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Hotel Policies & Fees
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Property Amenities
Rooms
The resort's two three-story buildings contain 160 guestrooms, all with balconies. Contemporary, beach-inspired décor includes rattan elements. Cherry-wood-and rattan armoires contain TVs, and beds with feather pillowtop mattresses, down duvets, and white linens have headboards of a dark-bamboo weave. Bathrobes and slippers are provided, as are cookies at nightly turndown.
Views are of the surrounding area or the inner courtyard and pool. Smoking at this Orange County property is allowed only on balconies. Windows are double-paned with Southern-style shutters, and guestrooms provide refrigerators, CD/DVD players, a bowl of apples, and magazines in rattan racks. In-room safes accommodate laptops, and marble bathrooms have granite-topped vanity areas, deep soaking tubs, separate showers, scales, make-up mirrors, and full-length mirrors. Twice-daily housekeeping is provided. Guests at Balboa Bay Club & Resort have a choice of newspapers to be delivered daily.
Room Amenities
Dining
The First Cabin - Airy dining room with a wall of windows offering views of boats in the marina and bay. Inspired California cuisine. Alfresco dining on the covered outdoor patio, which has teak furniture. Menu items include Warm Salad of Smoked Trout and Seared Arctic Char at lunchtime and Châteaubriand and Macadamia Nut-Crusted Mahi Mahi at dinner. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Duke's Place - Actor John Wayne was a former Balboa Bay Club Governor, and this namesake lounge overlooking the bay and marina contains a piano, dance floor, and black-and-white photos of Wayne. Live jazz nightly. Outdoor seating is available. pen for light fare and drinks daily from early afternoon through evening.
Library Lounge - Cocktails, snacks, and afternoon tea are available in this low-key library with a fireplace, books, and comfortable seating areas.
Coconut Grove - Poolside dining on the courtyard patio surrounding the outdoor pool.
Recreation
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“Fantastic Stay”
As always, Balboa Bay Club is fantastic in every way. A true gem. Five star at it's best. No compliants!
“Great local weekend getaway”
Great Service!
“Very Nice Stay”
We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel doesn't offer anything extraordinary but it certainly does take care of you and the rooms are VERY nice and spacious. The bed was absolutely heaven to sleep in. I recommend this hotel. Just don't expect to be wowed by the property. It's very nice but not fabulous.
“VERY IMPRESSED”
I was extremely impressed with the Hotel's service. They were top notch and i would go back to enjoy this wonderful view. The hotel was right on the marina and had kayaking and bicylcles right on the resort to rent for a fee. There were bike trails right on Pacific Coast Hwy as well or even a bus that runs Pacific Coast Hwy right at the entrance of the driveway at the Hotel if you want to catch a bus to take you to some of the local attractions if you do not have a rental car. You can walk to the beach from the hotel as well if you enjoy walking. The walk is about 2.2 miles to where you catch the ferry from Balboa Island over to the Peninsula which is where the actual beach is located. Would love to go back..the weather was great and so was the hotel and staff. There was a grocery store about 1 mile from the resort (Pavillions) as well for picking up items that you might need or just groceries in general. Would highly recomment this hotel and location to anyone looking for a beautiful resort with exceptional service. The only draw back was the fitness room was small for those who like to really work out and the spa is not available unless you pay additional to actually get on site where the spa is located. But this was not a deal breaker and would still recommend this resort for others to enjoy.
“Amazing place to stay!”
Upscale, Very relaxing only draw back is that they are on the big street.
“First Class Balboa Club”
The Balboa Bay Club and Resort was one of the best hotels I have stayed at - truly first class service! We arrived very early so our room wasn't ready, but reception took our number and called when we could check in. In the meantime we had a delicious lunch under the palm trees and a stroll on the beach. Upon arrival, they upgraded us to a deluxe water view suite..we were astonished! TWO beautiful balconies looking out over the yachts on the bay, an enormous, elegant bath with all the amenities, extremely large and comfortable bed, a large guest bath, and of course separate living room/dining area fit for a king. We had a first-rate classy meal on the water at sunset at the First Cabin Restaurant, and enjoyed the olympic pool and hot tub. It was elegant without being stuffy, and hotel staff were helpful, friendly, and completely professional, from Front Desk to Valet, to Restaurant to Bellmen. We also got brilliantly pampered at the Spa - such a treat we were truly sad to have to depart. I recommend this property in Newport Beach most energetically!
“Balboa Resort”
One of the best hotels we have stayed at. We will return soon for a weekend getaway!
“awesome hotel in Newport”
what an elegant and great service experience it is when staying at the Balboa Bay Club and Resort. The location is convenient and the accomadations are luxurious. The staff is as good as a Ritz Carlton, (ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen), but not stuffy or pretentious. I look forward to returning when I have more time.
“Newport Beach Trip”
Great spot if you're new to the area and planning on meeting others to show you around. I would recommend staying by the beach if you're alone and want to experience some night life (avg age by the beach is 20 - 45).
“Great hotel”
The food was excellent if pricey and the room was clean and spacious. The hotel was very accommodating to any special request and the staff was courteous, expedient and very friendly. The spa was luxurious and my facial and massage were very relaxing. My only complaint is that the water smelled from our room. I would definitely stay there again.
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1221 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach, 92663 California
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The preferred airport for Balboa Bay Club & Resort is Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 8.6 km / 5.3 mi.
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Newport Beach, California, United States of America: Newport Beach's affluent population frequents the three-mile-long Balboa Peninsula, home to a picturesque waterfront pavilion and the Balboa Fun Zone, an arcade with carnival rides, shops, restaurants, and the Newport Harbor Nautical Museum. Nearby Newport Pier includes the Dory Fishing Fleet and Fish Market, where fishermen sell their daily catch to the public each morning on the shore.
1221 W Coast Hwy Newport Beach, 92663 California
