UC Irvine is located between Irvine and Newport Beach, and it is easily reachable from Costa Mesa.
The following local hotels have negotiated rates for UCI visitors. Each hotel has its unique qualities and services.
- Ayres Hotel and Suites: this hotel is located at 325 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa and it is approximately 3 miles from UC Irvine. Current the UCI rate is $119 for deluxe guestroom (single and double occupancy). Reservations at the UCI rate can be made using this link. The hotel offers:
- Complimentary wireless internet in guestroom and public areas
- Complimentary freshly baked cookies in the lobby every morning
- Complimentary self parking
- Complimentary shuttle to and from John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) airport and UCI (subject to availability).
- Spring Hill Suites: this hotel is located at 17601 Fitch Street, Irvine, and it is approximately 6 miles from UC Irvine. Rates vary based on availability. Currently, UCI average rates for October 12-14 are $152-$153 per night. For reservations at the UCI rates, please use Corporate/Promotional Code UC0. The hotel offers:
- Complimentary wired and wireless internet
- Complimentary self parking
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary shuttle to and from John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) airport
- Sonesta Irvine: this hotel is located at 17941 Von Karman Avenue, Irvine, and it is approximately 2.5-3 miles from UC Irvine. UCI rates are: $145 per night for Sunday through Thursday nights, and $115 for Friday and Saturday nights. For reservations at the UCI rates, please use Corporate/Promotional Code UC8. This hotel offers:
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Complimentary self parking
- Complimentary daily breakfast buffet for one per day (valid on Monday-Friday mornings)
- Complimentary shuttle to and from John Wayne/Orance County (SNA) airport
- Sonesta Simply Suites Irvine Spectrum: this hotel is located 1t 16150 Sand Canyon Avenue, Irvine, and it is approximately 5 miles from UC Irvine. UCI rates are: $115 per night for studio suite and $139 per night for one bedroom suites. For reservation at the UCI rates, please use Corporate/Promotional Code UC8. This hotel offers:
- Complimentary high speed wireless internet
- Complimentary laundry facilities
- Complimentary self parking
- Fully equipped kitchens
- Complimentary fitness center
- Hyatt Regency: this hotel is located at 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, and it is approximately 4 miles from UC Irvine. Rates vary based on availability. Currently, average UCI rates for October 12-14 are $169 per night. For reservations at the UCI rates, use Corporate/Promotional Code CR20258. The hotel offers:
- $15 dollars breakfast
- Waved resort fee
- Renaissance: this hotel is located at 4500 MacArthur Boulevard, Newport Beach, and it is approximately 2 miles from UC Irvine. Rates vary based on availability. Currently, average rates for October 12-14 are $165 per night. Reservations at the UCI rate can be made using this link. The hotel offers:
- Fitness suite and tennis courts
- Rooftop pool with fire pit
- Complimentary shuttle to and from John Wayne/Orange County (SNA) airport
Transportation from these local accommodations to UC Irvine is more efficiently done via taxi or rideshare apps. Alternatively, one could use the local public transportation, OC Bus. However, this would often entails taking 2 or more buses for a total time not inferior to 40 minutes. Routes 1, 57, 86, 79 of the OC Bus are the main routes to reach UCI from any of these locations.