Here's my tried and true guide to OC hotels on Hotwire. Enjoy a bit of Hawaii in the OC! These 3 are AMAZING, and I always stay here even though biz is in Costa Mesa. It is SO WORTH staying on the ocean in Hunt. Bch and driving 10 miles to biz. These are the BEST hotels on the ocean in the OC, close to business. Hyatt Huntington Beach (amazing property, like being in Hawaii and only 10 miles from Costa Mesa or SCP Mall) 4*, Resort, beach access, ocean (waves icon), fitness, pool, dining, biz center, internet 4.5 rating, 90% recommend extras: $25 parking/day, $18 resort fee The spa here (covered by the resort fee) is amazing, fresh salt water spa. 2 outdoor pool areas (one for kids with slides, new), 5 outdoor jacuzzis. All rooms are clean, upscale decor, marble bathrooms....all rooms have balconies. Heavenly beds. Coffee in room. Club lounge for Hyatt members -- breakfast, snacks, hors d'oeuvres at 5pm. Hilton Huntington Beach (less quality than the Hyatt, but owned by the same owners -- smaller, more of a casual beachy vibe) 4*, Resort. beach access, (note: will NOT show the waves icon as ocean like the Hyatt), fitness, pool, dining, biz center, internet 4.0 rating, 90% recommend extras: $25 parking, no resort fee Small rooms than Hyatt, noisier insulation (older building), all rooms with balconies, beds comfortable. Coffee in room. Shorebreak Hotel (wonderful, brand new hotel on Main St. in HB. Roll out of the hotel for many shops, restaurants) 4*, Boutique (sometimes, doesn't always show up), beach access, no pool icon is your clue, internet, biz center, restaurant Valet parking, but you can find FREE street parking on the side streets with a little patience and watch the signs for street sweeping, you're fine. Although a new hotel, not many reviews, you must ask to stay on top 4th floor to avoid noise of walking above you. Try to get on the sides or front of the building for ocean views. Wonderful modern beachy decor...bathrooms are huge with 8' sunken tubs. No pool, no jacuzzi, but ocean across the street....very tiny workout room. Wonderful restaurant. Don't be fooled by other 4* in Hunt Bch/ Newport Bch. For instance, the 4* Hyatt Newport Beach shows in this same group, -with shuttle icon is your clue- but is really terrible, one of the worst hotels I've ever been in. Smelly, dark, old, no updated bedding, gross, gross, gross. The only upside to this hotel is the beautful overgrown grounds with tropical foliage and flowers.
