Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
About Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
Featuring an on-site restaurant and an indoor pool, this hotel is just off I-405. All rooms offer Wi-Fi. A TV with extended cable channels is provided in each air-conditioned room at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport. Each contemporary guest room includes a hairdryer and ironing facilities. A 24-hour reception greets guests of Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport. The hotel features a fitness center and a business center is also available. Disneyland Resort is 13 mi away from this hotel. University of California Irvine is 10 minutes’ drive away. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport provides complimentary SNA Airport shuttle for hotel guests daily from 6am to 10pm.
Amenities
- On-site parking
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting space
- Fitness center
- On-site dining
- Valet parking
- Bar / lounge
- Café / coffee shop
- Breakfast available
- Business center
- Express check-in / check-out
- Concierge
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Luggage storage
- Multilingual staff
- In-room refrigerator
- Pool
- Spa / sauna
- Pet friendly
- Family friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transit access
- Airport shuttle
Reviews
The hotel is generally praised for its cleanliness, comfortable rooms, and friendly staff. However, there are frequent complaints about the high parking fees and hidden charges. Some guests also report issues with the elevators and noise from neighboring rooms.
- Cleanliness
- Comfortable rooms
- High parking fees
- Hidden charges
- 3/5
good value for the price. Parking can be full especially if returning to hotel late at night. Mattress could not be worse, very soft and lumpy. We were on 4th floor and heard a constant hum of a motor of some sort, luckily AC in room is relatively quiet. Bathroom lacks any kind of hooks, shelf, or rack to hang towels/clothes. Would not repeat.
- 5/5
Highly recommend
- 5/5
The place has more than everything you need and is quite clean. In a good part of town too.
- 5/5
Great and restful spot. Nice, comfortable, and clean rooms. Excellent amenities.
- 5/5
Clean room. Friendly staff. Good vibe.
- 5/5
Great place! Will come back for sure !
- 5/5
It felt and looked clean. The sheets are crisp on a tightly made bed. The room is big enough to enjoy it and not just sleep. Great shower. Easy AC/Heat thermostat. Really nice staff. I keep going back.
- 5/5
Modern rooms
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
This is one of the best hotels I have ever stayed at in Orange County. From checkin to checkout. Every part of our experience was great.
- 3/5
Los colchones de las camas muy malos, no se duerme bien
- 5/5
Great stay will be returning
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Cleanliness NA
- 5/5
Love this space! The cleaning staff does an AMAZING job. Thank you! The room was clean and stocked with coffee and tea. The restaurant food was tasty. The omelette was DELISH! Love the chipotle pasta and kale salad. Two thumbs up! *They charge for parking and wifi.
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 5/5
Staff was friendly & great. They answered all my questions and the shuttle to the airport was a plus!
- 5/5
The breakfast was amazing! We stopped by the pool, bar/restaurant, and the gym! It was a wonderful stay. We had an amazing west facing view of the airport and sunset/sunrise. Thank you!
- 5/5
staff. The bathroom was so clean and up to date very amazing and super clean
- 4.5/5
I really enjoyed the hotel. The room was very clean and the staff was friendly. The pool seemed clean and warm. The property is close to a lot of restaurants and businesses I didn’t like the hotel had a $20 daily charge (which they gave $10 restaurant credit and then 2 bottled waters). Parking was also a bit excessive at $39 per day. The king size room was comfortable but also small
- 5/5
Love the location
- 5/5
The hotel was clean, well stocked and quiet and the hotel staff was wonderful. It was a great place to stay.
- 5/5
This hotel is good for single travelers. They are also dog friendly!
- 4/5
a very nice property, staff are very friendly; but a bit of wait for the elevators and parking spaces are small at some areas.
- 5/5
I was a part of the Garden Grove evacuation, Sonesta was awesome in helping my family out. Finding rooms on the same floor... and it's a pet friendly hotel! With all the pets I saw on the property it was always clean. Fresh smelling throughout. Thank you Sonesta!!
- 4/5
Room was small but clean.
- 5/5
Front desk staff were very accommodating.
- 5/5
My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the hotel, it’s clean and convenient to the airport, freeways and shopping center.
- 4/5
I was not informed that there is an additional car parking fee which was pretty steep and a property fee!
- 0.5/5
Bad
- 5/5
Also, the indoor pool was heated and felt amazing.
- 5/5
The room was spacious, staff friendly and helpful. We had an issue with out shower handle, informed desk Saturday morning. On returning to our room that evening evening had been taken care of. The beds were amazing. I have lower back and sciatic issues, normally waking up in pain, not so here. My wife and I slept through the night with no problem
- 5/5
Easy check in and very friendly staff. In a good part of town close to everything. Not crazy about the $40 daily parking, plus $20 additional fees a day. These are Manhattan prices, in a suburb!!!
