About us
Just five minutes from John Wayne Airport, the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel is an ideal location for special events in Orange County. With 50,000 combined sq. ft. of banquet halls, ballrooms, outdoor courtyards and meeting facilities, our hotel has the most meeting space in Costa Mesa. Our experienced staff and modern business conveniences will ensure a knockout presentation or event. Our hotel is not only the largest in Costa Mesa, but it is also an unbeatable location to host a conference or special event. We are within walking distance to more than 30 restaurants and bars. Complimentary transportation is provided to John Wayne Airport and South Coast Plaza. Our beautiful outdoor space accommodates up to 300 Guests. Our hotel is full of elegant indoor and outdoor event spaces to plan romantic weddings and receptions. From large ballrooms to intimate outdoor courtyards, Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa is a gorgeous wedding venue. With 486 hotel rooms and suites, our hotel comfortably accommodates wedding parties and Guests. Our award-winning kitchen staff of the Hilton Bristol Palm California Bistro would love to cater your special day.
Venue Details
ChainHilton
BrandHilton Hotels
Built1986
Renovated2016
Total meeting space50,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms486
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Northstar
Awards
Industry awards
TripAdvisor: Traveler's Choice Award.
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Room service
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Outdoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Bus
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Portable heaters
- Portable walls
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- Onsite AV staff
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Room service
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
ISO 9001:2015
Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 14001:2015
Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
ISO 50001:2018
Certification body:DEKRA Certification, Inc.
Expires: 9/25/2026
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
May 14, 2026 - May 16, 2026
Nov 20, 2026 - Dec 5, 2026
Dec 12, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Seasonal Availability
Match your event dates with this hotel’s availability. Low seasons tend to have better availability.Jan
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High season
Jun 11 - Aug 26Jan 10 - Mar 31
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - Jun 10Aug 27 - Dec 31
Low season
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
50,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,160 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
30
Second largest room
8,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
8,000 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
50,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
12,160 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
30
Second largest room
8,000 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
8,000 sq. ft.
Floor Plans
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12,160 sq. ft. 160 x 76 sq. ft. | 15 ft. | 1200 | - | 1200 | 1200 | 1200 | 640 | - | - | - | |
8,000 sq. ft. 200 x 40 sq. ft. | 100 ft. | 1000 | - | - | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | |
3,150 sq. ft. 70 x 45 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 350 | 75 | 300 | - | 350 | 160 | 80 | - | 250 | |
300 sq. ft. 20 x 15 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 25 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 14 | - | 12 | |
450 sq. ft. 15 x 30 sq. ft. | 12 ft. | 30 | - | 20 | 30 | - | - | 18 | - | - | |
360 sq. ft. 20 x 18 sq. ft. | 9 ft. | 20 | - | 10 | - | 20 | 12 | 8 | - | - | |
1,026 sq. ft. 27 x 38 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 100 | 36 | 60 | 60 | 100 | 60 | 36 | - | 40 | |
300 sq. ft. 20 x 15 sq. ft. | 8 ft. | 25 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 14 | - | 12 | |
2,262 sq. ft. 87 x 26 sq. ft. | 6 ft. | 200 | 65 | 140 | 160 | 200 | 120 | 70 | - | 70 |
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
486
Single (1 bed)
251
Double (2 beds)
224
Suites
12
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
11.2%
Total guest rooms
486
Single (1 bed)
251
Double (2 beds)
224
Suites
12
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
11.2%
Location
Getting Here
Distance from airport
2.5 mi
Distance from airport 2.5 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $45.00/day )
Bus parking
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Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa provides impressive amenities & services that includes a complete business center open 24 hours, concierge service, dry cleaning, onsite transportation, high-speed Wi-Fi wireless access in public areas and meeting space, newly renovated Hilton Fitness by PreCor and Peloton bicycle open 24 hours, an outdoor heated pool & jacuzzi.
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Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa Frequently Asked Questions
Explore frequently asked questions from the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa regarding Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Diversity and Inclusion
Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Hilton has committed to cut our environmental footprint in half and double our social impact by 2030. Refer to our website, https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) programs.
Does Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 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, Hilton has committed to reducing waste in our managed operations by 50% by 2030. Through the end of 2020, we have reduced waste in our managed portfolio by 73% since our 2008 baseline, and our managed and franchised hotels have reduced waste by 62%.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 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:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Please refer to https://jobs.hilton.com/diversity and our annual Supplier Diversity Report (https://cr.hilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Hilton-2020-Supplier-Diversity-Report.pdf).
Health and Safety
Were practices at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 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, CDC & WHO. Hilton CleanStay, a new industry-defining standard of cleanliness (https://newsroom.hilton.com/corporate/news/hilton-defining-new-standard-of-cleanliness) Hilton up to date customer messaging: https://www.hilton.com/en/corporate/coronavirus/
Does Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa 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, Install hand sanitizer stations/disinfecting wipes in public areas & on shuttles; enhanced cleaning of high touch areas, lobbies, elevators, doors, bathrooms; F&B service in accordance with food safety guidelines, dining configured for physical distancing
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our portfolio. All of our hotels were required to remove plastic straws, stir sticks and cocktail picks in 2019, and we are currently transitioning from individual bath toiletries to full-size dispensers.
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Items are cleaned according to Hilton CleaStay standards
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
https://cr.hilton.com, for details on our award-winning Environmental, Social and Governance programs. Also refer to https://hiltoneffect.org for information on our corporate foundation, through which we are investing in our local communities.
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corporate_Responsibility@Hilton.com
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