Orange County Hotels|Newport Coast, California, United States

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Name: The Resort at Pelican Hill
Telephone: 949-467-6800

A Tuscan stunner in Newport Beach

VERIFIED LUXURY

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The Resort at Pelican Hill is an Italian-inspired oasis of tranquility and beauty located on the Newport coast of California. This resort has a real residential feel, as though you’re living in a small Tuscan town set down in the middle of California, and the spacious and tastefully decorated rooms ensure comfort all the way.

The majestic 36 holes designed by Tom Fazio, with their stunning views of both the Five-Star resort and the Pacific Ocean, are true gems. However, if golf isn’t your game, you’ll surely be won over by the Five-Star spa, where you can indulge in relaxing or simply decompress in the heated Coliseum pool (one of the largest circular pools in the world) overlooking the coast and verdant resort grounds.

Dining at the resort centers on fresh, modern California flavors. Pelican Grill offers elevated coastal cuisine and signature cocktails, while Coliseum Pool & Grill provides a relaxed setting with views of the pool, golf course, and ocean for pizzas, pastas, salads and casual favorites.

Our Inspector's Highlights

If you’ve got a love of the links, you’ll be well rewarded here. The resort boasts a magnificent course with sweeping ocean views and 36 holes designed by Tom Fazio.
The Spa at Pelican Hill is an oasis of calm and relaxation, and you’ll definitely want to book a treatment like the Coastal Renewal or the Reset Ritual for instant bliss.
If you’re staying in one of the Orange County hotel's luxurious villas, you'll have a dedicated concierge service and exclusive access to The Villa Clubhouse, to enjoy a pool, fitness room and daily food and beverage service.
One of the largest circular swimming pools in the world, the heated Coliseum pool (and adjacent hot tub) offers stunning views of the golf course and coastline.

Things to Know

The Orange County hotel is about a three-minute drive from nearby Crystal Cove Beach, but if you didn’t bring a car or don’t feel like making the 15-minute walk, hop on the house van that shuttles back and forth every 20 minutes.
If you’re staying in a villa, The Resort at Pelican Hill will stock it with your favorite foods, making sure that the hotel isn’t just a hotel, but your home away from home.

The Rooms

Unlike a traditional resort where you’ll find guest rooms in a large central complex, The Resort at Pelican Hill is made up of airy bungalows and two-, three- and four-bedroom villas spread throughout the lush grounds on cul-de-sacs named after Italian cities.
Inspired by Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the guest rooms combine Italian luxury with California comfort, using a neutral color palette accented with pale brown and light wood furniture.
Standard bungalows at the Orange County resort are a spacious 800 square feet, and feature elegant limestone fireplaces and spacious outdoor terraces perfect for rest and relaxation.
The bathrooms at The Resort at Pelican Hill are stately and spacious with deep soaking tubs, marble walk-in showers and separate water closets.

The Restaurants

Open for lunch and dinner, Andrea is known for its house-made pasta, which is crafted in a temperature-controlled room and includes everything from classic spaghetti and rigatoni to indulgent pumpkin ravioli and Baccalà gnocchi.
Be sure to save room for dessert: Andrea serves homemade, hand-churned gelato.
The Pelican Grill serves classic California cuisine at the luxury hotel's golf club. Order up a wood oven-fired pizza or fig and prosciutto salad and watch the chefs prepare your meal in the open kitchen.
The Coliseum Pool & Grill offers casual poolside dining with American staples such as pizza, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant has a kids’ menu, so it’s great for family dining.

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