Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Reviews

A beautiful place that spoke to us from the moment we saw it. Ashley Basurto is an absolute queen. She was kind and caring, and loves what she does and it shines through. She took care of us and made sure we achieved our exact wedding vision. She answered each and every one of our questions and was very professional and reassuring. She went above and beyond to make our day everything we wanted and more. Chef and all the members of her team and staff also made us feel like family and really put heart into everything they did for us from the delicious food and service to our rooms and beyond. Thank you to Ashley and her team and staff at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach for making our wedding day the best day of our lives .

All I can say is Brittany is the best! She truly went out of her way to make sure our wedding day was perfect, and it was. All the staff members were friendly, very helpful and accommodating. The venue was beautiful, from the ceremony site to the plaza ballroom for our reception. If you debating on whether to book here or not, do it! You will not be disappointed.

If I had to do it all over again, I would choose this Hyatt in Newport Beach in a heartbeat. There are several beautiful event spaces to choose from, the hotel and event staff were super friendly, and the food was delicious! We got married on the 7th hole of the executive golf course and had our reception in Oasis Court and everything was beautiful and went so smoothly. The Events team was so accommodating and always willing to work with us to ensure that the vision of our wedding day came to fruition. I want to give a shoutout to Brittany Rapozo who I personally felt went above and beyond to make sure that our wedding day (and weekend) were perfect. As a COVID bride who had to push my wedding back, I think it speaks volumes that it put me at ease working with Brittany and the rest of the Events team at the hotel. Thank you again, Brittany and Team!

The Hyatt Regency, Newport Beach, could not have been more attentive to our needs and were always available to answer questions, make suggestions, and work with our ideas. Our family's wedding rehearsal dinner involved a large number of young children, and the staff was amazing. In addition, the banquet staff did an exceptional job enhancing our Mexican meal theme with their own added décor--it was fantastic. The food was outstanding, as was the bar service. Our guests staying at the Hyatt had an wonderful time at the resort before and after the event, and have raved about the fabulous time had by all. The staff thought of every detail and were always most helpful. I would return to this site for an event again without hesitation!

This place is so beautiful! Ashley, the event manager is so sweet and willing to help wherever possible. She has made this process smoother and has shown me tons of templates and photos for inspiration.
The whole has staff has been so welcoming and generous. I would totally recommend! It's worth checking out.

This review is for the wedding that my husband and I had on September 21, 2019.

Our wedding turned our beautifully and we couldn't be more happy with our special day!

Things we loved:
- Food is excellent! From our tasting to their partnered cake vendor (Grace & Honey Cakes). We hosted our post wedding brunch and everything was fabulous! They even added in our favorite corn crema soup for us which was SO Sweet!
- Bridal Suite - A beautiful room! Very spacious and we especially loved the balcony and living room space which made getting ready so easy with lots of photo ops! They had a concert series and on the Friday night we were able to watch the concert!
- Ceremony venue in the amphitheater - Beautiful space! So much that not much decor was needed to make it wonderful!
- The small touches - The front desk and all the staff at the Hyatt are so friendly and really makes everything seamless (Beverly was on of the ones that assisted me and my mom and she was amazing! )
- Cocktail hour space in the plaza arbor area - also another gorgeous spot
-Photo ops - What really made us fall in love with this hotel was the sheer amount of beautiful greenery and photo spots.
-They are wonderful in terms of letting you use items they have onsite - whether it be mirrors or easels. They also kindly provided water stations and mints for our ceremony.

Working with Ashley our event and venue manager
We sincerely can't thank you enough for the kind hospitality and assistance throughout the wedding planning process. We really enjoyed working with you!

Cons/Hiccups because things happen - but they were still great overall!
- The banquet chairs are so ugly..we got chiavari chairs so problem fixed for us.
- planning a wedding is always a little hectic but we felt it extremely get crazy during the final week and the day of trying to make sure we got all of our paperwork and payments completed.
-Our check in wasn't ready on time for our suite (although they did provide a spare room which was very nice. We came at a busy time so we completely understand that rooms were taken up for the concert series. A completely booked hotel that night a lot of our guests were arriving.
- Some things to note from our guests:
    - I had a few guests note that noted one of the bartenders were quite rude to some of our family and friends.
   - While speeches were going on they were serving in front of us/during the best man speech. This seems like an obvious to just wait till the speech is done and come back to give us salad dressing/food. Makes for some awkward video moments.
  - One of the tables were given roasted potatoes rather than the mashed potato puree which was weird because it seemed like they just ran out and were giving something else? Which made the chicken seem dry to some guests who didn't have the puree to pair with their meal.

