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Book the Balboa Bay Resort from \$249.00 - Overlooking a marina on Balboa Bay, this Mediterranean-style resort in Orange County's Newport Beach is set on 15 acres close to golfing, shopping, and beaches.

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Balboa Bay Resort

4.0 Stars

W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 1-866-599-6674

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Courtyard Double-Double
2 double beds. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Balcony. 500 square feet. Desk. In-room safe (accommodates laptop). In-room safe. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. DVD player. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. CD player. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Separate bathtub and shower. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathrobes. Slippers. Bathroom scale. Hair dryer. Complimentary toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Welcome amenities. Electronic check-out. Turndown service. Air conditioning.
Courtyard King
One king or two queen beds with feather pillow-top mattresses, down duvets, and white linens. Balcony. View of inner courtyard and pool. 500 square feet. Contemporary, beach-inspired décor with rattan and wood furnishings. Marble-and-granite bathroom with soaking tub, separate shower, scale, make-up mirror, and full-length mirror. Laptop-compatible safe. Coffeemaker and refrigerator. CD/DVD player. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Nightly turndown service with cookies.
Deluxe Bayview Room
1 king. Pillowtop mattress with premium bedding. Balcony. 500 square feet. Desk. CD player. Television with premium cable/satellite channels, DVD player, and pay movies. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). Fax machine and laptop-compatible safe. Refrigerator. Separate bathtub and shower. Bath amenities include hair dryer, makeup/shaving mirror, and scale. Bathrobes and slippers. Air conditioning.

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Historic Orange County resort overlooks marina

On Balboa Bay

Overlooking a marina on Balboa Bay, this Mediterranean-style resort in Orange County's Newport Beach is set on 15 acres close to golfing, shopping, and beaches.

Old glamour, posh spa

Opened in 1948 as a private club (public resort added in 2003), Balboa Bay Resort has hosted presidents and Hollywood icons—and now hosts the public, which enjoys its yacht charters and extensive spa.

Sand and rattan

The 160 beach-inspired rooms at Balboa Bay Resort offer balconies, marble bathrooms, rattan accents, and DVD players. Beds have bamboo headboards, pillowtop mattresses, and down duvets.

Hotel Details
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Hotel Amenities

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General

Technology support staff
Umbrellas
Free Wi-Fi
Free wired high-speed Internet
Tours/ticket assistance

Event catering
Audiovisual equipment
Secretarial services
Business services
Safe-deposit box at front desk

There’s no better way to experience life and style that’s perfectly balanced than at the Balboa Bay Resort – a full-service, waterfront property in Newport Beach. For those seeking the quintessential Southern California lifestyle experience, this destination offers deluxe spa facilities, plush accommodations with balconies in every room, and gourmet-dining.

The resort is close to scenic beaches and world-class shopping. Plus, our sophisticated and personalized staff is dedicated to making sure you receive more than you imagined. From the stunning bay views, to the upscale amenities, to the beautifully decorated rooms and suites, your experience will be truly unforgettable and one you’ll soon want to relive. If you’re ready to be pampered SoCal-style, the Balboa Bay Resort staff is ready to show you to your room.

The Balboa Bay Resort provides many unique venues and beautiful landscapes, including a 7,000 square foot Grand Ballroom, blissful private bayside lawn, expansive outdoor terrace, and many well-appointed meeting rooms, all attended to by a 5-star trained staff. Your event is an experience that should both impress and leave a lasting impression. The Balboa Bay Resort delivers that experience to make sure your meeting, wedding, or special event reaches a new level of luxury and a perfect balance of life and style.

Technology support staff
Umbrellas
Free Wi-Fi
Free wired high-speed Internet
Tours/ticket assistance
Year Built 2003
Area shuttle (complimentary)
Spa services on site
Suitable for children
Fireplace in lobby
Coffee/tea in lobby
Self parking
Number of buildings/towers - 2
Snack bar/deli
Free on-street parking
Marina on site
Swimming pool - outdoor
Spa tub
Massage - spa treatment room(s)
Steam room
Sauna
Full-service health spa
Technology helpdesk
Health club
Room service (24 hours)
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Bar/lounge
Airport transportation (surcharge)
Parking (surcharge)
Secure parking
Multiple small meeting rooms
Ballroom(s)
Banquet facilities
Business center
Exhibit space
Multiple large conference rooms

Event catering
Audiovisual equipment
Secretarial services
Business services
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Total number of rooms - 160
Porter/bellhop
Express check-out
Security guard
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Express check-in
Number of floors - 3
Hair salon
ATM/banking
Gift shops or newsstand
Shopping on site
Tour assistance
Beauty services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Shoe shine
Video library
Clubhouse
Patio
Air-conditioned public areas
Elevator/lift
Valet parking
Self parking (surcharge)
Valet parking (surcharge)
Wedding services
Concierge services
Library
Laundry facilities
Garden
Luggage storage
Parking limited (surcharge)

