This was my second stay at Balboa Bay Resort. We love the location, quality of rooms and views of the bay. The hotel is part of a private club and I think this throws some guest for a loop and they get put off that some areas are private and for members only. For me, this is understood and no... More

We stayed at the BBC and used the electric boat in the harbor, spent time at the pool had before and after drinks and breakfast at Dukes and ate dinner at First Cabin and worked out at the fitness facility. We used everything just short of the spa!! And we LOVED it; can't wait to return. The pool staff was... More

Every time I have ever driven by the Balboa Bay Resort, I always think how fancy it looks and just assumed it was for members only. Luckily, I recently met someone who works there who told me otherwise. Yes, they do offer private club memberships, but it is open to anyone. When my son told me to pick a place... More

This was our second stop in Newport Beach. We left the Resort at Pelican Bay and came here for a couple days... Not to Impressed. I would normally refrain from giving my opinion unless I have something positive to say..but..I chose to share a negative review today.The Valet Parking staff was the friendliest and most courteous staff at the resort.... More

We live in the area and had to vacate our home while some work was being done so booked a junior suite for two nights at the hotel. Since we had to leave our home early in the morning, I called and asked to get an early checkin. The receptionist said she would check to see if it would be... More

Lovely old school hotel. Seems to be struggling to keep its high rating. The food is mediocre, bedding is wonderful, towels and robes are low quality, they charge you to mail post cards, there is a spa fee for the sauna, pool furniture is old and worn, place is clean not spotless, and the service is not great. I expected... More

First time to stay here and hope to return. Beds were incredible. Views to delight. Staff went overboard to make sure we were taken care of. Perfect location. Really enjoyed my time at the spa. Highly recommend this well appointed resort.

We had a wonderful time at the Balboa Bay Resort. We were there for 7 nights and had interconnecting deluxe bay view rooms. Check in was great - as we were flying in from Sydney we were early on a Sunday - staff were able to give us one of the rooms early which was very helpful. Waking up to... More

Not my first time here and the room provided was not great. large and comfortable though. an "I-prefer hotel but they ignore that" 25 minutes to check in at 1am in the morning after a long flight was not the best start. Apart from check in the staff were excellent, and accomadated a late check out.