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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ocean View
Bicycling
Suite, Ocean View | Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 11 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior

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
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pelican Hill Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 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

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

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 Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Balboa Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 8 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Class of 47 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Todos Santos | Kitchen De Mexico - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Beachfront hotel with a 24-hour business center and a 24-hour front desk
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)
  • 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

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. 433 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 1002 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice vacation

Staff is great, really helpful. Bed and covers are really comfortable. Valet service was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is great. Laura was very helpful and welcoming. Dillon the valet was great too. The room could use a little updating and love. View was amazing. We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

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

4/10 Poor

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not worth the price

Beautiful location, rooms need to be updated. Not worth the cost
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient but a little dirty and old

This is an old property (built in 1929) that has been updated a bit but definitely shows wear and age. The location is great, right on the beach. The rooms were superficially clean but headboards and footstools were filthy. You can’t really avoid sand at the beach, but there was lots of it in corners and showers. We had to change rooms after the air conditioning in our first room broke. The second room was missing a smoke detector. Overall, this hotel worked for us because it put us walking distance to the beach, Fun Zone, and Balboa ferry. There is also a donut/coffee shop and taco shop in the same property. Very convenient. If you’re ok with an aging building and some beach grime, this hotel is convenient for the location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff wonderful, room so so

The location was wonderful, staff fantastic but it felt like the room was half in the past and minimally furnished. Not enough light. 2 small bedside lights but in the extended part of the room, no lights except a dim light on a ceiling fan 10 feet in the air. Called and asked for an extra light young lady said there wasn't any available. Had to turn on TV for light in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug, Plano

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is horrible. Valet is offered, but needs to be more controlled because of beach traffic, we and others had no idea where to go for valet. Elevator is old and scary. The toilet was not working properly. The pillows were very dingy and there was sand in the bed, not sure if the bedding was changed from the previous tenant. Pricey but nice location to the beach. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

LINDA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Beautiful hotel BUT......

The hotel is a beautiful old hotel, BUT the A/C didn't work, there wasn't enough light in the room, bathroom fixtures were ancient and rusted. I'm sure at one time it was luxurious but now it's just in need of a redo. Bed was comfortable but room extremely stuffy and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

carlos

Travelled with family and small children
Hotel room was very small and very pricey. Hilton in hb was $75 more and was a better room and size was better. Wish I would have stayed there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property’s location if ideal for beach, and shopping. Good staff, friendly and customer oriented
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Antonette

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the reservation, I wasn’t aware that I had to pay $45 a night for parking. That’s ridiculous! My room wasn’t a good view of the ocean. The corner window only had an ocean view, the room didn’t look at all like the advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Only positive is it’s on the beach

The grounds are dirty, the white towels are dingy gray. The showers are moldy. We had two rooms both were dirty. Floors are tile and need cleaned. The hallways are filthy, they were never mopped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Vania

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outdated, expensive, doors didn’t close properly, no parking you have to pay $60.00 for valet per day. Towels were stained cleaned but stained. You can tell the owners don’t care about the guest they only care about their pockets. We had to interrupt our stay due to the condition the hotel was in and they refused a refund for the remaining days. Expedia had to get involved and negotiate a cancelation. Rooms are not worth the price. The only good thing was the closeness to the beach and pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay, will be back

Great stay! The staff was above and beyond. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

collette

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun plsce
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location is amazing. Parking is tough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeAvian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay. We wanted to be right at the Balboa Pier, Whale Watching, Fun Zone and ferry...and we were! Everything was a five minute walk, and we were right on the pier. Our balcony overlooked it and the ocean in the b.g. beyond the parking lot. If you don't do valet, you can park nextdoor in a variety of lots. The staff was sooooo nice! They made us feel right at home. And the food in the restaurant was very good. Maybe a little pricey, but the portions are generous and the service was excellent. Now, the rooms could use some modernization and touch ups, but for us...it didn't distract from our good time. It met all of our needs. Our balcony and location were well worth the price. I would, however, advise on new carpeting in the rooms that have it. There's a bike rental place downstairs and a cool taco / margarita bar that stays open until midnight. Plus, other restaurans within walking and the Newport Pier is a 10 min. walk away. Stargazing and fishing on the Balboa Pier at night. By day, the ferry gets you to Balboa Island in 5 mins., then Fashion Island is a quick drive for shopping. The Balboa Inn is in a very safe area. Lots of affluence. You can walk and bike at night in safety. We've already decided to stay here again in the fall.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Good location but that’s the only reason for prices being high
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025