Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport

It would have been nice had we not felt like we were being ripped off.

1.0

location is great.

− I booked a deluxe room paid two and half months in advance. I called a few days before we arrived to make sure they had our booking and full payment. When we arrived at 4:30 to check in they gave us a standard room and that they did not have the deluxe room we paid for. They also said that these are the rooms that are given to people that book through booking.com. We were told they had no other rooms available. It's a total scam and would never return to this property.

Breakfast was poor Only cereal for a continental breakfast.

3.0

Nothing

− Very tired and allocated a disabled room

Great location for the beach

9.0

Great location, friendly staff, easy to catch a passenger ferry to Avalon/Catalina Island

− Room had no view and was fairly small…for the price, I expected more.

Much better than it star rating!

10.0

We had a great stay at the Balboa Inn on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. Before booking, I saw a few reviews saying “never book here,” and honestly, I don’t understand that based on our experience. Maybe those reviews were from before some of the renovations, because our room was excellent and appeared to be recently refurbished. While some of the hallways and common areas feel a little dated, it didn’t take away from the overall experience at all. The room itself was clean, updated, and very comfortable, with great amenities and an unbeatable proximity to the beach. What stood out right away was the staff — warm, friendly, and welcoming from the moment we arrived. That kind of hospitality makes a big difference.(Thank you Kenny at the front desk and Daniel the valet) The location is fantastic and the property has a unique charm. There are rooms on the front side closer to the beach and rooms in the back, where we stayed. Our back room was quieter, which we appreciated. Yes, the rooms are close together, so you may hear some neighboring doors or occasional noise, but that’s part of staying in a lively, tightly packed beach area like Newport. What makes this place special are all the little nooks and crannies throughout the property, especially the walkway connecting the front and back sections. One of our favorite parts was walking over to the jacuzzi and relaxing there after a day at the beach. It was a great way to end the day. Overall, a unique, welcoming, and well-located spot that we’d definitely stay at again.

Location is everything. Room was fairly comfortable

8.0

Location was everything. Parked once & walked everywhere.

− Had to call front desk for a room refrigerator, key cards & key card replacements wouldn’t work. Very frustrating for the price.

Very Very good!!

10.0

Everything! Location excellent, comfort & staff!

− Spa was way to Hot - had to be over 106 degrees at least.