Newport Beach, United States
Pendry Newport Beach: Sophisticated Southern California coastal sanctuary in Newport Beach with SET Steak & Sushi and Spa Pendry
Perched in the prestigious coastal enclave of Newport Beach in Orange County, California, just steps from Fashion Island and the sparkling waters of Newport Harbor, Pendry Newport Beach opened in September 2023 as a stylish coastal masterwork. Designed by Studio Munge, the 295-room luxury haven reinterprets Southern California sophistication with lush garden courtyards, sun-drenched outdoor swimming pool with private cabanas, the signature steak and sushi restaurant SET by Chef JoJo Ruiz, and the holistic Spa Pendry.
Arrival introduces travelers to breezy California coastal glamour: personal hosts greet guests in the botanical garden lobby with chilled citrus spritzes and views of towering palms. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Newport Beach nautical, golfing, and coastal pursuits: chartering electric Duffy boats to cruise the scenic canals of Newport Harbor and Balboa Island (5 minutes away), shopping premier luxury fashion at adjacent Fashion Island, playing 18 holes at Pelican Hill Golf Club, surfing the breaks of Newport Pier and Corona del Mar State Beach, lounging by the heated pool with private cabana service, and reserving dinner at SET Steak & Sushi.
Resort living balances coastal leisure with contemporary wellness: Spa Pendry features private treatment suites, eucalyptus steam rooms, cryotherapy, and therapies utilizing botanical oils. Dining spans modern steakhouse cuts and artisanal sushi at SET Steak & Sushi (helmed by Clique Hospitality and Chef JoJo Ruiz), coastal Californian poolside dining at Treehouse Lounge, and craft cocktails at the Bar Pendry.
Accommodations comprise 295 rooms and luxury suites ranging from 42 to 180 square metres. Each room features contemporary coastal decor, private furnished balconies framing Newport Harbor or the Pacific horizon, king beds, and marble bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
Design purists, culinary enthusiasts, and luxury travelers seeking contemporary Newport Beach coastal glamour, Duffy boat harbor cruising, and SET Steak & Sushi dining should book Pendry Newport Beach without hesitation. Travelers seeking remote mountain retreats should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.8 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 420 reviews and a 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 390 reviews.
First day
- Arrive in Newport Beach and take in the botanical garden lobby of Pendry.
- Check into your Harbor Suite, step onto the balcony, and admire the Pacific horizon.
- Dine on prime steak and fresh sushi at SET.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 810 published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Newport Beach Sophistication
Guests revere the Studio Munge design, heated pool with cabanas, Fashion Island proximity, and attentive Pendry team.
SET Steak & Sushi & Spa Pendry
Reviewers consistently praise JoJo Ruiz’s sushi and steaks, Treehouse cocktails, and relaxing spa.
Guests Warn
Prime Newport Center Hub
Visitors love being walking distance to premier shopping and dining.
Breezy California Luxury
Travelers celebrate the chic social vibe and spacious room balconies.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Newport Beach Luxury Harbor Landmark
Pendry Hotels
Forbes Recommended Coastal Haven
Forbes Travel Guide
In the stay
- Full access to heated outdoor pool, pool loungers, and 24-hour fitness center
- Complimentary house car service within 2-mile radius including Fashion Island and harbor
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and morning coffee service
Usually extra
- –SET Steak & Sushi multi-course tasting dinners and reserve wine pairings
- –Spa Pendry customized body therapies and private poolside cabana rentals
Good to Know
- The contemporary coastal resort features 295 rooms near Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California.
- Includes SET Steak & Sushi, Treehouse lounge, Spa Pendry, heated outdoor pool with cabanas, and private Elwood club.
- Located in Newport Center, a 10-minute drive from John Wayne Orange County Airport (SNA) or 50 minutes from LAX.
Editor's Note
Book an Ocean View Suite with a private balcony framing Newport Harbor, and rent an electric Duffy boat for an afternoon cruise around Balboa Island before dinner at SET.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026