Airports

Closest airport to fly in: SNA

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is the closest airport to UCI, which is 8-min drive (~4 miles) depending on time of departure and traffic levels.

Alternative airport option: LAX

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is an alternative option, which is 50-min drive (~43 miles) depending on time of departure and traffic levels.



Hotels

Below is a list of hotels near the UC Irvine campus. Where available, we provide links and group codes for discounted UCI rates.
For listings with hyperlinks, please ensure to book directly with the links we provide to ensure application of a UCI discounted rate.

If you are still looking for roommates, please use this spreadsheet.

Hotel Name Address Distance from UCI's ISEB Commute Time Hotel Website and UCI Rate Info
Newport Beach Marriott Bayview 500 Bayview Cir, Newport Beach, CA 92660 2.9 miles 7-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Ayres Hotel and Suites - Costa Mesa/Newport Beach 325 Bristol, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 3.7 miles 8-min drive Starting at $134 for Deluxe Guestroom (single/double occupancy).
Reservations can be made online: Link
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel 4500 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 3.2 miles 9-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach West 4545 MacArthur Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92660 3.3 miles 9-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport 18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612 3.7 miles 10-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach 1107 Jamboree Road, Newport Beach, CA 92660 4.0 miles 10-min drive Visit: Link
1. Input your desired dates
2. Click on Special Rates, then Corporate or Group Code and enter: CR20258
3. You will see the UCI rate appear – click on the UCI rate tab and book your rooms.
Sonesta Irvine 17941 Von Karman Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 4.1 miles 11-min drive Starting at $175.
Hotel Website: Link
Use Corporate/Promo code: UC8
Hyatt Regency Irvine 17900 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92614 3.7 miles 12-min drive Starting at $199.
Use UCI Booking link: Link
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Irvine, John Wayne Airport 17601 Fitch, Irvine, CA 92614 5.4 miles 12-min drive Rates vary based on availability.
Hotel Website: Link
Use Corporate/Promotional Code: UC0
Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County - Spectrum Center 16150 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618 5.8 miles 15-min drive Studio Suite: $127; One Bedroom Suite: $155.
Additional discounts for 7 or more nights.
Hotel Website: Link
Use Corporate/Promo code: UC8
Ayres Hotel Orange 200 N. The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 14.9 miles 19-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Contact hotel for current rates.
Sonesta Simply Suites - Anaheim/Garden Grove 12901 Garden Grove Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843 12.4 miles 21-min drive Studio Suite: starting at $114; One Bedroom Suite: starting at $131.
Additional discounts for 7 or more nights.
Hotel Website: Link
Contact hotel for current rates.
ALO Hotel by Ayres 3737 W. Chapman, Orange, CA 92868 13.8 miles 22-min drive Hotel Website: Link
Contact hotel for current rates.