The Resort at Pelican Hill

What The Resort at Pelican Hill does

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a 504-acre luxury resort operated under Marriott International's portfolio, located at 22701 Pelican Hill Road South in Newport Coast, California. Founded in 1998 and opened in 2008, the property offers Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture modeled after Andrea Palladio, with two distinct accommodation types: private Bungalow Guest Rooms and Suites (847-1,639 sq ft) styled like a Tuscan village, and 2-4 bedroom Villas (2,195-3,580 sq ft) within a gated enclave featuring a private clubhouse, pool, and fitness center. Core amenities include the iconic Coliseum Pool (a 136-foot circular pool with 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles and 380,000 gallons of chemical-free saltwater), Pelican Hill Golf Club with 36 holes across two Tom Fazio-designed oceanview courses, and a Forbes Five-Star Spa with 22 private treatment rooms in the Acqua Colonnade. The resort also operates five dining outlets (Pelican Grill, Coliseum Pool & Grill, Caffè & Market, The Great Room, and in-room dining), cabanas, a Crystal Cove beach experience, and event venues including the Mar Vista and Pacific Ballrooms.

Revenue is generated across five primary streams: villa extended-stay rentals ($28,500-$120,000/month for 14+ night stays), golf operations including a $35,000/year Gold Membership, spa treatments ($336+ for massages, $934+ for half-day packages, $1,256+ for full-day), F&B across five outlets, and events including weddings with minimum spends of $86,738.75 (one-day) and $395,981.25 (Grand Wedding Weekends), plus a $95 daily resort fee on villa reservations. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the resort website, phone reservations, Marriott Bonvoy, OpenTable for restaurants, and Marriott Meetings & Events RFP infrastructure for group business. The property is transitioning to become "The Resort at Pelican Hill, a St. Regis Estate" in 2027 as the founding property of Marriott's new St. Regis Estates luxury brand segment, supported by a year-long sitewide Renaissance renovation that began November 2025.

Name

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Legal name

The Resort at Pelican Hill

Website

https://pelicanhill.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a 504-acre luxury resort in Newport Coast, California, offering Italian Renaissance-inspired bungalows and villas, Tom Fazio-designed golf, a Forbes Five-Star spa, and five dining outlets under Marriott International, transitioning to a St. Regis Estate by 2027.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Resort Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Hotels & Motels (7011), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Wellness & Spa Resorts (THAGACAG), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Luxury resort accommodations
• Oceanview golf courses
• Destination wedding venues
• Spa wellness services
• Fine dining restaurants

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport Coast

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Luxury Accommodations: Revenue from Bungalow guest rooms (847 sq ft), Bungalow Suites (1,639 sq ft), and 2-4 bedroom Villas (2,195-3,580 sq ft) with nightly and extended stay rates
2. Golf Operations: Revenue from 36 holes of ocean-view golf, tee time bookings, golf memberships ($35,000 annual Gold Membership), rental clubs, forecaddie services, and golf academy lessons
3. Spa & Wellness: Revenue from spa treatments (massages starting at $336, facials starting at $342), spa packages (Full-Day Spa Getaway starting at $1,256, Half-Day starting at $934), salon services, and fitness classes
4. Dining: Revenue from 5 dining outlets including Pelican Grill, Coliseum Pool & Grill, Caffè & Market, Great Room, and In-Room Dining
5. Events & Weddings: Revenue from one-day weddings (minimum $86,738.75 event total spend), Grand Wedding Weekends (minimum $395,981.25), executive meetings, and milestone celebrations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a luxury resort in Newport Coast, California that sells overnight accommodations in Bungalows and Villas along with on-property amenities including fine dining outlets, a spa, two oceanview golf courses, and event venues. Revenue is generated through room nights, food and beverage, spa treatments, golf rounds, and banquet/event bookings for weddings, social functions, and corporate groups. The property is operated as part of Marriott International's luxury brand portfolio and is accessible via Marriott Bonvoy.

