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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)
Point of interest
Bay view King Bed Room | In-room dining
Lobby
View from property

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 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

Room options

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Newport Double Queen Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Bay view two Queen Bed, Accessible Room

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

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Courtyard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard Double Queen Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Newport One Bedroom Suite Accessible

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

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Newport Room Two Double Beds

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Newport King Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Beach Front 2 Queens Room | Premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds, in-room safe

Beach Front 2 Queens Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Beach Front King Room

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard One Bedroom Suite

  • 900 sq ft
  • 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

  • 1100 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Governor's Suite

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

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Presidential Suite

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

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Courtyard King Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay view two Queen Bed Room

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

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Newport King Room Accessible

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

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Bay view King Bed Room

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Bay view King Bed, Accessible Room

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

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Newport One Bedroom Suite

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

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Newport Queen Room

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

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About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

4.5-star resort in Newport Heights
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 center, 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 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.
In addition to a full-service spa, Balboa Bay Resort features a marina and an outdoor pool. Dining options at the resort include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 4.5-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) include conference space. This luxury resort also offers a hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services. For a surcharge, an airport shuttle (available on request) is offered to guests. Onsite parking is available (surcharge), along with a car charging station.

Balboa Bay Resort is a smoke-free property.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Free 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
  • Smoke-free property

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, 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 200 per accommodation, 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
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. 730 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 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

Roberto

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location and all staff was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Natalia

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
upon arrival one of the guest living within the facilities was very hateful& looked at us as if we were intruders. they moved us rooms bc of water issues very unprofessional
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Falyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay in Newport with easy access to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler
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