Newport Beach, CaliforniaNewport Coast
The Resort at Pelican Hill
Palladian coastal estate
Newport Coast Newport Beach, California
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
MarriottPalladian coastal estate
Olive groves, classical columns, and terraced lawns sprawl across five hundred coastal acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
“It has a luxurious Tuscan vibe, with well-manicured hills overlooking the Pacific, beautiful villas and bungalows, and Roman aqueduct-style architecture.”
What it’s good at
Exceptional
Dedicated villa butler service, private garages, four-hundred-ninety thread count linens, and anticipatory staff attending every detail.
Remarkable
A Five-Star spa featuring a classical rotunda, private treatment suites, and the Roman-style Acqua Colonnade thermal circuit.
Remarkable
A 504-acre coastal estate with two championship Tom Fazio golf courses and the 136-foot circular Coliseum Pool.
What they say
Forbes Five-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The Resort at Pelican Hill is an Italian-inspired oasis of tranquility and beauty located on the Newport coast of California.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Secluded above the Newport Coast, the property sits minutes from the tide pools and hiking trails of Crystal Cove State Beach.
The rooms
Bungalows feature vaulted wood-beam ceilings and limestone fireplaces, while multi-bedroom villas add gourmet kitchens, private garages, and ocean terraces.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Hand-laid glass mosaic tiles line the 136-foot circular pool, flanked by classical columns and private cabanas.
The spa and yoga
Herbal steam rooms and soaking tubs line the Roman-style Acqua Colonnade, and morning yoga meets on the lawn.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Pelican Grill & Bar
Butcher-cut steaks and wood-fired pizzas are served on an open terrace looking out across the Pacific Ocean.
At the table
Coliseum Pool & Grill serves pasta under a heated loggia, and the market scoops Italian gelato all day.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.