Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 11 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Suite, Ocean View | Down duvets, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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Exterior

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Balboa Fun Zone
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Ocean View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

On beach with outdoor pool, near Balboa Pier
At Balboa Inn, On the Beach, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature down duvets. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Newport Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site.

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

Balboa Inn, On the Beach's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Balboa Peninsula Beaches. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the location
  • Steps from Balboa Pier and 8 minutes by car from Fashion Island
  • Pets welcome for a fee
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services are also featured at Balboa Inn, On the Beach. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newport Beach hotel.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (1,200 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 88 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

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.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Off site parking fee: USD 30 (0.2 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn Newport Beach
Balboa Newport Beach
Balboa Hotel Newport Beach
Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Newport Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel Newport Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, Pleasant Valley

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was a little dated, but the balcony view of park and proximity to beach was awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Rikesh R

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Robb

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Dillon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicolas

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the hotel (seems like a motel) is on the water but for the price for 1 night definitely not worth it. A/C was broken in our room and my other family memebers as well. Paint was chipped throughout the room furniture is very outdated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect Location!
The hotel's location is fantastic, and it has a charming exterior. While the room could use some maintenance, I wasn't expecting perfection given the hotel's age and beachfront location. Despite some concerning reviews, the hotel pleasantly surprised us with its cleanliness, guest service, and a satisfactory continental breakfast. Plus, there's a wealth of activities within walking distance, making a car unnecessary. If you're looking to explore further, there's a convenient bike rental shop next door that's worth a visit. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balboa inn Hotel
Needs air-conditioning fixed was in 2 rooms both not working very noisy outside unable to sleep fees and parking expensive had fun outside hotel wont be back to this establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Amenities
Close to the pier, in the heart of Newport Beach! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no customer service. No cleanliness. It’s a roughing it stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location next to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager Laura was awsome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location and classic style building Property needs to be upgraded with paint, polish. The a/c was not functioning properly, and despite comfortable outdoor temperatures in mid-September, the room was too hot...with both windows open, no breeze came in to cool things down at night. Breakfast is not even up to Motel 6 standards. I expected a bit more class considering the Newport Beach location and history.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, wonderful staff, great location and a wonderful visit back to our lives in the 70’s-80’s! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt realise the drive to from peninsula was difficult & crowded. The super hot weather wasnt their fault. Room furnishings need updating, & elevator , stairs, hot tub, could all use updating. Loved eating at the restaurant Matera! And really appreciated our server Alex.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bellvett, Chino

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

8/10 Good

ruth

Travelled with family
I find the packages offered included the rooms with no view etc., I can’t really stay in a closet looking at a brick wall for a view, so will probably not use Hotels.com for rooms anymore. We had the same experience at Newport Harbor & Hotel in Rhode Island a couple months before.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this area of Balboa. It’s a little rough around the edges. The Balboa Inn was about what I expected and the location was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Staff super nice Room was great! Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BIRMANIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough shampoo, conditioner, or body gel. They were small samples that were difficult to get the soap out of. The hotel states that it has a pool, however it only has a jacuzzi; which was extremely dirty. When you get there, they ask for a $100 dollar security deposit stating that they will return it after. They never returned it and when I called they told me they had charged me $60 for a day of parking while I stayed there, and $33 for the resort. There was no resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros and Cons to Balboa Inn
The hotel staff was probably the best we’ve ever experienced from the front desk- Laura, the valet staff- Dylan and Cory to Chris, the bartender. The location is ideal! The property itself needs some improvements. The large jacuzzi was cloudy and non-inviting. Our queen bed was soft and not the most comfortable. The elevator closest to the ocean stopped working during our stay. The continental breakfast needed some variety especially for guests staying more than one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024