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Balboa Bay Resort

4.5 star property
Bayside resort with a marina and a full-service spa
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Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View | In-room dining
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Place, Hoag Hospital
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Newport Dune
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬
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Newport Room Two Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Newport Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard Double Queen Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Courtyard King Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Newport Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Courtyard Suite

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View | Living area | 42-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, iPod dock

Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1100 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Governor)

  • 1700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Suite

  • 3000 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View

  • 500 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 900 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Beachfront

  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Newport Beach

Located in Newport Heights, Balboa Bay Resort is within a few miles (5 km) of popular sights such as Newport Pier and Fashion Island. This 159-room, 4.5-star resort has a marina, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.
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What's nearby

  • Hoag Hospital - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Lido Marina Village - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Newport Dune - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Westcliff Plaza - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center - 20 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪C'est Si Bon - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starfish Newport Beach - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Newport Beach Whaler - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Balboa Bay Resort

Bayside resort with a marina and a full-service spa
Guests of Balboa Bay Resort have access to a marina, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. Parking is USD 40 per night (USD 50 per night for valet parking)—but if you prefer not to drive, catch a ride in the airport shuttle (available on request) for USD 50 per room one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this luxury resort include a 24-hour gym, a hot tub, and conference space.
Guests can expect to find 42-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and pillowtop beds with premium bedding and down comforters ensure a restful night. Other standard amenities include balconies, iPod docks, and coffee makers. Change of towels is available on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Balboa Bay Spa has couples treatment room(s). Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
  • Area shuttle up to 3 mi
  • Free beach shuttle
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 8 to 25 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • A+O Restaurant l Bar
  • Blend Cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • 14 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2003
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total (35 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 46.14 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Concierge service
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • WiFi access (may be limited)

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 8 to 25 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 50 per room (one-way)
  • Self parking fee: USD 40 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 250 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balboa Bay
Balboa Bay Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach
Balboa Resort
Balboa Bay Club
The Balboa Bay Club And Resort
The Balboa Bay Club Hotel Newport Beach
The Balboa Bay Hotel
The Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Resort
Balboa Bay Resort Newport Beach
Balboa Bay Resort Resort Newport Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Balboa Bay Resort?

Balboa Bay Resort provides free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Balboa Bay Resort?

As of Dec 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Balboa Bay Resort on Dec 24, 2025 start from $291.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see around Balboa Bay Resort?

This resort is situated in Newport Heights, close to Fashion Island, South Coast Plaza, and Huntington Beach Pier. You'll also find Crystal Cove State Park and Newport Pier within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Balboa Bay Resort?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 50 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking, electric car charging, and bicycle parking are also available.

Is a spa located at Balboa Bay Resort?

Balboa Bay Spa is the resort's spa and services include body wraps, couples treatments, and massages.

Does Balboa Bay Resort have a casino?

No, Balboa Bay Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Balboa Bay Resort?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Guests have pool access between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Balboa Bay Resort?

This waterfront resort offers many amenities for couples such as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar with some guestrooms featuring fireplaces.

Are there hot tubs at Balboa Bay Resort?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this resort.

Does Balboa Bay Resort feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Balboa Bay Resort serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at A+O Restaurant l Bar.

Will Balboa Bay Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Balboa Bay Resort for a fee of USD 250 per pet, per stay. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Balboa Bay Resort?

Yes, this resort has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How far is the airport from Balboa Bay Resort?

The closest major airport to Balboa Bay Resort is John Wayne Airport (SNA), which is 8.3 mi away (19 minutes by car). Another top airport is Fullerton, CA (FUL-Fullerton Municipal), which is located 25.5 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies at Balboa Bay Resort?

Yes, every guestroom at Balboa Bay Resort comes with a balcony with some featuring bay or pool views.

Does Balboa Bay Resort offer wedding services?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Balboa Bay Resort.

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