Balboa Inn - Newport Beach

Absolutely loved it here! We found our new getaway! The staff was really pleasant, it was really clean, very spacious rooms. Perfect for any occasion! Highly recommend this wonderful hotel!

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The location was the best. The room is kinda pricy for what you get. Not very pretty, looked old and out dated.We were excited to use the jetted bath but it didnt work. The people who work there are very curtious and if you leave anything behind your sure to get it the next day.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

We emphasized several times that we wanted a room overlooking the ocean with a balcony. My son, who lives in Newport Beach, even went to the hotel to make sure they understood our request, and I called Hotels.com again to make sure our request would be honored. But, we were given an inside room with no view and no balcony.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Was not to happy when we seen the musty smelling room with barely a window. When the hotel suggest we upgrade to the suite we did. This room was very nice,but now we paid more money. When later reading on line this happened to someone else my thought was does this hotel do this to everyone.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Misadvertised, small, funky smelling rooms. Close to the ocean with acceptable service but close to a rowdy bar, so don't count on quiet nights with a gentle sea breeze drifting through your open window. Bring some earplugs, low expectations and your own luxury linens and you won't be disappointed.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Looked at regular room first, not real impressed. Upgraded to the resort side and well worth the extra $. Great personalized customer service.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The hotel was in a great location, it has a really quaint feel with the spanish style. The room was tiny, but it didnt matter since we only stayed one night. I would go back, but get a larger room if my stay was longer.The staff was very accomodating and were prompt.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Room was clean and looked like it was newly updated. Bed was small but comfortable. We requested a king size bed, but I don't think the bed was even queen size. We stayed in possibly the best room in the whole hotel, so I wonder if they even have king sized beds. Didn't need much service, but the people I did interact with were very friendly and helpful. […] The location couldn't be better. Stumbling distance to everything. Nice clean white towels and his and her robes. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

It's a great place to stay, but be prepared to pay 35 a night for parking.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This hotel went above and beyond my boyfriend and my expectations. When we arrived we didn't get the room we originally thought we were getting but staff immediately rectified the mistake and were very apologetic. I wouldn't recommend the deluxe rooms but the resort style ones were fantastic. Great area and very helpful friendly staff. This is a great […] family friendly environment or for that romantic couples getaway. Parking wasn't as much of a hassle as described in other reviews. There were 3 different options all pretty inexpensive. We are looking forward to coming back in May with our 4 little ones. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Great location, fabulous room and hotel. Close to many fun activities. Had a few issues (no hot water the first night and a noisy AC unit next to our room), but pleasant hotel staff fixed these. I will definitely stay there again, but will specify which rooms I want.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Great Place! Highly Recomend

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Got off to a bad start when they charged me $4 per day "energy fee". No amenities at all in the room. No desk. Breakfast doesn't open until something like 8, which was too late for any business travel or early risers. I stayed on a cold winter night and air seeped through all the old seals like a AC on full blast. The bathroom sink leaked about a cup […] a minute of water and the shower spout shoots water out like a fire hose. Instead of charging me $4 a day to compensate for their long outdated systems, why doesn't the hotel make some basic upgrades and maintenance? If you are in the room, you will swear the year is in an old building in the year 1995. Floor is so lumpy you can stub your foot on it. TV is 19" console. Some modern cable channels are included. Bars right outside your window with cackling drunk women, which may be a plus or a minus depending on your perspective. I will say they have nice hot tubs on the second deck looking over the boardwalk. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The hotel is basically on the beach, so location is great. Staff is very helpful and breakfast served outdoors is included in rate. But parking is expensive and inconvenient.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

My boyfriend and I stayed for one night on New Years Eve. The hotel is charming and in a great location. Our room was a bit small but that was okay. There wasn't a chair or desk so no additional seating in the room. The bathroom was a bit outdated but functioning. We saw the interior of a bigger room and it seemed to have more updated amenities. Perhaps […] the upgrade is worth it if you are staying more than one night.The bed was incredibly comfortable!! The location is what makes this hotel. Walking distance to everything. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Smallest hotel room I have ever been in, can hardly walk around the bed. Also, a lot of noise from the bar across the street and garbage pick up and other commercial traffic starting at 6 a.m. The staff was very friendly and professional.

Genuine Expedia guest review

No hairdryer, NO jet tub, coffee maker broken, floor boards uneven, hole in walls in hallways, had to go and find maid service for towels and t-paper, faucets in bathroom broken... The outside of hotel is nice and the location is great.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Great Location and Awesome View, Clean Room and Friendly Staff

Genuine Expedia guest review

The room smelled musty when we arrived. The hotel is old and funky, not upscale at all. Loved being next to ocean and surrounding community, but much of area seems rundown. Lots of noise very early in AM, hammering, yelling, leaf-blower. Had to pay to park in public parking area. Hotel restaurant not open, but enjoyed surrounding restaurants.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Location is great. It was offseason, so empty. Felt sketchy and unsafe. No parking? Had to do meter. Coudlnt print out receipt of stay? Poorly working faucets and tv. Won't stay there again

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Clean rooms, friendly staff...bring your own blow dryer! Huge Hot tub with ocean view, walk to harbor full of activities, beach, shopping, large variety of restaurants. No need for a car!

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

the location of this hotel is perfect. We arrived late and the hotel staff called everywhere to see what was open for us to eat. Super helpful.We will definitely stay here again!

