Balboa Island Vacations from $295

Breakfast - there was not much there to eat. One type of cereal and waffles. Toast and package oatmeal. Not what we thought they were going to have.

Every thing was kept spotless

I used the exercise room, it was large, clean, but I was disappointed that they did not have any sanitizer wipes to wipe down the equipment; in fact I checked the sanitizing station and there was a 5 gallon bucket dispenser, but it was empty, so the question is when was the last time it was checked? The towel shelving had a few towels, not fully stocked; daily parking rate: $30 which seems to be excessive. There was a coffee maker, but to use there is a $2.00 small bottle charge (the same water bottle would have cost 25 cents at Costco); The shower pressure was disappointingly weak! Shower Drainage was very good. The sundry soap/conditioner/shampoo dispenser was filled and when pumped, the bottles seem ready to pull away from the wall. The Hyatt House, very close by might be a better alternative, I used the Hilton Garden Inn this time because I was curious and wanted to compare value and amenities.

Friendly staff, feels more like a Club resort than a top end hotel. Clearly serves the conference crowd over luxury clientele. Wallpaper peeling in the room, inconsistent housekeeper service (I called 3 times about the turndown service)