- 5/5
One of the nicest places I’ve stayed in a very long time. Spectacularly clean and easy to get in and out. Pet friendly… helpful staff
- 5/5
felt at home
- 1/5
room was spacious and temperature control worked well. Liked the Google cast feature of the tv wi-fi connection was poor, handicap room assigned without request, shower gel bottle was empty
- 1/5
room was spacious and temperature control worked well. Liked the Google cast feature of the tv wi-fi connection was poor, handicap room assigned without request, shower gel bottle was empty
- 5/5
Great location near the airport with a fitness room and pool. WiFi worked great for work calls and hotel is clean and staff welcoming.
- 5/5
very nice place and very clean
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4/5
Great place to stay.
- 3/5
Had. The executive quarters. Nice upgrades on the property, but need to spend more money on the interior rooms in itself. 1. Piece of plywood structure covering the furnace. 2. Did not take a shower due to mold forming at the bottom edges of the tile in the shower. 3. Toilet was installed lopsided. 4. Smoke alarm cover came off, maintenance personal were summoned. Kerig Coffee maker did not work. 6. Housekeeping is very important in Hotel Hospitality, but was not in this case. I gave 3 stars because the outside structure was nice. Maybe a 1 star for your interior. It should be noted that several years ago we got married in Sonesta in Milpitas California. I am sorry that it has declined so much.
- 5/5
The bed was so comfortable! I can’t speak on all the amenities, and the building definitely has aged- but the bed alone and the kind staff would make me visit again!
- 5/5
Flew in right before 11pm & was exhausted. But, the staff at the desk was friendly and got me checked in quickly. Loved my stay!
- 5/5
A nice property, centrally located.
- 5/5
Love we going to come back soon Thank you
- 5/5
Rooms were nice, clean and loved that there was an indooor heated pool for my kid to swim in.
- 5/5
This was my second stay. The front desk staff, the waitress at the restaurant (Maribel), the older gentleman who looked like a manager named John, and JC Hernandez were so welcoming I felt like I was eating at grandmas kitchen. The place is beautiful, the service brough back the joy of travel again. Hotel experience has gone down so much over time, this place brings it back. I cant wait to go back. The 1/2 burger is amazing, and so is the Loco Moco
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 0.5/5
The location Arrived at the hotel at 1015pm after our flight from Miami was delayed 5 hrs. I pre warned the hotel that I had a service dog. All of the necessary documents. Upon arriving at the hotel. A man after some time finally asks how can I help you. I said. I’d like to check in please. Handed him my ID and CC. My husband walked in with our service dog and suitcases while I was checking in. Angel rudely said it will be $70-$75 for dog. I explained it was a service animal. He asked what service it provided which I was taken back with. I replied. I never been asked that question and fly with him all the time. I didn’t really want him to know that my dog is able to grab my inhaler. As I suffer with extreme asthma. So I told angel. He supports me. Angel with a grin and cocky attitude said… it will be $75. Again I explained it was service dog. I have a binder with his papers. He refused to acknowledge them. I whispered that he helps me before an asthma attack comes on. He laughed in my face. After 9 hours of traveling I didn’t have the energy to fight with him. I told to cancel the room. Not about the money. Because I felt zero empathy from him. He laughed in my face. So we got in the car I called booking.com who was wonderful. They told me to go back to the hotel and show them the papers. Well let’s just say Angel became ruder. I don’t want to see the papers it’s $70. I told him I had booking.com on the phone. After standing in the lobby another 50 min Booking.com found us another location minutes away. The following day we were at the airport by 7am to catch our flight to miami. Your customer service agent Eduardo C. Could not have done anymore to help calm us down. He was wonderful.
- 5/5
Clean room and staff was super nice
- 5/5
They have a filtered water refill station on the first floor in the lobby. They also have a nice little restaurant with good food and nice wait staff.
- 5/5
Great hot tun
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Good stay for business
- 2/5
The building itself is outdated. Nothing special
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Great staff and location.
- 1/5
My money was tied up. The property wouldn't take Cash, that put me in a horrible position.
- 5/5
Clean, comfortable, safe, nice pool and hot tub
- 5/5
The room was clean and peaceful, the restaurant was excellent, parking was easy and close.
- 5/5
Great stay
- 5/5
Great hotel with an excellent restaurant.
- 5/5
A great place to stay in Irvine
- 5/5
Very very nice hotel and the most enjoyable perfect temperature pool!!
- 5/5
Great
- 5/5
The staff in the front desk was extremely helpful. The ladies in the restaurant provided excellent service and the food was excellent. The room was clean and comfortable. Will definitely be returning!!
- 5/5
The bar staff are super friendly and the food is terrific! Rooms are spacious and clean.
- 5/5
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- 4/5
All of the staff are super nice.
