Hyatt Regency Newport Beach - Newport Beach

Overlooking Newport Beach’s Back Bay, the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach makes for a brilliant four-star retreat. If you’re looking for a stay outside of central Los Angeles, this hotel offers a fantastic location. When you’re not exploring the best of California, there’s a choice of pools, volleyball, tennis, golf and more on the luscious 26-acre property. The best part is when the sun goes down, and you can cosy up next to one of the hotel’s outdoor firepits.

Located halfway between Huntington Beach and Laguna Beach, the hotel is 43.6 miles and around a one-hour drive from Los Angeles International Airport. Newport Beach is a hub of canals and luxury yachts, as well as sandy beaches and surf-worthy waves. Hop in a taxi or cycle over to Balboa Island for a day at the beach and stay for the sunset at the end of Balboa Pier. Or head south 4.4 miles in ten minutes by car to the picturesque Crystal Cove. If you’re looking for thrills and spills, LA’s Disneyland Resort is just over a 40-minute car ride away. Ready to see more of California? Get on the road and make tracks to San Diego, 85 miles and an hour and 20-minute drive along the coast. Meanwhile, you can cover the 126-mile journey to Joshua Tree National Park in two hours and 40 minutes – it’s one of the world’s greatest places for stargazing.

The Hyatt Regency offers over 400 rooms across three floors and is nestled amongst 26 acres of palm trees. Select from one of three room types, each offering a spacious 36 sq2 m. Choose a room with a balcony to soak up the refreshing California air or a room with a glistening pool view (it’s worth the upgrade if you can). All rooms feature a Hyatt Grand Bed®, 49” HDTVs, free Wi-Fi, a coffeemaker, mini-fridge and iHome stereo with iPod® docking.

Enjoy a warm welcome from the friendly team, and take respite in the hotel’s three outdoor pools. They’ve got one for adults only, one for families and another just for kids. Play some games, sets and matches on the resort’s volleyball pitch or tennis courts. For something slower paced, make way to the shuffleboard courts. Alternatively, golf fans can hit the green on the adjacent par-3 executive golf course. Or head out on the hotel’s free bike rentals and cycle down the boulevard. For exercise, you can either visit the gym or complete a yoga workout in your room with instructional videos. When the sun sets, take a seat beside one of the firepits and soak up the good times.

Take a seat for any meal of the day at Shor, an American seafood grill. The restaurant uses fresh and local ingredients, and it has both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy a light breakfast and order the Berry Blast Smoothie or fill up on the delicious Cali Scramble Bowl. Looking for lunch? Try a tantalising Lobster Quesadilla or the LA Hot Dog. In the evening, order from the Chef’s menu, with a selection of flavourful sides. If you’ve got room, there’s a menu of sweet treats, too. The restaurant offers a wonderful bar menu. There’s also the Lobby Lounge where you can plan your itinerary in the morning, with a fabulous selection of coffees. Or when you return from adventurous days exploring the area, order a cocktail from the bar.