
Hyatt Regency Long Beach
Best for convention groups, families, and anyone who wants a central Long Beach waterfront base with easy access to the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferries.
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Hyatt Regency Long Beach is a large waterfront business-leisure hotel next to the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center — good for convention attendees, families, and travelers who want easy access to downtown Long Beach attractions. The Resort at Pelican Hill is an ultra-luxury Newport Coast resort with villas, golf access and multiple pools — aimed at travelers after a high-end coastal resort experience and golf or spa-focused stays.
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Best for convention groups, families, and anyone who wants a central Long Beach waterfront base with easy access to the Aquarium of the Pacific and Catalina ferries.

Best for travelers seeking an ultra-luxury Newport Coast resort with villas, on-site golf access, multiple pools and a full-service spa.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach wins when you want proximity to downtown Long Beach sights, convention space and a family-friendly waterfront hotel with reliable on-site dining and a heated outdoor pool that’s open year-round.
The Resort at Pelican Hill wins when you want an upscale resort experience: rooms and villas with terraces, multiple outdoor pools, a full spa, and on-site golf access — a quieter, resort-focused stay rather than a convention hotel.
Bottom line: choose Hyatt Regency Long Beach for location, events and family-focused convenience in downtown Long Beach; choose Pelican Hill when price and travel time aren’t the main constraints and you want an elevated resort experience with golf and spa amenities.
| Category | Hyatt Regency Long Beach | The Resort at Pelican Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Waterfront business-leisure hotel, active convention calendar | Ultra-luxury Newport Coast resort, resort-style pace |
| Location | Adjacent to Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, walkable to Aquarium of the Pacific and Shoreline Village | Newport Coast near Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park |
| Size (rooms) | 528–531 guestrooms across 17 floors (sources vary) | 332 guestrooms (supplier listing) |
| Who it suits | Convention delegates, families, business travelers | Couples, golf players, guests wanting villa or high-end resort accommodations |
| Pools | Heated outdoor pool (6 a.m.–11 p.m. year-round), whirlpool/hot tub, poolside cabanas; Topsail rooftop pool used as an event venue | Three outdoor pools and poolside bars (supplier listing) |
| Restaurants & bars | Market | Bar (all-day California fare), Tides (weekend breakfast/brunch), Pool Bar (VW Bus) | Pelican Grill and one other on-site restaurant, plus coffee shop/café and poolside bars |
| Spa & wellness | StayFit 24/7 fitness center with Peloton bikes; no named full spa documented on the official site (hotel has a whirlpool/hot tub) | Full-service spa with treatments and spa treatment rooms (supplier listing) |
| Signature feature | Extensive meeting/event space (over 35,000 sq ft) and direct waterfront access | Pelican Hill Golf Course proximity, villa accommodations and resort-scale pools |
| Family-friendly | Yes — children of all ages welcome; family-oriented programming and kid-friendly pool features | |
| Accessibility & transport | Near Metro A Line station (~550 m) and Catalina Express ferry terminal; on-site parking (self and valet) | Free beach shuttle, accessible paths and accessible parking; limo/town car service available |
Hyatt Regency Long Beach sits on the Long Beach waterfront next to the convention center and within easy walking distance of major downtown attractions.
Choose Hyatt for downtown convenience, event access and easy local sightseeing.
The Resort at Pelican Hill is located in Newport Coast near Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park.
Choose Pelican Hill for a coastal resort setting outside of a city center, especially if you want golf or quieter resort grounds.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach has water-view rooms and a range of suites across many floors.
Hyatt offers large-capacity, view-focused rooms appropriate for business and family stays.
Pelican Hill’s inventory includes bungalow rooms, suites and multi-bedroom villas with terraces and ocean views on some units.
Pelican Hill is the choice for villa-style accommodations and larger private suites with outdoor terraces.
Hyatt’s on-site F&B centers on Market | Bar, Tides weekend breakfast/brunch and a casual pool bar.
Hyatt focuses on approachable, local-leaning options convenient for busy days and meetings.
Pelican Hill lists two on-site restaurants plus a coffee shop/café and poolside bars for resort dining.
Pelican Hill provides higher-end, resort-style dining and poolside service geared to relaxed resort stays.
Hyatt offers a heated outdoor pool with year-round hours and poolside amenities.
Hyatt’s pool setup is convenient and family-friendly, tied closely to the hotel’s waterfront setting.
Pelican Hill lists multiple outdoor pools and poolside bars as part of its resort amenities.
Pelican Hill offers a broader resort pool program and shuttle access to local beaches.
Hyatt provides a 24/7 fitness center and casual on-site evening dining and bar options.
Hyatt covers fitness needs well and offers evening social spots, but does not publish a full-service spa on its official site.
Pelican Hill offers formal spa services plus fitness and golf instruction on site.
Pelican Hill is stronger for spa, wellness and golf-focused programming.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — over 35,000 sq ft of event space and several ballrooms, plus downtown location next to the convention center.

The Resort at Pelican Hill — on-site golf facilities and multi-bedroom villas make it ideal for golf trips and private villa stays.

Hyatt Regency Long Beach — family-friendly programming, easy access to kids’ attractions and a heated pool open year-round.

The Resort at Pelican Hill — full-service spa, multiple pools and resort-style amenities geared to relaxation.
Hyatt Regency Long Beach — it's adjacent to the convention center and offers extensive meeting and ballroom space.
The Resort at Pelican Hill — it lists golf facilities, lessons and villas among its room types and amenities.
Yes. Both properties welcome families; Hyatt explicitly notes children of all ages are welcome, and Pelican Hill lists babysitting/childcare as an available service.
Not published — Hyatt’s official materials document a whirlpool/hot tub and a fitness center; a named full-service spa with hours and signature treatments is not published on the official site.
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