- 1/5
very terrible
- 5/5
Wonderful experience. Staff were helpful, Room was nice and clean and amenities were great. Highly recommend especially if you are flying into orange county, as it’s only a couple minutes from the airport!
- 5/5
It was clean and beautiful hotel
- 5/5
Could use to have a selection of pillows with varied firmness.
- 5/5
The decor, the fresh scent of the lobby and the staff. Could use to have a selection of pillows with varied firmness.
- 1/5
Make sure you check you room before getting comfortable or restroom had a bunch of hair around the toilet and shower I went to lay on the bed and there were random sugar packets that where open on the bed and the bed had some type of stain possible a Make up stain don’t recommend
- 0.5/5
The location Arrived at the hotel at 1015pm after our flight from Miami was delayed 5 hrs. I pre warned the hotel that I had a service dog. All of the necessary documents. Upon arriving at the hotel. A man after some time finally asks how can I help you. I said. I’d like to check in please. Handed him my ID and CC. My husband walked in with our service dog and suitcases while I was checking in. Angel rudely said it will be $70-$75 for dog. I explained it was a service animal. He asked what service it provided which I was taken back with. I replied. I never been asked that question and fly with him all the time. I didn’t really want him to know that my dog is able to grab my inhaler. As I suffer with extreme asthma. So I told angel. He supports me. Angel with a grin and cocky attitude said… it will be $75. Again I explained it was service dog. I have a binder with his papers. He refused to acknowledge them. I whispered that he helps me before an asthma attack comes on. He laughed in my face. After 9 hours of traveling I didn’t have the energy to fight with him. I told to cancel the room. Not about the money. Because I felt zero empathy from him. He laughed in my face. So we got in the car I called booking.com who was wonderful. They told me to go back to the hotel and show them the papers. Well let’s just say Angel became ruder. I don’t want to see the papers it’s $70. I told him I had booking.com on the phone. After standing in the lobby another 50 min Booking.com found us another location minutes away. The following day we were at the airport by 7am to catch our flight to miami. Your customer service agent Eduardo C. Could not have done anymore to help calm us down. He was wonderful.
- 1/5
I didn’t even stay there I checked in saw the room and left, I was told I’d get a refund but after communication with Expedia they can’t get ahold of the hotel
- 5/5
The staff at the restaurant was ex
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 4.5/5
Superb
- 4/5
Very good
- 5/5
Clean
- 2/5
Clean room, very soft beds, restaurant staff was extremely friendly and breakfast was good
- 5/5
The property is clean, and quiet, the staff is personable and professional. Highly recommended
- 5/5
The front desk staff were incredible!! Wow!
- 5/5
Clean rooms with very good views around, I liked the stay.
- 5/5
I had a lovely stay, the STAFF are extremely nice and helpful. However I had a hard time saying goodbye to my beautiful friends, Maribel, Adela, Agustin, Jose and David at restaurant/bar. They are incredibly amazing! My expectations were exceeded. Wishing that every hotel I go. I can feel like home as they made me feel! Many thanks you guys! You all are super stars!! 🤗
- 5/5
friendly staff and delicious food
- 5/5
One of my favorite hotels!
- 5/5
All good
- 5/5
Exceptional
- 5/5
Clean room, staff was great. Nice bar restaurant
- 5/5
Pool
- 5/5
Rooms were very clean, and the lobby and rooms smelled so good! Free parking! Felt so cozy and comfortable.
- 5/5
Amazing breakfast and the service was great 👍
- 5/5
The friendliest staff on the desk and restaurant, but especially the shuttle!
- 5/5
Everything was great. Family friendly, clean, and safe. 2 thumbs up
- 5/5
We needed a last minute hotel before an early morning SNA flight. This hotel was excellent value for dollar and felt a cut above the traditional motel-style hotel airports. Clean, well run and 2 min from the airport. We enjoyed an evening swim in a really nice pool to relax before the flight.
- 5/5
More than expected!!
- 5/5
Cleanest hotel and breakfast was amazing
- 3/5
We got a room on the 14th floor and couldn’t sleep at all due to the noise that the a/c units make on the roof. Next time we will make sure to not get a room at the very top.
- 5/5
Nice rooms, close to airport with shuttle service
- 5/5
Clean room and spacious. You can hear across rooms and into the hall loudly if people are talking.
- 5/5
The location is close to the airport and the shuttle was a comfortable mini van. The room was great with very comfortable beds. The shower didn’t get very hot but it was fine. The restaurant has wonderful food. The pool/hot tub are indoors so the chlorine odor was VERY strong. The pool is more of a kid play pool than a resort pool. It’s a nice hotel if you’re in town for other things. The hotel itself wouldn’t be “the destination”. I would stay there again because it’s clean and comfortable and It’s close to a lot of great things in the area.
- 4/5
Property was excellent. A little difficult to find.
- 5/5
My family and I had an excellent stay here, the room was clean, staff was great, the hotel is nicely located with great food and sights all around.
