Balboa Inn
http://www.orbitz.com/hotel/United_States--CA/Newport_Beach/Balboa_Inn.h32519/
Hotel Overview
birthday and mother"s day weekend
we arrived at the hotel, desk receptionist was delightful, very personal and we decieded to upgrade...
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shellsbell
- May 14, 2013
Balboa inn
Hotel was extremely nice with a pretty decent view. It was extremely close to the pier,beach and...
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Anonymous
- May 17, 2011
Balboa Inn Rooms
- Family Room
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room offers Air conditioning some rooms, Alarm clock, Balcony / Terrace some room, Bathrobe Resort Suites, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Heating, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Refrigerator, Room service, Room service, Room service, Room service, Valet service and Voicemail.
- Courtyard Suite
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room offers Air conditioning some rooms, Alarm clock, Balcony / Terrace some room, Bathrobe Resort Suites, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Heating, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Refrigerator, Room service, Room service, Room service, Room service, Valet service and Voicemail.
- Oceanview Suite
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room offers Air conditioning some rooms, Alarm clock, Balcony / Terrace some room, Bathrobe Resort Suites, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Heating, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Refrigerator, Room service, Room service, Room service, Room service, Valet service and Voicemail.
- Resort Oceanview Suite
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room offers Air conditioning some rooms, Alarm clock, Balcony / Terrace some room, Bathrobe Resort Suites, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Heating, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Refrigerator, Room service, Room service, Room service, Room service, Valet service and Voicemail.
- Deluxe Room
- The bedding option for the room is one double bed. Room offers Air conditioning some rooms, Alarm clock, Balcony / Terrace some room, Bathrobe Resort Suites, Bathroom amenities, Bathroom amenities, Ceiling fan, Color TV, Ensuite / Private bathroom, Hairdryer, Heating, Heating, Iron / Ironing board, Jacuzzi / Whirlpool / Spa bath, Non-smoking rooms, Radio, Refrigerator, Room service, Room service, Room service, Room service, Valet service and Voicemail.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- General
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Activities
- Spa services
- Dining
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Conference facilities
- Internet
- Wireless internet
Hotel Map
- Area served
- NewPort Beach.
- Nearby airports
- Lax- Los Angeles International Airport.
- Area description
- Located on the BEACH in Newport across from the balboa pier. White sandy beach, excellent location.
Dining
- Restaurant
- Siena Italian restaurant featuring northern Italian cuisine. Also available for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by Orbitz
Guest Reviews (26)
Ratings and reviews for Balboa Inn
- All travelers (26) 3.2 / 5
- Business (2) 2.5 / 5
- Couples (16) 3.6 / 5
- Families (6) 2.3 / 5
- Friends (1) 5 / 5
- Singles (1) 1 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.6
- Hotel staff:
- 3.4
- Room comfort:
- 3.3
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 3.3
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Reviewer score
Would recommend
shellsbell
birthday and mother"s day weekend
we arrived at the hotel, desk receptionist was delightful, very personal and we decieded to upgrade to an ocean view... beautiful..... jacuzzi right next to the room very private.. the balcony was delightful, and you could walk and ride bikes any where you wanted to go.. Great location..... thankyou Balboa Inn Great Stay we will be back... the only down fall was no parking for the hotel......
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Alex L Esquire
Charming, but , , ,
The Staff at the Balboa Inn is very friendly and helpful. The location is great for a vacation or long weekend at the beach. But . . . the hotel charged me $35.00 A DAY just to park in their garage . . . really? I pay less than that at the airport! Not cool.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Dine at Newport Landing, a fine seafood restaurant (just a short walk away), or if you want to step it up a little, walk across the street to the Harborside Restaurant and Grand Ballroom in the Pavilion. Both are excellent.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
BVCPSP
Great location, awful room
We booked this hotel despite the poor reviews. We wanted to be by the Balboa pier for the boat parade and fireworks so the location was perfect. We figured that we'd only be in the room for sleeping and that was our mistake. The room needed updating but even that was tolerable. What would prevent us from ever staying there again was that we could hear EVERYTHING in the next rooms where the guests were partying late into the night. We asked for another room but were told it would be additional $100/night.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
josh gaz
Nice Ocean View
I booked a delex room but once we were showed the room it was run down old. I upgraded to a ocean view room well worth it. The only thing I found a problem was out bathroom where we shower there was a window everyone passing could see you taking a shower from chest up. the price was alittle high for the size of the room.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Balboa inn
Hotel was extremely nice with a pretty decent view. It was extremely close to the pier,beach and harbor. Amenities were decent. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful. I would definitely go again
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Travel the country with children
Wonderful beach retreat
My Father recommended the hotel. It was a perfectly charming. It is close to the beach and walking distance to the Catalina ferry. The rooms are intimate and personal.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great place!
The hotel was more then I expected. Very nice room for me and my two other friends. From other reviews I expected to have an old messed up room, which I still wanted because it was right across from my favorite bar and we just needed somewhere to stay, but it turned out to be a well kept room. Maybe it was renovated or who knows what, but it did the job and some!! Will definitely stay here again!!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Nightlife tip:
Long walk from hotel
Bring beach cruisers so you can do a little bar hopping! ;) Best way to get around town.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Stay
The hotel was great. In comparison to some negative feedback I read about the Balboa Inn, it's a great place.... Consider it was built in 1929, been renovated several times, the deluxe room has a charming boutique air. The location is the best in the area! It was comfortable, clean.... My room had a gas log fireplace. Hotel staff very friendly and helpful. Noise? Yeah, it's a resort town..... People are there to have a good time.... There's going to be some noise, especially during the summer season. Great restaurants all around.... Bike path right in front of the hotel for biking, skating, walking along the beach. I definitely will return for a stay at the Balboa Inn.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Must check out the shops on Marine Ave. on Balboa Island. 8 tenths of a mile walk from the hotel. Take the ferry across to Balboa Island, turn right down the sidewalk, enjoy spectacular views of the harbor and the gorgeous architecture of the homes along the water, turn left on Marine Ave and the shops are straight ahead. The Village Inn, one of the first places you come too, a cute restaurant and lounge has live music almost every night. If you feel like walking, keep going across the bridge, up the hill and turn right on PCH to Fashion Island Mall.... 1.5 miles from the Island. The ferry runs late (I believe till midnight).
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Grieving
Quiet with large room
Nice, staff. Could open the windows and hear the waves. Room was large as was the bathroom. Big tub. Continental breakfast on time and coffee was hot. Met my needs and was much quieter than I had expected. Was able to run along the beach path and watch the sun rise before my conference started.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Shopping tip:
Short drive from hotel
I don't shop, but the Fashion Mall was near my conference. It was a short 12 minute drive away with literally no traffic on the route.
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Old & scary
This was the most creepy hotel I have ever been in my life. It was old and small. I did not have a quite sleep whatsoever. You could hear everything that was going on. I definitely do not recommend this place for anyone. And the price is ridiculous.. Not worth a hundred and something.. I'll pay $40 max
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 1
