Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa: Marea Ocean Lawn

We really enjoyed our stay at Vea. The construction mentioned in other reviews must be mostly done as we didn't hear anything. The hotel has a wonderful open atrium design so there was plenty of fresh air. Everyone st the hotel from the valet, front desk, waiter, pool side waitress and maids were friendly and so helpful. The room was very comfortable and the pool was beautiful. We enjoyed food and drinks by the pool. There is also a large lawn area with reclining chairs if you prefer some privacy and quiet to enjoy the space. The restaurant had an extensive drink menu and a smaller food selection but everything we tried was delicious. It's a small walk across to fashion island so we walked across for breakfast and some shopping. We had our 4 year old with us and felt very welcome here as there were other families present, but the hotel did not have a solely family vibe. There were plenty of couples for get aways as well. The hotel has a more dressy atmosphere so pack accordingly. Part of the gym was open air so you could you workout outside and my husband really liked it. We will definitely be back again as the service was superb!

We had an excellent 5 night stay at this resort. They have an inviting pool/spa area, and a superb poolside bar with a cool video projector shooting on the ceiling. The gym area is great, with a new smith machine, functional trainer, dumbbells from 5-50 lbs. and cardio equipment that faces the sea. The views from the room were excellent, and the proximity to everything in Newport was superb, considering you can walk across the street to Fashion Island. The hotel restaurant was good, but with Red O and sushi across the street, it’s worth a short walk to widen the culinary options. The bellmen and valet service did a wonderful job and were extremely accommodating. We will definitely stay here again. My only criticism would be to please get more cable attachments for the gym equipment.

The newly renovated hotel was perfect for a weekend getaway. The hotel offers all the amenities from bike rentals, to yoga classes and a free shuttle. The rooms are excellent and the pool and pool bar were perfect, with great views. The front desk staff couldn’t do enough. Maddie was one of the nicest, most helpful front desk employees I have ever encountered- couldn’t do enough to ensure my stay was perfect. I will definitely return!

My husband and I were fortunate enough to stay at this hotel for our 15-year anniversary last week. It is immaculately clean and everything is new and updated. The food at the restaurant was delicious. The thing that made our stay the most memorable was our Guest Experience Expert, Maddie. She knew it was our anniversary and had a surprise treat tray complete with a handwritten, personalized note delivered to our room. Marriott is the best, hands down. We have stayed at many hotel chains throughout the years and Marriott always ends up being our very favorite.

I was not sure if I would like this place. It's an older hotel but recently remodeled. It turned out to be really nice. The rooms are small but clean and neatly finished. The view out the window was good, the bed was comfortable, and the hotel was quiet. I slept well! I also ate at the hotel restaurant and the food was excellent.