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Our top choices for The Observatory hotels

Terrace/patio
Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro

Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro

Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro
3.0 star property
0.8 km from The Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Clean room, safe / nice area, walkable restaurants and close to the observatory. Easy check in, great staff 10/10 "
United States
River
The price is HK$848
HK$964 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro
Reception
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA

Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA
2.0 star property
1.4 km from The Observatory
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Great staff, clean room"
United States
Emmanuela
The price is HK$672
HK$727 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA
Outdoor pool
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa

Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa
2.0 star property
1.4 km from The Observatory
6.6 out of 10, (1117)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Rafaela
Vagabond Inn Costa Mesa
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
3.0 star property
1 km from The Observatory
5.2 out of 10, (1177)
"Loved my stay, very clean and nice"
United States
Gavino
The price is HK$548
HK$592 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach
Lobby
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach

Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
3.0 star property
3.5 km from The Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1457)
"Great place to stay and excellent service "
United States
Thania
The price is HK$1,315
HK$1,436 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Ayres Hotel Fountain Valley - Huntington Beach
Bar (on property)
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
4.0 star property
3.5 km from The Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"My family was very pleased with the hotel and their stay. "
United States
Dianna
The price is HK$1,052
HK$1,170 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Avenue of the Arts Costa Mesa, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Outdoor pool, open 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
4.0 star property
3.2 km from The Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Yes, it was a great stay. "
United States
Juan
The price is HK$1,237
HK$1,572 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The Westin South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa
Exterior
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG

Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG

Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG
3.5 star property
3.4 km from The Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1009)
"Great location next to the airport and clean spacious rooms ! "
United States
Judie
The price is HK$817
HK$908 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Crowne Plaza Costa Mesa Orange County by IHG
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa Marriott
4.0 star property
3.7 km from The Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1402)
"Room was clean & breakfast was good."
United States
Sally
The price is HK$850
HK$946 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Costa Mesa Marriott
Terrace/patio
Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach

Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach
3.0 star property
3.2 km from The Observatory
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (850)
"Good for pets!"
United States
jeffrey
The price is HK$1,393
HK$1,548 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Residence Inn by Marriott Costa Mesa Newport Beach
Breakfast and dinner served
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton

Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
4.0 star property
4.7 km from The Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (574)
"Great place!"
United States
Sintia
The price is HK$734
HK$829 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Hotel Zessa Orange County Airport, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Lobby lounge
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
4.5 km from The Observatory
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1007)
"Great free breakfast and super quiet. Right near freeway entrance for easy access to basically anywhere you want to go "
United States
Kathryn
The price is HK$952
HK$1,056 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Hypo-allergenic bedding, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
OC Hotel Costa Mesa

OC Hotel Costa Mesa

OC Hotel Costa Mesa
2.5 star property
4.9 km from The Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1471)
"Excellent hotel "
United States
Frederic
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
Sports facility
Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
3.0 star property
3.7 km from The Observatory
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1001)
"Great facilities, neat clean room, great food at breakfast and safe environment for my family. "
United States
Misael
The price is HK$973
HK$1,070 total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
Sonesta ES Suites Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
Lobby
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
4.0 star property
5 km from The Observatory
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2998)
"Great place to stay "
United States
Alan
The price is HK$1,082
HK$1,203 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Terrace/patio
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa

Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
4.0 star property
3.5 km from The Observatory
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Easy check in, amazing atmosphere and very clean."
United States
Jeovonti
The price is HK$1,138
HK$1,266 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn

Costa Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
3.4 km from The Observatory
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1290)
"Love the huge rooms with tubs, clean and modern "
United States
Darrick
Costa Mesa Inn
Lobby
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
6.1 km from The Observatory
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"Convenient location, clean rooms and staff was amazing "
United States
Anna
The price is HK$951
HK$1,048 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
Lobby
Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport

Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.0 star property
6 km from The Observatory
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (1006)
"Excellent room and overall great condition of the hotel"
United States
carlos
The price is HK$1,270
HK$1,399 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Homewood Suites By Hilton Irvine John Wayne Airport
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace
Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley

Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
3.0 star property
3.6 km from The Observatory
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1533)
"Nice place to stay"
United States
Leslie
The price is HK$707
HK$773 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 Jan 2026
Sonesta Select Huntington Beach Fountain Valley
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Top The Observatory Hotel Reviews

Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa Marriott

10/10 Excellent
"Smooth everything. "
CHENGZHONG 1-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Costa Mesa Marriott

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South Coast Plaza

4.5/5 (681 reviews)
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SoCo Collection

4.1/5 (38 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around The Observatory?
The Observatory is located in a welcoming area of Santa Ana known for its cosy cafes and fun-filled attractions. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 12 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
What's the best place to stay near The Observatory?
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Costa Mesa / Newport Beach is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and free WiFi. It's located just a short 0.6 mi (1 km) from The Observatory. Other good choices within a short distance include Courtyard by Marriott Costa Mesa South Coast Metro and Motel 6 Costa Mesa, CA.
How many hotels are there close to The Observatory?
Expedia has 12 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from The Observatory.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near The Observatory, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near The Observatory.
What can I see and do near The Observatory?
Old Orange County Courthouse, Kellogg House and Heritage Museum of Orange County feature captivating exhibits. You can enjoy live performances at Segerstrom Center for the Arts and Yost Theater. Enjoy the outdoors at Huntington Beach Sports Complex, Fountain Valley Recreation Center or Tewinkle Park.