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Balboa Bay Resort

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the ocean.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Linda Island
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Dune
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lido Marina Village
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, in-room safe

Room, 2 Double Beds (Newport)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds (Newport)

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

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

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Courtyard Area

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Newport)

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

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

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

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42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Superior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

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

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Executive Suite (Governor)

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

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

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Room, 1 King Bed (Newport)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Newport)

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Newport)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

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

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Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom (Newport)

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

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Beach 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

  • Linda Island - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Environmental Nature Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Newport Dune - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Westcliff Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Newport Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪C'est Si Bon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary newspapers. 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, desk chairs, 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 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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
  • Desk chair
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 55 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 752 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1000 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Zane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

qendrese

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful room. Very clean. Great location. Knowledgeable staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the above
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jessie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Staff was lovely. Amenities is disappointing. No gym inside, no actual water front access and almost impossible to walk anywhere. Rent a bike? You’ll be on a major street and not the water side. Beach toy with no sand. Room service staff and front desk were amazing. So was our driver.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Olaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Had a bad stay. It was my birthday and we did not get treated right. Been here multiple times and this stay my lady and I were not happy with. We will not be coming back after our last stay at Balboa Resort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
YES
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanmaly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anshul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and beautiful resort. Will be coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five star property, excellent amenities, 6 star level service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Place
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph, anaheim hills

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort has everything you need to enjoy a weekend stay. Stylish and well-maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exceptionally friendly and efficient. Lovely stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Stacey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
⸻ Review of Balboa Bay Resort (December 19th-21st, 2025) I recently stayed at Balboa Bay Resort and wanted to share my experience. The resort is stunning, and the service was exceptional in many respects. The ambiance, amenities, and location truly stood out. However, my experience was marred by a disappointing valet service incident. During my stay, the valet damaged my car, and I was not informed of this damage at checkout. When I raised the issue, I was told a report would be filed and that I would be contacted within 24 hours, but this communication timeline did not occur. I made multiple follow-ups, even calling on the third day after checkout, but no one seemed to have any record of my complaint. It was only on the sixth day that the director of security contacted me and stated that the resort would not be liable and that the surveillance footage would not be shared with me or my insurance. This made it impossible to challenge the resort’s stance and left me feeling powerless. In summary, while the resort’s facilities and initial service were commendable, the lack of transparency and communication regarding the valet incident was highly disappointing. It is unacceptable that they are unwilling to share the footage, leaving guests with no means to prove liability and forcing them to take the resort’s word. I hope the resort addresses these issues in the future for the sake of
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025