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Over priced but a great location with a friendly staff.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Parking was difficult and expensive, there was a fee for going thru expedia, we requested a king bed, got a queen, and thats what you get if you go thru expedia and not directly thru the hotel. Our room was very small, but they don't show pictures of the deluxe room on the internet. No ironing board or iron, and no blow dryer. The location was awesome! And […] when you check out there is a utlity fee. We will not stay there again. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

After reading some of the bad reviews online, We were relived once we saw our room. We were in the historical part of the building with a newly remodeled room with flat screen TVs and a refridgerator. It was gorgeous!!. We were on the third floor in a family suite and we could see and hear the ocean from both rooms!!! The hotel is kept very clean and […] everyone was helpful and nice. The hotel is in the perfect location. We walked to everything. We are definitley going back. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Very beautiful hotel, room inside fair but the bed was very comfortable!

Genuine Expedia guest review

The rooms were tiny and the a/c was broken. But the hotel location is fabulous!

Genuine Expedia guest review

Staff was very helpful at check in. I stayed with my teen age daughter and I accidentally booked a room with one bed. I'm the dad she's a teen age girl, see the problem? They fixed the problem with no charge or hassle.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Great place to Chill when you really need to just rexal & enjoy all the wonderful surroundings of California, will be staying there again. But, do not depend on GPS to get you there , they will take you way out the way the long way. 55 south right to the place , no boat fairy , no zig zagging & all that ...BJ's is right there too for some good drinks […] & food. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This hotel was a major disappointment. I understand that it is expensive because of its location, but there absolutely NO comforts to it. The room is tiny and old, and ours had a view of an alley and brick wall. Terrible for being so close to the beach. The kitchen was right below us, so all day and night we heard the head chef barking out orders. Dishes […] and pans were crashing til 11pm. The alley had its own set of noise as well. Fireworks, backfires, people arguing...you name it. The so-called pool is not a pool at all. It is just an oversized jacuzzi, and no one was even interested in using it. So if you are looking for relaxing by the pool with a drink, forget it. To top it all off, the valet ($35/nt) scratched my car. I hate this place and will never go back. Read more

Genuine Expedia guest review

Wow- if we weren't tucked in the gross part of the building, it would have been nice. However spending time in the jacuzzi on the nice side of the complex, overlooking the bike bath, the park, the sand and pier.... was awesome... Just never wanted to step foot in the room...

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Clean Quaint and excellent location. ...My wife and I stayed the Balboa Inn on April 21st, prior to a business trip to Lake Forest. Those who do their research will know what to expect of the Balboa Inn. It is not a Marriot or Hilton and is not an extravagant beach-front condominium. Its elegance comes from its age and its quaintness comes from its […] location. The rooms are dated, but for those who want to visit Newport Beach to enjoy the restaurants, shopping, and the beach will realize that the Balboa Inn is a great choice. The staff is very friendly and the restaurant offers a very generous continental breakfast. Also, it is only one block to the ferry that provides access to the beautiful Balboa Island, a must place to explore and enjoy when in Newport Beach. To be objective, I must also point out that given the location and age of the building, outside noise can be a factor if you are a light sleeper. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

A good choice for character that matches the beach bungalo setting

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

This guest did not leave a comment.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

I enjoyed the ambiance of this historic hotel right on the beach near all of the attractions. We combined our visit with whale-watching and some simple pleasures like walking the pier and local neighborhoods. Then, we topped it off with a great dinner on Balboa Island.

Genuine Expedia guest review

The "deluxe" room is still furnished from the 1960's. Room doesn't have even the basic amenities, such as coffee, hair dryer, etc. Fire place is a joke. Save some money and go to the "Newport Beach Hotel". It's cheaper, very nice rooms, great amenities.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The hotel is in a prime spot on the Newport Beach front but I really didn't see why I was paying that much for a 'family suite' if you could even call it that. The room was nothing more than a standard room with two different sizes of beds. The staff was wonderful even when I had to complain about the late night party going on in the room next to us. […] Normally I would have just joined said party but the kids were trying to sleep. Just my luck, too. sounded like a great party. I hated to break it up... Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The room was very very small, and the bed was very very hard. The staff was very nice. I only really had contact with them on checking in and out.

Genuine Expedia guest review

Very dissapointing, very noisey, they allowed pets (did not know this at the time of the reservation), barking all night. Room next to stairs to get to the second floor. After one night the next morning wasted started backing up in the bath tub. The room was disgusting, not to mention the sink almost coming off of the wall.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

I booked this for myself and 3 other business collegues due to the great location and the great price. The location did not disappoint within a stones throw of Balboa Pier. But note, there are two phases to this hotel - modern and "film noir" - guess which phase we got. I was looking over my shoulder for Peter Lorre. The room furniture could not have […] been a day younger than 50. That said, the room was very clean, the bed was comfortable and plenty of water pressure in the very hot shower. At this price and this location, i would definitely stay again, but would'nt return with my wife or re-book for my collegues. Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

Location couldn't be better but it's sad that the owner of the property seems to not take pride in his property. A little would go a long way. Hire a painting contractor to properly paint the rooms,hallways,etc....My room was missing the window treatment. The curtain rods were left and one was left dangling unattached to the wall. Never could get the […] hot water to work in the bathroom sink. I grew up in the area and it saddens me that a historical place such as the Balboa Inn has been disrespectfully neglected. In all honesty, give me a week there and I could make the Balboa Inn the fabulous place it once was. But, if you're looking for location...this is the place' Read more

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

We paid for an upgrade to the new building, which is by far nicer than the old building. What we were not happy about is that our "ocean view" room meant that we had to look across a very large public parking lot to the ocean. Not worth the price for ocean view.

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

this is during construction as they are remodeling. it was very loud

Genuine Hotels.com guest review

The bed was like sleeping on a hard table. Under the bed was dirty. There were ACTUAL electrodes under the bed! Did the guy before me die, I'll never know. The cantina below had drunk people yelling til 3am. I sent my parents here for a romantic getaway... No way!!! It was no good for them, or families. SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!

Genuine Hotels.com guest review