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Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

1221 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Whether you're planning a romantic weekend getaway, a large-scale business function, or the wedding of your dreams, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort offers unparalleled services and amenities to suit a variety of needs. Located on 15 waterfront acres in the heart of Newport Beach in Orange County CA, halfway ... More
Balboa Bay Resort
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Description

Whether you're planning a romantic weekend getaway, a large-scale business function, or the wedding of your dreams, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort offers unparalleled services and amenities to suit a variety of needs. Located on 15 waterfront acres in the heart of Newport Beach in Orange County CA, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the four-diamond resort property sprawls along the bay like a meandering Mediterranean villa. With a 160-room resort, a private membership club with exclusive amenities, a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center, and a collection of short- and long-term rental apartments with stunning bay views, The Balboa Bay Club & Resort distinguishes itself as the only full-service waterfront property in Newport Beach. Conveniently situated in the heart of town, just off California's Pacific Coast Highway, our sophisticated yet relaxed luxury resort delights both locals and vacationers with its fine dining establishment, The First Cabin Restaurant, as well as with nightly entertainment and dancing at its bayside lounge, Duke's Place. Discover this one-of-a-kind resort, as well as the renowned private club, featuring personalized service and four-diamond luxury in a distinct setting amid California's spectacular coastline. Whether coming for a casual afternoon lunch, a romantic getaway, or a private event, visitors will quickly fall in love with The Balboa Bay Club & Resort's easy elegance and stunning location on Newport Beach's renowned waterfront.

Amenities

Air Conditioning (In Room)Newspaper (Free)Refrigerator
IronTelephoneTelevision (Cable/Satellite)
Microwave OvenNon-Smoking RoomsTelevision
Daily Maid ServiceIn Room Broadband Internet AccessSafe (In Room)
Coffee MakerTelephone (Voicemail)Kitchen/Kitchenette
Balcony/Terrace

Hotel Details

160 Rooms / 3 FloorsBuilt in 2002Babysitting or Child Care
Electronic KeyLaundry/ Dry Cleaning ServiceMulti-lingual Staff
Sprinkler in RoomsPets AllowedCommon Area High speed Access
Complementary TransportationSmoke Alarm in RoomsPhotocopy Service
Meeting FacilitiesComputer Use AvailableAdministrative Services
Concierge ServicesUniformed Security on SiteBarber/Hair Stylist
Common/Public Areas Accessible to WheelchairsBusiness CenterPet Fee Ind
A-V Equipment RentalParking Area Well LitCrib/Rollaway Bed
Fax (For Guests)Complementary CoffeeCommon Area Wireless Access
Gift ShopRoom ServiceRestaurant in Hotel
Health ClubHealth Spa/MassageBeach
Pool (Outdoor)Boating/SailingPool (Children)
Hot Tub
 
 
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Reviews for Balboa Bay Resort: 12
 
 
 
 
 
