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Our top choices for Emerald Bay hotels

Terrace/patio

1. Crescent Bay Inn

Crescent Bay Inn
2.0 star property
North Laguna, 0.8 km from Emerald Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Parking free which is a bonus. Close the the beach. Very good location.."
United States
Xiangming
The price is S$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Crescent Bay Inn
Terrace/patio

2. The Tides Laguna Beach

The Tides Laguna Beach
2.0 star property
North Laguna, 1.9 km from Emerald Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,002 reviews)
"Went for a birthday weekend, location is perfect, hotel staff is great and the room is spacious 10/10 will be staying here from now on every-time we visit Laguna Beach."
United States
Danton
The price is S$243
includes taxes & fees
13 Oct - 14 Oct
The Tides Laguna Beach
Lobby

3. Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo

Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
3.0 star property
9.6 km from Emerald Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,706 reviews)
"I enjoyed everything… staff was great, breakfast was delicious and the hot tub was very relaxing!!"
United States
Traci
The price is S$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods - Aliso Viejo
Garden

4. Laguna Hills Lodge

Laguna Hills Lodge
2.5 star property
11.2 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,623 reviews)
"Great place , will stay there again."
United States
Chris
The price is S$137
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Laguna Hills Lodge
Front of property – evening/night

5. Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
3.5 star property
11.7 km from Emerald Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,204 reviews)
"nice hotel."
United States
Abdul
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest
Terrace/patio

6. Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum

Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
3.0 star property
11.5 km from Emerald Bay
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,982 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, very accommodating staff."
United States
Jennifer
The price is S$110
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Sonesta Select Laguna Hills Irvine Spectrum
Exterior

7. Laguna Inn & Suites

Laguna Inn & Suites
2.0 star property
12.5 km from Emerald Bay
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (621 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Baris
The price is S$104
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Laguna Inn & Suites
Lobby

8. Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport

Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
14.3 km from Emerald Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,044 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and near the airport!"
United States
Maximillian D
The price is S$182
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Hampton Inn & Suites Irvine-Orange County Airport
Breakfast area

9. Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum

Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum
3.5 star property
11.9 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,639 reviews)
"Good place to stay."
United States
Max
The price is S$140
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Comfort Inn & Suites Irvine Spectrum
Lobby lounge

10. Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn

Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
3.0 star property
14.7 km from Emerald Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,147 reviews)
"rooms were nice and pool was great for the kids, good value for our stay"
United States
Justin
The price is S$184
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Best Western Plus Newport Mesa Inn
Lobby

11. Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport

Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
3.5 star property
15 km from Emerald Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,797 reviews)
"Love staying here everytime"
United States
Lesley
The price is S$216
includes taxes & fees
26 Sept - 27 Sept
Embassy Suites by Hilton Irvine Orange County Airport
Room

12. OC Hotel Costa Mesa

OC Hotel Costa Mesa
2.5 star property
14.4 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,529 reviews)
"Great place for a great price!"
United States
Jaron
The price is S$188
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
OC Hotel Costa Mesa
Lobby

13. Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach

Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
4.0 star property
14.2 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (3,439 reviews)
"Nice hotel! Will stay there again!"
United States
Anastasia
The price is S$176
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Ayres Hotel Costa Mesa/Newport Beach
Room

14. Harbor bay inn

Harbor bay inn
14.6 km from Emerald Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (191 reviews)
"A great place to stay! The stag was friendly and the rooms were very a nice."
United States
Trish
The price is S$154
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Harbor bay inn
Exterior

15. Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport

Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport
3.0 star property
14.8 km from Emerald Bay
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This property was clean, friendly staff , excellent breakfast and the bar staff at night was the best."
United States
Timothy
The price is S$201
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Hyatt House Irvine/John Wayne Airport
Lobby

16. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
3.5 star property
14.7 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,479 reviews)
"This hotel is much better than i expected!!!"
United States
Yongkai
The price is S$205
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Restaurant

17. Costa Mesa Marriott

Costa Mesa Marriott
4.0 star property
16.6 km from Emerald Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,724 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly complimentary breakfast was good.. property and rooms were clean and peaceful"
United States
Lindzee
The price is S$234
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Costa Mesa Marriott
Restaurant

18. Hyatt Regency Irvine

Hyatt Regency Irvine
4.0 star property
14.1 km from Emerald Bay
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,160 reviews)
"Such a beautiful stay"
United States
CRISTOFER
The price is S$278
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Hyatt Regency Irvine
Exterior

19. Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport

Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport
3.0 star property
14.4 km from Emerald Bay
7.4 out of 10, Good, (2,459 reviews)
"Great hotel and location!"
United States
Rebecca
The price is S$200
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Atrium Hotel at Orange County Airport
Lobby

20. Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North

Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
2.5 star property
18 km from Emerald Bay
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,894 reviews)
"Very nice accommodations, clean, close to everything we needed"
United States
Connie
The price is S$156
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Best Western Plus Orange County Airport North
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Where to stay in Emerald Bay

Find the best Emerald Bay areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Emerald Bay
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South Laguna

While visiting South Laguna, you might make a stop by sights like Table Rock Beach and Thousand Steps Beach.

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North Laguna

If you're spending some time in North Laguna, Shaws Cove Beach and Crescent Bay Beach are top sights worth seeing.

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Downtown Laguna Beach

If you're spending some time in Downtown Laguna Beach, Main Beach and Heisler Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Hip District

While visiting Hip District, you might make a stop by sights like Bluebird Beach and Cleo Street Beach.

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Laguna Village

While visiting Laguna Village, you might make a stop by sights like Main Beach and Laguna Canyon.

Top Emerald Bay Hotel Reviews

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

10/10 Excellent
"Helpful staff, great location."
Marianne 3-night trip
Posted less than an hour ago
Hotel Lulu, BW Premier Collection

Frequently asked questions

What is Emerald Bay like?
Travellers will be sure to find plenty to entertain them in Laguna Beach's Emerald Bay neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Crystal Cove State Park and Crystal Cove State Park as part of your Emerald Bay travel plans.
How many hotels can I expect to find in the Emerald Bay area?
Book one of Expedia's 6 hotels and other accommodation options in Emerald Bay and start exploring everything Laguna Beach has to offer.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Emerald Bay, will I receive a refund?
Yes, the majority of hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available in Emerald Bay.
What are the top things to see and do in Emerald Bay?
Crystal Cove State Park, Crystal Cove State Park and Emerald Bay Beach are just a few attractions to check out in Emerald Bay. A visit to Cameo Cove Beach is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. Crescent Bay Beach, Shaws Cove Beach and Diver's Cove are just a few of the places to visit in and around Emerald Bay. Diver's Cove Beach and Glenn E. Vedder Ecological Reserve - Underwater Park and Tidepools are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Laguna Beach.

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