What's it like in Central?

Travellers to Costa Mesa's Central neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Make sure that you visit Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre as part of your Central travel plans.

What's a favourite place to stay in Central?

For your stay in Central, Harbor bay inn is one of the top choices based on our traveller data.

How many hotels can I expect to find in Central?

When you want to put your feet up after a day of exploring the sights in Costa Mesa, you can choose from 14 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Central.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Central, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals in Central.

What can I see and do in this Costa Mesa neighbourhood?

While you're in Central, you could catch a show at Pacific Amphitheatre or Orange County Fair & Exposition Center - The Hangar. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, 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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Our top choices for Central hotels

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1. Harbor bay inn

Central

Trish

HK$942 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a computer.

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

Central

James

HK$786 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A building with a sign reading "COZY III" and a staircase leading to an upper level.

3. Cozy Inn

Central

Jason

HK$635 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

4. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

East Side Costa Mesa, 0.8 km from Central

michael

HK$1,125 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a high ceiling.

5. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

2.5 km from Central

Anastasia

HK$1,209 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen area with appliances and a coffee station.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

4.8 km from Central

Tyler

HK$1,127 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern interior with a large glass wall, a dining area with a long table and chairs, a sofa set, and a staircase.

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

5.7 km from Central

Yongkai

HK$1,279 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a large ocean wave painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

8. Costa Mesa Inn

Mesa Verde, 1.3 km from Central

Craig

HK$770 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the outside.

9. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

7.3 km from Central

Connie

HK$965 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern restaurant with a sunset mural, contemporary furniture, and a view of the ocean.

10. Hyatt Regency Irvine

6.5 km from Central

CRISTOFER

HK$1,902 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious living area with a large wooden table, comfortable seating, a fireplace, and decorative plants.

11. Ayres Hotel Orange

14.1 km from Central

Anne

HK$1,159 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A stone fire pit surrounded by palm trees and chairs in an outdoor seating area.

12. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

7.4 km from Central

Murtaza

HK$823 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, palm trees, and a large glass facade.

13. Hyatt Regency Orange County

14.1 km from Central

Randi

HK$1,367 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A restaurant interior with a high ceiling, hanging red pendant lights, a large mirror, and a seating area with a sofa and cushioned chairs.

14. Hotel Huntington Beach

11.3 km from Central

Dylan

HK$845 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A spacious lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a chandelier.

15. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

6.6 km from Central

Richard

HK$1,457 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

An outdoor seating area with fire pits, modern furniture, and a view of the sky.

16. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

14.1 km from Central

Ahmad

HK$1,182 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A hotel room with two beds, a bathroom, and a view of a bridge.

17. Orange Grove Inn

11.7 km from Central

jocelyn

HK$586 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A multi-level hotel lobby with a central pool, seating areas, and a modern architectural design.

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

14.3 km from Central

Kristi

HK$1,085 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by potted plants and a well-maintained lawn.

19. Laguna Hills Lodge

19 km from Central

Kevin

HK$846 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden reception desk, green armchairs, and a dining area with a long table.

20. Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim by IHG

21.5 km from Central

Lisa

HK$1,167 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Where to stay in Central

Find the best Central areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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East Side Costa Mesa

When in East Side Costa Mesa, you can plan a visit to Orange County Fair and Events Center and Pacific Amphitheatre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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

Mesa Verde

If you're spending some time in Mesa Verde, Costa Mesa Country Club and Mesa Verde Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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Sobeca District

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

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Top Central Hotel Reviews

The Anaheim Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very cute place to stay at with family"

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"I would highly recommend this hotel. The shuttle service alone was amazing and made everything worth it. We are not normally shuttle people. We are people who stay on property this time we wanted to try something new. However, I am not someone that likes to walk anymore than I need to so I was looking for hotels that specifically have a shuttle. The staff that drive the shuttles are amazing, have a great customer service, or very timely, we barely ever had to wait for a shuttle. That makes a long park day totally worth it. If we accidentally just missed the shuttle one was immediately coming up after it was so nice. My only complaint is that we stayed in the Garden tower portion of the hotel. We were there during a heat wave. That tower seem to be significantly hotter than the main hotel. We also stayed in one of the last rooms of the garden tower, so the trek was long. I will 100% stay at this hotel again just next time I’ll make sure not to stay in the garden tower."

Grand Legacy At the Park

8/10 Good

"tenemos varios años que llegamos a este motel por su cercanía a Disneylandia y California Adventure, es amplio y limpio, lo que no me agrada es que los moteles cobren el estacionamiento, ya que en esencia es la manera de hospedarse en un motel, las habitaciones se han encarecido y el cobro de estacionamiento es un gasto que se esconde de forma habitual en todos los hoteles y creo que es falta de buen servicio no ofrecer este servicio incluido. Además ya de años retiraron también el desayuno americano."

Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

8/10 Good

"Staff were polite. Room … bathroom could use a deep clean. The caulking around tub was moldy, gross. Shampoo/Consitioner/Soap dispenser was broken and on tub floor. For $200++ a night I would expect better. Read small print… parking is $39 a day."

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Our top choices for Central hotels

1. Harbor bay inn

2. Travelodge by Wyndham Costa Mesa Newport Beach Hacienda

3. Cozy Inn

4. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

5. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

7. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

8. Costa Mesa Inn

9. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

10. Hyatt Regency Irvine

11. Ayres Hotel Orange

12. MainStay Suites John Wayne Airport by Choice Hotels

13. Hyatt Regency Orange County

14. Hotel Huntington Beach

15. Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

16. Hotel Fera Anaheim, a DoubleTree by Hilton

17. Orange Grove Inn

18. Embassy Suites by Hilton Anaheim South

19. Laguna Hills Lodge

20. Holiday Inn Express Fullerton - Anaheim by IHG

Where to stay in Central

East Side Costa Mesa

Westside Costa Mesa

Mesa Verde

Downtown Costa Mesa

Sobeca District

Top Central Hotel Reviews

The Anaheim Hotel

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