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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)
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Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Hoag Hospital
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Newport Beach Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Newport Dune
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪15 min drive‬
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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Front 2 Queens Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach Front King Room | Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Beach Front King Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

  • 102 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor)

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

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Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed

  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

Luxury Newport Beach resort in Newport Heights with a marina
Along with a marina, this smoke-free resort has a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Free wired Internet in public areas and a free beach shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Change of towels is available on request
Balboa Bay Resort offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Rooms open to balconies. Pillowtop beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 42-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

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

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.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Balboa Bay Resort's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Hoag Hospital. Free wired Internet, a free beach shuttle and a full-service spa are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free wired Internet in some public areas
  • Options for a bite to eat or a refreshing drink include a coffee shop, a restaurant, a poolside bar and a bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to body wraps, body treatments or massages at Balboa Bay Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym, bicycles to rent and motor boating
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Newport Pier and a few minutes from Fashion Island
  • Free beach shuttle service
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Balboa Bay Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 14 meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 13000 square feet (1208 square metres) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness centre, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Balboa Bay Resort. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Newport Beach resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Spa tub
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free 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

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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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: USD 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lb per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.14 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 200 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Balboa Bay Resort offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation with your arrival details prior to travel. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 731 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 137 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, very friendly staff and receptionist, very beautiful and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Were very accommodating, very clean and new facilities and comfy beds!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic property
We loved our stay~ first, and foremost, the staff was exceptional~ every person we had contact with went above and beyond and were so kind. Room was spacious and lovely, pool was great, and the restaurant on site with patio had lovely fire tables and great views of the marina.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Los Altos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nayeli

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

james, upland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanna, downey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The service was great! The food at the restaurant was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Armen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay very clean and high end!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J, Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for three nights. The rooms were clean and the staff was very nice. The restaurant onsite had good food, and there’s a cafe as well for early coffee drinkers! We had a great view in our room with the balcony. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

shelley, colorado springs

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, amazing service and amazing room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyre

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love everything about this place , especially the dining.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ilona

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was charged for valet parking that I never used. Other than that its a great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024