Overall, it is a beautiful space and although not everything was perfect, the wedding day was absolutely us and we enjoyed our special day to the fullest. 

Hyatt was very helpful and accommodating our wedding and catering to our food preferences and guests. They assisted with transporting our grandparents and mother (who uses a wheellchair) from site to site which helped greatly in our day. Would highly recommend!!!

Our wedding was 3/25/17 and we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. We worked with Christeen Orr, who was professional, friendly, and efficient throughout the entire process. She is quick with email responses and also helped us when there were random and at times, last- minute snafus. The Hyatt amphitheater where we had our ceremony, just got remodeled, and everything was so lush and green! Having guests transfer from ceremony here to ballroom for receptionwas so easy. The ballroom is a ballroom but once transformed with draping and decor was gorgeous and comfortably housed our 300 guests. Overall experience was smooth, grounds were beautiful, and it was easy for guests to find the venue and be comfortable at this venue. Hyatt team is great to work with and I definitely recommend!

We had our wedding in June 2016 at the Hyatt. Our ceremony and reception were both outside and it couldn't have been more perfect! The venue was clean, inviting, and special! Christeen and all of the Hyatt employees that we worked with couldn't have been nicer! They were friendly from day one when we did a walk through of the venue. She took an interest in us as a couple and did everything she could to best accommodate us, our families, and guests. From the delicious food tasting, to the vendor recommendations, and the day of attention to details, our wedding day was beyond perfect, in large part to the organization and expertise of those at the Hyatt. Weeks later and we are still reflecting on what a magical evening it was and how thankful we were to have selected the Hyatt! We highly recommend this venue for your wedding!

We had our Indian wedding at the Hyatt Newport Beach in January 2016. I LOVED everything about Hyatt Newport Beach! The property is gorgeous and massive. We found perfect locations for each of our four events (garba, ceremony, reception, breakfast) over three days. There’s so much natural beauty: colorful flowers, lush greenery, stunning views of water and golf course. Our wedding pictures turned out to be beautiful!

It was so convenient to have all events at the Hyatt. Our guests loved the <10min drive to SNA airport with free shuttle available. The hotel rooms are very nice and recently renovated. There are lots of spaces ideal for causal hanging-out. Between events and after hours our guests spent lots of time in the main lounge, restaurant bar, and outdoor patio.

My husband and I enjoyed every moment of our wedding weekend. We owe a big thanks to Ashley Rivera. She was extremely professional and made everything come together. We talked and emailed dozens of times with Ashley before our wedding weekend. When we finally met in person, it was clear she knew our wedding details better than we did! She coordinated all events and was always available when plans changed last minute. Ashley went way beyond what I envisioned as a wedding coordinator. Hyatt Newport Beach is lucky to have someone who is so invested in making sure her clients and wedding guests have an incredible experience!

Hyatt Newport Beach is a beautiful venue: We did not utilize the ceremony space since ours was at a church, but we did use that space & other picturesque areas within the hotel for Bridal Party photos. A great venue to keep in mind if planning 1 year in advance with the possibly of rain in the forecast -- picturesque hotel for all you photo needs & the set up of the Arbor / Grand Plaza Ballroom area offers a romantic & intimate vibe. Lastly, if given the option, pick Christeen Orr!

Must meet with Christeen Orr at the Hyatt in Newport Beach for an effortless experience! She is a true dream at meeting with all of our needs. The stress of planning a full service wedding completely dissipates when talking to Christeen. She's that vendor friend that you need in the industry that alleviates that stress and makes it pure laughter.

