Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport

Hotels
7.2 (540 reviews)
105 Main Street , Newport Beach , us

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 60 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 540 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
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rochelle • family_with_children • us
9
we came for a weekend to see family, full of many memories.
Pros:

location, staff, older building

Cons:

breakfast, gas station quality. room needs new paint

2026-01-31 • via Nuitee
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Delene Terrones • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Great getaway!

Cons:

Super kind staff!

2026-01-29 • via Nuitee
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Candace • couple • us
10
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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rich • couple • us
5
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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keith • couple • us
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
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destinationdoc • Friends getaway
2
WORST TRAVEL EXPERIENCE OF MY LIFE
Pros:

I cannot emphasize enough how terrible this hotel is. Please, please read the reviews before booking. Do not give them the benefit of the doubt. It is literally roach infested and the rooms are filthy and disgusting. It is a nightmare at any price. But they overcharge and also include a lot of hidden fees (resort fees, parking, etc). Also, be careful of third party scams! They act like they are at the front desk of the hotel and make promises that the hotel will never keep. Disinterested Hotel Manager that is rude and dismissive. You have been warned!

2026-01-21 • via Tripadvisor
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Erika • solo_traveller • us
9
Lovely
Pros:

I had a lovely albeit short stay. I was so relaxed and contented I wish I could've stayed another night. In fact, I needed to leave at 7am but my evening was so nice I cancelled my plans, opened all the windows to let in the crisp Christmas morning air and lingered in bed til check out.

Cons:

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2026-01-21 • via Nuitee
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Ashir • couple • us
10
2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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Broc • family_with_children • us
3
Place was dirty
Pros:

Close proximity to beach and nightlife

Cons:

Mismatch paint, chipping paint, dirty looking rooms! Needs to be upgraded! For the cost of these rooms this place definitely needs an upgrade. We could have stayed at 4-5star hotel for this price. We actually thought this was another hotel that has the same name/close to same name that's nice hotel!

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Susan • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

I loved the location

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Corlyn • family_with_children • us
3
Not worth it .
Pros:

Location and staff were great

Cons:

Restaurant needs to be redone. Roaches in bathroom every day. Carpet was disgustingly sticky and stained. Parking is overpriced. AC was loud and cycled too often.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Amy • extended_group • us
9
Overall it was amazing, very relaxing
Pros:

Location is amazing!! Within walking distance of good food and the beach/pier.

Cons:

The free breakfast is what you'd expect, but for the price you pay for the room it could be much better.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Jeter • couple • us
9
Fully Satisfied 😃
Pros:

Right on the Beach ⛱️ and Next to all the Shops and restaurants 😋🤠

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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James • couple • us
7
Convenient location.
Pros:

Just OK.

Cons:

Elevator was beat up. Rooms were very plain.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • us
5
Pros:

The room was in poor condition, with peeling paint and chipped furniture. The exterior of the building looks good and inviting but our room was like a cheap motel room.

Cons:

The rooms need to be updated.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Marsha • extended_group • us
5
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • us
5
I wanted a nice quick get away, for the money paid I should not have had those issues
Pros:

The location was great. The views from the room.

Cons:

The door would not lock shut. The spa tub did not work. Parking.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Angelina • family_with_children • us
3
Fantastic location and beautiful from the outside but dirty and outdated inside the rooms.
Pros:

The location is amazing. Couldn’t ask for a better spot. It’s also beautiful. The building itself is old but very quaint and appealing. It’s right on the beach and has a great aesthetic.

Cons:

The only thing I didn’t like was the condition of the rooms and the pool. The bedding in our room was gross. The pillows had what may or may not have been clean pillow cases but the pillows themselves were discolored and had visible stains that looked like they’d been recently drooled on. One of the beds had the sticker from the crotch of a new bathing suit (the ones used to protect the suit from people trying it on without underwear) stuck to it, which we found after my daughter slept there all night. My other daughter and her family had a room with carpet that was so stained and dirty it made me cringe that my grandkids were crawling around on it. The pool/hot tub were very small, but that was fine with me. The problem is that it was not very clean and the patio furniture was old, frayed to the point it couldn’t be sat on comfortably without scratching skin, and all of the cushions were worn out, frayed, and filthy. We had to put towels down to sit on them. If I were staying at a less expensive motel I would expect better than this. But it really is disappointing to have it happen at a place that is so expensive and looks so nice from the outside. I get that they can probably get away with the pricing because of the location but it would take so little effort to make this experience better. Seems like they really just don’t care at all. As long as they can get the rate they won’t bother to replace 5 or 6 pool cushions and spray it off? Thankfully it was only for one night and we had other things to do than sit around by the pool.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
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jenvest • Solo travel
2
Smelly, stuffy, run down, old, noisy, jacuzxi cold, just gross and ruined my little getaway, too expensive
Pros:

This hotel is way overpriced, it’s old and rundown and smelly and it’s in a not very nice area of Newport, yes it’s on the beach overlooking a parking lot, but the quality of people roaming around are very low class and it’s really gross and smelly I cannot recommend this place. I came for a little getaway to spoil myself, and I hate it.

2026-01-10 • via Tripadvisor
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Lupita • solo_traveller • us
8
It was nice, good service and comfortable 😊
Pros:

Closer to everything

Cons:

Next to the beach

2025-12-30 • via Nuitee