Balboa Inn The Resort

Just wanted to take a moment to write a review about this terrrifc hotel! It's great for anyone! We are Orange County residents and only live 15 minutes away from Newport, but we wanted to stay on the beach near our favorite beach! We couldn't have chosen a better hotel! The staff was super friendly and made us feel VERY welcome! Our rooms were clean and roomy for our family of 6! We all had a blast walking around town, sampling all the great food both at the hotel and at adjacent restaurants! We plan on going back again soon! It's nice to have a hotel close to home that offers such great hospitality in such an amazing location! Even if I didn't live close by, I'd recommend traveling to Balboa Inn from anywhere.! The beaches are fantastic and GREAT for kids (there's even a huge playground right on the sand just steps away), you can walk or bike to all your entertainment, and the resort is beautiful. Some rooms are older and some are new so be sure to let them know if you have a preference! Go enjoy.... we did!!!!! more

We had our wedding at the Balboa Inn and at the end of the night my husband and I both agreed there was not one thing we would have changed. The hotel is old, it was built in the 20's so people looking for a brand new state of the art Hyatt are not going to find what they are looking for here. The architecture is charming, the hotel is very well kept up, the room we had was fantastice, and most importantly the hotel was a very memorable back drop for our wedding ceremony and reception. I wanted a place that reminded me of Old California and this place was it! The location is perfect, the food was terrific, service was terrific, and everybody that came up to us had wonderful compliments for our wedding and the hotel. We plan to go back once the addition is done and spend out first anniversary there! All in all it was a very unique, memorable, event, at a very unique and charming place! more

My business partner and I stay at the Balboa Inn Hotel several times each year while consulting for nearby clients. We heard about this great Newport Beach oceanfront hotel from a client and decided to try it. In the past, we have stayed at other Orange County hotels. We were pleasantly surprised when we stayed at this historic hotel for the first time. Our business keeps us on the road over 65% of the year, and we usually stay at a chain hotel since it is easy and you normally know what you are getting.\r \r Since we stay for at least one week during each trip, we appreciate that they have larger rooms with living areas and a refrigerator. The rooms are clean, well-kept and have a nice old world charm. There is a small daily fee for the wireless internet access, but it is well worth it. Where else can you work while overlooking the ocean from a 2nd floor outdoor patio? \r \r We never have to go far to when entertaining our client's as the hotel has a wonderful on-site Italian restaurant Siena. The chef is wonderful as it the entire staff...they are all friendly and genuine. \r \r I am so glad that we found the Balboa Inn Hotel, and will continue to return for business and pleasure! more

I used to live in the area and like to come back every so often. I love to stay at the Balboa Inn. The staff is so friendly, they have a continental breakfast in the morning and the location is awsome. I usually go to stay one night but I end up staying 2 because I just don't ever want to leave. more

My husband decided to surprise me for a nice getaway to Newport Beach and we stayed at this hotel. We absolutely LOVED it! The rooms were amazing and the view was breath taking! One thing that I really loved about the rooms is that they were super clean compared to most hotel rooms. If you stay here you definitely need to have a balcony view! They also offer free continental breakfast for those light eaters and everything you need is in walking distance. more

I first saw the Balboa inn in 1965 I was 11 years old and it impressed me, sleepy old hotel on the beach, open air courtyard, beautiful architecture. My other half and I could not get our time share at Capistrano beach at Dana point so I said let's go to Balboa inn and watch the people. more

It was a perfect location for fun. On the beach, next to a pier, shopping, resteraunts, bike rentals, they had a big spa like pool, only 30 min from Disneyland. more

Great place to Chill when you really need to just rexal & enjoy all the wonderful surroundings of California, will be staying there again. more

The hotel itself and the grounds were very well kept and in walking distance from the pier and beach. more

Great location! Breathtaking Views! A perfect vacation spot! No need to drive anywhere everything is in walking distance! Can't wait to go back.. more

Great stay! Comfortable, but most of all great view! We got the balcony upgrade due to a special they offered which was well worth it! more

The front desk concierge, Steve, is the most professional and nicest gentleman I have ever met! The entire staff is helpful with directions and great with recommendations. The rooms are clean and the location is great. The hotel is right on Balboa Pier and has tons of attractions that are within walking distance. more

Since we had our suitcases in the car while on a mini vacay, we thought we'd check out the Balboa Inn while strolling the Balboa Penninsula. We loved the area. So much to do!!! The front desk personnel was friendly and we were given a tour of some of the rooms available; and, instead of staying in the newer area, we reserved a mini suite in the historic areaof the inn. So romantic...fireplace, living room, refrigerator, cozy bed and a fantastic huge jacuzzi with water pressure that would make one think they were standing under a water fall! In the morning, we enjoyed a free breakfast that was very good and quite ample. We loved the Balboa Inn and would recommend it to anyone! Good job and thank you !! more

Nice hotel. Great area. Wish we could have stayed more days. more

Loved the Hotel. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Definately will return loved the area. more

The hotel is right on the Boardwalk, and it is closer to the actually beach than I beleived photos to show. It is a great location near many small shops and cafe's. Great time. more

This hotel is in an exceptional location. The staff was accomodating and helpful. We would stay there again despite the defects. more

I love the hotel, the room was relaxing. I love the hot tub over looking the beach. more

the hotel was amazing its right on the ocean and the room was very clean and the staff was really great and friendly as well. will be staying again soon. more

Very clean and comfortable. Staff was very nice and helpful. Very conveniently located by the beach, pier and marina. Plenty of shops and food. Very satisfied. more