This is an amazing location to have a wedding. When we were reviewing all different places in southern California, we fell in love with this place instantly. We got married in the Plaza Ballroom and it was a beautiful wedding. All of our guests commented on how elegant the ballroom and the outside arbor were. It really helped set the tone for our reception. The ceremony area within the Hyatt property is also incredible. The services provided on the day of our wedding was also very professional and top notch. Again, our guests and families kept complimenting us on the beautiful location. Most importantly. we couldn't have such an unforgettable day without the Hyatt's liaison/coordinator Christeen. She was truly committed to carrying out our vision for our wedding day, was incredibly available and reachable, and was very flexible to work with. Of the many vendors involved in our wedding, I believe Christeen will be the most unforgettable person as we reflect on our experiences. Overall, we could not be happier with the Hyatt for our wedding.

My husband and I got married at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on July 11, 2015. The Hyatt and Christeen Orr were very organized in making our wedding day memorable. From the champagne and amazing meat and cheese platter delivered to my room the night before the wedding to the added touch of fun with our reception fire pit lounge, they truly helped transform the Oasis Courtyard into a dream wedding. All wedding planning will have some bumps in the road but Christeen and her team were more than accommodating making sure that our vision and style were truly captured on our big day. From last minute umbrella ordering to comfort our guest to special meal orders for those who have food allergies, the Hyatt team was more than willing to do what it took to make our day perfect. Luis, our banquet captain was amazing! He continued to check on our families and both the groom and myself to make sure everything was to our liking. He went out of his way make sure everything was perfect all through the night. We cannot thank the Hyatt Newport Beach enough for making our wedding special. Thank you Christeen, her assistants, Luis, the sales manager, & even the bellmen who went out of their way to make our day perfect. Jenny & David :)

Kate Eaton was above and beyond from start to finish. Her and her team definitely made this possibly for my new wife and I. The best day ever!

Shout out to: (I wish I remembered everyone's names)
Kate Eaton
Banquet Staff
Front Desk
Bell Desk

We were very very pleased with Christeen and very thankful for her help. She made our great day even better. We were so happy with all she did. Thanks again!

Eddie Gonzalez is such a pleasure to work with! He truly understands what teamwork is and pulls through every single time! We, as decor & planning vendors, have to work closely with the hotel for all logistics. He & the staff work diligently to ensure every event is flawless.

Eddie and his staff at the Hyatt Regency were amazing to work with. Easy going, very responsive to emails and requests pre wedding and also the day of. As a wedding planner it is so important to work as a team with other vendors, especially the venue where the wedding is taking place. Everything for Meaghan and Justin's wedding was smooth and a fabulous time. thank you!!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this venue. We worked with Christeen Orr, who was beyond accommodating when we made several changes throughout the planning process. She was quick to respond to our many emails and phone calls, and went above and beyond to help us feel comfortable and enjoy ourselves! The venue itself is beautiful, and our guests had so much fun celebrating with us! We were able to enjoy the garden space, including s'mores at the fire pit, as well as host a small reception in the wine cellar, which I would highly recommend for those with small groups. The Hyatt also has so many awesome places to take pictures, which we and our guests enjoyed! Highly, highly recommended.

We had a great time with celebrating our wedding at the Hyatt! Christine and the entire staff made sure the event went off smoothly and the ballroom really looked great. The reception staff was excellent as was the hotel staff who made us feel like bride and groom. The ceremony area is beautiful at this hotel and was a big reason we chose it. As with any venue, it is very important to read through the contract in detail and make sure everything is covered and spelled out up front. Once signed, very challenging to make changes.

The event coordinator always responded very quickly to questions, which was much appreciative. We got exactly what we wanted in a simple wedding ceremony.

This was such an amazing experience. Jessica made my husband and I very comfortable and stress free. Anything I thre her way, she worked with without any complaints. She made everything work out perfectly and with little stress. She is absolutely amazing and she helped make our wedding very special. I highly reccommend working with Jessica Reardon. Love her so much !

We had Christeen Orr for our wedding. She was so helpful, flexible for our day. Also, we enjoyed all food you had :)

This venue is beautiful & has many sites worth seeing. Staff is friendly and extremely helpful. Day of, I had an amazing time working with Jessica R.! She checked in often, helped improvise when necessary and helped everything run smooth.