The 3 Best Luxury Hotels in Huntington Beach
A surf hotel across from the pier, a beach resort with waterslides or a spa hotel with a rooftop bar: tell us how you like to travel, and our travel advisors will personally recommend the right luxury hotel in Huntington Beach. Your suitespot booking includes breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – over €500 in value.
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The best-known hotels in Huntington Beach
Want to stay in Surf City but not sure which hotel fits? Here are the best hotels in Huntington Beach in one view, with location, suitespot score and nightly rate. Our advice: families book the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort for its kids’ club and slides, while surfers with a dog choose the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel across from the pier.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort | Huntington State Beach | ★ 4.6/5 | 368 € |
| Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel | Downtown | ★ 4.5/5 | 281 € |
| Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach | Pacific City | ★ 4.6/5 | 282 € |
Your Guide to the Best Luxury Hotels in Huntington Beach
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort · Huntington State BeachFamilies are best off with the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort: Camp Hyatt looks after kids from 3 to 12, and three waterslides wait at the family pool. Couples after spa time and sea views settle into the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, where almost every room faces the Pacific. Surfers and dog owners book the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel opposite the pier, with lockers for boards and no extra charge for four-legged companions.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
Newly renovated – and what else sets the luxury hotels in Huntington Beach apart
Since 2024, Lōrea has been the restaurant of the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, taking over from its predecessor after a $5 million renovation: you eat inside or outdoors by the fire pit, and the stone bar stretches some 77 feet. The Treehouse on PCH up on the roof got a new look in the same project.
Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach · Pacific CityThe Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel is all about beach days: lounge chairs, umbrellas and boogie boards can be borrowed in-house, surfboards get their own lockers, and record players wait in the rooms.
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort gives every one of its 517 rooms a balcony or patio, and 57 of them are suites. The resort is laid out like an Andalusian village around courtyards, and a bridge lets you walk straight over to the sand.
These luxury hotels in Huntington Beach have a pool – waterslides, cabanas and saltwater
Two of the three hotels have a pool. The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel goes without one and sends guests across the street to the beach, kitted out with gear from the hotel.
Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel · DowntownFor kids: Slyders, the family pool of the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, is fenced in and comes with a shallow baby pool, cabanas and a hot tub. Of its three slides, two are for children at least 48 inches tall.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
For grown-ups: By the Ninth Island Pool of the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, you relax on daybeds or in a cabana, with a whirlpool and fire pits close by; the pool bar handles drinks and snacks. A second, saltwater pool sits in the courtyard of the Aarna Spa and is yours with a spa day pass.
Our beach-day tip
The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach has a beach butler who pedals you to the sand by pedicab and sets up chairs and umbrellas; if you ask, he’ll also pack everything for an evening bonfire.
Spa & wellness by the sea: the 5-star hotel feeling in Huntington Beach
Bali on the Pacific: The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach created its Aarna Spa together with ESPA. Women and men each have their own whirlpool, sauna and steam room indoors, and you unwind together in the lounge or out in the private garden. From 2019 to 2025, Spas of America named it to its Top 100.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
At the resort and in the gym: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort is home to the Pacific Waters Spa. The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel skips the spa but has a fitness room with a climbing wall about 40 feet high.
Dining at Huntington Beach’s luxury hotels: coastal cooking, fish tacos and a rooftop bar above Surf City
Land and sea: At Lōrea in the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, Chef de Cuisine Dan Perry cooks with regional produce from breakfast through dinner. Afterward, head upstairs to the Treehouse on PCH: the rooftop bar is 21 and up, with cabanas, DJs and seasonal cocktails, and all around you spread the Pacific and Surf City.
Après-surf with a pier view: On the second floor of the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, Pacific Hideaway blends Pacific Rim cooking with Latin American and Asian flavors; its terrace faces the pier, and Friday evenings bring live entertainment. In winter, the Pier Summit Ski Lodge pop-up bar opens, dressed like an ’80s ski chalet, with fondue and wintry drinks.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At the resort: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort serves American cuisine at Watertable, alongside long lists of wine, cocktails and craft beer. Things are more laid-back at Pete’s Sunset Grille, a local favorite for fish tacos.
When the sun goes down
For the evening, we suggest the rooftop bar of the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, where the sun sinks behind the Pacific. We’re happy to ask for a cabana together with your booking.
Where to stay in Huntington Beach: the pier, Pacific City or State Beach – settings for your 5-star hotel
The sand in Huntington Beach runs on for miles, with Pacific Coast Highway right alongside. When comparing the luxury hotels in Huntington Beach on Pacific Coast Highway, the real question is whether you want to be in the thick of things at the pier or somewhere a little quieter by the water.
By the pier and Main Street: The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel stands on the corner of 5th Street, facing the pier; board shops, cafés and the Surfing Walk of Fame are right outside. Disneyland is about 30 minutes away by car.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Pacific City: The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach sits beside the Pacific City shopping and dining district, opposite the beach, and you can walk to the pier and Main Street. Forbes Travel Guide lists the hotel as “Recommended.”
