Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Balboa Pier

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Suite, Ocean View
Exterior
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 11 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Balboa Pier
    2 min walk
  • Balboa Beach
    2 min walk
  • Balboa Fun Zone
    3 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    20 min drive

Room options

Suite, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Newport Beach

On the beach.A stay at this Balboa Peninsula hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Balboa Pier and 3 miles (5 km) of Fashion Island. Pelican Hill Golf Course and Crystal Cove State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Balboa Pier - 2 min walk
  • Newport Pier - 5 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 8 min drive
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Corona del Mar State Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Orange Station - 23 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cabo Cantina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sugar n Spice Original Frozen Banana - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Newport Landing Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Harborside Restaurant & Grand Ballroom - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3-star beachfront hotel near Balboa Pier
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 1200 square feet (111 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services are also featured at Balboa Inn, On the Beach. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Newport Beach hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 1200 sq ft of conference space
  • 111 sq m of conference space
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Newport Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 88 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 30 (0.2 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day

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

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn Newport Beach
Balboa Newport Beach
Balboa Hotel Newport Beach
Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Newport Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel Newport Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1002 reviews" "
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7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL, Pleasant Valley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Perfect Location!
The hotel's location is fantastic, and it has a charming exterior. While the room could use some maintenance, I wasn't expecting perfection given the hotel's age and beachfront location. Despite some concerning reviews, the hotel pleasantly surprised us with its cleanliness, guest service, and a satisfactory continental breakfast. Plus, there's a wealth of activities within walking distance, making a car unnecessary. If you're looking to explore further, there's a convenient bike rental shop next door that's worth a visit. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Balboa inn Hotel
Needs air-conditioning fixed was in 2 rooms both not working very noisy outside unable to sleep fees and parking expensive had fun outside hotel wont be back to this establishment
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Tristan

Liked: Amenities
Close to the pier, in the heart of Newport Beach! Can’t wait to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s no customer service. No cleanliness. It’s a roughing it stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Leslie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Carol

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful location next to the beach
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Manager Laura was awsome
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Excellent location and classic style building Property needs to be upgraded with paint, polish. The a/c was not functioning properly, and despite comfortable outdoor temperatures in mid-September, the room was too hot...with both windows open, no breeze came in to cool things down at night. Breakfast is not even up to Motel 6 standards. I expected a bit more class considering the Newport Beach location and history.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pete

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was nice, wonderful staff, great location and a wonderful visit back to our lives in the 70’s-80’s! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene, Sacramento

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
didnt realise the drive to from peninsula was difficult & crowded. The super hot weather wasnt their fault. Room furnishings need updating, & elevator , stairs, hot tub, could all use updating. Loved eating at the restaurant Matera! And really appreciated our server Alex.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bellvett, Chino

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

ruth

Travelled with family
I find the packages offered included the rooms with no view etc., I can’t really stay in a closet looking at a brick wall for a view, so will probably not use Hotels.com for rooms anymore. We had the same experience at Newport Harbor & Hotel in Rhode Island a couple months before.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this area of Balboa. It’s a little rough around the edges. The Balboa Inn was about what I expected and the location was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice stay. Staff super nice Room was great! Ocean view
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

BIRMANIA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not enough shampoo, conditioner, or body gel. They were small samples that were difficult to get the soap out of. The hotel states that it has a pool, however it only has a jacuzzi; which was extremely dirty. When you get there, they ask for a $100 dollar security deposit stating that they will return it after. They never returned it and when I called they told me they had charged me $60 for a day of parking while I stayed there, and $33 for the resort. There was no resort.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pros and Cons to Balboa Inn
The hotel staff was probably the best we’ve ever experienced from the front desk- Laura, the valet staff- Dylan and Cory to Chris, the bartender. The location is ideal! The property itself needs some improvements. The large jacuzzi was cloudy and non-inviting. Our queen bed was soft and not the most comfortable. The elevator closest to the ocean stopped working during our stay. The continental breakfast needed some variety especially for guests staying more than one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Brenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I did not like the location of my room or the window to my room. It was not worth the money. I will reserve through the hotel next time and not with Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fun stuff around location and beach right there for grandkids to have fun
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lannette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first room we were in the air conditioning didn't work. They eventually moved us to another room. The location was great but the hotel looked old and in need of repair. Accommodations were not worth the price in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024