The Resort At Pelican Hill - Crystal Cove
33.593575, -117.84708Overview
5-star luxury resort on 200 hectares with Italian Renaissance architecture and two championship golf courses
Amenities & Architecture
The Resort At Pelican Hill spans 200 hectares of coastal beauty, featuring a unique selection of restored habitats and Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture. The iconic Coliseum Pool is a saltwater swimming pool heated to 82 degrees, surrounded by luxurious cabanas and offering ocean views. Gated security and a free shuttle service to nearby beaches and attractions provide guests with both privacy and convenience.
Accommodations
Guests stay in spacious bungalows or villas, each with spa-style bathrooms, white bedding, and select units including fully equipped kitchens and dining areas. The bungalows offer privacy and luxury, with some rooms featuring fireplaces and views of the golf course or Pacific Ocean. Housekeeping tidies rooms multiple times daily, and custom amenity options are available upon request.
Dining
Pelican Grill serves steaks, burgers, and wood-fired pizza from an open kitchen, with a full bar featuring whiskeys from around the world. The Coliseum Pool restaurant offers poolside dining, while Andrea's provides Italian-influenced cuisine using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Breakfast is available a la carte at the Coliseum restaurant or via room service, with a continental breakfast option at the Villas Clubhouse.
Spa & Wellness
The spa offers a full range of therapeutic treatments, including massages, facials, and body wraps, plus a steam room, sauna, and hammam. Guests can access fitness classes such as yoga and aerobics, along with a fitness centre equipped with treadmills, bikes, and weights. The men's locker room includes a Jacuzzi and sauna available without prior scheduling.
Golf & Recreation
Two championship golf courses designed by Tom Fazio are rated among the best in the world, with a golf club that includes a shoe attendant. The resort provides recreational activities such as cooking classes, beach access with complimentary beach chairs and umbrellas (via shuttle), and a children's program with baby safety gates and babysitting services. The Coliseum Pool is the largest saltwater pool in the area and is open year-round with pool/beach towels provided.
- Architecture: Italian Renaissance design on 504 coastal acres
- Pool: Iconic Coliseum saltwater pool with cabanas and ocean views
- Golf: Two Tom Fazio championship courses
- Spa: Steam room, sauna, hammam, and yoga classes
- Dining: Pelican Grill, Coliseum restaurant, and in-room dining
- Service: Free shuttle to beaches, gated security, daily housekeeping
Rooms and availability
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Max:3 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed or 2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King-size bed
Facilities
Main facilities
Valet parking
Luggage storage
Locker room
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid shuttle service
Fitness centre
Heated swimming pool
Rooftop pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Golf course
- Yoga class
- Aerobics
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Rooftop pool
- Heated swimming pool
- Beach access
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Turkish bath
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Beauty treatment
- Massage
- Pool with view
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about The Resort At Pelican Hill
| 💵 Lowest room price | 467 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.2 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 16.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | John Wayne, SNA |
Location
- City landmarks
- Nearby
- Restaurants
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