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Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3.0 star property

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On the beach, white sand, beach towels, beach volleyball
Suite, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Deluxe Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Terrace/patio
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Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $395
includes taxes & fees
May 24 - May 25

Explore the area

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105 Main St, Newport Beach, CA, 92661
  • Place, Balboa Pier
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 5
  • Free WiFi

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Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Courtyard Area

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, Ocean View | Down comforters, in-room safe, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Suite, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Balboa Inn, On the Beach

3-star hotel in Balboa Peninsula
At Balboa Inn, On the Beach, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy volleyball.
Balboa Inn, On the Beach offers 45 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Beds feature down comforters. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Newport Beach hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

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

Balboa Inn, On the Beach features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and 2 meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 1200 square feet (111 square meters) include a conference center. This beach hotel also offers a terrace, barbecue grills, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has designated areas for smoking.

Balboa Inn, On the Beach has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,200 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 88 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 40.00
Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 40.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 30.00 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room bottled water

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Offsite parking fee: USD 30 (0.2 mi away)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 40.0 per day

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

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 8 AM to 11 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn Newport Beach
Balboa Newport Beach
Balboa Hotel Newport Beach
Balboa Inn
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Newport Beach
Balboa Inn, On the Beach Hotel Newport Beach

Balboa Inn, On the Beach Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 222 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 151 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1000 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wes

Great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Long Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The politeness and helpful treatment. They answered our questions when we called them. The provided a cork screw for our wine. They helped with parking. They helped us understand that the bath spa has been shut down. The room clean and perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Vidal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
best location on the beach hands down
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sutty

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
So convenient to everything walking distance to the pier I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Gregory

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location But for the price i.e. $350+ per night, the room was very poor. Stained and dirty carpet throughout. Chipped paint on walls. Old weird couch in middle of room I guess classifies it as the advertised “suite” Would not stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina, Erie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying at the Balboa Inn. You are right on the beach and you can also walk to the Catalina Island Ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room and great location. Quite dated but served the purpose. Great if vacationing in the area on a budget
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

khaled

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s so bad room super old heater wasn’t working dirty room even when they change it they don’t clean or change towels or sheets was really bad experience no service the only good thing the hotel location I’m not gonna go there any more
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Jeanne

Dirty linens , cracked paint on furniture and walls . The toilet ran for 2 hrs after flushing, felt like a one star TJ Mexico motel !
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Armando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Purchased a deluxe room. The bedside draws kept opening due floors not level. We got a view of a roof next door that was falling apart.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Arantxa

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucella

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best & friendly staff ever! Beautiful location, easy access to ferry & island & freeway…❤️
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The location, updated room, and staff were great and just what I wanted. I will stay there on my next visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean newly remodeled room. At check-in the front desk was kind to give us rooms close to each other. The stay comfortable and super easy to walk to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jill, Rancho Cucamonga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was super comfortable and the overall ambiance of the room was quite fitting for the area. For being a historic hotel, the cost is extremely reasonable especially considering the location and convenient surroundings. I will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was just fine, Missing a lampshade. Hot tub never worked and the pool was really cold. Didn’t get to use those at all in our 3 nights. But Laura was very nice to let us park our rental in the garage. After we had gotten citations for 2 nights from the city, a misprint. Hoping to appeal and I get out of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building, constructed in 1928, has a distinctive historic charm. We created wonderful memories during our stay, though we encountered some challenges with Room 208. The room included a balcony; however, the door would not lock at all. We were on the second floor, so we felt reasonably secure unless spiderman managed to climb up the wall. The staff did offer us an upgrade, but it was located away from the village and we had already unpacked, before we noticed all the issues, therefore, we chose to remain in our original room. That of course was on us. Overall, the staff were exceptional and went above and beyond to ensure our comfort with a portable heater. However, due to the age of the building, there were noticeable gaps and lack of proper sealing, at least in room 208. The toilet bowl flushed but the knob would go into a complete circle, so you had to be careful not to push too hard or you would have to stick your hand in the back to fix the chain. While I will consider returning in the future, I would avoid staying in room 208 until updates can be made. Additionally, parking is $45 per day, but right next to the building, they have parking options that proved to be more cost-effective for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025