Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport

17941 Von Kaman Avenue, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
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About us

Experience the laid-back charm of Southern California at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport, a newly refined urban retreat designed to delight every kind of traveler. Nestled in the vibrant city of Irvine, our modern hotel is just 2 miles from John Wayne Airport and within easy reach of the stunning Newport Beach, Disneyland®, world-class shopping at South Coast Plaza, and University of California, Irvine. Feel well-cared for from the moment you land. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport welcomes guests with a complimentary airport shuttle and a range of amenities thoughtfully curated for your comfort and convenience, including a relaxing indoor pool, well-equipped fitness center, and over 7,500 sq. ft. of versatile meeting, event and wedding space. After a long day of work or exploration, stop by our locally renowned on-site restaurant and bar Haven Point Provisions & Spirits where contemporary cuisine and craft cocktails await, or retreat to your elegantly appointed room or suite outfitted with refined decor and custom hardwood finishes. Whether you are visiting for work or leisure, treat yourself to a sophisticated stay at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport. At Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, we’re so happy you’re here.

Venue Details

ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built1986
Renovated2022
Total meeting space12,970 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms335
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar

Venue Highlights

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Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (mountain)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Sep 6, 2026 - Sep 13, 2026
Sep 18, 2026 - Oct 6, 2026
Oct 10, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026
Dec 13, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026

Seasonal Availability

Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.
High season
Mar 01 - Oct 01
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,970 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,710 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
1,625 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
21,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
T-Shape
1,625 sq. ft.
60 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
150
35
150
140
140
80
30
-
35
-
580 sq. ft.
21 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
60
16
40
50
60
30
16
-
18
-
420 sq. ft.
16 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
30
12
30
30
25
16
14
-
14
-
625 sq. ft.
23 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
60
20
50
60
60
35
25
-
25
-
3,710 sq. ft.
75 x 50 sq. ft.
18 ft.
400
60
250
400
420
190
50
147
70
-
1,270 sq. ft.
25 x 50 sq. ft.
18 ft.
160
35
120
160
120
70
35
-
30
-
1,130 sq. ft.
22 x 50 sq. ft.
18 ft.
140
25
90
140
100
60
30
-
30
-
1,310 sq. ft.
26 x 50 sq. ft.
18 ft.
180
35
120
180
140
80
40
-
40
-
1,150 sq. ft.
43 x 27 sq. ft.
8 ft.
140
25
90
140
100
48
30
-
25
-

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
198
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
141
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Suites
18
Tax rate
10.195%

Location

Getting Here

Directions from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to our hotel: - Follow signs for Self-Parking/Valet - Continue onto JWA Roadway for a half mile - Turn left onto N Airport Way; after 0.2 mile, take slight left to stay on N Airport Way - In 0.1 mile, turn left onto MacArthur Blv and stay on this road for 0.6 mile. - Turn right on Main St. After 0.3 mile, take a right onto Gillette Ave. - After 0.2 mile, turn left and the Sonesta Irvine will be on your left.
Distance from airport 1.2 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $39.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Not only do we focus on sustainability within our hotels, but also through local company partners, charities, and associate time donation. Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels while giving back to the planet
Does Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company, the RMR Group, focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A

Health and Safety

Were practices at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
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