The best spa hotels in Orange County

Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Orange County easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!

• 1 VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa Newport Beach, United States

  

  Hotel. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean and Newport Country Club, this hotel offers 2 outdoor pools, a spa and fitness centre. Rooms featuring warm woods and coastal neutrals with a focus on the views.. Each room features a flat-screen TV. Enjoy fresh coastal plates with a cosmopolitan perspective at VIEW Restaurant & Lounge, to craft coffee and local pastries from Elan Cafe & Bar, to poolside dining reimagined at Edge Bar. On-site SPA VEA is a full-service Newport Beach spa featuring premium body and skin-care treatments. The spa features 14 treatment rooms and a dedicated saltwater pool deck complete with cabanas, outdoor seating, and a roaring fireplace, men's and women’s relaxation lounges and private cabanas. VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort & Spa is 12.8 km from Laguna Beach, 19.3 kmfrom the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, and 30.5 km from Disneyland. Please note that the 45USD Daily Resort fee includes: Wi-Fi, beach chairs, 3-hour beach cruiser, fitness classes for 2, nearby transportation and golf bag storage. It is Valid for stays after 6/1/2022. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $655.

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• 2 Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Featuring Italian Renaissance architecture, this 504 acre luxury resort features spacious bungalows and suites with flat-screen TVs and iPod docking stations. The resort is located at the Pelican Hill Golf Course and features golf lessons, a full-service spa, an iconic coliseum pool and on-site dining options. Newport Center is 15 minutes’ drive away. Each guest accommodation includes uniquely decorated rooms with spa-style bathrooms and white bedding. Select accommodations at Resort at Pelican Hill include a fully equipped kitchen and a dining area. Guests can relax or swim in the Coliseum Pool area, which features an outdoor pool and a restaurant offering poolside dining. The resort also offers a fitness centre in the spa. The resort’s 5 restaurants include Andrea, which offers ocean view dining and serves Northern Italian cuisine with house made sauces. Pelican Girl offers steaks, burgers and wood-fired pizza from an open kitchen and has a full bar with whiskeys from around the world. Resort at Pelican Hill is 35 minutes’ drive away from Disneyland. Balboa Island and the Balboa Fun Zone are 20 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around $815.

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• 3 Montage Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Located on the beach, this luxurious Laguna Beach resort features an ocean facing pool and a sun terrace. All rooms feature a deep marble soaking tub. Three restaurants are featured. Select suites feature plush cream sofas or an ocean view at Montage Laguna Beach. Each luxurious room provides plush bathrobes, free spa toiletries and a dual vanity in the en suite bathroom. Equipped with free Wi-Fi, every room also provides a flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station. Studio Restaurant features a chef table that can seat twelve in a private dining room. Featuring outdoor dining, The Loft Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Poolside dining and cocktails are featured at Mosaic Bar & Grille. Offering nightly entertainment and cocktails, The Lobby Lounge is also available for guests’ enjoyment. Spa Montage provides a variety of spa services. Poolside cabanas are offered at Laguna Beach Montage. Boutique shops and art galleries are featured. Dana Point is 5 miles away from Montage Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport is 1 hours’ drive away and John Wayne Airport is 20 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $950.

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• 4 The Ranch at Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Located in The Aliso and Wood Canyons, this 87-acre property offers 360-degree views, an outdoor heated pool, spa treatments, a sand volleyball court and the 9-hole par 32 Ben Brown's Golf Course. Each accommodation includes free WiFi. Family-friendly activities can be enjoyed at Aliso Beach, which is 6. 7 km from the property Each accommodation at The Ranch at Laguna Beach feature furnished balconies or patios. Harvest Restaurant specializes in California cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar. In-room dining allows guests to enjoy food and drinks from the comfort of their room and the Pond Pool Bar allows guest to soak up the sun while enjoying food and drinks poolside. Guests can also enjoy nearby surfing, kayaking, snorkeling, and whale and dolphin watching. Mountain biking and hiking opportunities are also offered nearby. A 24-hour fitness centre is available to guests. Dana Point Harbor is 12.8 km away from The Ranch at Laguna Beach. Los Angeles International Airport 1 hours’ drive away. John Wayne Santa Ana Airport is 20 miles away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $449.

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• 5 Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach, United States

  

  Hotel. Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. Recently named the #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report, the Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property features 159 luxurious guestrooms and suites, offering relaxed yet refined accommodations, along with a celebrated culinary program that includes the newly reimagined signature A+O Restaurant | Bar with new menus under Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan and a spirit-forward, creative craft cocktail program with a smoked cocktail cart; Blend, offering fresh grab-and-go delicacies and delights that pair perfectly with beautiful bay views; a pool bar; and 24-hour in-room dining. Wellness amenities include a fitness studio, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool with poolside cabanas, a full-service 10,000-square-foot spa, and Drybar salon. The new Recreation Center offers land and water sport rentals from the hotel’s private dock along with curated experiences and a robust Poolside Cabana program. Wedding and group offerings include the newly debuted Lighthouse, Bayfront ceremony lawn and more, totaling nearly 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space. Disneyland is just 20 minutes from the Balboa Bay Resort. Crystal Cove State Park is 10 minutes from the resort. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $423.

