Balboa Bay Resort

Newport Beach , , 1221 West Coast Highway (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsBalboa Bay Resort is a luxurious and beautiful resort located on the bay with stunning views of the marina and water. Guests love the location for its easy access to outdoor dining, recreational activities and walking distance to Balboa Island and the beach. The breakfast experience at the hotel is excellent with a good variety of items on the extensive menu. The hotel's restaurant A&O is a great spot for dining in the area with delicious food and excellent service. The rooms are upscale and classy with comfortable beds, large bathrooms and balconies. The staff is friendly, attentive and knowledgeable, going above and beyond to ensure their guests enjoy their stay. The pool area is large and clean with plenty of towels available for guests. Despite some difficulties with parking, guests can still enjoy the convenience of valet parking. Overall, Balboa Bay Resort is a beautiful, luxurious and comfortable place to stay with top-notch facilities and services.
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Do you accept dogs in all rooms?
Yes
Is there an extra charge?
Yes
Should the dog owner notify you before checking in?
Yes, During the booking process
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Room Types
Standard Room with Two Queen Beds This room features a balcony overlooking the local neighbourhood.

Courtyard View with Two Queen Beds This room features a balcony overlooking the resort pool and central courtyard area.

Bay View with King Bed This room type features a balcony with views of Newport Bay.

One-Bedroom Suite with Bay View This suite features a kitchenette, 1.5 bathrooms, sofa bed and a balcony with views of Newport Bay .

Courtyard View with Two Double Beds This room features a balcony overlooking the resort pool and central courtyard area.

Courtyard View with King Bed This room features a balcony overlooking the resort pool and central courtyard area.

One-Bedroom Suite with Courtyard View This suite features 1.5 bathrooms, sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the resort pool and central courtyard area.

Governor's Suite This suite features a kitchenette, dining room table,1.5 bathrooms, sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the local neighbourhood.

Presidential Suite This two-bedroom suite features a kitchenette, dining room table, 2.5 bathrooms, fireplace, and views of Newport Bay .

Newport Room Two Double Beds This rooms features a balcony overlooking the local neighbourhood.

Newport King Room This room features a balcony overlooking the local neighbourhood.

Newport One-Bedroom Suite This suite features 1.5 bathrooms, sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the entrance of the resort.

Bay View King - ADA Accessible This room type features a balcony with views of Newport Bay. The room is ADA accessible.

Bay View Two Queens This room type has a balcony with views of Newport Bay.

Newport King Room -ADA Accessible This room features a balcony with neighbourhood views. The room is ADA accessible.

Newport One-Bedroom Suite ADA Accessible This suite features 1.5 bathrooms, sofa bed and a balcony overlooking the entrance of the resort. The room is ADA accessible.

Newport Queen Room This room features a balcony with neighbourhood views. The room is ADA accessible.

About Balboa Bay Resort
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Guest Reviews
8.4
Very Good
Location
The Balboa Bay Resort is a beautiful resort perfectly located on the bay with stunning views of the marina and water. Guests loved the location for its easy access to outdoor dining, recreational activities and walking distance to Balboa Island and the beach. It's the best place to stay if you want to experience all that Newport Beach has to offer. The hotel offers a shuttle service and the views from the rooms are absolutely spectacular. There are plenty of choices nearby, making it a great location. It's a shame that some negative reviews mention that the location is closed off and not walking distance to nice restaurants or shops, but overall, the location is fantastic and loved by many.

Breakfast
Guests of Balboa Bay Resort have been raving about the breakfast experience at the hotel. The quality and service of the breakfast were described as excellent and superb with a good variety of items on the extensive menu. Some guests have opted to buy breakfast from the store and were satisfied with their choices. The coffee shop also reportedly serves great lattes and gluten-free muffins. However, some guests with specific dietary requirements noted that there were limited vegetarian options and that the variety of food was also restricted. Additionally, there were some concerns about availability and long waits for tables during peak periods due to outside reservations. Despite these minor issues, the majority of guests seem to have enjoyed their breakfast experience at Balboa Bay Resort.

Dinner
If you're looking for great dining near the beach, Balboa Bay Resort won't disappoint. While there were a few negative reviews, the majority of guests had excellent experiences at the hotel's restaurant A&O. One happy customer noted that the restaurant had an awesome vibe and even featured live music on the weekends. Another guest reported that the food was delicious and many praised the waiter's service. COVID-19 restrictions did not hinder the restaurant's ability to provide excellent meals. While some guests were disappointed with the food and overpriced property, many families enjoyed a very nice dinner together. However, the lack of a second dinner option might be limiting for some. Overall, the restaurant at Balboa Bay Resort seems to be a great spot for dining in the area.

