Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport

Hotels
7.2 (594 reviews)
105 Main Street , Newport Beach , US

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Nice views
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Old room condition
Some amenities require updating

Categories

Cleanliness
5.53
The cleanliness was lacking. Toilet was dirty and baseboards had a hairball on them.
Service
8.5
Staff were amazing! Friendly and very helpful throughout the stay.
Location
8.54
Great location near the beach and convenient for exploring.
Room Quality
5.99
Some rooms are old and in need of updating, with peeling paint and shabby conditions.
Amenities
6.52
Jacuzzis need help; some amenities are available but not in optimal condition.
Value for Money
6.98
For the price paid, there were several issues affecting the value.
Food and Beverage
7.53
Good dining options nearby, but limited on-site options.
Overall Experience
8
Overall enjoyable stay despite some issues with cleanliness and room condition.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 04:54

Property Description

Oceanfront Property with Charming Accommodations

Daily Continental Breakfast and On-Site Dining

Indulge in a delicious daily continental breakfast and savor Northern Italian cuisine at The Siena Italian Restaurant, all within the charming atmosphere of our hotel.

Relaxation and Recreation

Unwind in our outdoor hot tub or soak up the sun on our terrace with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Take advantage of our bicycle rentals to explore the nearby Newport Balboa Bike Trail.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport. Book your stay now for a memorable beachfront getaway.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Pets are allowed at this hotel for USD 50.00 the first night and USD 25.00 for each additional night.

Parking is available onsite. Guests with standard cars will be charged USD 45.00. Guests with over-sized vehicles will be charged USD 60.00.

All rooms are nonsmoking. If guests smoke in the room, they will be subject to a fee of USD 300.00.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SNA

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 594 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 8.54
Room Quality: 5.99
Amenities: 6.52
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 7.53
Overall Experience: 8
K
Kenneth • solo_traveller • us
5
If you want to stay as close as you can to the beach without booking a beachouse, this is the place. The rooms don’t loo
Pros:

The location was prime

Cons:

The rooms don’t look like how they do in the pictures on the web

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
G
Gabriela Ioana • couple • us
4
For the money that they charge, the place is BAD!
Pros:

The location is very good and the staff was nice.

Cons:

The rooms and the general aspect of the property is terrible!

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
Y
Yvonne • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Zellner • solo_traveller • us
4
Missed the mark on an expensive room/location
Pros:

The location and patio was nice

Cons:

#235 Room had a conjoined door, able to hear the next door tenants speaking and partying. Shower/tub combo felt like the 90s, shower head seemed to be from 80s. Was woken up around midnight from the neighbours partying and playing music from a speaker, got a room swap to #234
It was not an upgrade, as one would imagine even though it said "suite" . Said suite didn't have a working phone, I realised this after I tried calling the front desk for a fridge in the room. There was no fridge, so I went back to the previous room and brought it to the new room.

Television was a basic led TV with no smart TV capabilities, that wouldn't stop displaying the demo/info.

Dated room air controls, we would bring in the outdoor metal chairs for a meal inside the room.

People were friendly but the hotel owner needs to revamp it badly.
I wouldn't stay again unless there was an assurance of change/redemption.

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
B
Brenda • couple • us
10
Every year we look forward to our stay here making memories at the beach
Pros:

We love the swim area/ spa
We love the view
We love the location

Cons:

The bed was uncomfortable

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
S
Sasha • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
S
Shayla • family_with_children • us
9
The location is perfection!
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
G
Greg • couple • us
7
Overall a great spot!
Pros:

Right on the beach. Perfect location for our friends 50th party on the beach. Hotel was a little older and some areas looked worn.

Cons:

The ac could use a little cleaning. Bathroom needs some touch up

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
E
Erik • couple • us
8
2026-08-20 • via Nuitee
J
Jacob • couple • us
8
Perfect location for a weekend stay.
Pros:

The location is perfect.
Staff is very helpful
And friendly.
The view is beautiful.
Easy access to food, bars And beach.

Cons:

The parking fees are a bit steep.
It’s a little loud by the pedestrian path.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
C
Christopher • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

Location was great.

Cons:

Not sure what happend but there was blood on the wall and elevator wall for 2 days before it was cleaned.

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
N
Nico • family_with_children • ch
5
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
B
Bernal • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • us
9
Wonderful time on the beach
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
L
Laurie • couple • us
1
Extremely disappointed!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

The hotel and rooms were rundown, dirty and the staff were rude. I should have known better when we checked in the front desk person, Renee was inhospitable and arrogant. I would not recommend this hotel.

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
T
Thomas • couple • ca
9
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • couple • us
1
It would have been nice had we not felt like we were being ripped off.
Pros:

location is great.

Cons:

I booked a deluxe room paid two and half months in advance. I called a few days before we arrived to make sure they had our booking and full payment. When we arrived at 4:30 to check in they gave us a standard room and that they did not have the deluxe room we paid for. They also said that these are the rooms that are given to people that book through booking.com. We were told they had no other rooms available. It's a total scam and would never return to this property.

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
F
Farzi • couple • us
8
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
L
Lindsey • couple • gb
3
Breakfast was poor Only cereal for a continental breakfast.
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Very tired and allocated a disabled room

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
O
O'Connor • solo_traveller • us
9
Great location for the beach
Pros:

Great location, friendly staff, easy to catch a passenger ferry to Avalon/Catalina Island

Cons:

Room had no view and was fairly small…for the price, I expected more.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee