Introducing The Resort at Pelican Hill: Newport Beach’s Five-Star, Five-Diamond Oasis of Luxury

As we kick off the summer season, why not make your best summer vacation decision by reserving a stay at  Newport Beach’s world-class five-star, five-diamond The Resort at Pelican Hill.

The Palladian-inspired Resort spans 504 acres of unrivaled coastal beauty with sweeping views of the Pacific, two expansive 36-hole golf courses, luxury Bungalow & Villa accommodations, and an ambiance that sets itself apart as an unmatched sanctuary of transportive relaxation and indulgent luxury experience.

From every one of the million hand-cut glass tiles that line to the largest circular swimming pool in the U.S., to the herringbone brick street pavers that replicate the iconic plazas in Italy, the understated elegance is in the details. Despite its bold, enduring presence-—with classically inspired structures, grand porticoes, graceful archways, stately columns, expansive outdoor verandas, hand-applied plaster exteriors and vaulted ceilings—the Resort is warm and welcoming to all, including couples, families, business travelers & luxury vacation-seekers alike.

A true meeting of the land and sea, the Resort mirrors the grand villas found across the Italian countryside with an architectural style inspired by the works of Andrea Palladio, an architect from the 16th century. With the singular vision of creating a transportive, natural, and serene Venetian environment, The Resort embraces a natural setting that relaxes and invites exploration. Over 750 mature Olive Trees are the central unifying theme of the landscape found throughout the property—many over 30 centuries’ old—all chosen for their unique trunk and limb character that is reminiscent of the manicured maturity of the countryside in Tuscany or Umbria, imbuing the Resort with a timeless sense of permanence and tradition.

This Summer, The Resort at Pelican Hill is debuting a slate of new seasonal programs aptly titled: La Dolce Vita on the Newport Coast with activities ranging from Plein Air Art Demonstrations by Laguna College of Art & Design students, outdoor fitness classes, new Pelican Pages Summer Book Club, Aperitivo Sunset Celebration, Charcuterie Board Building & much more.

Below please find a rundown of the Resort’s accommodation’s, spa/wellness offerings, golf & culinary programs for your reference –

Accommodations as Expansive as The Views

The sprawling 332 room Resort offers two luxurious accommodation options,  including Bungalows & Villas designed with the style and warmth of a Tuscan village, scenic pathways, and residential-scaled streets. 

• Bungalow Guest Rooms & Suites: Ranging in size from 847 to 2,486 square feet, the Bungalows offer a residential ambiance with luxurious, relaxing, and comfortable accommodations, including hand-crafted wood-beam ceilings, fireplaces framed by Italian limestone, deep soaking marble tubs, 40-inch flat screen televisions, wet bar, Bose sound systems, 500-thread-count sheets, and private terraces with unobstructed ocean panoramas.

• Villas: As the largest inventory of luxury, ocean-view home accommodations, the Villas are available in two, three & four-bedroom configurations available for daily rental. Villa guests can enjoy every imaginable ultra-luxury appointment and the most thoughtful, comprehensive, and personalized service program of amenities, pampering and individual attention of any resort in the world. Ranging from 2,200 square feet to 3,581 square feet, the exceptionally spacious Villas offer expansive terraces with dramatic ocean views, gourmet kitchens, dining areas, personal butlers, and staff available around the clock to fulfill each guest’s every need and desire.

An exclusive privilege, enjoyed by Villa guests only, is the 10,000-square-foot Villa Clubhouse, a genteel and serene escape from the everyday world. With its understated, relaxed elegance and light- bathed living room, the Villa Clubhouse provides personally tailored service, private gourmet dining, a radiant blue pool created by hand-setting 300,000 hand-cut glass mosaic tiles, luxurious cabanas, and stunning vistas of the Pacific. 

The Coliseum Pool

Inspired by Rome’s famed landmark, the Coliseum Pool is among the most strikingly unique swimming pools found anywhere in the world, overlooking endless sea & coastal backdrops. Perfectly circular and 136 feet in diameter, the Coliseum Pool–the world’s largest circular pool–dazzles with its radiant blue bottom created by 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles and amphitheater of terraced decks, offering private cabanas, sunbathing areas, dining, and fabulous ocean views.

World-Class Golf Course

Home to one of the country’s top golf courses, the world-class Pelican Hill Golf Club spans two 36-hole Ocean North and Ocean South courses, artfully woven through stunning natural terrain and spectacular ocean vistas. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, the Resort offers lessons and expert services from  accomplished forecaddies and PGA instructors that consistently elevate your level of play, while the golf course restaurant, Pelican Grill offers the ideal spot to unwind after a memorable round.

The Spa at Pelican Hill

Offering a place for wellness and healing, The Spa at Pelican Hill recaptures the original philosophy, purity, and effectiveness of the world’s most celebrated traditional treatments and therapies. In addition to its 22 private treatment rooms designed for massages & facials, the 23,000-square-foot Spa includes an Acqua Colonnades, featuring a dramatic 28-foot-high Palladian rotunda, wall of flowing water, steam rooms, saunas, and saltwater Roman soaking tubs.

A Taste of Italy in SoCal

• The Coliseum Pool & Grill: An incomparably fun and intriguing place to dine, the Coliseum Pool & Grill overlooks the “scene” at the strikingly iconic Coliseum Pool, backdropped by the Pacific Ocean. American favorites on the superbly prepared menu runs the gamut from pizzas, panini and sandwiches to seafood dishes, pastas, specialty salads and even smoothies.

• Pelican Grill: Located at Pelican Hill Golf Club, Pelican Grill presents the quintessential California dining experience with butcher-cut steaks, wood-fired pizzas, crisp salads, and signature craft cocktails, alongside unbeatable views.

• Caffè & Market: Ideal for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anything in-between, gourmet meets on-the-go at Pelican Hill’s delicious Caffè & Market with a collection of offerings to conveniently take back to your Bungalow or Villa, bring along on a beach picnic, harbor cruise or savor at our charming indoor and outdoor Caffè tables. Choose from freshly prepared artisan sandwiches, up to 10 flavors of house-made gelato, the finest cheeses, fresh-baked pastries, barista-made authentic Italian coffee drinks, plus a wide selection of wine, Champagne, and beer.