Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach
33.61576, -117.91476Overview
Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond waterfront resort on Newport Bay
Resort Highlights & Awards
Balboa Bay Resort is the #1 Resort in Newport Beach according to U.S. News & World Report. This Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property offers 159 guestrooms and suites. The resort features over 35000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space including the new Lighthouse and Bayfront ceremony lawn.
Dining Experience
A+O Restaurant | Bar overlooks the bay with menus by Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan. A creative cocktail program includes a smoked cocktail cart. Blend offers fresh grab-and-go delicacies, and the pool bar serves drinks poolside.
Spa & Recreation
The full-service 10000-square-foot spa offers body wraps, facials, and couples massage. The Recreation Center provides customizable water and land activities through a Recreation Concierge, including exclusive private yacht charter services from the resort's private dock. A year-round heated outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool come with poolside cabanas and sun loungers.
Rooms & Pet-Friendly Policies
All 159 guestrooms and suites offer waterfront views and private balconies. The resort provides specialized pet-friendly packages with amenities for dogs. Complimentary wine and curated amenities are offered to guests upon arrival.
Location & Nearby Attractions
Disneyland is a 20-minute drive from Balboa Bay Resort. Crystal Cove State Park is 10 minutes away. Major shopping centers Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza are within easy reach.
- Awards: #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report
- Activities: Private yacht charters and recreation concierge
- Dining: A+O Restaurant with smoked cocktail cart
- Spa: Full-service 10000 sq ft spa with steam room
- Rooms: 159 guestrooms with waterfront views
- Nearby: Disneyland 20 min, Crystal Cove 10 min
Rooms and availability
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed
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Max:2 persons
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Bed options:1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
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Max:2 persons
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Shower
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Non-smoking
Facilities
Main facilities
On-site parking lot
24-hour reception
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Snack bar
Paid airport shuttle
Fitness center
Outdoor swimming pool
Heated swimming pool
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness center
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Table tennis
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Stores/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness center
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room view
- Sea view
- Bay view
- Courtyard view
- Water view
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Essential information about Balboa Bay Resort
| 💵 Lowest room price | 291 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 200 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 8.6 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | John Wayne, SNA |
Location
- City landmarks
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