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The Resort at Pelican Hill

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

5,303 guest reviews analysed

22701 South Pelican Hill Rd, Newport Coast, CA, 92657, USA

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

78.5 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 5,303 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • wellness
  • golf
  • couples
  • families

About The Resort at Pelican Hill

The Resort at Pelican Hill is an EMPTYJET property located on Newport Coast, United States. It features a luxury spa offering Acqua Colonnades, fitness and wellness activities, and a striking Coliseum Pool. Guests have access to an on-site golf course with 36 holes and can enjoy California-inspired cuisine at Pelican Grill & Bar. The Great Room provides a bar and live music for evening relaxation.

The hotel has been recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and is listed in La Liste's Top 1000 hotels, with a score of 93.5/100 for 2026. Pelican Hill blends high-level service with extensive leisure facilities.

Why it stands out

EMPTYJET lists The Resort at Pelican Hill for its Five-Star Forbes Travel Guide rating, La Liste recognition, and broad amenities including a luxury spa, 36-hole golf course, and multiple dining venues. Its Newport Coast location and consistent acclaim make it a strong choice for leisure and relaxation.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Type
Golf, Wellness

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Swimming pool — evidence: Coliseum Pool One of the most strikingly unique pools found anywhere
  • On-site golf course — 36 World-Class holes designed to take your breath away

Dining

  • Bar — The Great Room Lobby Lounge and Live Music

Wellness

  • Spa — THE SPA Luxury spa treatments, Acqua Colonnades, Fitness and Wellness activities

Dining

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Restaurant
Pelican Grill & Bar — California flavor
Bar
Pelican Grill & Bar
Bar
The Great Room

Spa & wellness

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Spa
Spa — Luxury spa treatments, Acqua Colonnades, Fitness and Wellness activities

Golf

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Golf
On-site golf course

Awards & affiliations

Location

33.5887, -117.8421 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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