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By a verified traveller on Sun 16 Apr 2023

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Hotel Description

3-star beachfront hotel near Balboa Pier

On the beach

A stay at this Balboa Peninsula hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Pier and 3 miles (5 km) of Fashion Island. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Dining, outdoor pool

This hotel features a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Enjoy the spa tub and perks like free WiFi. Valet parking, a 24-hour business center, and a terrace are also offered.

Deluxe Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
CA $334* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 5 Max

Suite, Ocean View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Balboa Inn, On the Beach ratings based on 19 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.4 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 3.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 3.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Everyone (10) Couples (2) Family (6)
2 out of 5
The view for a select few rooms is good, but you are looking at the ocean across a large parking lot. The neighborhood is limited in dining, not too bad but mostly touristy t-shirt shops and the like. The hotel badly needs an update. It felt tired, and the furniture was garage sale type stuff. Our room would have been about $80-$100 if it had been a mile or two inland. It was pretty spartan and not very clean. The floors were dusty. The toilet reservoir flap wouldn't seal and we had to keep taking the cover off to fix that. The safe was broken. The shower curtain rod fell off. You get the idea. Staff was friendly and helpful, and the included breakfast was OK, with self serve packaged pastries and some fresh fruit. We originally booked a "deluxe" room, which turned out to have all the size and charm of a jail cell, and without anything that could be called a view. Totally unlike the resort this hotel advertises itself to be. Calling these rooms "deluxe" is grossly misleading. We upgraded to get a better room, feeling as if we'd fallen victim to a bait-and-switch racket. If you must stay here (and I recommend you don't), make sure you get a room in the wing facing the ocean. But at this price point, you can probably do much better elsewhere. The only real redeeming value here is proximity to the beach. It's easy to walk out there and/or stroll along the pier. Unfortunately this hotel made us feel like we compromised too much to justify that benefit.

Posted by on 3 Oct. 2023

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2 out of 5

Posted by on 2 Oct. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by on 20 Aug. 2023

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5 out of 5

Posted by , from Arleta on 4 Jul. 2023

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5 out of 5
Awesome place and staff!

Posted by on 16 Apr. 2023

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5 out of 5
The fireplace initially wasn’t working but the staff attended to it and fixed it.

Posted by , from Belton on 5 Apr. 2023

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1 out of 5
This place is dirty,moldy, and generally horrible. They did not provide me the room type i booked but rather attempted to extort an additional $100 to provide me the room i nooked. They placed us in a room with no heat or ac 2x before finally moving us to a room with heat. But still not the room i booked. Don't get scammed here. Its a dump and a joke.

Posted by on 27 Feb. 2022

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5 out of 5
This place is so cute and close to the beach/pier. We enjoyed our stay and the staff was very polite.

Posted by on 8 Jul. 2021

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2 out of 5
Nothing. Bathroom and room was not clean enough people were nice.

Posted by on 14 Mar. 2020

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5 out of 5
2nd floor had a lot of visual repair/maintenance items that should be cleanly stored away out of sight. It looked messy. Staff was hosing down the property a good part of the day leaving all the outside furniture and floors soaked with water puddles that did not drain. A little dangerous for slipping purposes. Breakfast is included but it is a little less than a continental breakfast. There was dry oatmeal in a cup, dry cereal in a cup, lowfat yogurt cups, packaged pastry and fruit. Expecting a little more. Location on the beach is awesome and really beautiful.

Posted by on 20 Jan. 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Feb. 2020 by General Manager

Thank you so much for your very kind words – we are all delighted that enjoyed your visit so much. We do try hard to make our guests feel at home, and well taken care of, so it is very rewarding to know how much our guests enjoy themselves. We hope to be able to welcome you back very soon.”

About the Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Location 105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA 92661

Property Features

Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services are also featured at Balboa Inn, On the Beach. For a fee, parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newport Beach hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Refrigerator

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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 bathrobes, 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.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Flat-screen television
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Down blanket
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has a restaurant on site.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

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.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 88 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • No gap period between guest stays
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night

The resort fee includes:

  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

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.

  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 30 per night
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • 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
  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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

Hotel Names

  • 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

You should know

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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