Rooms
Balboa Bay Resort offers guests a luxurious and comfortable stay with clean and spacious rooms that have beautiful views of the bay or marina. The hotel provides great services such as baker service and friendly concierge service. The rooms are upscale and classy with comfortable beds, large bathrooms and balconies. Guests love the location and enjoy everything the hotel has to offer. Though there were some issues with certain rooms needing renovations, the majority of the rooms are beautiful and well-maintained. Some guests did experience some noise issues in city views rooms, but overall, guests found the rooms to be clean, spacious and comfortable with spectacular views.

Cleanliness
Balboa Bay Resort is a beautiful and classy hotel that offers a lovely and warm atmosphere to its guests. The spacious rooms have pretty views, are clean and very comfortable. The staff is friendly and attentive, while the resort is upscale and super clean. While some guests noted that housekeeping could be a little slow, they still do their job well and keep the hotel exceptionally clean. A few minor issues like ants in the bathroom, trash on the floor and cigarette smells were mentioned but were promptly addressed by the staff. Overall, the hotel is highly recommended for its cleanliness, comfort and congeniality, though some guests felt that the common areas like the pool and cabana could use a refresh.

Staff
The Balboa Bay Resort is a fantastic hotel with exceptional staff. From the reception desk to valet and room service, every staff member was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The pool area service was great and the porter and front desk staff were incredible. The food, service and staff were all exceptional and the location, resort vibe and staff were great too. Although a few guests encountered some staff who could have been more helpful, the majority of the comments attest to the friendly and helpful nature of the staff. In fact, many guests called out specific staff members who provided excellent service, such as Aaron who was very attentive and helpful at the pool and cabana and Emily the concierge who was fantastic. The valet, hotel desk staff, cleaning staff and amenities staff were all highlighted for their polite and helpful service. The staff at Balboa Bay Resort went above and beyond to ensure their guests enjoyed their stay.

Pool
The Balboa Bay Resort boasts a large and clean pool area with plenty of towels available for guests. While some guests note that the view of the bay is not visible from the main hotel pool, others recommend trying out the cabana for a more luxurious experience. The heated jacuzzi pool is another highlight of the pool area and regular guests recommend it as a must-visit spot. Although a few guests expressed disappointment with the lack of ocean views from the hotel pool, many more found that the pool itself was a highlight of their stay. Some guests had issues with pool service, while others praised the "lovely" bar and great service. Despite a few negative remarks about rude staff or a lack of towels, most guests highly recommend the pool at the Balboa Bay Resort - along with the rest of their beautiful facilities - for a relaxing stay in the area.

Parking
Despite a few difficulties with parking at Balboa Bay Resort, guests can still enjoy the convenience of valet parking. The valets are helpful in unloading and taking bags to the room. Some guests encountered difficulty in accessing their rooms from the parking lot and a few had trouble getting in touch with the valet to retrieve their cars. However, the valet service overall is praised for its efficiency. Guests should take note that there is a charge for valet parking and some were surprised to be charged for ten nights despite a shorter stay. Unfortunately, there are no EV charging stations on site. Additionally, some guests found the cost of parking to be high and others had trouble seeing the beach due to parking structures. It's also important to note that the hotel charges for water. Overall, guests should be prepared for valet-only parking, but can expect efficient service from the valets despite some minor inconveniences.

5 Star
If you're looking for a luxurious and exceptional stay, Balboa Bay Resort might just be the perfect choice for you. With its fab location, pleasant and relaxing ambiance and top-notch facilities and services, this resort can definitely make your stay worth every penny. The rooms, according to guests, are wonderful and beautifully designed. The staff, too, are friendly and great at giving great service. Some even likened their stay at the resort to a honeymoon or a slice of heaven. The resort holds a special place in the heart of many guests and some have even claimed that it's the best birthday weekend they've ever had. Overall, Balboa Bay Resort is a beautiful, luxurious and comfortable place to stay and many are excited to come back soon.


Yes, Balboa Bay Resort has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Pool Lap Lanes, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Balboa Bay Resort.

Yes, Balboa Bay Resort welcomes dogs. For more information, read the answers to the Dog Friendly questionnaire

Yes, parking facilities are available at Balboa Bay Resort.

Yes, Balboa Bay Resort has a gym.
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