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Already planning our next trip here!!
By KE, 10/26/09
I have traveled A LOT and have stayed in more hotels than I can count! I can honestly say that this is probably the best hotel I have ever stayed in. The views, the staff, the decor, the feel, the yummy beds, everything was perfect and I cannot wait to go back! I would recommend this hotel to anyone and everyone! The location of the resort is beautiful as well. It is right on the water and you get to see all of the boats and people watch. Also, it is only a 5 minute drive from Balboa or if you like shopping, it is very close to Fashion Island. My opinion,,,,,,PERFECTLY LOVELY!
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Extremely poor customer service
By Katie, 7/29/07
Beautiful hotel- customer service horrible. Fire alarm 3am - false alarm - continued to go off every 2 minutes for 3 hours - no apology or explanation when questioned. Room service - no response when called twice on a Sat. nite. Manager of "Dukes" no other way to describe him but a "bully". Manager Ok'd large party with children in the bar/restaurant for Sunday nite buffet but after spent approx $900 on food and drinks informed us kids had to leave. Multiple attempts to resolve issues with both Front desk manager and President of resort yielded one canned response from the front desk manager with promise of follow up that did not happen. President has letter of committment in all guest rooms stating he wants to assure all guest expectations are met, and wants to be contacted - multiple e-mails - no reponse. Extremely disappointing, expensive 5 nite stay !!!
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Nice place to stay!
By Greg R, 6/3/07
The service was excellent. Rooms were very nice. My only complaint was our room faced the street. I would definitely recommend and stay there again.
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It just averaged
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 4/19/07
It sounds so sophisticated in the internet, but wait till you get in there. I just want & tried their restaurant; the prize is way average for the menu I ordered. The taste is just average. The waitress service is slower than I expected, there's not that much customer when I went there. I waited for my food 1 hour.I was looking forward to eat and enjoy the view, but to my disappointment, my "ocean view" is blocked with this gigantic yachts.
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i wouldn't stay at this hotel.
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 9/8/06
the hotel was great. the room had a leak from the a/c on the roof in to our room. i had a fit. i went to the manger and told the problum and he said he will give me my money back.
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Top of the line
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 9/29/05
After four visits, (including two before the big rebuild) we have never been dissatisfied with the accommodation or service at this one-off hotel. The waterfront location is special but a little confusing as to what is included in the package and what is part of the no-go club premises; meaning that most entertainment other than eating/drinking is off the premises requiring getting the valetted car out every time. Other than that very small gripe, this place is paradise and we are already planning our next trip there - that'll make it twice this year already. Patrick & Hazel Corden, London UK
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The Best of Southern California
By RickyM, 9/25/05
Do you want to see the Beach? Enjoy Good food, GOOD music and Nice People All in the Most Beautiful Place in the world !Then Go to Balboa Beach and Peninsula. I lived there for 2 years they were the BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE!!! EVERY THING FROM A TO Z ALL IN ONE AREA!!! YOU CAN SHOP WHERE THE MOVIE STARS SHOP AND EAT AT SOME OF THE PLACES THEY EAT AT!!! SURF THE WAVES OR LEARN HOW BY LOCALS THAT ARE THE BEST!!! SIT BACK AND WATCH THE SUN SIT OR ENJOY THE NIGHT LIFE THAT IS SECOND TO NONE!!! SHOP SMALL LOCAL MERCHANTS TO FIND THOSE ONE OF A KIND PRIZES THAT JUST CANT BE BEAT OR SHOP AT FASHION ISLAND FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFE TIME!!! BALBOA IS A SMALL COMMUNAL OF THE GREATER L.A. AREA BUT IT DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME FEEL TO IT!!! IT STANDS ALL BY ITS SELF AS GREATNESS!!! YOU MUST SEE IT TO BELEIVE!!!
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Beach Resort?
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/4/05
The location of this hotel is perhaps not ideal for beach goers. While they do call themselves a "resort", i really didn't see anything that would give them such a qualification. The staff was for the most part helpful, the rooms were gorgeous, the views, well unless if your paying 600$, they are not great. The hotel is relatively small to call it a resort. The atmosphere was full of OLD white republican folks with golf shorts, and the restaurants were not as good as i heard. Try staying at the HYATT in Huntington Beach, it is much BIGGER, closer to the beach (across the street), friendlier, and less expensive and its less than a mile away!
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Beautiful clean hotel - Dirty bay
By Julia, 6/28/05
This Hotel is gorgeous! Rooms are terrific and location is really nice.... BUT... This is a "BAYFRONT" hotel NOT "OCEANFRONT". That means the water is not the cleanest (to put it mildly). I've been here dozens of times for a variety of functions and the property is great, but you could not pay me to go into the Newport Bay to swim. You will need to drive to the Newport peninsula (the nearest beach) for the ocean. The peninsula is very close (1-2 miles) but parking there is very, very, VERY bad during the summer (unless you get there before about 10 AM weekdays 9 AM on weekends). The comparable class of "beachfront" hotels in Orange County are The Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, Huntington Beach Hyatt, and the Montage in Laguna Beach.
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excellent
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 5/27/05
everything was wonderful food was great beach was clean people were nice
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