedict. Both were amazing - especially the French Toast.” 7
- “With its comfortable accommodations, delicious breakfast, and prime location, it offers a great value proposition - especially for travelers redeeming on points.” 7
Where it is, how to reach it
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Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 12 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 564 hotels in the same bracket.
- This hotel
- 76
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 90
Based on 564 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- “overall it's a great Resort a little bit dated but I love this one bedroom suite it's super huge and also like you have here a lot of activities golf standings yeah it's great” On camera1310:17
- “I felt that the furniture in the room needed a lot of updating, the bathroom especially.” 14
- “Those were two great surprises! Our suite couldn't have worked out better. We requested to be on the ground floor, the same as the hotel restaurant and bar, so that after our 15 month old son went down for bed, we could still go out to dinner or relax at the bar.” 10
- “We stayed in the 1 King Bed Room, which was spacious and comfortable. The room had a cozy Hyatt Grand Bed, a 49-inch Flatscreen TV, a large work desk, a coffee maker, a mini-fridge, and a small patio with a view of the golf course and parking lot.” 7
- “It also has the old style HVAC with manual dials, so you can set the temperature and setting to whatever you want with no fear of it shutting off in the middle of the night because of no motion and not turning off if you open the sliding door to the balcony for a minute to take in the view.” 6
- “High Standard room High emergency Newport Beach let's take a look at the room here okay it's not really kind of underwhelming to be honest” On camera51:25
- “let's go with here you got decent closet space and you got a lock room tea coffee that's important obviously” On camera51:35
- “And check this out. We got our own balcony. The perfect spot to s coffee in the morning, catch some fresh air, or just enjoy that soal view at sunset.” On camera186:03
- “The room feels bright, airy, and totally gives vacation vibes.” On camera185:39
- “Friend just got a issue with roaches in his room at this location. Literally caught a roach crawling into his drink.” 6
- “The room was contemporary and very well maintained.” 6
- “you got a lock room tea coffee that's important obviously oh free refrigerator that's nice to have let's take a look at the bathroom” On camera51:38
- “The room was contemporary and very well maintained. I liked the Lutron lighting system.” 6
- “I liked this suite because I was sharing my room with my sister, and the extra beds in the other part of the room were most convenient.” 14
- “The layout was functional, the furnishings were tasteful, and the attention to detail-from the subtle lighting to the artwork-made it a truly relaxing place to unwind.” 8
- “Like most Regency properties, the room is comfortable and very functional.” 1
- “For my kids, the highlight of the room was the balcony, which provided a great view of runway at SNA Airport.” 15
- “While it is nice to have a mini fridge, a bright LED temperature display lit up the entire room. I had to find something to put over it while I slept” 1
- “everything was great front desk staff room was clean and comfortable meals were great the free shuttle to and from the airport is an added bonus” On camera171:25
- “The room also had Pharmacopia toiletry products, which I'm not a huge fan of. I consider them very "mid".” 7
- “it has a pretty good location it's pretty close to one Uptown Newport 950 M Bay View Park 1.8 km Bonita Creek Park 2.2 km and also close to attractions like DM Esa Park 2.3 km San Diego Creek bicycle path 2.3 km upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve 2.4 km” On camera170:37
- “the hotel is so conveniently located near sna John Wayne Airport the staff was especially helpful and the hotel is lovely” On camera171:49
- “View was of the airport and downtown Irvine. At night, I had a nice view of the Irvine Spectrum Center.” 6
- “The Hyatt Regency Newport Beach has one of the best locations in the area, since it's close to Balboa Island, the Back Bay, and Fashion Island.” 12
- “The hotel is located just south of the SNA airport. There isn't really anything within walking distance, so if you are taking in the complimentary shuttle from the airport be aware that there isn't much nearby.” 1
- “The resort's location was a major advantage, with its proximity to Newport Harbor, Balboa Island, and Newport Beach.” 7
- “high at John Wayne Airport is very convenient to the airport excellent service and very clean” On camera171:02
- “This was a very convenient hotel for my conference and is just a block away from SNA Airport so could be quite handy ahead of an early-morning flight or after a late-night arrival.” 15
