Choosing the perfect villa to suit your needs and preferences can be tricky sometimes, especially considering the multitude of options available. This guide will help you select just the right villa.
See our Marriott Newport Villa Guide for detailed property descriptions with pictures, things to know, and things to do.
About the Villa Buildings
The 70-acre hillside site features 41 buildings ranging from two to four stories. Each building is based on traditional Italian hill towns and villages. Balconies, roof overhangs, and terraces create an air of informality that is reflective of the casual lifestyle of a vacation resort. Sprawled over the rolling hillside the buildings create a Mediterranean-style village characterized by stone finished, sculpted plaster detailing, and Spanish clay tile roofs.
Most buildings have elevators and self-serve bellman luggage carts available. There is an ice machine in each building and an area to drop off trash.
There are many conveniently located gas grills and patios by all buildings throughout the property. Billed as a smoke free property, there is smoking allowed in several designated outside areas throughout the resort.
Which Building at Newport Coast Villas to Choose?
Building numbers range from 1000 to 5100. The buildings in the 1000s start closest to the Pacific Ocean and then ascend uphill with the 5000 buildings at the highest point.
Scenic Views
The resort is surrounded by the Newport coastline and overlooks the exclusive Pelican Hill Golf Course, the Pacific Ocean, and complete with views of Catalina Island.
As a general rule the buildings higher up the hill will have better ocean views as will the villas that are in the higher stories. The property is on a hill but it is flatter towards the Pacific ocean where the 1000 buildings are located and steeper where the 4000 and 5000 buildings are located.
Floor Levels
The highest floors will offer the best views with less chance of noise from outside, through the walls, or kids running or jumping.
Lower floors are easier to unload and load your belongings and offer a quicker path out of the buildings. If you’re on a higher floor such as the 4th floor you’ll either be walking four flights of stairs or waiting for a single elevator. Lower floors may also be available at better rates since the view may be limited.
People with disabilities or difficulty moving around may prefer lower floors.
Location, Location, Location
There is no best location or villa. It’s personal preference as each villa offers varying degrees of views, privacy, and location to preferred activities and environments.
The closer the villa is to the main building the closer you are to all the activities, food and drinks, and a more lively environment. Villas farther away offer more privacy, quieter pools, and unique things to do that the main building area doesn’t offer. For instance, the smaller pools offer better setups for large groups of families and friends to congregate. Tennis lovers may enjoy being situated right next to the tennis courts and parents with small children may prefer the walk in pool and kids splash area.
There is a by request only shuttle service to navigate across the resort but there can be a wait for the shuttle to arrive.
Villa Number Meanings
Each villa has four numbers. The first two digits is the building number, the next digit is floor number, and the last digit is the villa number. For instance, villa 2025 will be building 2000, 2nd floor, villa 5.
Villa Building Notes
1000 Buildings
All 1000 buildings are 2-stories offering less of an opportunity for ocean views. They are situated along the fenced Pelican Hill Golf Course with tree hedges just inside the fence. Most of the 1200-1900 buildings have little or no views including resort trees blocking views since they are only two-stories.
The Tide Pool is the closest pool which has a walk in pool and a children’s water slide and splash pad area.
Starting from building 1000 and ascending the further away you are from the main building. Buildings 1600 to 1900 are not too far away from the main pool and building. To get to the main pool entrance there are two flights of stairs.
Villa Building 1000
2-stories, no elevator
The lower level will be more obstructed with the pool fence than overlook the pool. Trees may block views.
Villa Building 1100
2-stories, no elevator
The balcony also faces the Tide Pool. Trees and the pool fence may block views especially on the first floor.
Villa Building 1200
2-stories, no elevator
Views are mostly of the golf course through the trees. The ocean may be visible from some rooms.
Villa Building 1300
2-stories, no elevator
Views are mostly of the golf course through the trees. The ocean may be visible from some rooms.
Villa Building 1400
2-stories, no elevator
Views are mostly of the golf course through the trees. The ocean may be visible from some rooms.
Villa Building 1500
2-stories, no elevator
Villa Building 1600
2-stories, no elevator
Villa Building 1700
2-stories, no elevator
Villa Building 1800
2-stories, no elevator
Villa Building 1900
2-stories, no elevator
2000 series building are mentioned as good ocean views.
