Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Costa MesaNewport Dunes Waterfront Resort in Costa Mesa, United States has a corrected score of 3.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 11 of 18 hotels we score in Costa Mesa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.9 before correction: Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 3.5.Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is a 110-acre property situated along the Back Bay in Newport Beach, California. This resort provides direct access to over a mile of beachfront and includes a marina for water sports. It caters to families and outdoor enthusiasts through its selection of RV sites, swimming pools, and hiking trails. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, spa, or rental equipment for activities like kayaking. The grounds also feature playgrounds and event spaces for weddings. While the resort offers extensive recreational facilities, some visitors find the individual sites to be quite cramped.What stands out

Direct beachfront access

On-site marina and water sports

Family friendly amenities

Large outdoor recreational area

Watch out for

Cramped individual sites

Expensive food truck options

Better-scored in Costa Mesa

The Resort At Pelican Hill, Costa Mesa: 4.0 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $1,052 a night. The Resort at Pelican Hill is a five-star resort in Newport Beach, California, set across 504 acres beside the Pacific Ocean.

Marriott Vac Club Newport Coas, Costa Mesa: 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $527 a night. Marriott's Newport Coast Villas is an upscale resort situated in Newport Coast, California.

Lido House, Costa Mesa: 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $714 a night. Lido House is a four-storey boutique hotel situated on Lido Isle in Newport Beach, California.