Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach

$$$$||View on mapNewport Beach, United States of America1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, 92663|
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Balboa Bay Resort - Newport Beach
1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, 92663·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Location8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families33%
Couples30%
Business21%
Solo9%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.3Great
Comfort9.0
Free WiFi9.0
Cleanliness8.9
Location8.9
Staff8.9
Who stays here
Families33%
Couples30%
Business21%
Solo9%

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
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Building
Number of rooms:159
Former name
The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
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Rooms and availability

King Suite
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Premium Beach King Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed2 Queen Size Beds
Collection One-Bedroom Suite
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Shower
  • Non-smoking
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Shuttle

Paid airport shuttle

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

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
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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

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, 92663
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1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, 92663
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1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, 92663
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Reviews of Balboa Bay Resort

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