Balboa Bay Resort 4* (Newport Beach, CA) - Resort Reviews

Also Known As:: The Balboa Bay Club And Resort; The Balboa Bay Club Hotel; The Balboa Bay Club Hotel Newport Beach; The Balboa Bay Hotel; The Balboa Bay Resort; Balboa Bay Club

Address: 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone Number:

Region: United States > California > Orange County > Newport Beach

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Fitness Centre Pets Allowed Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

#2 Luxury Hotels in Newport Beach

#3 Business Hotels in Newport Beach

#3 Romantic Hotels in Newport Beach

#7 Family Hotels in Newport Beach

Price Range: £££

Hotel Class:4 star (4*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Experience life and style that’s perfectly balanced at the Balboa Bay Resort. A boutique ambiance combined with plush accommodations, sophisticated and personalized service, gourmet dining and unparallel location close to scenic beaches, nearby world-class shopping, restaurants and award winning designed golf courses make it the perfect destination for those seeking the quintessential Southern California lifestyle experience. Whether you’re planning a romantic weekend getaway, a large-scale business function, or the wedding of your dreams, the Balboa Bay Resort offers unparalleled services and amenities to suit a variety of needs. Located on 15 waterfront acres in the heart of Newport Beach, halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, the four-diamond property sprawls along the bay like a meandering Mediterranean villa. ... more less

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ruler61

Senior Contributor

43 reviews

14 hotel reviews

Reviews in 11 cities

17 helpful votes

“Great Location”

Reviewed 27 April 2013

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

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Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful experience. We always like to hear when our guests enjoy their stay and have the opportunity to experience some of the great Resort amenities and waterfront location. We truly hope to welcome you back to the Balboa Bay Resort very soon. More

Kerri K

Huntington Beach, California

Reviewer

4 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

5 helpful votes

“Excellent location and amenities, sometimes service is a little off”

Reviewed 26 April 2013 via mobile

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

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Thank you for taking advantage of the Resort's amenities and sharing your comments. We appreciate your kind remarks, however, I apologize for the service you experienced at the pool. I will make certain to bring your experience up with our Recreation Manager so that the issue can be addressed immediately with the pool staff. Thank you again for sharing your... More

gabrielleflawless

Orange County, CA

5 reviews

Reviews in 5 cities

4 helpful votes

“Eye Candy”

Reviewed 25 April 2013

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

Thank you very much for sharing. Yes, since opening the resort 10 years ago, we are very much a public resort with wonderful amenities and an incredible food and beverage program. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at Duke’s Place and hope to welcome you back to the Balboa Bay Resort very soon. More

Warehouse2120

Hickory, North Carolina

Top Contributor

52 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

10 helpful votes

“A Bit Stuffy”

Reviewed 22 April 2013

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

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Thank you for sharing your review. I sincerely apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Our intention is to exceed our guest’s expectation, so it is very disappointing to hear that our staff was not able to better assist you or provide you with helpful information during your stay. I’d like to assure you that the issues you... More

Jack M

Corona del Mar, California

Senior Reviewer

8 reviews

4 hotel reviews

1 helpful vote

“Very Pleased”

Reviewed 21 April 2013

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

Thank you for choosing to stay at the Balboa Bay Resort while your home was undergoing some renovations. We’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your time with us and are most appreciative when we receive comments like yours, since it requires a team effort to achieve the high standards we set for ourselves. Thank you again for letting... More

1devon

Portland, OR

Contributor

19 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 8 cities

“Good, not great.....”

Reviewed 17 April 2013

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

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Thank you for your review and sharing your impressions. I truly apologize that your stay did not meet your expectations. As a four diamond resort, we strive to provide our guests with a lifestyle experience, excellent customer service and high quality accommodations. We are disappointed when we fail to reach our goals. Please be assured that your comments will be... More

48traveler_7

Lancaster, California, United States

2 reviews

“Great experience”

Reviewed 11 April 2013

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.

Thank you for your review and kind comments. We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful experience. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Balboa Bay Resort very soon! More

sandy1234533045

Santa Barbara, California

11 reviews

5 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

2 helpful votes

“Great!”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

The hotel itself is a really nice property right on the beach. Trust me, it is worth it to upgrade to a bay-view room because the views are outstanding. The room was very large and open and the bathroom was one of the biggest I have ever seen in a hotel! All the staff we saw were very friendly and... More

We appreciate you sharing your impressions from your recent stay, and your kind remarks about the guestroom and our staff. We are always interested in feedback from our guests and have noted your comments about the business center. I’d like to assure you that we will be discussing your experience with our management team. Again, we thank you for your... More

jesmith_13

Sydney

Reviews in 3 cities

“Great location and service”

Reviewed 7 April 2013

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

Thank you for sharing your review and kind comments. We are very pleased to hear that you had such a wonderful experience and are most appreciative when we receive comments like yours, since it requires a team effort to achieve the high standards we set for ourselves. Thank you again and we look forward to welcoming you back to the... More

Richard F

Frankfurt, Germany

37 reviews

18 hotel reviews

Reviews in 18 cities

15 helpful votes

“good location”

Reviewed 4 April 2013

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.

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