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Local Hotels

Summary: Each of the Orange County hotels listed here has unique qualities and services. Use the guide to choose the most suitable one for individual travelers or your conference needs. Visit the hotel websites to review their services and amenities.  

UCI affiliates as well those planning to visit the campus for any reason may take advantage of these offers.  When making the reservation be sure to let the hotel know that the traveler is visiting UCI and that you chose the hotel from our listing.

Please note: Rates are subject to change without notice and cannot be guaranteed.

Costa Mesa
Dana Point
Garden Grove
Huntington Beach
Irvine
Laguna Beach
Lake Forest
Newport Beach
Orange
Santa Ana

Costa Mesa
  • Ayres Hotel and Suites - Costa Mesa
    325 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    (800) 322-9992
    Fax: (714) 549-3741
    JR Harrison, Sales Manager, (714) 429-9372 x102
    E-mail: JRharrison@ayreshotels.com
    UCI Rate: $109 and $20 extra for upgraded Junior Suite
    • Complimentary
      • Full Breakfast
      • Evening beverage and hors d'oeuvre - Monday to Thursday
      • Freshly baked cookies and fresh fruit in lobby each evening
      • In-room Internet access
      • Parking
      • Shuttle to/from John Wayne Airport and UCI

  • Hilton - Costa Mesa
    3050 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Kelly Ricedorff, Sales Manager, (714) 438-4933
    E-mail: kelly.ricedorff@hilton.com
    UCI Rate: $159
    Discounted group rates for 10 or more rooms
    Meeting space; on site restaurant and bar
    Shuttle service to/from OC Airport and UCI

  • Holiday Inn
    3131 S. Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, Ca 92626
    (866) 902-8914, (714) 557-3000, Fax: (714) 957-8185
    Carol Smith (714) 5461629
    E-mail: carol.smith@hicostamesa.com
    • Complimentary
      • Shuttle to/from JW Airport
      • Parking
      • In-room Internet access
      • Use of fitness room and business center

  • Travelodge- Orange County Airport
    1400 Bristol St, Costa Mesa, 92626
    (714) 557-8700, Fax: (714) 557-9164, (888) 515-5375
    UCI Rate: Single Occupancy- $62, Double Occupancy- $67, Weekly- $350

  • Wyndham Orange County
    3350 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    (714) 751-5100, Fax: (714) 751-2704
    Alane Millar, Sales Manager, Direct line, (714) 678-4053
    E-mail: almillar@wyndham.com
    UCI Rate: $119, Lakeview, $129
    Executive Suite - $139; Deluxe Suite - $179
    • Complimentary Shuttle Service to/from John Wayne Airport

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Dana Point

  • DoubleTree Guest Suites Doheny Beach
    34402 Pacific Coast Highway, Dana Point, Ca 92629
    (949) 661-1100, Fax: (949) 443-9761
    Mary Silva, Sales Manager, (949) 234-4502
    E-mail- mary.silva2@hilton.com
    UCI Rate:$139 - Off Season
    $159 Peak Season (June 15- Labor Day)
    Complimentary Parking

  • Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort
    25135 Park Lantern, Dana Point, CA 92629
    (949) 661-5000, (949) 487-7538, Fax: (949) 661-3688
    Toll Free (800) 854-3012
    Francesca Rogers, Sales Manager
    UCI Rate: $140 - Off Season
    $169 - Peak Season
    Optional Resort passport $15, includes all amenities (beach transportation, tennis, bike rentals, etc.)
    Single/Double Occupancy
    June 15 to Labor Day - $149
    Peak season resort fee waived



Garden Grove

  • Candlewood Suites - North Orange County
    12901 Garden Grove Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92843
    (714) 539-4200, fax (714) 539-7823
    Lisa Anderson, Director of Sales ex. 462
    E-mail: Lisa.Anderson@IHG.com
    UCI Rate: $ 72.99 Studio Suite, $92.99 One Bedroom Suite (1-6 Nights, Additional Discounts for 7+ Nights)
    • 1/4 Mile from UCI Medical Center
    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Free Parking
    • Free Laundry Facilities