- 5/5
Nice property
- 5/5
Yes
- 5/5
All good
- 1/5
I had originally booked in my name to travel with my wife but had to just have her go. They refused to change the name on the booking and subsequently had to rebook with her name which cost me 60 dollars more. Been there 6 times will never go back.
- 5/5
Nice and mellow spot, relaxing. Surrounded by office buildings clean area.
- 5/5
I had an excellent experience at Sonesta and would love to visit again in the future.
- 5/5
Convenient location. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
This hotel is very clean and the staff are helpful and hospitable. I enjoy the fact that there is the option for early check in or late check out with a fee- super practical for travelers like myself!
- 5/5
Shuttle to airport easy
- 5/5
Safe area, quiet, friendly staff.
- 5/5
Location, cleanliness and staff were great. Friendly staff also in the bar and restaurant. I would like to see a larger breakfast menu.
- 5/5
Very nice staff, extremely clean property, great breakfast and it’s quiet. What a lovely stay.
- 5/5
It has a high deposit, $100 a night, but the room was clean and the food was good.
- 5/5
Wonderful hotel
- 5/5
Great stay!
- 5/5
Yeah the room was spotless and the stuff was great!
- 5/5
My neighbor was kind of loud but they switched me to another room immediately. Place is quite new and clean. Would come back again.
- 5/5
I stay at this hotel almost every month and the service and hospitality remains consistent and amazing. Staff is always welcoming, and even when I go a few months without staying, when I return they still manage to remember my face which makes me feel really at home. The rooms are always so clean and comfortable, and I love that the tvs have chromecast so I can watch shows off of my devices. The restaurant downstairs is also really good, I love eating dinner there when I just feel like staying in. The gym is also one of the best hotel gyms I've ever been to! They have dumbbells and kettlebells, along with a few benches for weight training which is so nice because I really feel like I can get a full workout in during my stay. The pool is indoors along with a jacuzzi which is great because I love having the option to take a dip even when the weather isn't so great outside. Overall, my favorite hotel in the area. I love Sonesta Irvine <3
- 5/5
Amazing
- 1/5
Bad attitude of reception staff, too expensive charge you so much for unnecessary reasons and when you go to reception to ask anything they just laugh at you for no reason , disrespectful behavior while checking out too
- 5/5
Room was spotless!! And the manager went above and beyond to accommodate my stay!
- 5/5
The staff were extremely helpful and kind, helping us find a preferred room despite the booking site saying they were sold out. The room was spotless and the hotel was extremely quiet. The pool was warm and clean.
- 3/5
Average hotel. Definitely outdated. Elevators take forever to work and rooms need a little renovation.
- 5/5
Amazing staff! Clean rooms with lots of space!
- 3/5
The room was good.
- 4/5
The check-in process was very easy. The room was clean and well put together. The indoor pool was very nice and the main reason we stayed here. My only complaint is paying $39/night for parking. Given the already pricy room rates I would think parking could be much cheaper or maybe free. Were it not for the pool we probably would have opted for an option with free parking in the surrounding area. Otherwise the hotel was good overall.
- 5/5
The staff makes your stay so accommodating. From the front desk to the bar and the housekeeping team!
- 5/5
Martha was outstanding. She handled a special request perfectly . Very professional and thoughtful. This hotel is a hidden gem.
- 3/5
Issue- Expensive parking 50$ a day, was overcharged on my bill. And hidden fees
- 5/5
Clean and beautiful hotel! I would stay again!
- 5/5
Room was clean. Staff was friendly.
- 5/5
Clean room.
- 5/5
Awesome staff. Clean room and great housekeeping staff.
- 4/5
Room was great
- 5/5
Great stay. Front desk has great service
- 5/5
Excellent hotel, great amenities. A hidden gem in Irvine!
- 5/5
Everything was very good. The food in their restaurant is good at affordable price.
- 2/5
Absolutely ridiculous you charge customers a fee to park overnight and what’s even more ridiculous is the parking lot isn’t even hall full.!Pathetic
- 5/5
From check-in to check-out, the staff was welcoming and helpful. The room was exceptionally clean, and the location made getting around very easy. I highly recommend this hotel.
- 5/5
Never stayed at a Sonesta Hotel. Exceeded expectations. Staff was friendly and hotel was clean. Pool was clean and temperature was amazingly warm and the outdoor area was a great place to chill and relax. There was a large artificial grassy area with strung lights and comfy seating. The room was nicely decorated and enjoyed the spacious shower. One gripe was the $39 parking fee which seemed to par for the area.
- 5/5
My room was great nice and clean and the staff was amazing
- 5/5
Great staff! Very helpful and friendly.
- 5/5
Pleasant staff, very clean rooms. Very quiet and plenty of facilities in the gym. Good food.
