Balboa Bay Resort
About the Island Hotel
Balboa Bay Resort - Waterfront luxury with bay views, private dock, and award-winning dining
Balboa Bay Resort, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Four-Diamond property ranked #1 in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report, sits directly on Newport Bay offering views of the harbor and yacht-filled slips. The 5-star resort features 159 guestrooms and suites with bay-view balconies. Dining includes the signature A+O Restaurant | Bar overseen by Executive Chef Prabeen Prathapan, featuring a smoked cocktail cart, plus Blend coffee shop for grab-and-go, a pool bar, and 24-hour in-room dining. Wellness amenities encompass a 900 m² full-service spa, Drybar salon, fitness studio, and a year-round heated outdoor swimming pool with cabanas and whirlpool. The Recreation Center provides direct access to kayaking and paddle boarding from the private dock, along with a poolside cabana program at Balboa Bay Resort. The property also offers over 3300 m² of indoor and outdoor event space. Complimentary wine and curated amenities greet guests. Business facilities include a business center, meeting rooms, and free high-speed Wi-Fi. Family services include family rooms, babysitting, children's menus, and pet-friendly policies with special dog amenities. A continental breakfast is available each morning at Balboa Bay Resort. The resort's location places Disneyland 20 minutes away and Crystal Cove State Park 10 minutes away by car.
Pros
Ranked #1 Resort in Newport Beach by U.S. News & World Report.
Private yacht charter services available from the resort's dock.
Customizable water and land activities through the Recreation Concierge.
Pet-friendly packages with special amenities for dogs.
Complimentary wine and curated amenities upon arrival.
Cons
The resort's beach is private and not accessible to hotel guests.
The shuttle service ends at 8 p.m., requiring Uber or taxi for evening outings.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Table tennis
Guest Parking
- Public parking is possible on site at USD 50 per day.
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Shallow end
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock