Balboa Bay Resort
Newport Beach, California
Jump to: Room choices | Hotel description | Map | Amenities | Reviews
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
Fantastic place
Came here for our 23rd anniversary and it was perfect. The view from the balcony was perfect. Champagne and strawberries were delivered as soon as we settled in. Ted the concierge was absolutely terrific as was Joseph the bartender in A+O restaurant
Rick K - Murrieta, California
Lovely
Everyone has been friendly, helpful and efficient. Settings is lovely and treatment of dogs is exceptional. Room is lovely. One observation, there should be more handicapped accessible aides in every room. Every shower should have a bar to grab on to. As I am aging, I am much more aware of small things that make falls preventable, without changing the feel of the room.
Bigmama44
Beautiful resort in Newport Beaxh
This resort is absolutely beautiful and the service is top notch. From the time of booking to checkout, hotel staff could not have been more pleasant, professional or helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the grounds, restaurant, pool and spa. Additionally, it was my friend’s birthday and, as a welcome gift, the resort left champagne and chocolate covered strawberries in her room. Such a special and appreciated surprise! I highly recommend this wonderful resort.
Charlotte M - Denver, Colorado
Large rooms with plenty of activities
The Balboa Resort is easy to get to by car and is really self-contained but close to a lot of other options. I was staying for business purposes, but the resort has lots of amenities for both the business traveler and vacationer. The rooms are very spacious and my room, which was a standard room with a King bed and no sea or bay view, was very well appointed. I did like the double vanity which is very helpful if there are 2 or more. The resort had a good bar and restaurant. Breakfast does not start until 8.00 but there is a very good coffee shop on site that opens early (6.00 I think). The restaurant food was very good, and they have open terraces that look out over the marina and bay area. A very well-appointed resort offering good value in Newport beach. I like walking and top restaurants such as The Winery and Sol are both within walking distance.
Orange-County92656 - Aliso Viejo, California
Overall, this is a lovely hotel!
It is a lovely hotel, and the rooms are nice! I would just recommend some additional privacy measures on the doors to the rooms, as you could hear others taking showers in different rooms, and the locks don't work 100%. But overall, it felt very safe. I would also make sure that the switches on the lamps next to the bed are visible, as they are not connected to the lighting panel by the door. I also highly recommend A + O Restaurant. The food was great, and the drinks were good as well!
Amanda M
Read more reviews or write a review
© 2025 TripAdvisor LLC. All rights reserved
