Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.2/10! (score from 313 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Breakfast was very good with an extensive menu. The view, both from inside and the patio, is lovely.
United States of AmericaFrom the valet to the front desk, concierge to room service, the staff was exceptional.
United States of AmericaBeautiful hotel and spacious rooms and exceptional staff. Love everything about this hotel.
United States of AmericaI really enjoyed the room, location and overall service. Pool and service there was great. The food at Blend was very good.
United States of AmericaThe cleanliness but housekeeping is a little slow but does their job well
United States of AmericaThe resort is very nice and super clean. Also, the location is fantastic with beautiful views of the bay.
United States of AmericaUpscale/ classy, clean, room was large and comfy
United States of AmericaWe liked the…VIEW of the Beach & Harbor, Balcony, Cleanliness, Decor, Restaurant Food & Drinks, and Hospitality.
United States of Americabeautiful, clean and my new favorite place to stay
United States of AmericaBeautiful location, amazing staff and excellent dining.
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Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. Recently named the #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report, the Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property features 159 luxurious guestrooms and suites, offering relaxed yet refined accommodations, along with a celebrated culinary program that includes the newly reimagined signature A+O Restaurant | Bar with new menus under Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan and a spirit-forward, creative craft cocktail program with a smoked cocktail cart; Blend, offering fresh grab-and-go delicacies and delights that pair perfectly with beautiful bay views; a pool bar; and 24-hour in-room dining. Wellness amenities include a fitness studio, year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool with poolside cabanas, a full-service 10,000-square-foot spa, and Drybar salon. The new Recreation Center offers land and water sport rentals from the hotel’s private dock along with curated experiences and a robust Poolside Cabana program. Wedding and group offerings include the newly debuted Lighthouse, Bayfront ceremony lawn and more, totaling nearly 35,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space.
Disneyland is just 20 minutes from the Balboa Bay Resort. Crystal Cove State Park is 10 minutes from the resort.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
Most popular amenities
ATM: Need cash? This property has an ATM on site.
Newport Beach
9.2 Wonderful beach3,900 feet from propertyNorth Star Beach
8.9 Excellent beach1.3 miles from propertyBalboa Beach
9.1 Wonderful beach1.4 miles from property
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Suzanne
United States of America“Breakfast was very good with an extensive menu. The view, both from inside and the patio, is lovely.”
TammyUnited States of America“From the valet to the front desk, concierge to room service, the staff was exceptional.”
KimberlyUnited States of America“Beautiful hotel and spacious rooms and exceptional staff. Love everything about this hotel.”- ColetteUnited States of America“I really enjoyed the room, location and overall service. Pool and service there was great. The food at Blend was very good.”
LynUnited States of America“The cleanliness but housekeeping is a little slow but does their job well”
CraigUnited States of America“The resort is very nice and super clean. Also, the location is fantastic with beautiful views of the bay.”- KarenUnited States of America“Upscale/ classy, clean, room was large and comfy”
EricUnited States of America“We liked the…VIEW of the Beach & Harbor, Balcony, Cleanliness, Decor, Restaurant Food & Drinks, and Hospitality.”
TamraUnited States of America“beautiful, clean and my new favorite place to stay”
HeatherUnited States of America“Beautiful location, amazing staff and excellent dining.”
- hi - your hotel looks really nice. Are you ok with an emotional support dog (25lb, french bulldog)? thank you :) CarinaHello! We do allow pets, but unfortunately charge for emotional support animals as they are not a protected class. We will asses a $150 cleaning fee.Answered on May 15, 2020
- Does the room have a bay view?Hello! Our Standard Rooms do not have bay views, but our Bay View Rooms do!Answered on July 16, 2019
- Hi go any of your rooms have a hot tub! With a patio and viewHello, All of our rooms have a balcony with a table and chairs. Our one-bedroom suites have a large soaking tub in them. I would recommend the Bayview..Answered on September 13, 2021
- Is there Air ConditioningHello, Yes, we have air conditioning on the property.Answered on June 20, 2022
- Electric vehicle charging? Is it available?Hello, Yes, we have car charging ports available!Answered on June 20, 2022
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A+O Restaurant l Bar
Food: Seafood, Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Balboa Bay Resort accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the daily service fee includes the following:
- 24-hour access to resort fitness center
- 24-hour access to business center and printing of boarding passes
- In-room coffee and tea service, lobby coffee and tea service from 6am until 9am
- Unlimited use of fax services both incoming and outgoing
- Unlimited local and 1-800 telephone calls
- Free bottled water in room replenished daily (up to 2 maximum)
- Choice of newspaper daily delivered to room
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Balboa Bay Resort
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Balboa Bay Resort by:
- Car 15min
- Airport shuttle (arranged by property) 15min
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Balboa Bay Resort on this page.
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Room options at Balboa Bay Resort include:
- Family
- Double
- Suite
- Quad
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Balboa Bay Resort is 0.8 miles from the center of Newport Beach.
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The prices at Balboa Bay Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Balboa Bay Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Fitness center
- Massage
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Ping-pong
- Evening entertainment
- Beauty services
- Water sports facilities on site
- Bicycle rental
- Swimming pool
- Facial treatments
- Live music/Performance
- Hair treatments
- Hairstyling
- Body treatments
- Body scrub
- Body wrap
- Spa facilities
- Spa lounge/Relaxation area
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Back massage
- Neck massage
- Foot massage
- Couples' massage
- Head massage
- Hand massage
- Full-body massage
- Massage chair
- Fitness
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Balboa Bay Resort has 1 restaurant:
- A+O Restaurant l Bar
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Check-in at Balboa Bay Resort is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.