Across from Huntington State Beach: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort is a sprawling resort with courtyards in Andalusian style. A footbridge carries you over the highway and onto the sand.
Our advisors’ local tip
Wherever your 5-star hotel in Huntington Beach stands, the fire rings along the shore are open for evening bonfires. And if you’re up early, watch from the pier as surfers catch the first set before the town wakes up.
What a room at a 5-star hotel in Huntington Beach costs – rates and benefits
Prices begin at 280 € at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel; the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach is almost level at 281 €, and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort starts at 367 €. Check the hotel list below to see what’s free today and at what price.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel | 280 € | 1st night | ★ 4.5/5 |
| Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach | 281 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort | 367 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
Included everywhere: $100 in hotel credit, an upgrade, and early arrival or late departure, each when available. The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort even confirms the upgrade when you book, though not from a room to a suite. None of the three sets a minimum stay.
Breakfast: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel include a free daily breakfast for two. The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach instead gives you a $50 breakfast credit per day, for a maximum of two people.
Extras: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach welcome you with a gift. Book the Ocean View Studio, the Oceanfront One Bedroom Suite or the Pasea Penthouse with the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach for two nights or more, and you receive an extra $100 in credit; promotional offers are excluded.
Earning points: The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort belongs to World of Hyatt, the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel to IHG One Rewards; both credit points, and your status brings its perks along. The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach is independent, with no loyalty scheme, so there the suitespot benefits do all the work.
Best time to visit: Huntington Beach is a year-round choice for a 5-star hotel stay. In summer, the US Open of Surfing draws crowds to the pier, and the beach stays busy until sunset. In fall, the ocean is still warm, and in winter you often have the waves and the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve with its waterbirds almost to yourself. Book ahead for the days of the US Open of Surfing.
How many nights: Two or three nights at a luxury hotel in Huntington Beach work well, with a morning at the pier, an afternoon by the pool or in the spa and an evening around a bonfire.
The hotels in Huntington Beach at a glance
What sets the hotels in Huntington Beach apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Pool | Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Huntington Beach
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort credits World of Hyatt, the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel IHG One Rewards. Because suitespot books the direct rate, points and status nights land in your account just as usual; the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach is independent, and there the suitespot benefits carry the stay.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Huntington Beach |
|---|---|---|
| IHG One Rewards | 1 hotel | Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel |
| World of Hyatt | 1 hotel | Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Huntington Beach
How much does a luxury hotel in Huntington Beach cost?
A night with the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel starts at 280 €, the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach begins at 281 € and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort at 367 €. One night is enough for the suitespot benefits at all three.
Which of the best hotels in Huntington Beach is right for my trip?
That depends on how you travel. Families choose the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort for its kids’ club and slides, couples who want spa time pick the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, and surfers and dog owners go for the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel by the pier. Our travel advisors will gladly help you decide in person.
Is there a 5-star hotel in Huntington Beach?
None of the three has a five-star rating from the Forbes Travel Guide. Forbes rates the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach “Recommended,” and AAA gave it Four Diamonds from 2019 to 2025. Our travel advisors are happy to talk through which hotel matches your expectations.
Which luxury hotels in Huntington Beach have a pool?
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort offers Slyders, its family pool with three slides; the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach offers the Ninth Island Pool with cabanas plus a saltwater pool in the spa. The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel has no pool but lends out beach gear.
Which luxury hotel in Huntington Beach is best for families?
Our family pick is the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort: its Camp Hyatt kids’ club welcomes ages 3 to 12, and three waterslides wait at the family pool. Babysitters can be booked through the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach.
Can I stay in Huntington Beach with my dog?
Yes. The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel takes dogs with no fee and no size limit, and the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach welcomes pets too.
Which of the luxury hotels in Huntington Beach have a spa?
The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, with the Bali-inspired Aarna Spa and its saunas, steam rooms and saltwater pool, and the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort, home to the Pacific Waters Spa.
Which luxury hotel is at Huntington Beach Pier?
The Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel: it stands on Pacific Coast Highway opposite the pier, and many rooms look out at it. From the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach, it’s an easy walk over.
Where can I book suites in Huntington Beach?
The Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort counts 57 suites among its 517 rooms, three of them Presidential Suites. The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach has nine suites plus the Paséa Penthouse, around 1,900 square feet with two balconies facing the ocean.
Is there a boutique hotel in Huntington Beach?
Yes, the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel: 157 rooms with a surf theme, record players in the rooms and a climbing wall in the gym. Travel + Leisure counts it among its Top 500 Hotels in the World.
Can I earn Hyatt or IHG points in Huntington Beach?
Yes: the Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort is part of World of Hyatt, the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel part of IHG One Rewards. Since suitespot books the direct rate, points and status nights add up as usual. The Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach is independent; there, you enjoy the suitespot benefits.
Where can I have a drink with an ocean view in Huntington Beach?
On the roof of the Paséa Hotel Huntington Beach at the Treehouse on PCH, for guests 21 and up, or on the terrace of Pacific Hideaway in the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel, looking out at the pier.
