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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
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Suite, Ocean View
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

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

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

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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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at Balboa Inn, On the Beach in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Balboa Pier and 8 minutes from Fashion Island. .This beach hotel is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) from Pelican Hill Golf Course and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Crystal Cove State Park.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Fun Zone - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Newport Harbor Nautical Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wilma's Patio Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 45 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Newport Beach? This hotel has 1200 square feet (111 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms.
Balboa Inn, On the Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • 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 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

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
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 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

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. 447 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 156 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1004 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Arantxa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucella

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best & friendly staff ever! Beautiful location, easy access to ferry & island & freeway…❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, updated room, and staff were great and just what I wanted. I will stay there on my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly remodeled room. At check-in the front desk was kind to give us rooms close to each other. The stay comfortable and super easy to walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jill, Rancho Cucamonga

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfortable and the overall ambiance of the room was quite fitting for the area. For being a historic hotel, the cost is extremely reasonable especially considering the location and convenient surroundings. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was just fine, Missing a lampshade. Hot tub never worked and the pool was really cold. Didn’t get to use those at all in our 3 nights. But Laura was very nice to let us park our rental in the garage. After we had gotten citations for 2 nights from the city, a misprint. Hoping to appeal and I get out of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building, constructed in 1928, has a distinctive historic charm. We created wonderful memories during our stay, though we encountered some challenges with Room 208. The room included a balcony; however, the door would not lock at all. We were on the second floor, so we felt reasonably secure unless spiderman managed to climb up the wall. The staff did offer us an upgrade, but it was located away from the village and we had already unpacked, before we noticed all the issues, therefore, we chose to remain in our original room. That of course was on us. Overall, the staff were exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort with a portable heater. However, due to the age of the building, there were noticeable gaps and lack of proper sealing, at least in room 208. The toilet bowl flushed but the knob would go into a complete circle, so you had to be careful not to push too hard or you would have to stick your hand in the back to fix the chain. While I will consider returning in the future, I would avoid staying in room 208 until updates can be made. Additionally, parking is $45 per day, but right next to the building, they have parking options that proved to be more cost-effective for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was nice! The location was excellent! Very loud oustide because of the 2 bars across the street. But overall a great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Toilet didn’t work when flushing, we had to use bathroom on the first floor, the bathroom door was uneven, curtains were strange, bed is was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location within a few minutes' walk of the beach, restaurants, the Catalina Flyer, the ferry to Balboa Island, and a public overnight parking lot (we paid $28 for 24 hours). Two buildings make up the Inn, a south building and a north building. Go for the south building. Can't vouch for the rooms, but the setting is much nicer. We were in the north building, with no view and basic accommodation. Very friendly staff. Breakfast consists of packaged, pick-up-and-go items and hot coffee. There are no other hotels in the immediate area or within walking distance that can beat this location.
South Building
North Building
Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The Staff was very helpful and accomodating. The room was a little dated, some missing paint, missing knob on the shower door and below averaging lighting for the room. The property has a great location and once again, the staff is really friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, friendly staff, great room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amber

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hai-Ming, Irvine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
yes, and SUPER NICE front desk.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janay

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Franshella

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely paying for the view which is well worth it. The room was so so the service was good $40 a night parking irritated my soul.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Allen

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was quite rough, perhaps some are better than ours, but was not what you would expect at this price point. Very few plugs in the room. I missed the "resort fee" of $30/night which doesn't really get you anything best I could tell even after I asked twice. Parking is $45 or $60/night depending on car size. Easy to find parking from 6PM to 8AM, but during the day parking could be difficult. So the room might cost you nearly $100 extra a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendi

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025