- “location is phenomenal right by Fashion Island you got B Bo Island as well you can walk over there too a lot of things to do here actually” On camera56:18
- “The hotel is set back from Jamboree Road, so traffic noise isn't an issue.” 12
- “The sound proofing is impressive and I couldn't hear any jets or airplanes anywhere inside.” 6
- “One major issue I had with my room in the North Tower of the property were the room doors at night, which would clamor shut whenever anyone left a room in the hall. You could hear every one of those throughout the night, preventing a good night's rest.” 14
- “On the ground floor is the check in desk, lobby and restaurant. There are only two elevators for the main building and one was broken during my stay which meant longer than usual wait times for the elevator.” 1
- “The 408 rooms have a beachy vibe and were renovated in 2013, but there's already evidence of wear and tear, plus noise can be an issue.” 12
- “The only painful part was the $35 valet parking fee and $25 resort charge. That's over $60 in fees per night. Yuck!” 10
- “With its comfortable accommodations, delicious breakfast, and prime location, it offers a great value proposition - especially for travelers redeeming on points.” 7
- “Shor has a slightly pricey variety of American fare.” 10
- “Parking is easy and they charge $30 overnight, but if you have guests, they can park in the self parking during the day without incurring any fee. Its also quick to get on the highway to get other anywhere in the area.” 6
- “and first of all what I notice this feature has cheap and also this is cheer has damage and table has like another chip and this table is pretty old and also like this couch has like hair stain and it was there stain probably people after a pool with sunscreen sitting here and watch TV” On camera134:30
- “The property also offers a shuttle to the parks, which is great considering other properties in the area have a paid shuttle.” 14
- “The rates tend to be on the low side for the LA/Orange County area.” 1
- “We had breakfast at SHOR during our stay, and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and the reasonable prices on the menu. We went with the Vanilla-Crusted French Toast and the Crab Cake Benedict. Both were amazing - especially the French Toast.” 7
- “We had breakfast at SHOR during our stay, and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and the reasonable prices on the menu.” 7
- “don't miss the steak bites for dinner which is our favorite item we also had truffle and Parmesan fries along with grilled octopus which was cooked perfectly” On camera24:27
- “There's a burger, a few pastas, a steak, a few salads, etc. You should be able to find something you like, and while the food isn't going to blow your mind, it was just fine for a night in.” 10
- “Shor hosts a breakfast buffet every morning, and as a Diamond Member, you can choose from either the buffet or the a la carte menu at no charge. The buffet wasn't massive like that of some hotels in Asia, but it did the job just fine.” 10
- “I also ate lunch there and was impressed by the Oriental chicken salad. It was delicious.” 6
- “I stay at this hotel 4 times a year as I have meetings in Irvine. It is very convenient, quiet, clean and modern. Love the breakfast that you can order from a menu. The shuttle to SNA works great.” 15
- “What made me really like this hotel was the superb breakfast at WAVE. A small-ish buffet included breads and pastries, fruit, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and oatmeal...that worked well for my kids, but my wife and I ordered off the menu” 15
- “shore is a hotel signature restaurant serving Southern California inspired cuisine using locally sourced ingredients breakfast lunch and dinner are served and we highly recommend this place” On camera23:24
- “It was explained how breakfast worked at the property (in Tusca each morning, buffet only), and I was on my way. You can check the property tour above for what the room looked like, but overall, it was quite dated for a Hyatt property.” 14
- “I've stayed here in the past, and I felt like the breakfast buffet quality has dipped a bit.” 14
- “there were over 200 attendees so it seemed the restaurant was a bit understaffed the food however was really good” On camera171:56
- “Breakfast each morning was the standard fare, but entirely acceptable. All items were fresh and continually maintained.” 6
- “The bathroom is bright and clean.” 1
- “First up is the bathroom. Super clean and modern. With a nice shower and plenty of counter space for all your travel essentials.” On camera184:47
- “the bathroom is to your right nothing special here but it does have a bathtub a single sink and there's the toilet” On camera21:48
- “Opposite the shower is the single vanity. The mirror is back lit and has a clock built in but mine seemed to be broken.” 1
