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Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

3.0 star property
Newport Heights
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1069)
"We always like staying here. Nice rooms and friendly staff! "
United States
Mareike
$166 nightly
The price is $183
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Newport Beach by IHG

Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (697)
"Great location, wonderful staff "
United States
Sara
$228 nightly
The price is $251
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Total with taxes and fees
Newport Beach Hotel, A Four Sisters Inn

Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1002)
"Great location, and great hotel"
United States
Kermit
$210 nightly
The price is $231
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Dorymans Oceanfront Inn

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"yes, and SUPER NICE front desk."
United States
Hai-Ming
$228 nightly
The price is $248
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Total with taxes and fees
Balboa Inn, On the Beach

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (985)
"Hotel is brand new. The staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable. Would stay here again! "
United States
Brian
$272 nightly
The price is $300
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

200 East Balboa Oceanview Rooftop Steps to Sand, Pier, Boardwalk & Dining

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
200 East Balboa Oceanview Rooftop Steps to Sand, Pier, Boardwalk & Dining

Newport Beach Vacation Rental Near Beach & Pier

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
2.0 out of 10, (2)
"We arrived with instructions to retrieve the front door key from a lock box. We opened the lock box only to find it was empty. We called our host numerous times, emailed and texted. We never got a response. We tried to contact hotels.com with no success. We finally were able to speak to someone at The Evolve Team, which is the company that manages this vacation rental. After numerous calls back and forth they agreed to cancel our booking and begin the process for refunding our money in full. I...
United States
Laura
Newport Beach Vacation Rental Near Beach & Pier

Balboa Condos by ELVR

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
5.8 out of 10, (17)
"Location, location, location"
United States
George
Balboa Condos by ELVR

Topside Newport Rooftop Balcony + Ocean Views + Walk to Pier, Marina Village

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"The location is perfect for walking to food and shopping. The house was well stocked and there was beach furniture and boogie boards in the laundry room which was nice."
United States
Johanna
Topside Newport Rooftop Balcony + Ocean Views + Walk to Pier, Marina Village

Velvet Sand II by Avantstay Steps to Newport Beach

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Good communication "
United States
Bolanle
Velvet Sand II by Avantstay Steps to Newport Beach

Canalfront Charmer by Avantstay Waterfront w/ Shared Dock + Hot Tub

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Canalfront Charmer by Avantstay Waterfront w/ Shared Dock + Hot Tub

Coastal Bayside Condo Walkable to Sand & Surf

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Coastal Bayside Condo Walkable to Sand & Surf

Awesome Family Friendly Beach Home - 1 Block To Ocean - 3BR/2BATH - Self Check In! (C1)

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Host was very good to work with. "
United States
Ronald
Awesome Family Friendly Beach Home - 1 Block To Ocean - 3BR/2BATH - Self Check In! (C1)

Crystal Cove by Avantstay Gorgeous & Charming Newport Home!

3.5 star property
Newport Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Property was clean with plenty of room for entertainment, communication was excellent with hosts, easy to find within very nice neighborhood, rooms were spacious and comfortable "
United States
Mathew
Crystal Cove by Avantstay Gorgeous & Charming Newport Home!

O'neill I by Avantstay Coastal Paradise Steps From Beach Modern Decor

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
O'neill I by Avantstay Coastal Paradise Steps From Beach Modern Decor

Velvet Sand I by Avantstay Steps to Newport Beach Private Rooftop w/ Outdoor Kitchen & Hot Tub!

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Velvet Sand I by Avantstay Steps to Newport Beach Private Rooftop w/ Outdoor Kitchen & Hot Tub!

Private Rooftop + Steps to the Beach Chic Design Seaside Style by Avantstay

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Private Rooftop + Steps to the Beach Chic Design Seaside Style by Avantstay

Beach Break by Avantstay Oceanfront, View, Patio

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Beach Break by Avantstay Oceanfront, View, Patio

Shoreline Villa by Avantstay Steps to the Beach, Bay, & Pier!

3.0 star property
Balboa Peninsula
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2)
"Our place was clean, cozy, and bright! It had lots of extras. It was so close to the beach. The hot tub was clean and private. We loved looking at the stars!"
United States
Toni
Shoreline Villa by Avantstay Steps to the Beach, Bay, & Pier!

Sand Castle by Avantstay Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub

3.5 star property
Balboa Peninsula
Sand Castle by Avantstay Beach House on Balboa Peninsula w/ Patio & Hot Tub
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What are the best 3-star hotels in Newport Beach?
Travelers in search of a comfortable and convenient Newport Beach property often choose Ramada by Wyndham Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. This 3-star hotel, roughly 2 mi north of the center, offers pool sun loungers and a pillowtop mattress. Want another hot tip? Situated 3 mi southeast of downtown and featuring a nearby boardwalk and WiFi, Balboa Inn, On the Beach is also a preferred choice among guests.
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