Balboa Bay Resort is a popular hotel located on the Newport Beach waterfront, renowned for its scenic views, luxurious amenities, and high-quality services. This destination is favored by travelers seeking an upscale beachfront experience. User reviews often highlight the exceptional service, elegant rooms, and variety of amenities available, making it a preferred choice for both leisure and business guests.
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Balboa Bay Resort
8.7
(1,249 ratings)
Newport Beach, United States -
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1 km Hoag Hospital
2 km Newport Pier
2 km Fashion Island
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
Food
Location
Nature
- Waterfront Location: Guests love the stunning views of the harbor and the easy access to the beach.
- Quality of Service: The staff's attention to detail and hospitality are frequently praised.
- Luxury Amenities: From the pool to the spa, the resort's facilities are top-notch and well-maintained.
- Dining Experience: The on-site restaurants offer a variety of delicious dining options, pleasing even the most discerning palates.
- Room Comfort and Elegance: The accommodations are noted for their comfort, cleanliness, and luxury decor.
Area for improvement
Accessibility
- Price Point: Some guests consider the resort to be quite expensive.
- Reservation Issues: Occasionally, guests encounter difficulties with booking and reservation accuracy.
- Parking Challenges: Limited parking availability and high parking fees are common complaints.
- Noise Levels: Some guests report noise disturbances, particularly from nearby rooms or events.
- WiFi Connection: A few guests mention problems with the WiFi service being slow or unreliable.
Amenities
Extra beds/cribs
Breakfast available
Pool
Pet friendly
Hot Tub
Spa
Parking available
Free WiFi
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8.7RateScore
Total 1,249 Reviews
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Blended Web Rating
8.4
8.8
booking
271 Reviews
8.4 / 10
expedia
978 Reviews
8.8 / 10
Reviews
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Food was mentioned 172 times
16% Negative77% Positive
Reviews based on Food
Lauren Zajdel6 months ago
5/5
I stayed here for a work training. It was top notch in regards to the atmosphere, accommodations, and the service. No matter who it was or where I was going, I was always greeted. I feel l slept better in my room than I do at home. Having your own private deck is huge selling point for my personally. It is in a great location and the food was also superb! I highly recommend this resort for personal or business stays!
Derek Adams6 months ago
5/5
We stayed for 4 days and the staff was excellent. Some of the best service I have ever had. From pulling up to the valet, checking-in, our needs during our stay to checking out, all no drama and incredibly easy. The food and service at A+O were top notch! I really recommend this place!!!
Hotel Quality
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General Info
Total number of rooms 159
Number of floors 3
Number of buildings/towers 2
Year Built 2003
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
11Download
167Upload
87Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
85 out of 100
Very Safe
Nighttime safety
72 out of 100
Safe
Newport Beach safety index
80
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
80 out of 100
Women safety
Safe
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
67
Physical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
97
Property safety
Risky
Likelihood of theft.
47
Political safety
Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
69
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
100
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
27
Overall Crime index
Low
An average rating of the crime categories
27 out of 100
Property crime severity
Low
31
Mugging or robbery 23/100
Car theft 23/100
Car break-ins 32/100
Home break-ins 27/100
Violent crime severity
Low
25
Physical attacks 24/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 18/100
Other crime severity
Low
24
Insult or harassment in public 22/100
Corruption or bribery 26/100
Drug problem 27/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.4 - $3.7
Coffee
$3.7 - $5.5
Beer 0.5L
$1.6 - $4
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.1 - $27.7
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.4 - $6.5
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$2.5
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$46.1 - $110.6
Bottle of mid-range wine
$8.3 - $41.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$9.2 - $11.1
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$2.3 - $3.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$61.8 - $184.4
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.1 - $1.4
Mobile phone monthly plan
$39.6 - $46.1
Fitness club, monthly fee
$27.7 - $110.6
Weather In Newport Beach
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Precipitation In Newport Beach
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Traffic around property
Moderate
Traffic is moving at a steady pace, smooth driving without significant delays.
House Rules
Check in after 16:00
Check out until 11:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome