The Resort at Pelican Hill, Newport Beach - Hotel ReviewSouthern California's Luxury Escapeby Alain Gayot
Bungalow suites are stacked on a hill so that each room has a clear ocean view. Villas, set behind a separate entrance, boast their own pool, butlers and garages. Villas are a pricier option, running upwards of $2,000 a night, but are well-suited for the demanding traveler seeking residential-style accommodations packed with amenities.
Providing a picturesque contrast to the adjacent ocean are the resort's two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses. After a round on the greens, guests can unwind with soothing treatments at The Spa at Pelican Hill, a modern 23,000-square-foot sanctuary featuring a dramatic 28-foot-high Palladian rotunda, a wall of flowing water and 22 private treatment rooms. Multiple dining options satisfy guests' appetites, including the signature restaurant Andrea (named after the aforementioned architect), which offers Tuscan-influenced Italian cuisine and al fresco dining, and the more casual Coliseum Pool & Grill.
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