  • Crown Plaza Anaheim Resort
    12012 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, Ca 92840
    (866) 442-7375 reservations, (714) 867-5555 hotel direct
    Jenn Pastoral, Reservation Coordinator (714) 867-5154
    E-Mail: jpastoral@cpranaheim.com
    Kindel Noel, Sr. Sales Manager (714) 867-5152
    E-mail: knoel@cpranaheim.com
    UCI Rate: $119
    • Just 1 mile from UCI Medical Center
    • Complimentary
      • Hot Breakfast Daily
      • Shuttle to/from UCI Medical Center and Disneyland/ Downtown Disney
      • High Speed Internet Access
      • Self Parking

  • Embassy Suites - Anaheim South
    11767 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
    (714) 539-3300
    Katie Watkins, Sales Manager, (714) 383-6718 direct
    UCI Rates: $109, add $20 for double-bedded suites and for 3rd and 4th guest

  • Hampton Inn & Suites
    11747 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
    (714) 703-8800, Fax: (714) 703-8900
    Estrella Cherry- Sales Manager, (714) 620-2419
    E-Mail: estrella_cherry@hilton.com
    UCI Rate: $95 Double Occupancy
    1/2 Mile from UCI Medical Center, Near 5 & 22 Freeways
    Full Breakfast and Internet included

  • Hyatt Regency Orange County (Near Disneyland)
    11999 Harbor Blvd., Garden Grove, CA 92840
    (714) 750-1234, Fax: (714) 971-1721
    Nicole Peckinpaugh- Individual Travel Manager
    UCI Rate: $135
    $15 Self-park; $19 Valet (Subject to Change)

  • Marriott Residence Inn/Anaheim
    11931 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92840
    (714) 591-4000
    UCI Rate: 1 to 4 nights - $99
    5 + nights - $89
    Hot breakfast daily; Evening social hour, Monday - Thursday
    Full kitchen; Grocery shopping service; Free high-speed Internet service

Huntington Beach

  • Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort
    21100 Pacific Coast Highway
    Huntington Beach CA 92848
    Reservations: (800) Hiltons
    Megan Miely, Director of Business Travel Sales, (714) 845-8448
    E-mail: mmiely@waterfrontresort.com
    UCI Rate: $215- Jan- June 12; $235- June 12- Sept 1; $215 Sept 2- Dec

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Irvine

  • Atrium Hotel
    18700 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612
    (949) 833-2770, Fax: (949) 757-0330
    David Gutterman, Sales Manager, (949) 428-3797
    UCI Rate: Single/Double - $104
    • Complimentary:
      • Shuttle to and from UCI and John Wayne Airport
      • Full Breakfast Buffet
      • In-room Internet access
      • Parking

  • Candlewood Suites - Irvine Spectrum
    16150 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, CA 92618
    (949) 788-0500, Fax: (949) 788-0566
    Toll free reservations: (877) CANDLEWOOD (226-3539)
    Erin Laurent, Director of Sales
    E-mail: Erin.Laurent@ihg.com
    UCI Rate: 1 to 6 nights - $132.99 Subject to change according to season and/or availability

  • Comfort Inn- Irvine Spectrum
    23061 Avenida da la Carlota, Laguna Hills, Ca 92653
    (949) 859-0166, Fax: (949) 859-2468
    Kevin Akash, Operations Manager
    UCI Rate: $99.95
    • Located just six miles from UCI Campus
    • Includes free breakfast, wi-fi Internet access, parking, and local calls

  • Courtyard by Marriott - John Wayne Airport
    2701 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
    (949) 757-1200
    Kristina Black, Account Executive
    E-mail: kristina.black@marriott.com
    UCI Rate: $209 - weekdays
    $84 - weekends
    Shuttle to and from Orange County Airport; 24-hour Market Place in lobby; Free high-speed Internet access

  • Crowne Plaza Irvine - John Wayne Airport
    17941 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614
    (949) 863-1999, Fax: (949) 474-7263
    Justin Gammon, Director of Sales and Mktg.
    E-mail: Justin.gammon@ichotelsgroup.com
    UCI Rates: $109
    Parking: $11.00
    Free shuttle service to and from UCI and the Airport, upon request.
    Distance from UCI - 3 miles