Product overview

The Resort at Pelican Hill is a 5-star luxury resort spanning 504 acres in Newport Beach, California, offering Italian Renaissance-inspired architecture and accommodations. The resort features two distinct accommodation types: private Bungalow Guest Rooms (847 sq ft) and Suites (1,639 sq ft) styled like a Tuscan village, and exclusive Villas (2-4 bedrooms ranging from 2,195-3,580 sq ft) in a gated enclave with private clubhouse and pool. Dining options include five venues: Pelican Grill (California grill), Coliseum Pool & Grill (casual poolside), Caffè & Market (gourmet café), The Great Room (social lounge), and Pelican Picnic (al fresco delivery). The Forbes Five-Star Spa offers 22 treatment rooms with massage, body treatments, facials, and salon services. Pelican Hill Golf Club features 36 holes across Ocean North (Par 71, 6,945 yards) and Ocean South (Par 70, 6,580 yards) courses designed by Tom Fazio. The iconic Coliseum Pool is 136 feet in diameter with 1.1 million hand-cut glass mosaic tiles. Meeting and event venues accommodate up to 300 guests for weddings and corporate gatherings. The resort is scheduled to debut as a St. Regis Estate in 2027 following renovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bungalow Guest Rooms
• Villa Residences
• On-Site Fine Dining Restaurants
• Pelican Hill Spa
• Oceanview Golf Courses
• Wedding and Social Event Venues
• Corporate Meeting and Offsite Programming
• Coliseum Pool Experience

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• St. Regis Hotels & ResortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2025The Resort at Pelican Hill announced as founding property for St. Regis Estates, a new luxury brand segment for heritage-rich estates. Property will be renamed The Resort at Pelican Hill, a St. Regis Estate, debuting in 2027. The partnership brings enhanced luxury amenities, emphasis on privacy, heritage, and cultural experiences under the House of Astor.
• Tom Fazio Golf Course DesigncoreTechnology or IntegrationTom Fazio designed the Ocean North and Ocean South courses at Pelican Hill, 36 holes of championship golf emphasizing natural beauty and harmonious transitions from existing topographical conditions. Fazio is recognized as having more credits on Golf Digest's list of America's Greatest Golf Courses than any living designer.
• Five Star Audio VisualminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site audio-visual provider for meetings and events at Pelican Hill, available for any AV needs at 949-467-6831
• Daou Vineyards & WineryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine Country Insider Helicopter Experience partnership offering full-day immersion into Paso Robles wine region at Daou Vineyards & Winery for $8,000 per person, including helicopter flight, cellar tour, barrel tasting, lunch, ATV vineyard tour, and return flight with complimentary wine

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Esperanza, Auberge Resorts Collection: Ultra-luxury beachfront resort in Cabo San Lucas offering comparable villa and casita accommodations, destination spa, and Pacific coastal setting. Competes for destination luxury travelers seeking warm-coastal villa-style experiences.
• Auberge du Soleil: Auberge Resorts Collection's flagship Napa Valley luxury resort offering comparable Mediterranean-inspired luxury accommodations, Forbes Five-Star spa, and Michelin-caliber dining. Directly comparable in positioning as a destination luxury resort with spa and culinary focus.
• The Resort at Pedregal: Ultra-luxury Forbes Five-Star resort in Cabo San Lucas with comparable villa product, destination spa, ocean-cliff setting, and destination wedding/event business. Directly comparable ultra-luxury Pacific coastal resort model with similar pricing tier.
• Rosewood Miramar Beach: Ultra-luxury coastal resort in Montecito, California offering comparable villa-style accommodations, beachfront positioning, and high-end leisure traveler base. Directly competes for the same affluent Southern California destination guest.
• Carneros Resort and Spa: PlumpJack-owned luxury Napa resort with private cottage/homes product, destination spa, and two on-site restaurants. Comparable private-villa-style luxury resort model and California leisure luxury traveler demographic.
• Montage Laguna Beach: Ultra-luxury Forbes Five-Star coastal resort in Orange County with similar scale, pricing tier, and Southern California affluent leisure traveler base. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Pelican Hill's bungalow/villa-style luxury accommodations and oceanfront experience.
• The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel: Iconic luxury clifftop resort on the Orange County coast targeting the same high-net-worth leisure and corporate event market. Comparable room product, event venues, and Pacific Ocean positioning directly overlap Pelican Hill's core offerings.
• Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara: Historic California coastal luxury resort offering comparable villa and suite accommodations, oceanfront event venues, and destination wedding business. Competes for the same high-end leisure and celebration-driven guests in the broader Southern California market.
• St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort: Marriott-operated luxury coastal resort in Dana Point also branded under St. Regis. Comparable California leisure luxury positioning, Bonvoy distribution integration, and shared parent brand — making it a same-portfolio benchmark for the St. Regis Estate transition.

Broad incumbents

• The Beverly Hills Hotel: Iconic Los Angeles luxury hotel operating as part of Dorchester Collection. Competes for the same affluent Southern California leisure and event demand but offers a more urban, Hollywood-heritage experience rather than coastal resort positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/pelicanhillresort
• Instagraminstagram.com/pelicanhillresort
• Pinterestpinterest.com/pelicanhill
• Xx.com/pelicanhill

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about The Resort at Pelican Hill