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Newport Beach, United States

Balboa Bay Resort

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, United States •
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TOTAL EVENT SPACE:30,972ft²
LARGEST MEETING ROOM:6,867ft²
EVENT ROOMS:15
GUESTROOMS:160
AIRPORT:7 miles
2024 Forbes Travel Guide Award
A Seaside Resort Offering Laid-Back Luxury on the California Coast

Discover the Coastal Elegance of Newport Beach’s only Waterfront Resort

Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach’s premier waterfront resort offering stunning bay views and sunsets over Balboa Bay’s harbor. The Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond property features 159 guest rooms (including 10 suites) offering casually elegant accommodations, alongside a celebrated food and beverage program, including A+O Kitchen | Bar, a waterfront restaurant serving casual California cuisine and craft cocktails; Blend, an Italian-inspired coffee shop, and 24-hour room service.

Wellness amenities include a full-service 10,000 square foot spa, a fitness studio featuring Peloton and Mirror equipment; a year-round heated swimming pool and whirlpool; pool cabanas; water sport rentals from the private dock; and a Drybar salon. Wedding and group offerings include a ceremony lawn and over 30,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space.

IDEAL GROUP SIZE:
150
MAX GROUP SIZE:
350
AT A GLANCE
Opened
2003
Remodeled
2021
Rate
$289 - $509 per night
Valet Parking
$50 p/night
Self-Parking Available
$40 p/night
Other
No Smoking Rooms • Pets Allowed
TAXES & FEES
Resort Fee
40
Room Tax
15.35%
Sales Tax
7.75%
WHAT'S INCLUDED

Hotel Amenities

Business
  • Business Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Five Star Audio Visual
  • Dedicated event-planning staff
  • Concierge
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Parking
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry Service
  • Facilities for Disabled Guests
  • ATM on site
Recreation
  • Balboa Bay Resort Spa
  • Hiking
  • 24-hour Fitness Studio
  • Pool and Pool Bar
  • Day Excursions and Picnic Lunches
  • Duffy Boat rentals
  • Water Sports including kayaks and stand up paddle boards
  • Electric Bike rentals
  • Drybar Salon
  • Gift Shop
Nearby
  • Huntington Beach
  • Crystal Cove State Park
  • Disneyland
  • Newport Beach Pier
  • Balboa Island Ferry
  • Fun Zone
  • Knotts Berry Farm
  • Honda Center
  • Fashion Island
  • South Coast Plaza
  • Long Beach Museum of Art
  • Newport Sports Museum

Meeting Space

Capacity Chart
Total Sq Ft
Room Size Ft
Ceiling Ht Ft
Classroom
Theatre
Banquet 10
Reception
Conference
U Shape
Grand Ballroom (divides into 3 sections)
6,867
109' X 63'
18
360
650
500
1,000
N/A
N/A
Grand Ballroom Pre-function
1,908
106' X 18'
12
N/A
N/A
N/A
300
N/A
N/A
Mariner (divides into 2 sections)
2,040
60' X 34'
8
110
190
140
200
50
56
Clipper
939
30' X 31'
7
45
85
60
75
26
30
Admiralty
725
25' X 29'
7
40
70
50
75
24
24
Library
837
31' X 27'
10
55
70
50
100
30
30
Boardroom
567
21' X 27'
9
N/A
N/A
30
60
20
18
Commodore (divides into 2 sections)
2,025
75' X 27'
9
110
180
130
200
50
54
Lighthouse
2,978
31' X 83'
12
100
180
150
250
65
64
Bay View Room
1,764
28' X 63'
9
68
120
110
200
40
44
Governor's Boardroom
540
18' X 30'
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
12
N/A
Skipper
270
15' X 18'
N/A
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
12
N/A
DINING, FOOD & BEVERAGE

Cuisine
California
  • A+O Kitchen | Bar
  • Blend
A+O Kitchen | Bar

Whether you want to dine in the hotel’s signature bayfront restaurant, in the comfort of your own room, or on the go, you’ll never be far from the water at Balboa Bay Resort. Choose between casual cuisine and elevated elegance to align your dining experience with your mood.

On-Site Dining

1 / 1
1 / 1
1 / 2
  • Blend
    Blend
    Cuisine Type: Italian-inspired coffee shop

Balboa Bay Resort
Hot dates
Balobo Bay - Bayside with boats
Newport Beach, United States
Balboa Bay Resort
Dates:
Sep 14, 2025 - Sep 19, 2028
Guestrooms:
50
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION

What's Nearby?

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, United States
Airport
John Wayne Airport is 7 mi / 11 km away
Long Beach Airport is 14 mi / 22 km away
Los Angeles International Airport is 50 mi / 80 km away
San Diego International Airport is 87 mi / 139 km away