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Resort at Pelican Hill Announces Management Agreement with Marriott International

May 23, 2024

Over the past year, the Resort at Pelican Hill has conducted a strategic review of the property and its operations, meeting with hospitality experts from around the world to explore how to further enhance the 5-star experience that makes the Resort a sought-after destination for our guests and our local community.

We are pleased to announce that Marriott International, the world’s leading international hospitality company, will commence management of the day-to-day operations at the Resort, effective July 1. This includes the world-renowned Pelican Hill Golf Club. With this management arrangement, Marriott International is committed to retaining the majority of our Resort associates and will operate the hotel within its Luxury Group under the Resort at Pelican Hill name before it is set to join the St. Regis brand at a later date. Irvine Company will continue as the long-term owner and steward of this iconic property.

We look forward to this important new partnership and integrating Marriott’s industry-leading experience as we continue to enhance the commitment to  excellence that the community has become accustomed to at the Resort.

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PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED

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“12 Cleanest Hotels, According to Travel Agents”

– Reader’s Digest, July 2020

“Best O.C. Resort” and “Best O.C. Golf Club”

– The Orange County Register, 2020

“Top Southern California Resorts”

– Condé Nast Traveler, 2020 Readers’ Choice Awards

Recent Press Clippings

Reader’s Digest (July 2020)
“12 Cleanest Hotels, According to Travel Agents”
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The New York Times (January 2020)
“Momcations. It’s a Thing.”
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Bloomberg (January 2020)
“For Bartenders, “Dry January” Is the Time To Get Weird”
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Travel + Leisure (November 2019)
“15 Festive Hotels That Make the Holiday Season Even More Magical”
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Pasadena Magazine (July/August 2019)
“Eleganza!”
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Orange Coast (July 2019)
“Crudo Debut”
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Midwest Golfing Magazine (Summer 2019)
“A Resort Unlike Any Other”
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Glitter Magazine (Spring 2019)
“Orange County’s Hidden Gem”
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Fairways (March 2019)
The Resort at Pelican Hill
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Modern Luxury Scottsdale (March 2019)
“Here Comes the Sun”
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Tee Times Minnesota (March 2019)
“Destination Extraordinaire”
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Sauté Magazine (Spring 2019)
King of His Craft & Recipe
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Chicago District Golfer (February 2019)
“A Slice of Heaven”
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Orange County Business Journal (February 2019)
“Pasta Perfection”
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Colorado Avid Golfer (Winter 2019)
“Spell of the Pelican”
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Condé Nast Traveler

  • Top Southern California Resorts ranking in Readers’ Choice Awards 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 & 2016
  • #1 U.S. Resort, Readers’ Choice Awards 2011 (October 2011)

Travel + Leisure

  • Top 10 Resort Hotels in California, World’s Best Awards 2019 & 2018

Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Rating

  • 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, The Resort at Pelican Hill
  • 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010, The Spa at Pelican Hill

AAA Five Diamond Award

  • 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010, The Resort at Pelican Hill

U.S. News

  • Top 3 Best Resorts in California 2020
  • Top 5 Best Hotels in California 2020
  • Top 10 Best Hotels in California 2019
  • Best Resorts in the USA 2021, 2020
  • Best Hotels in the USA 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 & 2012 (Gold Badge)

Golfweek

  • Best Resort Courses 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 & 2011
  • Best Courses You Can Play 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010 & 2009

Golf Digest

  • Best Golf Academies in California Award 2019
  • Best Resort in California Award 2018 & 2019
  • Green Star Environmental Award Finalist

The Orange County Register

  • Best Golf Course/Driving Ranges in Best of Orange County 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 & 2010
  • Best OC Resorts in Best of Orange County 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 & 2014
  • Best OC Day Spas 2019, 2018 & 2017

Corporate & Incentive Travel

  • 2018 & 2014 Award of Excellence

Smart Meetings

  • 2020 Best Incentive Hotel Smart Stars Award
  • 2019 Best Hotel Pools Smart Stars Award
  • 2018, 2012 & 2010 Platinum Choice Awards