Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport
17941 Von Kaman Avenue, Irvine, CA, USA, 92614
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About us
Experience the laid-back charm of Southern California at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport, a newly refined urban retreat designed to delight every kind of traveler. Nestled in the vibrant city of Irvine, our modern hotel is just 2 miles from John Wayne Airport and within easy reach of the stunning Newport Beach, Disneyland®, world-class shopping at South Coast Plaza, and University of California, Irvine. Feel well-cared for from the moment you land. Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport welcomes guests with a complimentary airport shuttle and a range of amenities thoughtfully curated for your comfort and convenience, including a relaxing indoor pool, well-equipped fitness center, and over 7,500 sq. ft. of versatile meeting, event and wedding space. After a long day of work or exploration, stop by our locally renowned on-site restaurant and bar Haven Point Provisions & Spirits where contemporary cuisine and craft cocktails await, or retreat to your elegantly appointed room or suite outfitted with refined decor and custom hardwood finishes. Whether you are visiting for work or leisure, treat yourself to a sophisticated stay at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport. At Sonesta Hotels & Resorts, we’re so happy you’re here.
Venue Details
ChainSonesta
BrandSonesta Hotels & Resorts
Built1986
Renovated2022
Total meeting space12,970 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms335
Venue typeHotel
Industry Ratings
AAA
Forbes Travel Guide
Northstar
Venue Highlights
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
Recreational activities
- Health club
- Indoor pool
- Whirlpool
Transportation
- Airport shuttle
- Taxi
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Loading dock
- Piano
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
Room features and guest services
- Calls (local)
- Calls (toll-free)
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- View (mountain)
- View (urban)
- Voicemail box
Facilities
- Free airport shuttle
- Onsite catering
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Pet friendly
- Space (outdoor)
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Need dates
Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events
Dec 9, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
12,970 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,710 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
1,625 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
21,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
12,970 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,710 sq. ft.
Space (private)
7,500 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
11
Second largest room
1,625 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
21,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
400
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Meeting space
Meeting room floor plans
Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
198
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
141
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Suites
18
Tax rate
10.195%
Total guest rooms
335
Single (1 bed)
198
Single (1 bed) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Double (2 beds)
141
Double (2 beds) rate
$149.00 - $299.00
Suites
18
Tax rate
10.195%
Location
Getting Here
Directions from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to our hotel:
- Follow signs for Self-Parking/Valet
- Continue onto JWA Roadway for a half mile
- Turn left onto N Airport Way; after 0.2 mile, take slight left to stay on N Airport Way
- In 0.1 mile, turn left onto MacArthur Blv and stay on this road for 0.6 mile.
- Turn right on Main St. After 0.3 mile, take a right onto Gillette Ave.
- After 0.2 mile, turn left and the Sonesta Irvine will be on your left.
Distance from airport
1.2 mi
Distance from airport 1.2 mi
Parking in the area
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $39.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )
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Cancel by 4:00 p.m. (local hotel time) the day prior to scheduled arrival day to avoid penalty.
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Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Not only do we focus on sustainability within our hotels, but also through local company partners, charities, and associate time donation. Many new strategies and daily initiatives will be introduced to run our hotels while giving back to the planet
Does Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Our parent company, the RMR Group, focuses on reduction of emissions, energy, water, and waste within its portfolio.
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
N/A
Health and Safety
Were practices at Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, WHO, CDC, ECOLAB INC
Does Sonesta Irvine John Wayne Airport clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, Rigorous cleaning protocols and use of hospital grade disinfectants (CDC approved), public areas santized at least every 3 hours. Electrostatic sprayers used in public areas
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
Corporate Responsibility team at corporate.responsibility@sonesta.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes, Upon request
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
Yes, N/A
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, Removed all decorative pillows, all fabric is washed in the hottest water with hospital grade disinfectant
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
Currently posted on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonesta-hotels/mycompany/
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
N/A
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
VP, Head of HR, Email: JRAUSCH@sonesta.com
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