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Rooms are small and decent for the price point. Keys almost never worked. Great location right on board walk and beach.

Arrived on Saturday afternoon, the valet was full. Took me 3 and a half hours to search for a parking space, left and went to dinner, came back and after 45 minutes of continuous searching and waiting, I got lucky and found a space that cost me 35 dollars a day. The room was very small, tiny, no sitting space, no a/c, noisy area, trash trucks at 7am, loud music and partying all nite! Not a Resort by any means. Not worth the cost at all!!!

Property needs maintenance. Elevator broken.

Great location, very friendly staff

We enjoyed our stay. A few minutes walk to the pier and a few min walk to the balboa pavilion

The staff at Balboa Inn were remarkable. They were friendly, helpful, and made us feel like we were home. The Inn is in a perfect location and is a beautiful property.

The balboa inn is always a beautiful place to stay and you cannot beat the location. My one complaint would be the noise from the hallways. Having kids scream/run down the hallway at early hours or having a dog bark isn’t what I want to wake up to.

Great location

This place was a complete disappointment. First we paid a lot of money for a Courtyard View. If yo stuck your body and head out the window you could see it. Place smelled of mildew. A/C had a bin to collect condenser water inside Room. They offered no other room when we told them of issues so we found somewhere else with no refund due to Orbitz being intermediary. This place is not as advertised from my stand point and I travel frequently with no issues.

Balboa Inn is all about location. It’s just steps from the beach and Balboa Fun Zone. I’ve stayed here before and the location is what has kept me coming back. This time I experienced excellent customer service from everyone, especially Mike. The air went out on our last night and he found us a new room in no time! The last night was much better because it was so much quieter on the third floor. The first two nights it was hard to sleep because of how inconsiderate the guests staying on our floor were…..slamming doors and talking loudly.

The property is located at the heart of Newport Beach. Very nice ,beautiful place,very convenient area and friendly staffs. I really really recommend this place to everybody.

Good for family everything is near food and drinks family oriented and the beauty of the beach

The building is old but clean. The flooring could use re-done.

You can not beat the location of this hotel! It’s on the ocean and, walking distance to ferry, Bike rentals next door! We had so much fun on the electric two seater bike! Saw everything in two hours but could have gone longer if we had time! Took an uber to dinner at 21 Ocean then walked home along the boardwalk! Can’t wait to return! Would do it all again! Would definitely return to this property! Staff was great!

The best part of the hotel was the Location to the beach and restaurants.

Definitely pay for location, which is great, the beach is right there. The hotel is older, the people are very nice, but the hotel fees seemed steep for what you got. It was clean, which is important, the breakfast was basic, but decent.

Main St Newport Beach CA

Hotel highlights

  • Free WiFi in rooms and public areas
  • Onsite dining
  • Outdoor pool
  • 24-hour business center

Located in Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Inn, On the Beach is adjacent to Balboa Pier with other popular attractions like Fashion Island within a within a few miles (5 km). This 45-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.


Dining

Enjoy a leisurely bite to eat at the onsite restaurant, or have a drink at the bar/lounge. Order from room service to satisfy your hunger without leaving your room.


Rooms

42-inch flat-screen TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in down comforters and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Refrigerators, coffee makers, and free local calls are also standard.


Property features

Guests staying at Balboa Inn, On the Beach enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a spa tub. Valet parking is available for USD 60 per day. Front-desk staff can answer questions 24/7, and assist with luggage storage, concierge services, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a conference center, a 24-hour business center, and a computer station.

Room options

Deluxe Room

1 King Bed | 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 3

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds | Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 4

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed | Sleeps 5

Guest reviews for Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Everyone (26) Couples (5) Family (4)
5
Everyone

By on Mar 11, 2024

Review comment responded on Mar 13, 2024

Thank you for staying with us at the Balboa Inn on the Sand in Newport Beach. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

3
Partner Couples

Rooms are small and decent for the price point. Keys almost never worked. Great location right on board walk and beach.

By on Jan 28, 2024

Review comment responded on Feb 15, 2024

Thank you for staying with us at the Balboa Inn on the Sand in Newport Beach. We hope you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

5
Everyone

By on Nov 26, 2023

1
Partner Couples

Arrived on Saturday afternoon, the valet was full. Took me 3 and a half hours to search for a parking space, left and went to dinner, came back and after 45 minutes of continuous searching and waiting, I got lucky and found a space that cost me 35 dollars a day. The room was very small, tiny, no sitting space, no a/c, noisy area, trash trucks at 7am, loud music and partying all nite! Not a Resort by any means. Not worth the cost at all!!!

By on Jul 31, 2023

3
Everyone

Property needs maintenance. Elevator broken.

By on Feb 21, 2023

5
Everyone

Great location, very friendly staff

By on Dec 22, 2022

5
Everyone

We enjoyed our stay. A few minutes walk to the pier and a few min walk to the balboa pavilion

By on Nov 13, 2022

5
Family with small children

The staff at Balboa Inn were remarkable. They were friendly, helpful, and made us feel like we were home. The Inn is in a perfect location and is a beautiful property.

By on Apr 10, 2022

3
Everyone

The balboa inn is always a beautiful place to stay and you cannot beat the location. My one complaint would be the noise from the hallways. Having kids scream/run down the hallway at early hours or having a dog bark isn’t what I want to wake up to.

By on Feb 14, 2022

5
Family

Great location

By on Oct 4, 2021

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