- “The bathroom was equally impressive-modern, clean, and thoughtfully designed.” 8
- “Underneath the sink, open shelving stored extra towels and essentials neatly. We were also happy to find quality bath products provided by the hotel, which added an extra touch of luxury.” 8
- “The shower is enclosed with a glass sliding door. Both a standard shower head and handheld wand are convenient.” 1
- “Free scheduled shuttles to the airport, Fashion Island, and Balboa Island are a nice perk.” 12
- “Family_Shoe_Business • 1 taon ang nakalipas • Na-edit 1 taon ang nakalipas This is my go-to Hyatt in OC. This is my go-to Hyatt in OC. It's nice, modern, and clean.” 6
- “Housekeeping did a great job with the room, keeping it tidy while I was out of the room each day.” 14
- “The staff went above and beyond to make our trip really great. When I think back on the weekend, I can think of so many individual moments that combined to just make it a really pleasant stay.” 10
- “The entire pool area felt like a mini resort within a resort. There were comfortable loungers everywhere, shaded cabanas, and friendly staff keeping everything tidy and welcoming.” 19
- “Check-In was painless and simple.” 10
- “Apart from the variety of activities and amenities, previous guests say they love this Hyatt property's staff. Visitors noted that the hotel's employees were friendly, well-trained and went out of their way to assist guests.” 16
- “I arrived late at night and was greeted by a friendly desk agent and her trainee.” 1
- “Equipment is available for guests to borrow, and the staff is happy to help set you up if you're unsure of where to start.” 9
- “everything was great front desk staff room was clean and comfortable meals were great the free shuttle to and from the airport is an added bonus” On camera171:25
- “The staff did a nice job of recognizing my wife's Hyatt Diamond Status. They noticed that she had stayed there many times in the past and welcomed her back.” 10
- “I would not return here unless I had a flight from SNA or business in the area, but I was quite pleased with the service and breakfast at this hotel.” 15
- “the reception staff was very helpful we will stay here again” On camera171:12
- “high at John Wayne Airport is very convenient to the airport excellent service and very clean” On camera171:02
- “definitely service is okay so so not the best as well” On camera1310:44
- “The service at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach was friendly, and the delicious breakfast at the Shor restaurant was a highlight.” 7
- “During check-in, I was warmly greeted and thanked for my Hyatt loyalty.” 15
- “the hotel is so conveniently located near sna John Wayne Airport the staff was especially helpful and the hotel is lovely” On camera171:49
- “The bed was comfortable. Turn down service was unseen, but done each day.” 6
- “and the last night the bed was phenomenal I slept like a baby I literally haven't slept that a while long time and I don't know what type of beding that is” On camera57:31
- “The room features two plush double beds with pillow-top mattresses, and they truly delivered on comfort. After a long day of exploring Newport Beach, we all sank into bed and enjoyed some of the best sleep of our trip.” 8
- “and now the main question yellow stain the mattress is clean” On camera137:31
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- 6Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Westreddit.comForum thread2025-08-12Recent15 quotes used
“Family_Shoe_Business • 1 taon ang nakalipas • Na-edit 1 taon ang nakalipas This is my go-to Hyatt in OC. This is my go-to Hyatt in OC. It's nice, modern, and clean.”
Read originalreddit.com - 12Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-10Ageing5 quotes used
“The hotel is set back from Jamboree Road, so traffic noise isn't an issue.”
Read originaloyster.com - 7Review: Hyatt Regency Newport Beach (California)flyinghighonpoints.comReview site2023-11-06Ageing7 quotes used
“We had breakfast at SHOR during our stay, and we were pleasantly surprised by the delicious food and the reasonable prices on the menu.”
Read originalflyinghighonpoints.com - 15Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport - Newport Beachliveandletsfly.comReview site2022-12-05Ageing6 quotes used
“I stay at this hotel 4 times a year as I have meetings in Irvine. It is very convenient, quiet, clean and modern. Love the breakfast that you can order from a menu. The shuttle to SNA works great.”
Read originalliveandletsfly.com - 14Hyatt Regency Orange County Reviewjacksonjetsetting.comReview site2022-09-26Ageing9 quotes used
“I felt that the furniture in the room needed a lot of updating, the bathroom especially.”
Read originaljacksonjetsetting.com - 1Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Newport Beach Reviewsingleflyer.comReview site2019-11-28Ageing10 quotes used
“The bathroom is bright and clean.”
Read originalsingleflyer.com