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Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | In-room dining
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
$460
$419 nightly
$460 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 24 - Dec 25

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Hoag Hospital
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Dune
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Newport Room Two Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Newport Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Newport Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Suite

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Governor)

  • 1700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • 3000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Newport Beach (Newport Heights), Balboa Bay Resort is within a 5-minute drive of Newport Pier and Fashion Island. .This luxury resort is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Balboa Pier and 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from University of California, Irvine.
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What's nearby

  • Hoag Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lido Marina Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Newport Dune - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Westcliff Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪C'est Si Bon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Newport Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Newport Beach Whaler - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

Bayside resort with a marina and a full-service spa
Balboa Bay Resort offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Balboa Bay Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 159 air-conditioned rooms featuring iPod docking stations and LCD televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This resort also features concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon. The complimentary beach shuttle makes getting to the surf and sand a breeze.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The resort also offers room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and express check-out. Planning an event in Newport Beach? This resort has 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 14 meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11 AM.
Balboa Bay Resort has a restaurant on site.
A+O Restaurant l Bar - This restaurant serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Blend Cafe - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • A+O Restaurant l Bar
  • Blend Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 250 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 35 lbs per pet)
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.14 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Balboa Bay
Balboa Bay Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach
Balboa Resort
Balboa Bay Club
The Balboa Bay Club And Resort
The Balboa Bay Club Hotel Newport Beach
The Balboa Bay Hotel
The Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort Resort Newport Beach

Balboa Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 125 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing staff to match the luxury lifestyle

All I can say is if you can get the Harbor view room I highly recommend it! Beautiful views of the harbor, watching yachts and crew teams sipping my morning coffee on our balcony was a highlight. The staff onsite is the nicest group of people we have ever met. Valet, front desk, bellhop, and the concierge all exceeded expectations. I have stayed with my family at a few luxury resorts in the Newport Beach area and Balboa Bay Resort is hands down our favorite of them all. We will be back guaranteed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To start the staff were great, all around. However, this hotel is very dated, needs a renovation. The maintenance is not kept up, colors are old, paint is peeling, bathrooms need a complete Reno. The furniture is way too big for the rooms and therefore, there is limited space. We could hear absolutely everything above, beside and through the door. This is an average 3 1/2 star hotel. I am not sure how it gets such high ratings. Also it’s in an inconvenient area. You will need a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zorina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were told day before check out we could stay for sure 12 and if we want to stay later call morning of. Next day we were told need to leave by 11. It disrupted our plans and inconvenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mikaela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Manvel

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Beach Access, Only access to 1 pool no beach view. The pool with beach view is for members only. Not cool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deep Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandana, Oak Park

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Balboa Bay Resort. Beautiful resort and great location on the bay. I was beyond impressed with the customer service and how all the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was okay, management was excellent. Valet bad, cleaning service poor, room placement poor , hotel does not prioritize guests they would rather cater to the general public and the members club also hotel will switch you rooms and call it an upgrade but it’s not. Get ready for a very average stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice, it’s in a great location and the food at the onsite restaurant is excellent! Just stayed two nights over Labor Day weekend, they were super busy and we were still able to check in 2 hrs early when the property was sold out. Stayed in a single king bed room on the ground floor. Room was nice and clean and comfortable. The hotel has a free car service onsite that we used multiple times to go back and forth between the property and balboa island. My only complaint about the property is the close proximity to Newport west coast highway, from our room We could hear super cars speeding up and down the road at all hours of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul, Lemon Grove

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Place is Amazing come stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Balboa Bay Resort is a lovely and welcoming resort. Comfortable beds, exceptional care for the details you want them to care about: cleanliness, zen atmospheres, and courtesy. I appreciated the complimentary water and resort credit I used for a tremendous breakfast. The resort is close to shopping, Newport Beach, fantastic Italian restaurants and everything Southern California has to offer. Don’t forget to try the inviting pool heated to 85 degrees for a relaxing swim.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karmen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and so clean!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Englewood

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible place to stay with incredible people at that are extremely accommodating and love to make you happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jieun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A+O restaurant very good!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

thai

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very cute place.

Hotel staff were great, pool service girls were not that great. The whole point was to relax and get great service by the pool, that did not happened. We even tipped them on the side to see if we could make them feel better about their job but we continue to get the cold shoulder and lack of customer service. Everybody else such as bus boy, front desk, housekeeping were awesome!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025