- 5/5
Great hotel, excellent staff
- 5/5
Clean and spacious room, excellent staff and great restaurant fare. Small but well appointed fitness center.
- 5/5
The staff was friendly and courteous and the room was clean and comfortable.
- 5/5
I appreciated the courtesy and flexibility with booking a room.
- 5/5
Very nice hotel, will definitely stay here again. Especially loved the indoor pool during winter.
- 5/5
Excellent room cleaning
- 5/5
Excellent staff service. Personal
- 5/5
Absolutely guest friendly
- 5/5
Excellent room, indoor pool, and service.
- 5/5
Great stay, even though it was just for one day, staff was lovely and helpful. Clean and quiet room.
- 1/5
So many extra fee from a lot if stuff that other hotel would provide for free.
- 5/5
Nice
- 5/5
Clean overall
- 4/5
Nice staff
- 5/5
Everything !
- 5/5
Clean room. Check-in was a Breeze. Check out was a Breeze. Lots of Parking. Felt safe. Staff was friendly. Will def book here again.
- 5/5
Staff was great!
- 5/5
Staff great!
- 2/5
Not the best stay -
- 5/5
Amazing
- 5/5
All staff were great! Except for 3 individuals.
- 5/5
Good service
- 3/5
The room was great! The frustration was the TV and trying to get it to work for 3 hours.
- 5/5
Great staff, very clean
- 5/5
Thank you!
- 5/5
A beautiful property, indeed. The Christmas decorations added such a nice touch. The staff all were very pleasant, especially Vanessa at the front desk. Above and beyond. The housekeeping staff was amazing. As they do their improvements, only suggestion would be to replace slightly lumpy, soft beds. Other than that, an incredible stay!
- 5/5
Very good
- 5/5
Clean room
- 5/5
Todo estuvo magnífico fue de mis mejores experiencias 👍
- 5/5
The staff was very friendly
- 5/5
I highly recommend it
- 5/5
Great stay
- 5/5
Shuttle only runs at certain times so had to Uber
- 5/5
Martha was so accommodating. Everyone was helpful and friendly
- 5/5
Rooms were nice and the coffee was good. Hotel was a little tricky to find. Maps took us to a closed gate in a business park but we figured it out
- 1/5
No VIP amenities at all. They didn’t even know what I was talking about. No upgrades or food voucher. Will not be staying here again and you should take off website that this is a vip location!
- 5/5
Recent remodel and the rooms were very nice.
- 5/5
great staff
- 1/5
Horrible. This is in a business park, with nothing near it. The staff are a** and do
- 5/5
Awesome hotel
- 2/5
Disgusting housekeeping. Did not clean well or thoroughly, hair on the bathroom everywhere, even after room turnover. Zero reason to stay here again.
- 5/5
Rooms were great
- 5/5
I felt safe.
- 4/5
This is a great hotel, very quiet, clean. The showers could use an upgrade but overall I would stay there again. Food and bar options are good but I found it weird you can’t get Coke products in this hotel. Also, there is construction going on outside the lobby/main entrance but it wasn’t loud or distracting.
- 5/5
Great location. Easy Check-in. Clean and comfortable room. Efficient bathroom. Good TV choices. Clean hotel.
- 5/5
Absolutely outstanding stay! The rooms were spotless, beautifully designed, and very comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel for anyone looking for luxury, comfort, and top-notch service!
- 5/5
All good
- 5/5
Excellent Breakfast.
- 5/5
Great experience. Thank you
- 5/5
Staff was very helpful! Belongings were safe! Nice cozy rooms, VERY CLEAN. Would definitely stay here again.
- 5/5
Beautiful and modern, clean and friendly. Great stay!
- 4/5
Clean room & convenient
- 2/5
The service was lacking. They didn’t offer my VIP benefits at check in because they seemed hasty in getting us in. Then the next night we wanted to get water that they had in the lobby and there were no cups. One of the female front desk staff kind rolled he eyes when we asked about getting some cups. There were no toner people there so they weren’t super busy unless they were doing something online that needs focus . But they’re the front staff so I figure they’re the ones to be responsible for that. The male staff got us bottled water so that made it better but I felt unwelcomed by that female staff member. In general the front desk didn’t seem all that welcoming, which is fine , I was just taken aback by that female employee who seemed super annoyed that we approached them.
- 5/5
Amazing view from the 12th floor...booked a large suite and was upgraded to a corner suite with more floor-to-ceiling windows.
- 5/5
Clean amazin indoor pool.
- 5/5
He was wonderful and so helpful. Great stay! Will come back again soon.
- 5/5
Good
- 4/5
The in-house dining was clearly understaffed. There were only two hardworking ladies managing the bar, serving, and waiting tables, They did their best, but it was a lot for just two people. I also tried contacting hotel services several times but never received any response. Overall, the hotel benefits from being in a prime location, which might be why it’s considered a “fancy” place. However, the service and room comfort definitely need improvement to match the price and reputation.
