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Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury resort near Newport Pier

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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Front of property - evening/night
Lobby
Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | In-room dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Newport Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Courtyard Suite

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Living area

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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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 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

  • Newport Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Balboa Beach - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Fashion Island - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Balboa Pier - 5 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Newport Beach Whaler - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bluewater Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

4.5-star luxury resort near Newport 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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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

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

Reviews

Balboa Bay Resort Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 128 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 67 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome place for wife and kids! Excellent staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher, toronto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Its a converted motel- manage your expectations. Last room as far from the elevators as theres ias overlooking the parking lot- meh. Fontt desk chek in - Lou was great Check out 0rude.. Restaurant is awful. Foof and wait staff - meh
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Mark, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The air conditioning didn’t work in the room. It was 80 all night. The hairdryer also started smoking and filling the room full of smoke. When I told the front desk they only refunded me the resort fee of like $10 for a $600 room, won’t ever stay here again very disappointed
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yvonne

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
one of my favorite coastal properties. beautiful and spacious rooms, excellent restaurant. staff is very friendly. highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location with a helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Randy

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

marcus julian, springfield

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Saeed

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Aside from good view of the harbor, we found this hotel as way overpriced and overrated. 1) hot water is at best on and off ...had to take quick cold showers a few times 2) very limited food options...over priced restaurant stops serving bkfst at 11:00 am and the cafe is limited to coffee and pastries and closes early pm. nearest starbucks is 1 or 2 miles away. At prices this hotel charges, one expects 24x7 access to fruits, snacks, tea, coffee, soda, etc... 3) sheet was stained 4) sofa bed back had issues and wouldnt recline all the way 5) the toilet flush was broken 6) internet access is spotty 7) the self parking costs too much pushing everyone to do valet 8) At roughly 1600 per night (not including resort fees and valet pkg) , this place is 4x the value it delivers Net - Nice location and nice view of harbor but pretty much everything else is at best one star. Way way overpriced for what it delivers.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

david

First I thought the pillows were not comfortbale at all. Second and most importantly, I could hear the upstairs people all night which kept my family and I awake.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tionna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were great. The room seemed old the bathroom door was sticking and it touched the toilet.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Sydney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The air conditioning in my room was broken! My room was 85 degrees and when I asked for someone to come help me they called saying they were working on it but never came and it never got fixed! They only took off $40.00 1 day of self parking in which the lot was completely full and had to park on street til a space later that evening opened up! They were nice but did not solve any of the issues and never followed up about my very hot room!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Excellent

This is a beautiful resort. My family didn't want to leave. The beds are comfy and the rooms are spacious. The balcony and view was amazing. This is our new favor place to stay in New Port.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

sara

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very busy property. Front desk clerks a bit snobby. Not allowed to use half the property due to ownership/timeshare people.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Priti

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

hayri, deerfieldbeach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location, amenities, staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bay Club did not disappoint. Excellent in nearly every way. The service was outstanding, as was the comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artur

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

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service from all hotel staff. Enjoyed location, experience, and excursions including boat rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was a great hotel with great service. The food was excellent. The only strange thing I’d note is they put me in a wing that was essentially full of amenities for members of the Balboa Bay Club that were not available to the general resort guests. The view from my balcony was of a beach, pool, and lawn I could look at but not use. Thankfully I didn’t have any small children with me because having to explain why they couldn’t play with the other kids having fun on the lawn would have been tough. Overall I feel like the price for the room per night was too high since you pay to stay on the water but can’t use the beach. Overall I did enjoy my stay but likely won’t stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

sara

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Very kind staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025