  • Doubletree- Irvine Spectrum
    90 Pacifica Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
    (949) 471-8888 reservations, Fax: (949) 471-8600
    Annie Tran, Sales Manager, (949) 471-8611
    E-mail: annietran@dtreeirvine.com
    UCI Rate- $149- Monday to Thursday; $109- Friday to Sunday
    • 6 miles from UCI campus
    • Complimentary shuttle to John Wayne Airport and Irvine Spectrum
    • Courtesy shuttle to UCI at a nominal fee
    • High speed Internet available

  • Embassy Suites - Irvine
    2120 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
    (949) 705-5144, Fax: (949) 705-5147
    Jasmine Heyl, Sales Manager
    E-mail: jasmine.heyl@hilton.com
    UCI rate: Suites- $128 - Sunday to Thursday; $109 - Friday & Saturday
    Corporate ID Number: 0560041296
    • 3 miles from UCI Campus
    • Complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and evening Manager's Reception
    • Complimentary shuttle to and from UCI, John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza (small groups only)

  • Hilton - Irvine/ Orange County Airport
    18800 MacArthur Blvd., Irvine, CA 92612
    (800) 445-8667 reservations; Fax: (949) 833-3989
    Jeremy Yujuico- Sales Manager, (949) 812-3727
    UCI Rate: $119 - Sunday to Thursday, $99 - Friday, Saturday
    • 3 miles from UCI Campus
    • Complimentary
      • Shuttle to UCI, John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza
      • Parking
      • Wireless Internet

  • Hyatt Regency Irvine
    17900 Jamboree Blvd, Irvine, CA 92624
    (949) 225-6767, Fax (949) 225-6769
    Marissa Pitroski - Sales Manager Individual Travel
    E-mail: mpitroski@hyatt.com
    UCI Rate: $128

  • Marriott Irvine
    1800 Von Karman, Irvine, CA 92612
    (949) 553-0100
    Susie Schmitt, Sr. Sales Manager
    UCI Rate: Please contact hotel for current rate.
    High-speed Internet access; Complimentary local calls

  • Residence Inn by Marriott - Irvine Airport
    2855 Main Street, Irvine, CA 92614
    (949) 261-2020
    Firoozeh Tahmassebi, Director of Sales
    E-mail- firoozeh.tahmassebi@marriott.com
    UCI Rate: Studio Suite- One queen bed and full size sofa bed
    Weekday rates:1-4 nights $169/night; 5-11 nights $164/night; 12-29 nights $159/night; 30+nights $139/night
    Weekend only: $109
    • Less than 3 miles from UCI Campus
    • Shuttle to/from JW airport
    • Complimentary: Breakfast Buffet, Evening Social Hour Mon-Thurs (beer, wine, hors d'oeuvre), Personal Grocery Shopping Service


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Laguna Beach

  • Best Western - Laguna Brisas Spa Hotel
    1600 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    Scott Gaw, Director of Sales, (949) 497-7272
    (877) 537-8631
    UCI Rate: March 24- May 25 and Sept 4- Dec: $109 weekdays Mon. - Thurs; $169.00 week-end Fri. and Sat.
    May 26- Sept 3: weekdays Mon.- Thurs $169.00; Fri and Sat. $219.00
    Rates based on availability.
    "99 steps to the Beach" Rate includes Continental breakfast, in-room spa

  • Inn at Laguna Beach
    211 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
    (949) 497-9722, Fax: (949) 497-9972
    David Shepherd, Sales Manager
    E-mail: info@innatlagunabeach.com
    UCI Rate: Seasonal rates apply. Please contact the hotel directly for UCI rates.
    • 12 miles from John Wayne Airport

