Holiday Inn Express Newport, Costa MesaHoliday Inn Express Newport in Costa Mesa, United States has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 18 hotels we score in Costa Mesa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.5. Rooms from about $239 a night (cached, not a live quote).Holiday Inn Express Newport is a modern hotel situated on West Coast Highway within the Mariner's Mile area of Newport Beach. It serves travellers looking for easy access to Balboa Pier, Fashion Island, and the local harbour. The property includes an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, and a gym. Rooms feature flat-screen televisions and Wi-Fi. The hotel operates under eco-friendly rules where cleaning is an opt-in service. While the location provides access to nearby beaches and golf courses, the rooms are part of a chain-standard establishment rather than a boutique property. Guests can also use the on-site business centre.What stands out

Outdoor pool and hot tub

Complimentary breakfast included

Close to Balboa Pier

On-site fitness centre

Watch out for

Opt-in cleaning service only

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