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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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Park your car and enjoy easy access to the beach.
Stylish hotel with Mediterranean architecture, featuring balconies and large windows.
Relax on the balcony with a view of the palm-lined street, featuring a wicker chair and table for a peaceful retreat.
Relax in a stylishly designed room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a small table for your essentials.
Relax by the rooftop pool with a stunning view of the city.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool

Explore the area

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105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Ocean View

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

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

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

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

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

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

3-star hotel in Balboa Peninsula
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 safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

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

An outdoor pool and a 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 features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1200 square feet (111 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has designated areas for smoking.

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 transportation

  • 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
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • 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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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 available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
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 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

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

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite 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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 AM to 11 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

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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 419 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 103 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1003 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Disliked: Amenities
They gave me the wrong room not the one I reserved
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cybill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor heating , the fan blew cold air! Front desk guy was horrible. The young bell hop guy was great. He alone raised my rating. He was the most helpful in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Staff was Very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Room was fine. Building definitely needs some tlc. Staff was great. Comforters were dirty, continental breakfast wasnt amazing. A bunch of the snacks were expired. It was still a cool place. Hot pool was nice at this time of the year.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curt

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Cool
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always my go to Hotel in Balboa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ron

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The rooms are small and old. The door would not lock. The shades on the window windows had to be forced to come down. The valet parking was terrible, with a rude attendant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

sheila

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only thing good about this hotel is the location. It is in dire need of remodeling & upgrades
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

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

6/10 Okay

Amber, Washington Terrace

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Not as pictured, King bed is really a Queen, lots of spiders, no hot water only warm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

10/10 Excellent

alfred

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025