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Aerial View of Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort
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Newport Beach, California US

Balboa Bay Resort

Special Offer

Complimentary third night.1
Book by 03/28/2026 for travel by 03/31/2026.

Alluring waterfront escape.
The waterfront Balboa Bay Resort offers 15 acres of natural wonder in Newport Beach, combining a Mediterranean ambiance with Southern California living.
Insider Tip

Learn to surf, take a boat tour to Catalina Island, or charter a boat for deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, or scuba diving.

Where You’re Staying

Rooms and suites feature contemporary décor with subtle nautical inspirations, with cool cream and blue tones. All accommodations offer private balconies with outdoor chaise longues. Suites can include separate living and dining areas.

Where to Dine

A+O Restaurant | Bar serves casual Californian cuisine with coastal influences for all-day dining. Blend offers freshly brewed coffee drinks along with grab-and-go items.

Where to Relax

Relax at the outdoor pool, with lounge chairs, daybeds, and private cabanas available. The spa offers a complete menu of traditional and signature massage services, skin treatments, and body therapies, and also features whirlpools, steam rooms, and saunas.

What to Do

Enjoy a day on the water with electric boats, kayaks, and paddle boards available at the hotel. Explore the neighborhood on one of the hotel’s bicycles.

Features
Beachfront
Historic
Pet-Friendly
Fitness Center
Pool

Location of Balboa Bay Resort

1221 West Coast Hwy. Newport Beach, California 92663 United States

John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport.

Remember, Gold Card Members staying 2+ nights receive:*
  • Room upgrade
    Receive a room upgrade upon arrival, when available1
  • $100 credit
    Enjoy a complimentary credit valued at $100 to use towards eligible charges, such as food and beverage, spa, or other on-property charges during your stay2
  • 12pm check-in, when available
    Start your vacation sooner with 12pm check-in, when available
  • Late check-out, when available
    Keep your vacation going with late check-out, when available

1Certain room categories are not eligible for upgrade.
2Eligible charges vary by property.

Additional benefit:
  • Complimentary breakfast for two people each day of stay
  • Complimentary breakfast for two people each day of stay
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Complimentary third night.1
Book by 03/28/2026 for travel by 03/31/2026.
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