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1. Harbor bay inn

Harbor bay inn
Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (102 reviews)
"Would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area. Budget friendly spot with a short drive to the beach, lots of places to eat nearby, and the staff was very friendly."
United States
Carlos
The price is P8,289
P8,952 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Harbor bay inn
Business center

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda
2.0 star property
Central
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"At night, parking lot can get full, but overall, a decent place to stay at."
United States
Martha
The price is P10,377
P11,227 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda
Front of property

3. Cozy Inn

Cozy Inn
2.0 star property
Central
6.4 out of 10, (1,000 reviews)
"Came from San Bernardino to beat the heat wave love the location not far from the beach, room super clean, friendly staff definitely will be re-booking again"
United States
Danielle
The price is P5,219
P5,637 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 9 - Aug 10
Cozy Inn
Lobby

4. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
4.0 star property
2.5 km from Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,347 reviews)
"Very good hotel and location"
United States
Amir
The price is P7,736
P8,603 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Hypo-allergenic bedding available, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

5. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

OC Hotel Costa Mesa
2.5 star property
East Side Costa Mesa, 0.8 km from Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,513 reviews)
"The staff were extremely helpful, great room for the price, and the continental breakfast was one of the best I’ve seen, located within an easy access of Newport Beach during a busy holiday weekend."
United States
craig
The price is P7,386
P8,199 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
Lobby

6. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
3.5 star property
5.9 km from Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,728 reviews)
"All the staff were nice friendly and super helpful, the breakfast was great too!"
United States
Elizabeth
The price is P9,516
P10,486 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
Lobby

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.5 star property
5.7 km from Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,385 reviews)
"Staff was wonderful!!"
United States
Marina
The price is P8,473
P10,690 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

8. Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine
4.0 star property
6.5 km from Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,090 reviews)
"Clean rooms and great pool area for kids/ families!"
United States
Marvin
The price is P12,280
P13,532 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 21 - Aug 22
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Lobby

9. Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.0 star property
6.2 km from Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,043 reviews)
"the breakfast was good and staff was so nice and helpful"
United States
Jenica
The price is P10,019
P11,041 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

10. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
Mesa Verde, 1.3 km from Central
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,689 reviews)
"Great place, clean & kozy"
Canada
Anthony
The price is P6,300
P6,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Costa Mesa Inn
Lobby

11. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
2.5 star property
7.3 km from Central
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,858 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay at"
United States
Keith
The price is P7,459
P8,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Exterior

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
2.5 star property
10.7 km from Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,203 reviews)
"Close to restaurants and the zoo around the corner is good for younger children"
United States
Danielle
The price is P6,762
P7,654 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana - Orange County by IHG
Exterior

13. Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG

Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
3.0 star property
7.4 km from Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,544 reviews)
"Great location, friendly staff, clean property. Overall a great stay."
United States
Diana
The price is P7,221
P8,173 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Lobby

14. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
3.0 star property
6.6 km from Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,657 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel with modern facilities. Decent breakfast, helpful staff, and close to Huntington Beach."
United States
Vivian
The price is P10,444
P11,404 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
Exterior

15. Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
4.6 km from Central
7.6 out of 10, Good, (2,370 reviews)
"Older property but pretty well kept, convenient location."
United States
scott
The price is P7,925
P8,733 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport
Property amenity

16. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
2.5 star property
7.4 km from Central
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2,067 reviews)
"Love it the location, close to airport!! Clean place and quite"
United States
Angelica
The price is P5,689
P6,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 16 - Aug 17
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Restaurant

17. Ayres Hotel Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,942 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Sojin
The price is P7,460
P8,221 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Ayres Hotel Orange
Lobby

18. Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5,961 reviews)
"Clean inside and out pool area as well very nice stay will be back"
Canada
Khoa Dang
The price is P8,780
P11,727 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Hyatt Regency Orange County
Terrace/patio

19. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (4,487 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful and the rooms was exceptionally clean."
United States
Naydelin
The price is P7,776
P8,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
WiFi (free), bed sheets

20. Orange Grove Inn

Orange Grove Inn
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,443 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Fausto
The price is P5,415
P6,130 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Orange Grove Inn
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Where to stay in Central

Find the best Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
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East Side Costa Mesa

Though East Side Costa Mesa might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre.

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Westside Costa Mesa

If you're spending some time in Westside Costa Mesa, The Wayfarer and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.

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Mesa Verde

While visiting Mesa Verde, you might make a stop by sights like Costa Mesa Country Club and SoCo Collection.

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Downtown Costa Mesa

If you're spending some time in Downtown Costa Mesa, Time Nightclub and Tiki Bar are top sights worth seeing.

Sobeca District

If you're spending some time in Sobeca District, The Camp and The LAB Antimall are top sights worth seeing.

Top Central Hotel Reviews

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

10/10 Excellent
"Great stay"
Zachary 4-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Central?
Travelers to Costa Mesa's Central neighborhood will be sure to enjoy a stay in this neighborhood. Be sure to check out Pacific Amphitheatre and Orange County Fair and Events Center as part of your Central travel plans.
What's a favorite place to stay in Central?
For your stay in Central, Harbor bay inn is one of the top choices based on our traveler data.
How many hotels are there in the Central area?
When you want to kick up your feet after a day of exploring the sights in Costa Mesa, you can choose from 12 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in Central.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get top deals in Central.
What can I see and do in this Costa Mesa neighborhood?
While you're in Central, you can catch a show at Pacific Amphitheatre or Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - The Hangar. As you're discovering the neighborhood, Orange County Fair and Events Center and Costa Mesa Farmers' Market are some other places worth a visit. America's Family Pet Expo, The Hangar, and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central. When you're sightseeing in Costa Mesa, Costa Mesa Tennis Center and Costa Mesa Country Club are also worth a stop.

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