Balboa Bay Resort
Newport Beach, California
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About the Hotel
Located on the shimmering Newport Harbor, Balboa Bay Resort & Club is the ultimate coastal escape and Newport Beach’s only Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond waterfront resort. With 159 stunning guest rooms and suites featuring private balconies, the resort offers an unparalleled blend of luxury and exclusivity. Indulge in craft cocktails and coastal cuisine at the waterfront A+O Restaurant | Bar, rejuvenate at the full-service spa, or explore the harbor with paddleboards, kayaks, or a Duffy boat. Just 15 minutes from John Wayne Airport and moments from luxury shopping, attractions and spectacular coastal views. Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront retreat offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. It is the #1 Resort in Newport Beach per U.S. News & World Report, and it is rated as a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond resort.
Location
Balboa Bay Resort
1221 West Coast Highway
Newport Beach, California
92663
Nearest Airport: LAX
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Non-Smoking Property
- Pet Friendly
- Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Pool Bar
- Cafe
- Room Service
- Waterfront Dining
- On-Site Amenities
- Salon
- Concierge
- Pool
- Spa on Property
- Laundry Service
- Gift Shop
- Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Sauna
- Bicycle Rental
- Valet Parking (fee may apply)
- 24-Hour Front Desk
- Pool Cabanas
- Steam Room
- ATM
- Marina
- In-Room Amenities
- Private Patios or Balconies
- Air Conditioning
- In-Room Safes
- Flat-Screen Televisions
- Mini Refrigerators
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Sunset Cruises
- Yoga
- Fitness Classes
- Boating
- Paddleboarding
- Business
- Meeting Room
- Conference Facilities
- Business Services
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Museums
- Restaurants
- Beach
- Nightlife
- Amusement Parks
- Interests
- Beach
- Hotels
- Marina Onsite
- Signature Perks
Reviews for Balboa Bay Resort
Disappointing
The location is lovely, as are the resort facilities and room. However, we had several disappointing experiences during our stay that make me think twice about returning. During breakfast at the hotel restaurant, we waited 45 minutes for our food, plus an additional 20 minutes due to a mistake with one of our items. When the “fixed” item arrived after we had finished eating, it was still incorrect! But we couldn’t wait any longer so we payed and left. Later that day, our family was rudely stopped from enjoying the beach in front of the hotel to find out its “members only”, which excludes hotel guests. This information was never communicated to us ahead of time (during booking, check-in, etc), and the staff I spoke to were very unapologetic about the miscommunication. And finally, after receiving a $120 room service order, we found that two items were missing. After waiting another 45 minutes, one of the items arrived but the other item never came. Other guests we spoke to during our stay had similar experiences and shared our frustration. Balboa Beach Club Resort needs to take a serious look at their restaurant and customer service because issues like these are actually driving customers like us away!
ricochet511 - Culver City, California
So far so perfect
Clean resort, friendly People , Good Breakfast so far 👍
110perryh
Balboa Bay Resort.
Beautiful hotel one amazing Newport Beach bay. I’m here for a wedding and found it very accommodating
757maryu - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel
Nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. Absolutely beautiful rooms, amenities, location is amazing. Staff was helpful with any issues.
Dana C - Allentown, Pennsylvania
Excellent
Friendly Staff, Beautiful Room, Fantastic Water Views.
Terry G
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