What's included in your stay and what costs extra
Your nightly rate at Hyatt Regency Newport Beach covers the booked room plus standard in-room amenities and access to hotel public areas; a mandatory daily resort fee (listed as $40.00 on Hyatt) adds premium internet, fitness-center use, pool access and some recreational perks. Meals, alcoholic drinks, parking (self or valet), pet fees and certain activities or off-property excursions are charged extra.
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What your room rate includes
Each paid room stays includes the accommodation (examples: Room, Bay View; Room, Pool View; Family Room; Premier Suite) and standard in-room amenities such as complimentary Wi‑Fi in guestrooms and select public areas. Premium high-speed internet is noted as included via the resort fee rather than automatically in all rates.
The hotel provides complimentary luggage storage at the Bell Desk before check-in and after check-out, and standard check-in/out times are 4:00 PM and 12:00 PM (noon). Check-in requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit card; an incidental hold may be placed on that card.
- Included: room, standard in-room Wi‑Fi (premium speed via resort fee), luggage storage, access to public areas
- Not included: most meals, alcoholic drinks, parking and certain paid services listed below
- Room types on site include Room, Bay View; Room, Pool View; Family Room; Premier Suite; Villa, 3 Bedrooms and others
| Item | Included? |
|---|---|
| Standard Wi‑Fi (guestrooms & public areas) | Yes |
| Premium high-speed internet | Included via resort fee |
| In-room dining (room service) | Available for extra charge |
Daily resort fee — what it covers
A mandatory daily resort fee is charged in addition to the nightly rate; Hyatt lists it as $40.00 per room per night (subject to change). The resort fee bundles several property amenities rather than covering food or parking.
Typical inclusions reported by Hyatt and booking partners include premium internet, fitness/health club access, pool and hot tub access, in-room bottled water and some recreational items (bike rentals and shuttle services have been listed among resort-fee perks by third-party sources).
- Common resort-fee inclusions: premium high-speed internet, 24-hour fitness-center access, pool and whirlpool access
- Also reported: in-room bottled water and some shuttle/bike rental benefits
- Items not covered by the resort fee: restaurant meals, alcoholic drinks, private spa treatments, parking fees and many activity bookings
| Covered by resort fee | Not covered |
|---|---|
| Premium internet; fitness center; pool/hot tub access | Meals; restaurant drinks |
| Some bike/shuttle benefits reported by third parties | Parking (self or valet) and pet fees |
| In-room bottled water (listed on some sites) | Off-site excursions and private lessons |
Pools, hot tubs and pool hours
The resort has three outdoor pools (family lagoon/Oasis pool with Newport Beach’s only waterslide, a Serenity/quiet pool area and an adults-oriented Indulge pool) plus three hot tubs; pool hours are reported as 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There is no lifeguard on duty; children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pool access is included with your stay (and via the resort fee). Food and drink at the pool (Oasis Pool Bar and poolside beverage service) are available for additional purchase.
- Oasis (family) pool: waterslide, fountain play area, children’s putting green — family-friendly
- Serenity pool: quiet retreat area with private whirlpool
- Indulge/adult-oriented pool: day beds, private whirlpool and seasonal pool bar
| Feature | Included with stay? |
|---|---|
| Pool access (all three pools) | Yes |
| Poolside food/drink service | Extra charge |
| Lifeguard | No (guests swim at their own risk) |
Dining, room service and bars — what costs extra
The hotel’s main restaurant is SHOR American Seafood Grill (breakfast, lunch and dinner) and there is a Lobby Lounge plus a seasonal Oasis Pool Bar. Meals, alcoholic beverages and most menu items are charged separately from the room rate or resort fee.
In-room dining (room service) operates daily (reported hours 6:00 AM–midnight) and is billed to the room. Reservations for SHOR can be made in advance; private dining and event catering are available for additional charges.
- SHOR American Seafood Grill: breakfast, lunch, dinner (hours listed on hotel site)
- Lobby Lounge: coffee and grab-and-go in the morning; cocktails and full menu midday–midnight
- Pool bar and poolside beverage service: pay-as-you-order
| Dining option | Included in rate? |
|---|---|
| SHOR American Seafood Grill meals | No — pay per order |
| Lobby Lounge coffee (morning grab-and-go) | No — pay per order |
| Room service | No — billed to room |
Parking, transportation and shuttle services
Parking is not free. The hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking; third-party listings report overnight/self and valet rates that vary by source. Self- and valet-parking charges are collected separately from the room rate and resort fee.
A scheduled shuttle to John Wayne Airport, Fashion Island and Balboa Island is reported as a property benefit included via the resort fee on some sources. If you need airport transfer details or shuttle schedules, check with the front desk or concierge at arrival.
- Self-parking and valet are available for an additional daily charge (rates vary by source)
- Scheduled shuttle to John Wayne Airport and local destinations has been listed as included via the resort fee by some sources — verify current availability with the hotel
- On-site Hertz car-rental desk is available for guests who want a rental vehicle
| Service | Typical charge |
|---|---|
| Self-parking | Additional daily fee (varies; reported around $27–$40 by different sources) |
| Valet parking | Additional daily fee (varies; reported around $36–$50 by different sources) |
| Airport shuttle (scheduled) | Reported as included via resort fee on some sources — confirm with hotel |
Pets, extra charges and special services
The hotel welcomes dogs and cats with a pet policy that limits pets to two per room and weight limits: individual max 50 lbs and combined max 75 lbs. Hyatt’s own FAQ shows pet fees of $175 for stays of 1–6 nights and an additional $175 for stays of 7–30 nights; service animals are exempt.
Other paid services you may encounter include laundry/valet cleaning, babysitting/childcare (surcharge), private spa treatments off-property, golf green fees (Back Bay is adjacent) and certain activity bookings or equipment rentals not fully covered by the resort fee.
- Pet fees (Hyatt FAQ): $175 for 1–6 nights; additional $175 for 7–30 nights (service animals exempt)
- Babysitting/childcare: available for a surcharge
- Laundry, spa treatments, private lessons and off-site excursions: charged separately
| Service | Typical billing |
|---|---|
| Pet fee (per Hyatt FAQ) | $175 for 1–6 nights; additional $175 for 7–30 nights |
| Babysitting/childcare | Surcharge (ask concierge) |
| Laundry and dry cleaning | Charged per item/service |
Event spaces and wedding inclusions — what’s extra
The hotel rents extensive indoor and outdoor event space (Plaza Ballroom, Amphitheater, terraces and multiple meeting rooms). Rental of venue space, food & beverage minimums, service charges and any required staffing or vendor fees are additional to room rates.
Wedding packages can include overnight accommodations and reception elements, but packages require food & beverage minimums and service charges; many package items (upgrades, extra guest counts, extended bar time) will increase the total price.
- Event space rental and catering are billed separately from guest room rates
- Wedding packages have food & beverage minimums and service charges; large events may require an on-site coordinator
- Ask the event or sales team for a written contract that lists exactly which items are included and which incur extra charges
| Item | Usually included in package? |
|---|---|
| Use of indoor/outdoor venue | Often included but subject to rental fees or minimums |
| Food, beverage & staffing | Charged per event; minimums apply |
| Guest room blocks | Usually separate — negotiated with sales team |