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Internet

Available in all rooms: Wireless Internet access (surcharge), Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)

Available in some public areas: Free Wi-Fi, Free wired high-speed Internet

Parking

Parking (surcharge), Secure parking, Self parking, Self parking (surcharge), Free on-street parking, Valet parking, Valet parking (surcharge), Parking limited (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Turndown service (on request)
Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Cable TV service
HDTV
Cordless phone

Complimentary newspaper
Climate control
Voice mail
Multi-line phone
Refrigerator

Turndown service (on request)
Wired high-speed Internet access (surcharge)
Cable TV service
HDTV
Cordless phone
Speakerphone
Video-game console
Bathroom phone
Private bathroom
Phone
Connecting / adjoining rooms available
Deep soaking bathtub
Down comforter
ESPN
HBO
LCD TV
City view
Mountain view
Courtyard view
Pool view
Premium TV channels
DVD player
Pay movies
CD player
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Premium bedding
Balcony
Air conditioning

Complimentary newspaper
Climate control
Voice mail
Multi-line phone
Refrigerator
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Bathrobes
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathroom scale
Separate bathtub and shower
Extra towels/bedding in room
Makeup/shaving mirror
Slippers
Electronic check-out
Electronic/magnetic keys
Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Window opens
Clock radio
Desk
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
Pillowtop mattress
Rollaway/extra beds available
Cribs/infant beds available
In-room safe

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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 Dungeness Crab and San Francisco Bay Shrimp Salad 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. Open 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.

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Recreation

The resort sits on 15 waterfront acres, encompassing a private marina on Balboa Bay. The marina is reserved for club members, but resort guests can charter yachts and small electric boats, and arrange fishing trips through the concierge. The hotel also offers complimentary shuttle service to a sandy beach a mile away.

The outdoor heated pool in the main building's courtyard is surrounded by cushioned lounge chairs. A small, artificial beach on site is available for club members only, and is only for sunning. The resort has two fitness centers: the smaller, complimentary center in the main building offers towels and TVs, a pair of treadmills and several pieces of Paramount strength-training equipment; the fitness facilities in the spa are available for a fee.

The 17,000-square-foot spa contains women's and men's locker rooms, each with a living room with a fireplace, comfortable couches and chairs, leather ottomans, and showers stocked with spa products. The spa provides a steam room, dry sauna, spa tub, and nine rooms for massage, skin-care, and beauty treatments. A pro shop with resort wear and work-out clothes is located next to the spa.

Several golf courses are nearby, including Strawberry Farms Golf Club, Aliso Viejo Golf Club, and Pelican Hill Golf Club, with two courses designed by Tom Fazio.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

Golfing nearby
Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
Rowing or canoeing nearby
Personal motorized watercraft on site
Sailing nearby
Whale-watching nearby
Yoga classes/instruction nearby
Tennis nearby

Racquetball/squash nearby
Running track/path nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Motor boating on site
Swimming on site

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Spa

Body treatments
Facial treatments
Number of treatment rooms 9
Couples treatment rooms
Body wraps

Body scrubs
Aromatherapy treatments
Hydrotherapy treatments
Sauna in spa
Massages

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Accessibility

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

Accessibility equipment for the deaf
Braille or raised signage
Accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom

Roll-in shower
Accessible parking
In-room accessibility

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Policies & Fees

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM

Minimum check-in age is 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment Types

Accepted at this hotel: American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Pets

Pet policy - dogs only, Maximum number of pets per room 1, Pets allowed, Pet maximum weight in lb is 50

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.

Resort fee charged at hotel/condo

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Fees

Unless otherwise indicated, the charges below are not included in the overall room price. If not included in the overall room price, they will be charged by the property at check-in or check-out. Charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book. This property told us they will charge you for the following:

Resort fee: USD 20.00 per accommodation, per night (effective 23 July 2012)

Hotel resort fee inclusions (may be listed elsewhere in this description as complimentary or available for a surcharge):

Fitness center access
Business center/computer access
Internet access (may be limited)
Newspaper
Phone calls (may be limited)
Faxes
In-room coffee
In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 12.95 (for 24 hours, rates may vary)
Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00
Self parking fee: USD 18.00 per day
Valet parking fee: USD 28 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100.00 per room, per stay (maximum USD 100.00 per stay)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Additional Details

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Connecting/adjoining rooms may be available, subject to availability. Guests can request connecting/adjoining rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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