Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 star property
Bayfront resort with spa, near Newport Pier

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
View from property
Room, 1 King Bed | In-room dining
Point of interest
Lobby
VIP Access

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Bar
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Marina
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free beach shuttle
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
Feel at home
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is £301
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Room options

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 84 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Beach Front 2 Queens Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Beach Front King Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 84 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Bay View

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 102 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Governor)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 158 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • 279 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • 84 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 46 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

What's nearby

  • Hoag Hospital - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Newport Pier - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Newport Dune - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 15 min drive
  • Long Beach, CA (LGB-Long Beach Municipal) - 32 min drive
  • Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center - 20 min drive
  • Tustin Station - 20 min drive
  • Laguna Niguel Station - 21 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle
  • Free beach shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Bottle Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪C'est Si Bon Bakery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪SOL Mexican Cocina | Newport Beach - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort features a marina and puts you a short five-minute drive from Fashion Island. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe and visit the spa to be pampered with massages, body wraps or facials. Other features of this luxurious resort include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar and a 24-hour fitness centre. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 159 units
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total, up to 16 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free wired internet access in public areas

Parking

  • On-site self-parking (USD 40 per night)
  • On-site valet parking (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM*

Off-site

  • Free beach shuttle

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–11 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children's games

What to do

  • Free beach shuttle
  • Kayaking
  • Boat tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Shopping
  • Bike tour information
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (13000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Bike hire
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Bike storage
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Water sports equipment

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2003
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Bike parking
  • Full-service spa
  • Marina
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Free cot/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 46.14 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • Business centre/computer access
    • Concierge service
    • Faxes
    • Fitness centre access
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Internet access (may be limited)
    • Newspaper
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Shuttle service
    • WiFi access (may be limited)

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 50 per room (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Self-parking costs USD 40 per night
  • Valet parking costs USD 50 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Policies

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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.
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.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Balboa Bay Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Balboa Bay Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Balboa Bay Resort?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Balboa Bay Resort?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total and maximum weight of 16 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 200 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Balboa Bay Resort?
Yes. Self-parking costs USD 40 per night. Valet parking costs USD 50 per night. Electric car charging is available.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Balboa Bay Resort?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request. The charge is USD 50 per room one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Balboa Bay Resort?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Balboa Bay Resort and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking and motor-boating. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Balboa Bay Resort also has an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre, as well as spa services and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Balboa Bay Resort?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Balboa Bay Resort have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Balboa Bay Resort like?
Balboa Bay Resort is located on the waterfront in Newport Heights. Popular attractions include Irvine Spectrum Center, which is 17 minutes away by car. Travellers love the resort's prime location.

Balboa Bay Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Roberto, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cindy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jon, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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.
Rachael, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Nayeli, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Daniel, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

John, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

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Scott, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Loved location and friendly staff
Wayne, 4-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tanya, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Deirdre, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Wendy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very friendly and helpful. Room is very good
Kerry, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Erin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved it!
Great hotel!! We loved it. Great restaurant, nice pool, convenient pool bar, fitness center had several good machines. Beds were very comfortable. Concierge was very friendly & helpful. Rode bikes to Lido. We will be back! Newport Beach is wonderful!
4-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Overpriced for Really Bad Service
Check in was a disaster as we were caught in (what the front desk clerk described) as a "shift change" and therefore no one knew if our room was ready or not even though we received TWO calls saying it was? Upon check out, our car batter was dead because valet personal left something on in the car. They ended up jumping our car with their truck. Ford conformed our, less than a year old battery, is now fine. A $45 room credit that was supposed to be part of our room package was only applied to ONE drink. Expensive drink! All this to say, beautiful resort with nice location. Just really, really, bad training of staff and poor follow through on service. Not good for the price paid.
Bryan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gregory and Rebecca, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Christine, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Balboa Bay Resort
We booked this hotel for a family trip, hoping to celebrate our 19th anniversary while enjoying some quality time together. As business owners with busy schedules, we were looking forward to a relaxing stay. However, our experience was less than ideal. The check-in process was frustrating. We requested a room with a decent view in honor of our anniversary, but were given what seemed to be the worst room at the resort—right on top of the garage with a view of the street. When we asked to change rooms, we were told it would cost an additional $50 per night and that the only available option had a king-size bed and a rollaway. We reluctantly agreed, but upon seeing the room, we felt unwelcome. Paying $600 per night and having to sleep on a rollaway bed was not what we had in mind. Adding to our frustration, the shower head in the room was broken. At this point, we decided it wasn’t worth staying at a resort where service seemed to be an afterthought. We contacted hotels.com to cancel the booking, and while their customer service rep tried to help, nothing changed until the hotel manager, Jack, got involved. He was the only person who genuinely cared about our situation, and I truly appreciate his hospitality. He provided us with a better room and kindly asked us to stay, which we did. Overall, the hotel has a great location, but I can only give it 3 stars for the service. It wasn’t about the cost; it was about level of service we received for the price we paid.
Anna, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Job, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay. Staff were excellent!
Alison, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing
Pari, 1-night trip
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General property information

Breakfast
Available
Parking
Available
Airport Transfer
Available
Reasons to Book
Outdoor Pool & Property Cleanliness