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The Resort at Pelican Hill
Newport Coast, California, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury
Pelican Hill took its architecture from Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century Italian master, and its Coliseum Pool pays homage to Rome: perfectly circular, 136 feet across and lined with 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles. The resort opened in 2008 on 504 acres in Newport Coast, with bungalows and villas over the Pacific, two Tom Fazio golf courses and 100-year-old olive trees. Forbes rates it Five-Star and AAA Five Diamond.
- 332 rooms
- Opened 2008
- Neighborhood: Newport Beach
- Rooms from 847 sq ft (79 m²)
About The Resort at Pelican Hill
- The resort's architecture is an adaptation of the work of Andrea Palladio, the 16th-century Italian architect.
- The Coliseum Pool is perfectly circular, 136 feet in diameter, with 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles, and pays homage to the Coliseum in Rome.
- It opened in 2008 on 504 acres, with 332 bungalows and villas, two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses and 100-year-old olive trees.
- Entry-level rooms start at 847 sq ft (79 m²).
The setting
10 miles from John Wayne Airport.
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon Tea debuted at the Resort, as reported by the Los Angeles Times' The Daily Pilot in September 2026.
- Swing for a Cause Charity Golf Tournament — Charity golf tournament on October 5 raising funds for local children's hospitals (2026 media item).
- Ciao Bella! Summer Programming — Summer programming inspired by elegant European summer escapes, announced May 28, 2025.
- Sleep Therapy — Sleep tourism programming at the Resort at Pelican Hill Spa, covered by Forbes in June 2025.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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