  • La Casa del Camino
    1289 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach , CA 92651
    (949) 497-2446, (888) 367-5232
    Nelson Lee, Sales Manager
    E-mail: nelson@casacamino.net
    UCI Rate:
    Off-Peak Rate: $99.00 (Sun-Thurs) , $139.00 (Fri-Sat) Jan. 1- Jun. 16 / Sept. 6- Dec. 31
    Peak Rate: $149.00 (Sun-Thurs), $169 (Fri-Sat) Jun. 17- Sept. 5
    Complimentary Gourmet Breakfast, Wireless Internet, Water, Sodas, Beach Towels, Beach Lounge Chairs


Lake Forest

  • Irvine Suites
    23192 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630
    (949) 380-9888, Fax: (949) 380-8302
    Joelle Mazone, Director of Marketing/Sales
    UCI Rate: Two room suite- $89 thru Dec. 31, 2007 includes full breakfast.
    Complimentary shuttle to OC Airport, parking, and Internet access in lounge areas


Newport Beach

  • Fairmont - Newport Beach (Four Diamond Hotel)
    4500 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Reservations: (949) 476-2001, Fax: (949) 250-7191
    Kamia Kinchlow, Sales Manager, (949) 955-5612 (individual rooms)
    E-mail: kamia.kinchlow@fairmont.com
    Nancy Ruffner, Group Sales Manager, (949) 955-5632 (10+ rooms/night)
    E-mail: nancy.ruffner@fairmont.com
    UCI Rate: $179 Mon. - Thurs. $159 Fri. - Sun.
    • Complimentary shuttle service to and from OC Airport
    • Courtesy Car Service to Campus
    • Contact for Special Promotional Offers, mention "UCI Rate" when inquiring

  • Holiday Inn Express- Newport Beach
    2300 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Reservations: (949) 722-2999, Fax: (949) 631-5659
    Edith Gaytan, Sales Manager, (949) 335-8708, (949)-722-2999 ext 302
    E-mail: edithg@dknhotels.com
    UCI Rate: $103 Off-Season and $139 Memorial Day- Labor Day, Mention "UCI Rate" when inquiring
    • 7 Miles from UCI & 1.5 Miles from the beach
    • Complimentary
      • Hot Continental Breakfast
      • Internet access (Ethernet and Wireless)
      • Parking
      • Freshly baked cookies and fresh fruit in lobby each evening

  • Hyatt Regency Newport Beach
    1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    (949) 729-1234, Fax: (949) 759-6069
    Dominique Davidson, Sales Manager, (949) 729-6069
    E-mail: dominique.davidson@hyatt.com
    UCI Rate: $128 Jan. 1- May 31, $138 June 1- Aug. 31, $128 Sept. 1 - Dec. 31

  • Marriott Suites - Newport Beach
    500 Bayview Circle, Newport Beach, CA 92660
    (949) 854-4500, Fax: (949) 854-3937
    Emma Bulalacao, Director of Event Management
    Cecilia Snyder, Front Desk Manager
    UCI Rates: Single/Double: $179 Sunday - Thursday, best available Friday - Saturday

  • Radisson Newport Beach
    4545 MacArthur Blvd., Newport Beach, CA 92660
    (800) 833-0642, Fax: (949) 833-0187
    Jeanie Rosales, Sales Manager, (949) 608-1081
    E-mail: jrosales@radissonnewportbeach.com
    UCI Rates: $99
    Club level upgrade $20
    • Complimentary
      • Hot breakfast buffet
      • Shuttle to/from Airport and UCI
      • Parking
      • High Speed Internet


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Orange (UC Irvine Medical Center area)

  • Ayres Inn - Orange
    3737 West Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92868
    (714) 978-9168, (800) 268-7946
    Veronica Guzman, Director of Sales
    UCI Rate: $95 - Single / Double Occupancy
    Full breakfast included in all rates. Evening beverage and hors d'oeuvre - Monday to Thursday 5-7pm.
    • Located directly across from UCI Medical Center

  • Doubletree Hotel - Anaheim/ Orange
    100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868
    (714) 634-7138
    Vanessa Romero, Sales Manager, (714) 634-7151
    UCI Rate: $129
    $15 upgrade when available
    • Located directly across from UCI Medical Center

