Newport Beach

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Rialto Score 9+

A St. Regis hotel. Rialto is a Marriott STARS agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

By the Pacific Ocean in Southern California’s chic Newport Coast, The Resort at Pelican Hill is an Italian-inspired, five-star, AAA Five Diamond destination offering unparalleled service and luxury. Accommodations include 128 multibedroom villas with magnificent coastal views, gourmet kitchens, dedicated staff, and exclusive clubhouse access, as well as 204 bungalow guest rooms and suites, all featuring fireplaces and private terraces. The resort is home to a Forbes Five Star spa, two 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio, the 136-foot Coliseum Pool, an adult pool and five restaurants.

22701 Pelican Hill Road South, 92657 Newport Beach, CA, United States
The Resort at Pelican Hill

About The Resort at Pelican Hill

Insider tip

Catch a front row seat to for the best sunset views in Newport Beach with an evening tee time at one of Pelican Hill's oceanfront golf courses.

In the hotel’s own words

On the coast of Newport Beach in Southern California, The Resort at Pelican Hill sits perched upon 504 acres of sun-drenched hillsides. Inspired by the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio, the resort village features expansive hotel accommodations with panoramic views of the Pacific. Here, golf, spa and gourmet dining find exquisite expression. The Resort is about 45 miles south of Los Angeles International Airport and 15 minutes from Orange County's John Wayne Airport. Newport Coast is home to Crystal Cove State Park that features 3.5 miles of sandy beaches and it is also close to all the entertainment and sporting attractions in Southern California.

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The Villas

The Villas are a private enclave within the Resort that feel like a home away from home. Exceptionally spacious and comfortably appointed, the Villas invite guests to savor a gracious style of life unique to Pelican Hill. Each Two, Three and Four Bedroo Villa features a limestone fireplace, hand-hewn wood beam ceiling, marble bath, gourmet kitchen, washer & dryer, exclusive Clubhouse with pool & fitness center, Private one or two-car garage per villa, resort amenities and concierge service.

Bungalows Pelican Hill offers 204 expansive bungalows tucked thoughtfully into terraced hillsides. This affords them unobstructed views of the fairways and sea. Each one-story Bungalow or Bungalow Suite features a limestone fireplace, private garden or ocean-view terrace, hand-hewn wood beam ceiling, marble bath and adjacent parking.

Dining From the distinct flavors of Northern Italy, to the freshness of California cuisine, Pelican Hill presents inviting al fresco dining for every moment and mood. Our team of chefs has designed a full array of menus to surpass your highest expectations and complement your relaxing resort stay. Restaurants include Pelican Grill, Coliseum Pool & Grill, Caffè, and Caffè II.

Pelican Hill Golf Club

The Ocean North and Ocean South courses offer different playing experiences but share one thing: the view. Every hole has been designed to maximize the dramatic sight of the Pacific. Facilities include a clubhouse, men and women's locker rooms, Golf Shop, Caffè II and Pelican Grill & Lounge. There are a variety of classes and clinics available on request.

The Spa at Pelican Hill

Our Forbes Five-Star, AAA Five-Diamond wellness retreat, The Spa at Pelican Hill, features a menu of the world’s most celebrated treatments. Our Acqua Colonnade features steam, sauna and whirlpool, and is complimentary to resort guests receiving treatments.

Pools:

Our iconic Coliseum Pool is one of the world’s largest circular pools, with tiered decks and luxurious cabana suites. More than one million glass mosaic tiles were laid by hand to form a perfect circle 136 feet in diameter. Inspired by Rome's magnificent namesake, this pool is the social hub of the resort, as guests lounge amid spectacular vistas of the golf course and ocean.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Marriott STARS benefits, included

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Marriott STARS is Marriott's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • Marriott Bonvoy points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Nightly Upgrade Awards can be applied to these rates

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Rooms and suites

8 room types, as described by the hotel.
Villas
Size
1Garden View Bungalow Guestroom
847 ft²
2Ocean View Bungalow Guestroom
847 ft²
3One Bedroom Bungalow Suite Garden View
Members only
4One Bedroom Bungalow Suite Ocean View
5Two Bedroom Villa Garden View
Members only
6Two Bedroom Villa Ocean View
Members only
7Three Bedroom Villa
8Four Bedroom Villa
Members only

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Marriott STARS always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn Marriott Bonvoy points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns Marriott Bonvoy points and elite-night credit, and Marriott Bonvoy elite status benefits apply.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

Can my AI assistant book this hotel?

Yes. Connect Rialto to Claude or ChatGPT and ask for rates. You finish the booking on a secure Rialto page. Card details are not sent through the AI chat, so either you would approve the final checkout step and reconfirm all the information, or if you authorize your agent with Computer-Use permissions, it can fill out the checkout form as well.

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