- 5/5
Very good staff
- 3/5
The room I received was designed for handicapped people, and smelled odd.
- 5/5
Very clean, updated rooms with comfortable beds. It's was the perfect hotel for my work travel to the area.
- 5/5
Front desk was kind and efficient
- 5/5
Airport service to and from were the best!
- 4/5
First time staying at a Sonesta. Staff at check in and check out were friendly. I was lucky to get a room on the top floor. Everything in the room and bathroom looked new and clean. The one thing I didn’t like was the large vent opening in the wall about 8 x 10 inch in size that blows directly at you. Strange it’s not longitudinal and up high. Parking was not clear upon driving in as it was over $30 a day if I grabbed a ticket to get pass the gate. There were no spots to park temporarily while I check in. I pulled over to the side. After check in, they provided me with card key to get in and out of garage. Location was good, with a car it was just few minutes to WholeFoods, Costco, and Diamond Gymboree (Asian plaza with restaurants and bakery).
- 4/5
I really enjoy staying this hotel. very clean. the front desk is very helpful. The only problem I had is the remote is not working.
- 5/5
The hotel was in great condition and the staff was friendly. The rooms were spacious, clean, and comfortable with a modern feel.
- 5/5
Nice hotel and great price. Free shuttle to airport
- 5/5
Clean and nice environment. Parking accessible a little bit expensive but convenient. Desk employees took care of my questions professionally and promptly.
- 5/5
The property was very clean and the staff was excellent
- 5/5
clean rooms Great Staff very clean hotel and everything was working most of all very friendly
- 5/5
Very nice hotel good breakfast nice staff clean and nice service
- 5/5
Wonderful!
- 5/5
Excellent, friendly staff!
- 5/5
Staff was wonderful in helping me to get settled in right away
- 5/5
amazing hotel professional clean and located perfectly
- 5/5
We liked the friendly staff. Didn’t like the many hidden fees.
- 5/5
Great hotel. Nice room.
- 5/5
One of the best hotels in Santa Ana. Highyl recommend
- 5/5
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
- 5/5
Friendly stuff and a great area
- 5/5
Love our stay
- 5/5
Great spot, especially for business travel. Conveniently located
- 5/5
Excelente stay
- 3/5
Parking is expensive
- 5/5
This hotel was perfect from the professional staff, the newly renovated lobby (smells so good), the concept of being present and centered, the notecard on my bed for night time journaling and the food. Loved everything about this hotel.
- 3/5
Mid, at best. Outrageous self-parking fees. Elevators not all working. Insufficient number of staff. Likely won’t be staying again
- 5/5
Convenient to SNA and UCI. Dining and shopping nearby. Free shuttle to/from airport worked great. Friendly service
- 5/5
Convenient for UCI
- 5/5
Very quiet and clean hotel. Will definitely be staying here in the future!
- 2/5
No slippers no tooth brush. Room was connected to another via a thin and poorly sound proofed door. Did not sleep well.
- 5/5
Nice hot tub and great bar.
- 5/5
Nice quiet hotel. Basic but good breakfast offer. Nice staff, rooms clean and comfortable
- 5/5
Great
- 4/5
It’s close to the airport, quiet area, and the fact that Haven Point is just in the lobby where food is exceptional, I would recommend this hotel.
- 5/5
Very clean and friendly staff
- 5/5
It’s a great hotel and very clean
- 1/5
I regularly stay at this hotel,because of the trust I have in your service.However,this time I was completely dissatisfied. The water in the shower was cold, although we reported it to the reception and the issue was fixed once, the same problem happened again. As a result,we were late to our appointment twice, the cold water also caused me body aches.In addition,when using the sink,there was an unpleasant smell,and the water and foam drained very slowly. Water even came back up toward my face unfortunately 😡 Altogether, these issues ruined our two-night trip was spoiled due to the problems we experienced during our stay at this hotel unfortunately 😡😡😡😡
- 5/5
Great location and great rooms.
- 5/5
Spacious studio suite
- 5/5
My child loved the indoor pool and spa, and Newport Pier was just a quick 19-minute drive away. Overall, the hotel provided an exceptional and welcoming environment. The rooms were modern, clean, and spacious, and the air conditioning was refreshingly cold! Prior to our stay, I was not familiar with Sonesta, but it will now be our home away from home when traveling. Thank you to everyone who welcomed us and made us feel like valued guests during our time there!
- 5/5
Very affordable nice hotel. Food was great, nice bar and dog friendly.
- 5/5
Nice and clean staff very kind
- 5/5
I loved this hotel. I have stayed at a number of properties in this area and was surprised by how much I loved this hotel. The decor is clean and fresh, I loved the wellness messaging throughout the property. The gym was well equipped and the pre booked parking was reasonable. It was also with walking distance of a few great restaurants.