  • Hilton Suites Anaheim / Orange
    400 N. State College Blvd., Orange, CA 92868
    (714) 938-1111, Fax: (714) 938-0930
    Nichelle Hagan, Group Sales Manager
    UCI Rates: $115
    • Located just 1 mile from the UCI Medical Center
    • Complimentary Shuttle to UCI Medical Center
    • Free parking


Santa Ana

  • Best Western
    2700 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    (714) 432-8888
    UCI Rate: $84.99
    • Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast
    • Free airport shuttle
    • Free high-speed wi-fi Internet

  • Candlewood Suites OC Airport- Irvine West
    2600 S. Redhill Ave., Santa Ana, Ca 92705
    (949) 250-0404, Fax: (949) 250-0434
    Karen Egan, Director of Sales: Ext. 402
    E-mail: Karen.Egan@IHG.com
    UCI Rate:$89 Studio, $109 One Bedroom Suite
    Extended Stays: $69 for 7-29 nights, $59 for 30+ nights)
    For Online Reservations with the UCI Rate
    • 4 miles from UCI campus
    • Fully Equipped Kitchens
    • Free Internet
    • Free Parking
    • Free Laundry Facilities
    • Virtual Tour

  • Comfort Suites - John Wayne Airport
    2620 Hotel Terrace, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Steve Hollon - Sales Manager, (714) 966-5200
    UCI Rate: $65.00
    Free airport shuttle. Free deluxe Continental breakfast. Free high-speed wireless Internet access.

  • Doubletree Club Hotel -  Orange Country Airport
    7 Hutton Centre Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92707
    Jenni Jaen, Sales Manager:
    (714) 751-2400 ext. 6659
    UCI Rate: $129 Mon-Wed, $99 Thurs-Sun
    • Complimentary Breakfast
    • Shuttle to/from UCI and OC airport

  • Doubletree Hotel -    Santa Ana/Orange Country Airport
    201 East MacArthur Blvd., Santa Ana, CA 92707
    (714) 825-3333 Reservations, Fax (714) 442-1937
    Linda Alessandrini, Sales Manager, (714) 442-1926
    E-mail: lalessandrini@doubletreeocairport.com
    UCI Rate: $99 Thurs-Sun, $139 Mon-Wed
    • 3 Miles from UCI Campus
    • Complimentary Shuttle to/from UCI Campus, John Wayne, and South Coast Plaza
    • Warm Doubletree cookie upon arrival
    • Meeting space and onsite restaurant and bar

  • Embassy Suites - Orange County Airport North
    1325 East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    (714) 241-3800
    Amanda Zumwalt-Gould, Sales Manager, (714) 241-3358
    UCI Rate: Suites- $129
    Corporate ID Number: 0009885701
    Includes cooked-to-order breakfast, evening reception, free parking, airport transportation, use of business center
    • Japanese amenities available

  • Holiday Inn - Orange County Airport
    2726 S. Grand Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    (714) 481-6300, Fax (714) 966-2747
    Anitra Arreola, Sales Manager, (714) 481-6306
    E-mail: anitraa@hi-oca.com
    UCI Rate: $92.00, based on availability
    Room rate includes full American breakfast buffet.
    Complimentary transportation to/from UCI and OC Airport Very spacious rooms with microwave, refrigerator, coffee-maker

  • La Quinta Inn
    2721 Hotel Terrace Road, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    (714) 540-1111, Fax: (714) 662-1643
    Reservations: (800) 762-2597
    UCI Rate: Single/Double: $84, subject to availability
    • Courtesy shuttle to and from John Wayne Airport and UCI

  • Quality Suites
    2701 Hotel Terrace Drive, Santa Ana, Ca 92705
    (714) 957-9200, Toll Free: (866) 898-9432, Fax: (714) 641-8936
    Rigo Pinon, Sales Manager, (714) 957-9200 ext 504
    UCI Rate: $89 Double Occupancy
    • Includes full cooked-to-order breakfast
    • Complimentary shuttle service to/from UCI and John Wayne Airport
    • Free high speed Internet
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Author: Diana Lynn Nielsen  Last published: 08/27/2009