Hotel Zessa, a Doubletree by Hilton
201 East MacArthur Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA
500 Capacity
$1,750 to $2,500 for 50 Guests
Congratulations on your engagement!
At Hotel Zessa, we believe every wedding should be as unique as the couple celebrating it. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated Events and Culinary teams are committed to creating a seamless, personalized experience from your first visit through your last dance.
Located just minutes from John Wayne Airport in the heart of Orange County, Hotel Zessa offers a stylish and welcoming setting for every chapter of your wedding celebration. Our beautiful Valencia Ballroom, featuring elegant chandeliers and a timeless, neutral design, provides the perfect backdrop for any wedding style. We also offer the convenience of hosting every part of your celebration—from engagement parties and bridal showers to rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, ceremonies, and receptions—all in one location.
And because we're a pet-friendly hotel, your furry family members are welcome to be part of your special day as well.
Every love story is beautiful, and we'd be honored to be part of yours!
Hotel Zessa, a Doubletree by Hilton
201 East MacArthur Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA
500 Capacity
$1,750 to $2,500 for 50 Guests
Congratulations on your engagement!
At Hotel Zessa, we believe every wedding should be as unique as the couple celebrating it. Whether you're planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our dedicated Events and Culinary teams are committed to creating a seamless, personalized experience from your first visit through your last dance.
Located just minutes from John Wayne Airport in the heart of Orange County, Hotel Zessa offers a stylish and welcoming setting for every chapter of your wedding celebration. Our beautiful Valencia Ballroom, featuring elegant chandeliers and a timeless, neutral design, provides the perfect backdrop for any wedding style. We also offer the convenience of hosting every part of your celebration—from engagement parties and bridal showers to rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, ceremonies, and receptions—all in one location.
And because we're a pet-friendly hotel, your furry family members are welcome to be part of your special day as well.
Every love story is beautiful, and we'd be honored to be part of yours!
Event Pricing
Social Events
450 people max
$5,000 per event
Baby or Bridal Shower Package
30 - 200 people
$30 per person
Outside Catering
100 - 450 people
$35 - $50
per person
Wedding Packages starting at $50 per person (Catering Included)
450 people max
$50 per person
Meeting
600 people max
$500 - $6,000
per event
People Often Ask
Hotel Zessa can accommodate various event sizes, with flexible ballroom configurations supporting groups up to 450 guests for a banquet with a dance floor, or up to 600 guests for a standing cocktail reception.
Yes, Hotel Zessa allows outside catering for certain cuisines. In-house catering packages, including plated dinner and buffet options, are also available.
The newly renovated ballroom features high ceilings, sparkling chandeliers, flexible seating arrangements, and space options adaptable for intimate gatherings or large galas.
Packages include full access to the event space, tables, chairs, linens, napkins, china, vendor tables, coffee and beverage service, staging, podium, on-site setup and cleanup staff, and guest parking.
Yes, Hotel Zessa features a spacious event parking lot with complimentary parking for your guests. Parking attendant is required at a$299 fee.
Yes, full bar and beverage options are available, and hosted bar spend counts directly toward fulfilling your event's Food & Beverage minimum requirement.
Hotel Zessa accommodates a wide array of occasions, including wedding receptions, milestone birthdays, anniversary parties, baby showers, graduation celebrations, family reunions, and corporate meetings.
Yes, dedicated on-site event staff handle venue setup, cleanup, serving, and coordination to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience.
You can reach out to the hotel's event sales team to check preferred date availability, discuss flexible alternate dates, receive a detailed quote, or schedule a tour of the venue.
Event Spaces
Valencia Ballroom
Citra Restaurant
Restaurant/Lounge
Grove Patio Terrace
Outdoor Venue
Tangerine
Clementine Board Room
Pre-Function Area
Pre-Function
Recommendations
Amazing!
— An Eventective User
from Santa Ana, CA
Hello Team Zessa,
On behalf of everyone at Seva Collective, we wanted to say thank you so much for helping make our gala a success! From our first meeting right through the end, every single person we dealt with at Zessa was an absolute delight to work with. Our entire team loved the whole experience from beginning to end and we can’t thank you enough. Caroline was available to walk us through anything we had questions, and we greatly appreciate it. We look forward to working with you in the future!
Best wishes,
The Seva Collective
Excellent for small and large events
— An Eventective User
from Newport Beach
We hosted an evening reception, a dinner gala, and a seminar at the hotel and had a great experience with staff, facilities, and quality of services offered. From the initial communications and site visit, Caroline Champion and her team went above and beyond with helping orchestrate our events. Everyone had a genuine excitement and enthusiasm to make our events a success while demonstrating confidence and professionalism. We had a LOT of requests that made our events unique including needing to partner with an audio/visual company, a band, last-minute menu changes. Cici rose to the occasion, doing her absolute best to accommodate us, and doing very well at it. People love the Zessa. It is not too big, not too small, and fuses a fun personality with the idea of a reliable business hotel. There is stuff to walk to nearby, the area is safe, convenient, easily accessible... and they WILL work with you on making your event a success. We hope to be back.
