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Our top choices for Central hotels

Standard Room, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Microwave | WiFi (free)

1. Harbor bay inn

Harbor bay inn
Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (128 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 NT$4,060
NT$4,384 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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 NT$2,739
NT$2,963 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 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, (1,017 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 NT$2,416
NT$2,610 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Cozy Inn
Lobby lounge

4. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
1.1 km from Central
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,141 reviews)
"Excellent room and service!"
United States
Cecilia
The price is NT$4,792
NT$5,319 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Room, 2 Queen Beds | 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, (1,515 reviews)
"Very friendly staff. Cute place, comfortable"
United States
Cecilia
The price is NT$4,028
NT$4,471 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 23 - Aug 24
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
Lobby

6. 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, (3,377 reviews)
"Very good hotel and location"
United States
Amir
The price is NT$3,975
NT$4,420 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Lobby

7. 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, (1,759 reviews)
"Great location, wonderful staff, big room and useful amenities! We will definitely stay here again!"
United States
Renee
The price is NT$4,993
NT$5,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
Lobby

8. 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, (1,423 reviews)
"Love this hotel will be back"
United States
Tiffany
The price is NT$4,068
NT$5,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
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, (1,051 reviews)
"the breakfast was good and staff was so nice and helpful"
United States
Jenica
The price is NT$5,258
NT$5,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
Restaurant

10. Ayres Hotel Orange

Ayres Hotel Orange
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Central
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (2,978 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United States
Sojin
The price is NT$3,923
NT$4,323 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Ayres Hotel Orange
Exterior

11. 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, (1,573 reviews)
"Nice place to stay and easy parking."
United States
James
The price is NT$3,458
NT$3,914 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 10 - Sep 11
Holiday Inn Santa Ana-Orange Co. Arpt by IHG
Queen/Queen Shower Loft with Sofa Sleeper | Living area | 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

12. Lemon Heights Inn

Lemon Heights Inn
2.5 star property
11.8 km from Central
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (855 reviews)
"Was really nice definitely would stay again and recommend"
United States
Samuel
The price is NT$2,842
NT$3,211 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 13 - Aug 14
Lemon Heights Inn
2 King Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request)

13. Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
Mesa Verde, 1.3 km from Central
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,696 reviews)
"The best place to stay in Costa Mesa. Remodeled spa like rooms, huge tv, comfortable beds and walking distance to everything."
United States
Kathleen
The price is NT$3,045
NT$3,288 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Costa Mesa Inn
Lobby

14. 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, (1,889 reviews)
"Good hotel to stay at"
United States
Keith
The price is NT$3,508
NT$3,964 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
Property amenity

15. 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, (2,108 reviews)
"Love it the location, close to airport!! Clean place and quite"
United States
Angelica
The price is NT$2,985
NT$3,379 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 18 - Aug 19
MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels
Lobby

16. 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, (1,658 reviews)
"Nice clean hotel with modern facilities. Decent breakfast, helpful staff, and close to Huntington Beach."
United States
Vivian
The price is NT$5,480
NT$5,984 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
Terrace/patio

17. 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, (4,564 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing stay. One of the cleanest and well maintained hotels I’ve stayed at."
United States
Antoinette
The price is NT$3,944
NT$4,346 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Premium Room One Queen and One Twin Bed | WiFi (free), bed sheets

18. Orange Grove Inn

Orange Grove Inn
2.5 star property
11.7 km from Central
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,512 reviews)
"Great hotel!"
United States
Fausto
The price is NT$2,842
NT$3,217 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Orange Grove Inn
Garden

19. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
19 km from Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,504 reviews)
"Great place to stay room had everything a family of 4 needed and breakfast was cherry on top"
United States
Dianna
The price is NT$3,451
NT$3,796 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Laguna Hills Lodge
Bar (on property)

20. ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange

ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
3.5 star property
14.1 km from Central
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2,723 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, hotel location was perfect and would come back to this hotel in the future."
United States
Raymundo
The price is NT$3,422
NT$3,771 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2
ALO Hotel by Ayres, Orange
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Where to stay in Central

Find the best Central areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A pier extending into the water with birds on the shore and the sky at sunset.

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.

A coastal town with red-roofed houses, palm trees, and a view of the ocean and mountains in the background.

Mesa Verde

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

A white building with a red-tiled roof, a large circular window, and a bell tower.

Downtown Costa Mesa

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

South Coast Metro

While visiting South Coast Metro, you might make a stop by sights like South Coast Plaza and Metro Pointe at South Coast.

Top Central Hotel Reviews

Hyatt Regency Orange County

Hyatt Regency Orange County

10/10 Excellent
"Great"
Ann 2-night trip
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Hyatt Regency Orange County

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 13 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.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Central?
For additional details about updating your trip to Central or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.
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 Time Nightclub are some other places worth a visit. Costa Mesa Farmers' Market, America's Family Pet Expo, and The Hangar are just a few of the places to visit in and around Central. When you're sightseeing in Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde Shopping Center and Costa Mesa Tennis Center are also worth a stop.