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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Balboa Pier

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

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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)
    ‪11 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

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

About the area

Newport Beach

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).

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
  • ‪Class of 47 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruisers Pizza Bar Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3-star beachfront hotel near Balboa Pier
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot 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
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • 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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

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: 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

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.

Property payment types

Important information

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.

  • 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

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 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
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, 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.

We should mention

  • 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.

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. 436 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 158 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1003 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the Balboa Inn over the weekend and had a generally pleasant experience, though there were a few areas that could use improvement. Positives: The staff was courteous and helpful throughout our stay. The room was clean and equipped with both a ceiling fan and air conditioning. Complimentary bottled water was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. Areas for Improvement: Soundproofing: Unfortunately, the room lacked adequate soundproofing. We could clearly hear footsteps, running showers, and doors slamming from neighboring rooms and hallways. Room Amenities: Several small features in the room didn’t function smoothly. The draperies and windows were difficult to operate, the toilet flush was inconsistent, and there was a constant humming noise from both the mini fridge and the AC unit. Continental Breakfast: The breakfast was disappointing. There were no hot food options—only cereals, fruits, and pre-packaged snacks. The coffee was very watered down and lacked flavor. Overall, while the location and staff were great, the noise issues and underwhelming breakfast made the stay less enjoyable than expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jayson

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Raul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Helpful staff. My room didn’t have a fridge but the staff accommodated my needs by allowing me to put my perishables in their kitchen refrigerator. After getting to my room, I discovered that my room had broken blinds so I went downstairs to let the staff know and they easily upgraded my room to one that had functional blinds. Parking is not too terrible. You can pay to park at a public parking lot, or use the convenience of the valet service. Which I recommend. The valet staff was courteous and helpful. I recommend just paying the valet fee over having to walk to public parking lot and pay for a fee as a time saver and just Uber around town. The time you save on not having to find a parking spot and walk back and forth is worth it. The complimentary breakfast was ok. Simple, with food items like instant oatmeal, cereal bars, fruit, yogurt, oranger juice, and coffee. There’s also a coffee shop immediately downstairs on the beachside of the hotel where you can get pastries and hot breakfast item.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Galen, Marana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean, small and renovated however, the cost of the room was really high, parking was pay lots really high, hotel charged $50 to valet your vehicle. Hotel was hard to find as its part of other retail establishments had to park on the street in traffic to check in. Beach view from the balcony was very nice and the poor is walkable from the hotel all in all a nice environment just some difficulties.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very responsive to our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location was excellent and staff so accommodating. Overall the property could use some TLC but was charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Russell

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect . We took the boat to Catalina for a weekend stay . We stayed here one night so we can catch the boat in the morning. Hotel is older and needs to be renovated. The restaurants around are not good and the shopping feels very tourist oriented. It’s a good place to stay one night but I would not recommend it for a longer stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loves staying here just wish they had more mirrors for getting ready. Other than that is was a nice stay. Definitely will be returning(:
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Tammy

Liked: Staff & service
Rooms were clean just outdated and felt old for the money
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry L

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

8/10 Good

amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had such a lovely stay here. Yes, it’s an older property and there was some paint peeling, etc. But not only is the view incredible, but the staff is amazing! So courteous and kind from the front desk to the housekeeping. We left a couple of items at the front desk when we checked in and the girl at the front desk ran them up to our room within two minutes. You can walk all over Balboa and the sand is right outside the door. There was construction all day so it was an early morning each day, but we didn’t mind. Will certainly be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jason

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dated and old rooms. Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

William Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. The staff were friendly and very helpful. Our room was clean and had a beautiful view of the ocean. We’ll definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrei

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beach view, clean and great staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great space, our room had the bed and pull Out bed. The view is stunning, the shower is spacious and amazing and reviews didn’t disappoint about location and walking distance to the beach. Definitely worth the ocean view room :) staff was super friendly. Used valet to park very convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

angie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in was great. We got to our room and it was nothing like the pics that are posted. We only stayed one night, thank god, they put us in a room right NEXT to where there is construction going on! 6AM they started working, we had no choice but to leave at that moment. I wish we had a better experience here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great place if you need a place to sleep. Walking distance to beach and pier. Rubies Diner was off the chain! Air conditioning didn't work, furniture had accumulated dust and I found a peanut in the sheets as I pulled them back. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I always wanted to stay at Balboa Inn, I did and won't be returning
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison, Carlsbad

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great spot right by the beach. You feel like you’re in a different country.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Seth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ryan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Couldn’t ask for a better location. We didn’t rent a car and never needed one for our trip. The staff and service was great . A couple things in our room weren’t functional the blinds which I had to spend much time trying to tie up to let in light to see the ocean view.and flushingThe toilet was not working. Had to take off tank lid and flush manually flapper was fused shut .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

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

Not so clean

The hotel is a bit run down. Our sheets had stains and it just didn’t feel very clean. Also it was fairly loud. For the price I would expect a cleaner better experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lorenzo, CHICAGO

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025