With a stay at Solarena in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 6 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier. .This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from University of California, Irvine and 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.
What's nearby
Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Huntington State Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Huntington Beach Beaches - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Hoag Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Lido Marina Village - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
Getting around
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 2 min drive
Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - 3 min drive
Freelance Coffee Project - 3 min drive
Jack in the Box - 15 min walk
Il Barone Ristorante - 4 min walk
About this property
Solarena
Solarena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Self parking on site (USD 30 per night)
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
Elevator (36 inch wide door)
More
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per day
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: USD 30 per night
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
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
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Sonder Solarena Hotel
Sonder Solarena Newport Beach
Sonder Solarena Hotel Newport Beach
Solarena Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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The rooms and property were nothing like the photos. The room was run down, floors were dirty as was the furniture and bedsheets. Windows were disgusting and curtains torn. I asked to have my room cleaned and it wasn’t. The doors were wide open last night and wouldn’t close to PC Highway. The quilt was lumpy. The night stands had holes in them and were all scratched up.
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It was a good hotel for the price however they charge quite a lot for parking even though the parking lot was completely empty! It was mid week in winter and literally ALL the guest parking spots were empty. I was checking in late so I was tired and then had to go find street parking. I can understand charging so much on weekends or high season but I found this $20 or it might have been $30 for parking a bit ridiculous as it was empty. I am now making sure I double check parking fees on all the hotels I book as it seems the more reasonable prices are not including parking and try to get a little extra when you check in. My fault for not double checking befote booking! I will stay here again for one night as I come down for work but for my longer stays I will look else where.
Across the hwy from the beach was easy enough access. This area is a 45 minute walk or 6 min drive from newport pier where most of the restaurants and shops are. I preferred being slightly away from that while still being able to access Eat Chow, Tide Poole, Vacancy Coffee and Cappy's with short walks.
Staff was friendly and helpful! Beds were comfy, but showers could use an upgrade. Overall great experience :)
Zaidah
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
Marie
Traveled with family
Jan 4, 2026
There was someone’s ice cream in our refrigerator and I had to ask the cleaning lady to fill the shampoo & shower gel containers.