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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, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
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
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Newport Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Newport Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Courtyard Suite

  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Living area

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite (Governor)

  • 158 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 279 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 84 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

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

  • Newport Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Balboa Pier - 6 min drive - 3.4 km

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
  • ‪Newport Beach Whaler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Little Billy’s - ‬13 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle up to 3 miles
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 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 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 motorised watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre

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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

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. 728 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 130 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1002 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

Cheryl

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charles

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pool was great, very large and not chlorinated. However, at some times of day, there was loud music playing. The room was nice, but they need to update the mattresses and pillows to be a luxury hotel. The staff were super friendly and helpful. Unfortunately, one amenity that would have been helpful was not functioning as promised was the shuttle that takes you anywhere in a two-mile radius. It stops at 8, which is inconvenient if you are going out for dinner, and on the day we wanted to go to the beach, it didn't start running until 3 pm. So you have to have an Uber budget. Finally, the WiFi needs an upgrade especially around the lobby and drop-off area. So overall, we were underwhelmed. It's nice but....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Santa molto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

hyun julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not enough to do on property if not a member. Pool does not have bay/water view. Staff is not super friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
This is an excellent place to stay. Beautiful, great staff, amazing restaurant. Love the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Extra charges

Late checkout charged $100/hr when clearly mentioned checking out on time, but reimbursement did not come through yet
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Achintya, Washington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrible front desk service. Rude and uninviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliness of the staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clint

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stay was fun and close to water & boating.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for wife and kids! Excellent staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, toronto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Its a converted motel- manage your expectations. Last room as far from the elevators as theres ias overlooking the parking lot- meh. Fontt desk chek in - Lou was great Check out 0rude.. Restaurant is awful. Foof and wait staff - meh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The air conditioning didn’t work in the room. It was 80 all night. The hairdryer also started smoking and filling the room full of smoke. When I told the front desk they only refunded me the resort fee of like $10 for a $600 room, won’t ever stay here again very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025