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Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury resort near Newport Beach Pier

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | In-room dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Hoag Hospital
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Dune
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Newport Room Two Double Beds

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

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Newport Double Queen Room

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

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Courtyard Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Courtyard Double Queen Room

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

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Courtyard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 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)
  • 46 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Newport Suite

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

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Courtyard Suite

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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Suite (Governor)

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

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Presidential Suite

Presidential Suite

  • 279 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Newport Beach

Newport Heights stay.Your stay at this Newport Heights resort places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Newport Beach Pier and Fashion Island. Balboa Pier is within 6 miles (10 km) and University of California, Irvine is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hoag Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Lido Marina Village - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Newport Dune - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Westcliff Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

4.5-star luxury resort near Newport Beach Pier
Balboa Bay Resort offers its guests a full-service spa, a marina, and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wired Internet is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 14 meeting rooms. Event space at this resort measures 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) and includes conference space. A hot tub, a 24-hour fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Balboa Bay Resort. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Newport Beach resort is smoke free.

  • 159 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 13000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1208 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2003
  • Deli
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Balboa Bay Resort offers 159 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. 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, complimentary newspapers, 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.

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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 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

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 motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • 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: USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 35 lbs per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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 50 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

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. 740 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Theresa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay, West Covina

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and friendly! From the moment we entered Balboa Bay Resort we were treated with warm greetings, and all the staff were friendly and helpful. Our room was very bright and very clean. We would recommend this resort!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaiah

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

10/10 Excellent

Jinah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff went out of their way to accommodate our requests.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Amazing staff to match the luxury lifestyle

All I can say is if you can get the Harbor view room I highly recommend it! Beautiful views of the harbor, watching yachts and crew teams sipping my morning coffee on our balcony was a highlight. The staff onsite is the nicest group of people we have ever met. Valet, front desk, bellhop, and the concierge all exceeded expectations. I have stayed with my family at a few luxury resorts in the Newport Beach area and Balboa Bay Resort is hands down our favorite of them all. We will be back guaranteed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property staff was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To start the staff were great, all around. However, this hotel is very dated, needs a renovation. The maintenance is not kept up, colors are old, paint is peeling, bathrooms need a complete Reno. The furniture is way too big for the rooms and therefore, there is limited space. We could hear absolutely everything above, beside and through the door. This is an average 3 1/2 star hotel. I am not sure how it gets such high ratings. Also it’s in an inconvenient area. You will need a car.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zorina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We were told day before check out we could stay for sure 12 and if we want to stay later call morning of. Next day we were told need to leave by 11. It disrupted our plans and inconvenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

mikaela

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Manvel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Beach Access, Only access to 1 pool no beach view. The pool with beach view is for members only. Not cool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deep Aman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great central place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Christie

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandana, Oak Park

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Balboa Bay Resort. Beautiful resort and great location on the bay. I was beyond impressed with the customer service and how all the staff were exceptionally kind and helpful throughout our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to enjoy with family
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Devin

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was okay, management was excellent. Valet bad, cleaning service poor, room placement poor , hotel does not prioritize guests they would rather cater to the general public and the members club also hotel will switch you rooms and call it an upgrade but it’s not. Get ready for a very average stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice, it’s in a great location and the food at the onsite restaurant is excellent! Just stayed two nights over Labor Day weekend, they were super busy and we were still able to check in 2 hrs early when the property was sold out. Stayed in a single king bed room on the ground floor. Room was nice and clean and comfortable. The hotel has a free car service onsite that we used multiple times to go back and forth between the property and balboa island. My only complaint about the property is the close proximity to Newport west coast highway, from our room We could hear super cars speeding up and down the road at all hours of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025