Balboa Bay Resort – Family Hotel in Newport Beach | From 291$/Night

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About the Hotel

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States, 92663

“"The picturesque waterfront location made my stay truly lovely."”view full review

Waterfront Rooms & Suites

Balboa Bay Resort offers 500-square-foot Bay View rooms with Newport Bay views, featuring king or queen beds and five-fixture bathrooms. Beach Front rooms include patio access to the lawn and beach, plus complimentary kayak or paddleboard rental. Suites range from 900 to 3,000 square feet, with options like the Governor's Suite (1,700 sq ft) with a kitchenette and dining area for 10, and the Presidential Suite (3,000 sq ft) with three balconies and a wet bar. All rooms include Nespresso machines, Chromecast-enabled smart TVs, and balconies with outdoor furniture.

Dining with Bay Views

A+O Restaurant | Bar serves California coastal cuisine with waterfront views, offering dishes like seared sea bass, Wagyu hanger steak, and lobster rolls. The weekly Sunday Seafood Brunch features a buffet with artisan cheeses, fresh seafood, and prime rib. Blend Café provides grab-and-go coffee and snacks. In-room dining is available. Live music plays on the patio Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.

Recreation & Spa

The resort offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and electric Duffy boat rentals from its private dock. The 24-hour fitness studio has Precor equipment, Peloton bikes, and a Lululemon Mirror. The pool has lounge chairs and cabanas. Balboa Bay Spa includes nine treatment rooms, whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas. Drybar provides blowout services starting at $64.

Newport Beach Location

Balboa Bay Resort is on Newport Harbor, 15 km from John Wayne Airport (SNA). It is 1 km from Castaways Park, 2 km from Balboa Island Ferry, and 5 km from Newport Beach Pier. Area shopping includes Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza. The hotel offers airport transfers for $50 each way.

Services & Events

Services include a recreation concierge for activity bookings, valet parking, and pet-friendly accommodations with in-room amenities for dogs. The resort has over 30,000 square feet of event space, including the waterfront Bayview Room and Grand Ballroom. Five-Star Audio Visual provides in-house AV support. Wedding packages are available with bayfront ceremony options.

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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included

Bay View Two Queens

2 persons

46 m²

2 King Size Beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Newport Room Two Double Beds

2 persons

46 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Newport Queen Room

2 persons

46 m²

1 King-size bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Courtyard View Two Double Beds

2 persons

46 m²

2 Double beds

Shower

Coffee machine

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Tips on navigating the city

Access a full list of transport options to make getting around with your family easy

City Centre

Newport Beach 1.4 km

Airports

John Wayne (SNA) 13.9 km

Long Beach (LGB) 37.7 km

Train

Tustin Metrolink Station 14.4 km

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

Spacious and Comfortable

“My Bay View King room was absolutely enormous, offering ample space which was perfect for my high-energy dog. The high-quality bathroom amenities like a huge soaking tub were a great plus, enhancing my overall experience!” view full review

Relaxing Spa Experience

“I had an very nice time exploring the spa and leisure amenities at the resort. After a long hike, I treated myself to a relaxing spa service complete with bath salts, just what I needed to unwind!” view full review

Thoughtful and Fun

“The resort were really good for my daughter, gifting her a cute stuffed puppy and ensuring she had everything she needed for a great stay. It made our visit special and lovely!” view full review

Good Dining Experience

“The dining experience was good with an amazing ambience that set the mood for a great meal. While the food was not gourmet, the overall atmosphere made it a relaxing experience that I truly enjoyed.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Allergy-free rooms
Lift
ATM/Cash machine
Hairdresser
Coffee shop
Fireplace
Smoke detectors
Electric vehicle charging station
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Water sports
Hiking
Cycling
Table tennis

Services

Paid airport shuttle
Valet parking
Room service
Housekeeping
Dry cleaning
Tours/Ticket assistance
Shops/Commercial services
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Packed lunches
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Heated swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Beach umbrellas
Sun loungers
Live entertainment
Sun terrace
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Back massage
Head massage
Full body massage
Foot massage
Shallow end

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Mini-bar
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States, 92663

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1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States, 92663

City landmarks

Harbour

Balboa Pier

2.3 km

Harbour

Newport Beach Pier

5.0 km

Landmark

Balboa Pavilion

2.0 km

Island

Balboa Island

2.4 km

Landmark

Environmental Nature Center

1.3 km

Landmark

The Ben Carlson Memorial Statue

1.7 km

Landmark

Castaways Park

820 m

Landmark

Pirate House

1.7 km

Landmark

ExplorOcean

1.9 km

Store

Pavilions

1.6 km

Church

Saint John Vianney Chapel

2.4 km

Landmark

Balboa Island Ferry

1.9 km

Park

Upper Newport Bay Regional Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Newport Bay

2.1 km

Landmark

christmas boat parade newport beach

1.9 km

Park

Balboa Peninsula Park

2.1 km

Landmark

Discovery Cube's Ocean Quest

1.9 km

Landmark

Newport Dunes Bridge

2.0 km

Museum

Newport Sports Museum

3.4 km

Beach

Balboa Beach

2.1 km

Harbour

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort & Marina

2.1 km

Store

Trader Joe's

2.5 km

Park

Lions Park

2.8 km

Night club

Nightclub Web Design

2.9 km

Mall

The Triangle

3.0 km

Landmark

Balboa Village

4.4 km

Landmark

Newport Beach Municipal Beach

5.0 km

Theme Park

Balboa Fun Zone

7.5 km

Harbour

Newport Landing Whale Watching

7.4 km

Nearby

Spa Centre

Balboa Bay Club

20 m

Restaurants

A&O Kitchen+Bar

20 m

1221 W Coast Hwy

930 Sushi

180 m

930 W Coast Hwy

Xanadu Cafe

1.1 km

100 W Coast Hwy Unite R-104

Baja Beach

1.1 km

2332 W Coast Hwy

Hornblower Cruises & Events

1.1 km

2431 W Coast Hwy

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Balboa Bay Resort – A Favorite for Families in Newport Beach

About the Hotel

Waterfront Rooms & Suites

Dining with Bay Views

Recreation & Spa

Newport Beach Location

Services & Events

Choose from a variety of room types

Availability and pricing for your selected dates

Tips on navigating the city

Facilities

General

Sports & Fitness

Services

Dining

Business

Children

Facilities for people with disabilities

Spa & Leisure

Room features

Bathroom

Media

Location

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