Angel Force USA
— An Eventective User
from Santa Ana
I will NOT go anywhere else for our Annual Summit when we are on the west coast. When you work with Zessa staff you become a member of the family and they become part of your mission. We are family.
MDHS 50 year reunion
— An Eventective User
from Santa Ana Calif.
What a great place for an event. We had about 140 classmates and the ballroom looked amazing. Food was great! What a great evening. Our coordinator, Caroline Champion did an amazing job along with Juan, Hector and the rest of the staff. I highly recommend the ballroom for your next event!
Great brunch event
— An Eventective User
from Orange County CA
This was our second year using Hotel Zessa for our annual brunch banquet. We are so lucky to have found them. We host an annual event for 400 people and this location and staff far exceeded our expectations. They work with us on everything we needed to have incorporated. The ballroom is set up beautifully and we receive so much feedback on how much people loved the venue. I highly recommend this place for any event you have coming up. We look forward to holding next years event there as well. Thank you Hotel Zessa and staff, you are amazing
2-Day Professional Learning
— An Eventective User
from Sacramento, CA
Our recent event at this venue was a positive experience overall, and we were pleased with how things turned out. While we encountered a few challenges throughout event, the team consistently provided support and worked with us to ensure everything stayed on track. We also appreciated the applied discount, which was a thoughtful gesture that did not go unnoticed.
The food quality received great feedback from our attendees, and the hotel rooms were well-received as well—clean, comfortable, and convenient for our guests. The sales team was especially easy to work with, making communication smooth and helping us navigate details without difficulty.
During the event, the banquet staff on both days delivered excellent service, staying attentive, professional, and responsive to our needs. Their effort played a big role in the success of the event.
If there is one area for improvement, it would be the audio and visual setup, which could benefit from enhancements for future events.
Despite that, we had a smooth overall experience and would recommend this venue to others. We look forward to returning in the future.
Seamless Event Experience
— An Eventective User
from Lenexa, Kansas
Our office hosted its annual compliance meeting at Hotel Zessa for our West Coast employees, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Throughout the planning process, I worked closely with Caroline B., Caroline C., and April, who were all incredibly helpful, responsive, and professional. The event ran seamlessly, with no AV issues and excellent sound and presentation quality. The only minor challenge we encountered was a brief airport shuttle delay due to driver availability; however, the hotel promptly arranged complimentary shuttles, which we greatly appreciated. Overall, we were very pleased with the event space, and the guest rooms were clean and well maintained. We would gladly host future events at Hotel Zessa.
Fantastic venue for our mixer
— An Eventective User
from Fountain Valley,CA
I am with The National Association of Women Business owners- Oc chapter. We at our mixer at Citra lounge at Hotel Zessa. Their staff was incredible to work with. Super accommodating and friendly. Their pricing was fair and their food was phenomenal. We will absolutely be hosting more events at this location in the future. Top tier service. We all were very pleased.
Management Response
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience at Citra Lounge at Hotel Zessa was such a success. It was truly a pleasure hosting NAWBO – OC chapter, we’re delighted that our staff, service, and cuisine made a memorable impression. We look forward to welcoming your group back for future events. If there’s anything we can do to make your next gathering even more special, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Warm regards,
LeLani & Cici
Great venue! Best experience!
— An Eventective User
from Eastvale, CA
We celebrated my parents 50th wedding anniversary at Hotel Zessa and we had the best experience throughout. Starting with Lelani and Melissa. They were both very responsive, attentive, and accommodating to our needs. The night of the reception, Hector, Sergio, and Laura were awesome! They were very hospitable and attentive to our guests. Their customer service was exceptional! I would highly recommend this venue to anyone looking to have a great experience for their special celebration.
Highly recommend!
— An Eventective User
from Eastvale, CA
Lelani and her team are amazing. We have hosted the same event 3 years in a row and aren't looking for a new venue for next year. She has gone above and beyond to make sure we have everything we need and that it runs smoothly. Her team even perfected a Dr Pepper float recipe that we served during our reception time. Location is great, price is right. What more could you ask for?
Additional Info
Venue Types
Amenities
- ADA/ACA Accessible
- Full Bar/Lounge
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- On-Site Catering Service
- Outdoor Function Area
- Outdoor Pool
- Outside Catering Allowed
- Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
- Max Number of People for an Event: 500
- Number of Event/Function Spaces: 5
- Special Features: • Ceremony, reception, and pre-wedding gatherings in one location • Rehearsal dinners, welcome receptions, bridal showers, and farewell brunches • Guest rooms on site for family & friends
- Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 11,000
- Year Renovated: 2024