- 5/5
Only downside is you have to pay for parking!
- 1/5
When I raised this at the counter, the staff’s response was dismissive and unprofessional — essentially, “Yeah, pay it. There are no other options,” delivered with a smirk. That’s not customer service, that’s arrogance. At check-out, when I asked where to drop my key, the receptionist didn’t even bother with eye contact and just muttered, “Drop it in the bowl.” For a property charging this much, the lack of transparency, hidden fees, and outright rude front desk staff are unacceptable. Guests deserve honesty and basic courtesy, not attitude and surprise charges
- 1/5
Terrible customer service! Will never return to this property again . The manager was terrible.
- 5/5
Everything was perfect!
- 5/5
Very good
- 5/5
Super friendly and attentive staff. Would love to stay here again. Would be great if they could add EV charging stations
- 5/5
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- 5/5
Clean, quiet hotel. Close to the airport. Easy to reserve the airport shuttle. Restaurant was amazing. Would stay here again.
- 2/5
I was given a room occupied by another guest!
- 5/5
Good place and good price
- 5/5
We had a stay with our pet at this hotel for a night. And so far, Sonesta has been our best experience traveling with our dog. Normally, hotels that accept pets are not as clean and fully consider Pet owners' needs. The room was hardwood and well-ventilated, and there was a pleasantly landscaped area around the property to walk the dog. Nice staff and easy to check in and out proccess.
- 5/5
Everything was perfect.
- 5/5
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Food was good. Hotel was quiet. Close to everywhere we needed to go
- 5/5
Wish I was staying longer. Room was clean and the bathroom has lovely fixtures.
- 4/5
Nice hotel and room. Small annoyances… The motion detector light switch in the bathroom was set too short, so the lights always turned off mid-shower. Then there was an LED light, probably from a smoke detector, that kept blinking in the room, and it was bright enough to wake me up. And be prepared to pay for parking, though that seems the norm in Irvine. Again, small things at a pretty nice hotel.
- 5/5
Staff
- 5/5
Great location and very nice, clean rooms. Just wish FULL BAR was available at lunch time. Only beer was available for lunch. Stayed there twice in the past couple of weeks and enjoyed it. Will definitely stay there again.
- 5/5
I liked the interior design, the different spaces available for working or just reading or relax. Gym with all the basic needed for a session. Good pool for swimming. Great location with good options for eating around. Missing: water available in the room, shower cap in the bathroom. A more complete market.
- 5/5
This hotel has one of the best accessible rooms I have experienced, especially the bathroom features. The food in the restaurant was also excellent.
- 5/5
Air conditioning and temperature control of the room was excellent. Clean and well maintained property. Staff was perfectly pleasant. Would certainly consider another stay at this hotel. Down side is paid parking if driving and no breakfast or morning snack option without going to the attached restaurant.
- 3/5
During my stay, the guests in the room next to mine played excessively loud music throughout the day and into the late evening. The noise was so disruptive it could be heard down the hallway. While the evening staff made an effort to address it, during the day I was told the volume did not violate the hotel’s standard noise policy—and was advised to leave my room to find a quieter space to work. As a business traveler paying over $400 per night, I expected to be able to work comfortably and productively from my room. This response felt dismissive and inconvenient. Some members of the staff seemed unwilling to consider reasonable flexibility, defaulting strictly to policy even when the disruption was clearly beyond normal limits. I hope the hotel reconsiders how it handles daytime noise complaints, particularly for business travelers. I will likely explore other accommodations closer to the SNA airport for future trips.
- 4/5
Stay was pretty good overall. Nice room. Clean. Thinner walls so can hear some things from surrounding rooms. Shuttle service was not as easy as they like to make it out but still nice to have. No ironing board just a steamer and steamer was not that great
- 3/5
For this price point a microwave in the room is expected. Also, I had two rooms, but only one vehicle and was charge 236.16 TWICE for parking. Go to the Hyatt House.
- 5/5
I love how hospitable the front desk is. The housekeepers kept the room so clean and I appreciate how they still clean the room after I left the room so much later in the day for dinner. Thank you for accommodating us. Love that the hotel shuttle is available. I wish there were free breakfast for my parents who also came in from out of town. Parking is not free so be aware of that. Thank you so much. I had a pleasant stay. :)
- 2/5
Her Manager Ashanti was a little better but still rude and short with me and my girlfriend. I thought at first maybe they were just having a bad day but all three days we were there we received the same energy. I had stayed at this hotel in the past and didn't have these issues.
- 5/5
Woman in front desk was excellent
- 5/5
I would come back
- 5/5
Great bar / restaurant with great service! Pet friendly! Overall, excellent and we would stay again!
