Balboa Bay Resort, Newport Beach

Balboa Bay Resort - A waterfront luxury resort with bayside dining, full-service spa, and private dock access in Newport Beach

Located on 15 waterfront acres alongside Newport Harbor, this Newport Beach hotel features 500-square-foot rooms with serene bay views and five-fixture bathrooms. Balboa Bay Resort offers a full-service spa with nine treatment rooms, whirlpools, and saunas, plus a 24-hour fitness studio equipped with Precor and LifeFitness machines. The A+O Restaurant | Bar provides waterfront dining with California coastal cuisine, while Blend café serves grab-and-go items and coffee. A private dock facilitates water activities including kayaking and paddleboarding, while the outdoor pool area features cabanas and daybeds. The property maintains 30000 square feet of event space, including a Grand Ballroom and waterfront venues. Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza shopping destinations are within easy reach, while John Wayne Airport is 9.5 miles away.

Pros

Private dock offers direct water access for kayaking and paddleboarding

Every guestroom includes a balcony with outdoor furniture

Live entertainment offered most evenings on the restaurant's wrap-around patio

Complimentary beach shuttle service with towels, chairs, and umbrellas provided

Cons

15-kilometer distance from John Wayne Airport requires transportation planning

Peak season weekend rates at the waterfront restaurant can be high