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Review: Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport – Newport Beach

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 5, 2022November 13, 2023 8 Comments

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I spent the night at the Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport with my family in Newport Beach, California ahead of the most recent Frequent Flyer University and we enjoyed a very nice stay.

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  • Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Review (Newport Beach, CA)
    • Parking
    • Check-In
    • Guest Room
    • Breakfast At WAVE Newport Beach
    • BLVD Bar + Market
    • Swimming Pool
    • Fitness Center
    • CONCLUSION

Hyatt Regency John Wayne Airport Review (Newport Beach, CA)

Although Newport Beach is only about an hour away from my home, I thought it would be nice to take the family down to Orange County…and I also needed the night as I work to maintain my World of Hyatt Globalist status. The room was about $200 with taxes.

Parking

Parking is a bit strange in this hotel. There are no controls to enter the parking lot, but you are asked for your make and model when checking in and given a placard to place on your windshield (overnight parking is $25/night and not waived unless you are a Globalist on an award stay). The front desk clerk warned me that the placard must be on the car before midnight or else the car would be towed away.

Both of my children were delighted at the airplanes flying overhead as we stepped out of the car.

a boy and girl walking in a parking lot

a two children standing in a parking lot

Check-In

During check-in, I was warmly greeted and thanked for my Hyatt loyalty. Breakfast benefits were explained (I could order off the menu or take the buffet) and as I mentioned above, the parking policy was explained.

The lobby was quite modern, with a faux fireplace and plenty of seating. Although there were plugs all over, most did not work (I got up early the next morning to work down here while my family slept in).

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a room with a couch and chairs

a room with chairs and tables

a room with a couch and chairs

Guest Room

Our room, 640, was a standard room with two double beds.

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a room with a bed and a table and chairs

a hotel room with two beds

a room with a bed and a desk

a black electrical outlet on a wood surface
Power ports and USB-A ports were located beside each bed.

a closet with a door and a microwave

a small refrigerator with a mirror on the wall

A welcome amenity (rarer these days) was sitting adjacent to the (Keurig) coffee machine that included an apple, bottle of Fiji water, Kind bar, and M&Ms.

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a white envelopes with black writing on them

The bathroom included a toilet, single sink, and walk-in shower.

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a bathroom sink with a mirror

a shower with a glass door

Shower products were the standard Pharmacopia, present at almost every Hyatt Regency around the world.

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For my kids, the highlight of the room was the balcony, which provided a great view of runway at SNA Airport.

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a parking lot with cars and buildings in the background

a parking lot with flags and trees

a child standing on a balcony looking out to a parking lot

a parking lot with cars and trees

Breakfast At WAVE Newport Beach

What made me really like this hotel was the superb breakfast at WAVE. A small-ish buffet included breads and pastries, fruit, eggs, potatoes, sausage, bacon, pancakes, and oatmeal…that worked well for my kids, but my wife and I ordered off the menu: she had smoked salmon and I ordered chilaquiles, which was served in a very unique way. The super greens juice was nice and the cappuccino was not my favorite, but acceptable (Starbucks coffee).

a room with tables and chairs

a buffet table with food on it

a buffet with food on the counter

a buffet with food in bowls

a pans and pans on a counter

a buffet table with food on it

a buffet line with pans and food

a bowl of rice with a lid open

a group of bowls of cereals and a spoon

a group of yogurt containers and bowls of yogurt

a tray of muffins on a table

a group of glasses filled with fruit

a kitchen counter with a toaster and bread in a case

a hand holding a menu

a boy and girl sitting at a table

a couple of children sitting at a table eating food

a green drink in a plastic cup next to a black mug with a straw

a bowl of fruit on a table

food on a plate

a plate of food on a table

a plate of food with a green drink

BLVD Bar + Market

Across from WAVE is BLVD, both a bar and market. The bar is open from 4:00 pm to “late” while the market is open from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm and again from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The market includes a barista making Starbucks coffee (though using a nice La Marzocco machine). Soft drinks, sandwiches, salads, flatbread pizzas, fruit, and pastries are also available.

a bar with chairs and a counter

a room with tables and chairs

a food and drink shop

a display case with drinks on it

a glass case with food in it

a display case with food on it

a woman standing in a kitchen

Swimming Pool

One reason I took my kids along was because of the pool…which both now enjoy. Small problem: the pool was not heated! It was too cold of an autumn evening to jump in the pool, so we just sat in the hot tub.

a pool with palm trees and a child in it

a swimming pool with palm trees and chairs

Fitness Center

The fitness center, open 24/7, included kettle balls, cardio equipment (treadmills, bikes, ellipticals), free weights, a leg press, and an all-in-one resistance machine.

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a room with a wood floor and a large window

a group of treadmills in a room

a gym with exercise equipment

CONCLUSION

This was a very convenient hotel for my conference and is just a block away from SNA Airport so could be quite handy ahead of an early-morning flight or after a late-night arrival. I would not return here unless I had a flight from SNA or business in the area, but I was quite pleased with the service and breakfast at this hotel.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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8 Comments

  1. Santastico Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 10:09 am

    I stay at this hotel 4 times a year as I have meetings in Irvine. It is very convenient, quiet, clean and modern. Love the breakfast that you can order from a menu. The shuttle to SNA works great.

  2. Joe Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 10:25 am

    Looks like you saved the equivalent of the whole room rate during breakfast with your status. Renewing Globalist is indeed worth it if you travel frequently with your family. However the best Hyatt properties remain in Asia.

  3. Jack Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 11:19 am

    Kind of random but I wonder when the whole matte stoneware look for the dishes will start looking dated.

  4. Mike Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 1:15 pm

    Gotta love the exciting take-off and landing at SNA. Very close to your experience at BUR, but for those who are first timers at SNA, its fun.

    Nice report as always and good to see the kids!

  5. DEE Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    Cute little ones!!!

  6. derek Reply
    December 5, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    Note that the card for the snacks is to “Mr. Klint”, not “Mr. and Mrs.” If the man is having an affair and accidentally brings home a card with “Mr. and Mrs.”, there could be hell to pay.

  7. Wd Reply
    December 9, 2022 at 8:31 pm

    Your girls are so fortunate to travel at such a young age. Travel is better learning than a classroom, IMO. They will take these experiences with them forever.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      December 10, 2022 at 6:45 am

      Is his hair that long?

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