- 5/5
It was great location and clean
- 5/5
Quiet, business area but close to airport and shopping
- 5/5
The staff is friendly and the property is clean. Thanks
- 4/5
Other than that, pretty nice hotel!
- 5/5
First time stay here. Very convenient to the airport if you have an early flight. Clean comfortable nice bar and nice staff. Parking is a bit too much $$
- 3/5
The exterior is nice in a nice area safe for walking to restaurants nearby clean area. Hotel restaurant staff was very accommodating. If you are picky about cleanliness I don’t recommend staying here. Light fixtures in our room next to our bed needed to be cleaned, windows were dirty and bathroom counter and garage can needed attention. Beds were ok.
- 5/5
Good amenities and location
- 5/5
Absolutely wonderful clean environment. Wonderful staff excellent food amazing hardwood floors in room absolutely just wonderful, pet friendly hotel. Great indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi with an outside friendly backyard. Pet friendly walkabout. Wonderful experience.
- 4/5
Great property. Expensive parking added to room rate.
- 4/5
Sadly, the valet service is no longer available. There wasn't the friendly staff that I have been accustomed to when I have stayed there in the past. I also think the menu at the restaurant/ bar needs some tweaking.
- 5/5
Extremely convenient 5 minute walk to the office. Love having transportation to/from the airport and it being just across the street. The room was large, clean and the bed really comfy. Food at the bar was good.
- 5/5
Everyone was so friendly and helpful.
- 5/5
The hotel is nice and clean, the staff are polite and helpful, we had a shuttle service from SNA airport, and the shuttle also took us to a car rental office.
- 5/5
Very friendly personal, clean room.
- 5/5
Friendly, nice rooms, great breakfast! Only downside is the $39/night for parking.
- 5/5
Loved it so much! Convenient for a quick stay!
- 5/5
Great Hotel
- 5/5
Pheasant and comfortable stay as always. We love the indoor pool and the location of this hotel. Everything is clean, modern and updated. Thank you
- 5/5
All the staff from the front desk to the restaurant employees to the cleaning staff were exceedingly helpful and friendly.
- 5/5
This was a lovely hotel. Thankfully, there was a very reasonable restaurant with good food and drinks attached to the property, because the area is not good for walking.
- 5/5
Alexia wasn’t so nice when we first got there but Augustine and Dave at the food area were amazing! The gym was perfect and everything was brand new and I loved the size.
- 5/5
There was a lady named Alexia who was not that pleasant. Everyone else there was cool! Augustine and Dave who worked in the food area were amazing!! I really did enjoy them! The food is not bad either! I really enjoyed the gym, it was not too small and not too big and it had everything I needed and everything looked brand new!
- 4/5
It was very nice property. Long wait for check in. Down side was it’s a pet friendly hotel and the room next to us had a dog that we had to listen to bark… they should put pets in a certain section of the hotel. No one wants to listen to a dog barking early in the am or late at night
- 5/5
Shower was a little dirty. Quiet and comfortable otherwise.
- 3/5
The bathroom floor was not clean upon arrival.
- 5/5
The room had modern finishes and amenities compared to the other properties I have stayed at in the area, and the lobby smelled amazing
- 5/5
Easy check in, parking was easy, room was very nice!
- 5/5
My family and I enjoyed the indoor pool and Jacuzzi! Everything was clean and the staff was welcoming. The rooms are very quiet. That is a huge preference for me when I choose a hotel, peace and quiet when I sleep. It was a very pleasant stay at a very decent price! I Would definitely choose this hotel again for future trips.
- 4/5
We had the most helpful desk clerk (Daniel). He gave us a ton of tips, helped us with the WIFI, he recommended parking for our trip. And he was so pleasant to work with
- 5/5
Perfectly situated for all OC has to offer - airport, Disney, beaches, shopping and more. Great food spots as well all close.
- 5/5
Staff was one of the nicest people. Definitely will be coming back in the foreseeable future.
- 1/5
Cleanliness is a basic expectation, and the conditions I encountered were simply unacceptable.This was my first time staying at a Sonesta property, and unfortunately, my experience was far below expectations.
- 5/5
Great service. Friendly staff,clean room! No complaints!
- 5/5
A quite place, cozy room
- 5/5
Excellent property, service, food. Book and stay.
- 5/5
great all around
- 5/5
Very clean and convenient
- 3/5
It was nice and clean. The staff were great. The only thing is the bathroom. The TP is placed in a hard to get area. The shower on and off valve is super hard and the faucet power is super strong and wets the whole counter.
- 4/5
Beds very comfy, room is clean and fairly new but bathroom is ok
- 5/5
It was a beautiful room with a very comfortable bed. There was an issue getting the TV remote to work properly, but someone came up quickly and helped me understand exactly what I needed to do.
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What's nearby
- John Wayne Airport 1.1 mi
- Anaheim Convention Center 9.2 mi