Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Bicycling
Suite, Ocean View | Balcony
Outdoor pool, open 8 AM to 11 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
$337
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16

Explore the area

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105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Fashion Island
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pelican Hill Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, Ocean View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3-star hotel in Balboa Peninsula
At Balboa Inn, On the Beach, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1200 square feet (111 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has designated areas for smoking.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • 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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)

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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 428 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 233 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 164 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 99 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1006 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nichole

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I recently stayed at Balboa Inn and had a less-than-ideal experience. While the hotel’s location is very convenient, it unfortunately did not live up to expectations, especially considering the price. Upon checking into our room, we were immediately put off by cleanliness issues, as we found a cockroach and quite a bit of hair. I went to the front desk hoping to have our room changed, but they informed me that they were fully booked. Instead, they offered to send housekeeping to clean our room, which felt inadequate after checking in. To make matters worse, we encountered persistent issues with our room keys. Every time we left the room and returned, the keys failed to work, requiring us to visit the front desk at least four times during our one-night stay for replacements. We even overheard other guests facing the same frustrating problem. Overall, while the hotel has potential due to its prime location, the cleanliness issues and key problems really detracted from our stay. For the price, I expected much better. I hope the management addresses these concerns for future guests.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Frank C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Donald L

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Come a few times each year. This is code to everything. Lots to do in the area!
Hotel
From hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeiny

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always come here for a little getaway with my husband and we love it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Craig

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were outdated and in need of many repairs. Electrical outlets did not work, missing toilet paper holder, had to lift the toilet lid to be able to flush the toilet, window coverings broke and unable to close/open. The Italian Restaurant attached was great and the bartenders Mark & Marcello were amazing! Would not recommend staying there unless it gets renovated. Location is perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view from our room .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Csaba

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to restaurants, bars and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

christina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice establishment
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Doratha

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and peaceful. Perfect for my needs. Enjoyed the convenience of being walking distance to the beach and restaurants. I will definitely be coming back soon.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott, Las Vegas

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room assigned was unacceptable in the way of carpet stains and no view. Had to upgrade to get tile/marble floors and a view. Property is directly on bike path. Closest to pier. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
For the price paid the location was worth it. The room not so much. There was no mini fridge to keep a water bottle cold and they didn’t even have “do not disturb” door tags. They charge an additional $75 for hotel fees, but you have to either pay for valet parking or set an alarm to pay $8 every 2 hours from 8am-6pm for the lot near by.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Great location

Best part of this place is the location. Stayed twice and would stay again. However, the rooms are a bit rundown
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff and location was great. Room it self.. was okay. Out dated and stains on the carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Glenda

Disliked: Amenities
They gave me the wrong room not the one I reserved
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cybill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor heating , the fan blew cold air! Front desk guy was horrible. The young bell hop guy was great. He alone raised my rating. He was the most helpful in every way!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025