This hotel is a mixed blessing. The room and amenities were quite nice. No negatives whatsoever. What one must consider though is the fact that it is located on a very busy road (Pacific Coast Highway) and that it is always noisy out front. The front rooms have balconies and a partial ocean view; it is hard to give this up and request a back room to avoid the noise. With the door closed and the A/C on, the noise is muted...but still...

The 2nd negative is that there is virtually nothing around the hotel, in terms of restaurants, or amenities; you must drive to do anything or get anywhere, with one exception: the beach. The beach is a short walk (one block) and the hotel provides towels and chairs.

All in all, pretty good value, but a bit out in left field for my taste.

This place was AMAZING! We came to newport to be where the O.C. is filmed, and it was EXACTLY what we wanted. when we walked into our room, we were greeted with chocolates on our pillows, and a little welcome card. everything we needed/ or wanted was readily available to us, without a hassel. The staff was all very friendly, gave good directions and was always available when we needed them, 1 in particular, Justin was amazing. They have free Dvd's to use, and Dvd players in each room. Fresh Baked Cookies and free use of beach toys and towels. it was very clean, and spacious, and we had a nice view( from 1 side, atleast) A quick walk to the beach, or the pier, and amazing resturants all around. Try the crab cooker, if you can. Just overall, an amazing place/ stay. We also recieved a very nice postcard when we got home, requesting for us to stay again. i would highly recommend this place, to stay at.

This was a great hotel. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The staff was always helpful in finding the proper directions for us when we decided to venture out. The location to the beach is great. Walk out the front door and across the road which has a crosswalk right on the corner. Then straight out onto the beach. The ice machine was not working properly during our stay but the staff made sure to keep purchasing ice and keeping it in a cooler for the guests to use. As mentioned in another review it was a great free little breakfast to get your day started.

After a long drive along the coast we stopped by to use the bathroom...We had intended to stay north of this hotel until we walked in the door. We were immediately greated by the staff. We had a nice chat while zipping starbucks coffee offered complimentary in their lobby while the kids used the bathroom. They had availability so we decided to stay here. The rooms were very clean. Spacious. My girls loved the bathroom! We were very pleased with all the amenities such as the beach toys for the kids to play in the sand and the proximity to the beach. Breakfast was great! Boiled eggs, cereal and delicious muffins. The staff also helped w/ directions. WE WILL RETURN! Thank you Best Western Staff!