Villa Building 2000
3-stories, elevator
Building 2000 is a short walk and two flights of stair to the main pool entrance. It is a one minute walk away from Pacific Park and all the sports activities there including the playground and sports court.
Villa Building 2100
3-stories, elevator
Building 2100 is one level higher than building 2000 and thus closer to the main pool and Pacific Park. The playground is directly behind the villas.
Villa Building 2200
4-stories, elevator
Building 2200 is very centrally located with one flight of stairs access to the main pool entrance. Lower level views are obstructed by trees and 1000 buildings.
Villa Building 2300
3-storiess, elevator
Centrally located. Great ocean views but lower floor views may be partially obstructed.
Villa Building 2400
3-stories
This building is set above the over 2000 buildings and no stairs are needed to get the main building area.
Villa Building 2500
3-stories, elevator
Beautiful ocean views but lower floor views may be partially obstructed.
Villa Building 2600
2-stories, no elevator
Great ocean views but lower floor views may be partially obstructed.
Villa Building 2700
4-stories, elevator
Great ocean views but lower floor views may be partially obstructed.
Villa Building 2800
4-stories, elevator
2800 is perched on a small hill which allows for scenic ocean views. There are no stairs to get to and from the main building.
Villa Building 2900
3-stories, elevator
The balconies face Newport Coast Drive with many trees directly in front of the balconies. Some end units on the southern side will have ocean views. Traffic from the street can be heard.
Villa Building 3000
4-stories, elevator
Buildings 3000, 3100, or 3200 are above a parking garage and there are no villas on the first floor. There is easy access to the parking structure, elevators, and a short, no stairs walk to the main reception area, pools, and kids activity center.
Villa Building 3100
4-stories, elevator
See building 3000.
Villa Building 3200
4-stories, elevator
See building 3000.
Villa Building 3300
4-stories, elevator
Higher floors have partial views. This is a first floor view which through the trees is the hotel lobby entrance.
Villa Building 3400
3-stories, elevator
This building is behind building 3300 and the balconies face Newport Coast Drive. Traffic from the street can be heard.
Villa Building 3500
3-stories, elevator
See building 3300.
Villa Building 3600
3-stories, elevator
This is the main building and you can’t get any closer to the activity and amazing views overlooking the pools and pacific ocean. The villas do offer less privacy and more chances of noise because you are right above the main pool and lobby.
Villa Building 3700
3-stories, elevator
Villa Building 3800
4-stories, elevator
This building is set high above Pacific Park offering amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Short, flightless walk to the main area.
Villa Building 3900
4-stories, elevator
Similar setup to 3800.
Villa Building 4000
3-stories, elevator
4000 to 4200 offer unobstructed views of the Pelican Hill Golf Course, Catalina Island and the Pacific Ocean. It is short walk through Pacific Park to get to the main area or the Canyons pool and tennis courts.
Villa Building 4100
4-stories, elevator
See Building 4000.
Villa Building 4200
2-stories, no elevator
See Building 4000.
*Note Building 4200 has no elevator.
Villa Building 4300
4-stories, elevator
As you go from building 4300 to 4700 the views improve for lower units. There is some rooftop and tree line obstruction for lower villas especially starting at 4300.
Villa Building 4400
4-stories, elevator
See 4300. Obstructions begin to diminish.
Villa Building 4500
4-stories, elevator
See 4300. Views are so clear there is a telescope to view the Crystal Cove State Park and the ocean.
Villa Building 4600
4-stories, elevator
Villa Building 4700
4-stories, elevator
This building has sweeping views of the ocean, golf course, and hillside homes. Some villas only face the hillside so no matter how high you are, you’ll still only have views of the hillside. A high corner villa might be one of the best villas with a view.
Villa Building 4800
3-stories, elevator
Villa Building 4900
4-stories, elevator
5000 or 5100 then you’ll not only have the newest buildings, but you’ll have a pool and exercise room in your backyard, as well as some BBQ grills.
Villa Building 5000
4-stories, elevator
Villa Building 5100
3-stories, elevator
The Canyons pool is right outside the building plus there is a separate smaller fitness center and tennis courts adjacent to the these villas. Far away from the main pool, Tide pool, gym, and spa.
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