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• 6 Hilton Anaheim Anaheim, United States

  

  Hotel. Located adjacent to the Convention Center, this hotel is within 15 minutes' walk to Disneyland and the Disney California Adventure Park. A spacious outdoor pool, a play area, restaurants and spa services are also onsite. The spacious, modern rooms of the Hilton Anaheim provide a flat-screen cable TV and a coffee maker. A work desk and ironing facilities are included. Mix Lounge serves cocktails and wines in an elegant setting. Five restaurants are available at the Hilton Anaheim Food Court. Room service is available. A Starbucks and a seasonal outdoor restaurant are also available. At the property's health club and spa, guests can partake in fitness classes, use the on-site basketball court, enjoy the on-site whirlpools and sauna, and much more. A adults-only swimming pool is available. Hilton Anaheim features 140,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting spaces. The Anaheim Hilton is less than 12.8 km from Knott’s Berry Farm. Downtown Anaheim is 9 minutes' drive away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around $474.

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• 7 Surf & Sand Laguna Beach Laguna Beach, United States

  

  Resort. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Surf and Sand Resort is located in the heart of Laguna Beach and offers its guests private beach access. The Aquarium of the Pacific is 42 mi away and Disneyland is 25 mi away. All rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. The onsite restaurant, Splashes, offer fresh seaside cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The accompanying bar Splashes Bar has sunset views to finish up your day. For guests on the go, Pacific Perks provides a quick breakfast or lunch. The resort has an outdoor pool and sun terrace, and free WiFi is featured throughout the property. Heisler Park is 1.4 mi from Surf and Sand Resort, while 1000 Steps Beach is 3.1 mi from the property. The nearest airport is John Wayne Airport, 11 mi from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $409.

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• 8 Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo Mission Viejo, United States

  

  Hotel. Offering an outdoor pool and a full-service spa, Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo is a boutique-style hotel. Free WiFi access is available. Disneyland is 27 minutes’ drive from this hotel. A 32-inch screen TV with cable is provided in each room at Mission Viejo Ayres Hotel & Spa. There is a full a kitchenette with a microwave and a refrigerator. The bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. Guests will enjoy a free full breakfast. The hotel also offers a full-service bar and restaurant. Other facilities offered at the property include a fitness centre, dry cleaning, and laundry services. Los Angeles International Airport is 79 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $129.

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• 9 Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Dana Point, United States

  Resort. Located in Dana Point on a hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this resort offers 2 restaurants and 5 bars/lounges, in room dining, 3 swimming pools including a children’s pool, a championship golf course and an on-site spa and blow dry bar. Private beach access is featured. A private balcony or terrace, premium down duvets and a 50-inch LCD TV is included in each guest room at Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. A luxurious en suite bathroom with marble tile, over-sized bathtub and separate shower is also provided. Guests can enjoy oceanfront dining at 33°North. The restaurant features locally sourced, natural, and organic sea food, meats, poultry and produce. The bar serves premium champagne and cognac from France and an extensive Single Malt Scotch Whisky menu. Bourbon Steak boasts panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean and serves creative, yet-refined dishes showcasing locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients from land and seas. For coffee and quick to go meals guests can stop by Part & Parcel Market. The full-service spa features massage therapy, facials and body treatments. The full-service spa offers hair and nail services, yoga and a sea to spa package. An outdoor pool with fully-outfitted cabanas and a children's pool and lagoon pool are available for guest relaxation. The Monarch Beach Kids Club offers a children's program and babysitting services. This resort is 82 km from Los Angeles International Airport and 30 minutes’ drive from John Wayne Airport. Mission San Juan Capistrano is 10 minutes’ drive away from Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $591.

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• 10 Pendry Newport Beach Newport Beach, United States

  

  Hotel. Located in Newport Beach and with Fashion Island reachable within a 9-minute walk, Pendry Newport Beach has concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a terrace, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar. This 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property has a year-round outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and garden. The rooms come with a private bathroom, while selected rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature a sea view. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an American breakfast. At Pendry Newport Beach you'll find a restaurant serving American cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and kosher options can also be requested. South Coast Plaza is 6.3 miles from the accommodation, while Disney California Adventure is 17 miles away. John Wayne Airport is 3.7 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 11 Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Laguna Beach Hotel Aliso Viejo, United States

  Hotel. This hotel boasts first-class sporting facilities including indoor and outdoor pools and a 12,000-square-foot fitness hall. It is 6 miles from Laguna Beach and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All guest bedrooms at Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Hotel are equipped with satellite TV, a radio and an iPod dock. In addition every room has a well-lit work desk as well as hot drink facilities. The Citrus Lounge serves a varied menu of international dishes in a relaxed dining environment. Citrus Fresh Grill specializes in healthy cooking, and every item on the menu has fewer than 485 calories. Guests can make use of the diverse sports facilities, or relax with a treatment in Aliso Viejo R-Spa. El Niguel Golf Club is 5.4 miles away and it is 4 miles to the center of Aliso Viejo. Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $179.

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• 12 The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel Dana Point, United States

  Resort. This luxury hotel is located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and offers beach access. The hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, multiple dining options and a tennis court. Each guest accommodation offers free WiFi. Offering ocean-inspired décor, rooms at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel are equipped with 42-inch flat-screen TVs, a work desk and a DVD player. Rooms also feature bottled water and a coffee machine. Room service is also available. First floor ocean view rooms offer outdoor pits. Dining options at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel include enoSTEAK, an intimate steakhouse and 180Blu, which offers a light menu and views of the Pacific Ocean. Raya features Pan-Latin coastal fare and ocean views, while The Market Place offers healthy selections. The hotel also has a seasonal pool-side bar and restaurant with specialty cocktails. Guests at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Nigel can work out in the gym or enjoy a game of table tennis. The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel is within 6 minutes’ drive of Dana Point Harbor, which features a marina. Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano is 13 minutes’ drive away. Show full description Guest review score 7.4, rooms from around $649.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in December 2022. Did I miss a spa hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!