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By a verified traveller on Thu 07 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

Hotel near Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa

Seaside stay

With a stay at this East Side Costa Mesa hotel, you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Orange County Fairgrounds and 6 miles (10 km) of Newport Pier. Huntington State Beach and Fashion Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Free perks

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the 24-hour business center and free WiFi in public areas. Guests will appreciate freebies like buffet breakfast and free self parking.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Extra Floor Space)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max
CA $175* Per night/room 21 Apr. - 22 Apr.

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility, Transfer Shower)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Access Tub)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 19 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.9 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (13) Couples (2) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Made reservations for same day check in. Right off highway but QUIET, clean, excellent rooms with comfy bed, Keurig, refrigerator and microwave in room. On a two week road trip up the coast and this is the best place we have stayed=best nights sleep. Highly recommend 10 stars!

Posted by on 7 Sep. 2023

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9 Sep. 2023 by Liz Tapia

Hello, TereenaWe appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback and for choosing Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and are glad to know that after a long road trip you were able to get much needed rest. We hope to serve you again in the near future and thank you again for choosing Holiday Inn Express.

5 out of 5

Posted by , from Kent on 1 Aug. 2023

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22 Aug. 2023 by Liz Tapia

Hello, MelissaThank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa and for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are happy to know that you had a pleasant stay and we hope to serve you again in the near future.

5 out of 5
Service excellent, rooms very clean and very spacious we really liked the hotel im looking forward to come next time .

Posted by on 18 Apr. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Apr. 2023 by Cristel Villalba - General Manager

Veronica,Thank you for the awesome rating! We are happy to see we met all your expectations during your stay.We hope to see you again in the near future!

4 out of 5
Liked the breakfast food, beds and pillows, coffee in room, refrigerator.

Posted by on 24 Oct. 2022

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25 Oct. 2022 by Liz Tapia

Hello, DebraWe appreciate you taking the time to give us your feedback and are happy to hear that our hotel amenities were up to your standards. It was a pleasure having you as a guest and hope to see you in the near future.

5 out of 5
Everything was good. Location was perfect for my stay.

Posted by on 22 Oct. 2022

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23 Oct. 2022 by Liz Tapia

Hello, Ernest We appreciate you taking the time to give us feedback about your stay. We are happy to hear that you experienced a pleasant stay and we hope we can have you as a guest in the near future. Thank you

1 out of 5

Posted by on 24 Jan. 2022

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3 out of 5
THE HALLWAYS WERE DIRTY AND NEEDED TO BE VACCUMED.

Posted by on 14 Sep. 2021

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4 Oct. 2021 by Alexis Aquino

Dear Antonio, Thank you for sharing your feedback from you recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express at Costa Mesa. I apologize about the hallways and rest assure that this has been brought up to our housekeeping department as well with our maintenance department. We hope to see you again in the near future.

5 out of 5
This is our go to hotel while in California! We’re getting to know the staff well! They’re very personable and efficient!

Posted by on 7 May 2021

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25 Jun. 2021 by Alex Aquino-General Manager

We appreciate your positive feedback! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with other travelers. We hope you enjoyed your time with us, and we can't wait to have you back during your next trip to Southern California.

3 out of 5
IInconsiderate people staying here stomping above me!

Posted by on 4 May 2021

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25 Jun. 2021 by Alex Aquino-General Manager

Thank you for your awesome feedback on our hotel and staff! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time at our hotel. Anytime you're in Costa Mesa, make sure to come back. We love our repeat guests and value your business!!

4 out of 5
Soaking tub is just a tub but otherwise it was a pleasant stay.

Posted by on 12 Mar. 2021

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16 Mar. 2021 by Nichelle Colasont, Director of Sales

Thank you for your review, we look forward to having you stay with us again in the near future!

About the Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel

Location 2070 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

All-inclusive Details

  • Gratuities not included
  • Alcoholic beverages not included
  • Fitness facilities included
  • Childcare not included
  • Transportation to offsite activities not included
  • All meals served buffet-style
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • Only non-alcoholic beverages included
  • Room service not included
  • Minibar not included

Property Features

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 408 square feet (38 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. This Costa Mesa hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 62 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 408 sq ft of conference space
  • 38 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Costa Mesa, an IHG Hotel offers 62 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with premium satellite channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Costa Mesa hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Deep soaking tub
  • IPod dock
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 AM

Special check-in instructions:

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Smoke detector
  • LGBTQIA friendly
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Clean Promise (IHG)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • gap period enforced between guest stays 24 hours
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite
  • Property follows sanitization practices of Travel in the New Normal (US Travel - USA)
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 1
  • Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Costa Mesa Holiday Inn Express
  • Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel Costa Mesa
  • Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa Hotel
  • Costa Mesa Holiday Inn
  • Holiday Inn Costa Mesa
  • Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa CA - Orange County
  • Holiday Inn Express Costa Mesa Hotel Costa Mesa

You should know

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.