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Balboa Bay Resort

4.6(2,911)
Hotel

About

Balboa Bay Resort is Newport Beach's only Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond waterfront hotel, offering contemporary rooms with sweeping views of the bay and its yachts. The resort’s polished setting includes a seafood restaurant, a hip gastropub, and a full-service spa, ideal for business travelers seeking a refined yet relaxed atmosphere.

The resort features versatile event spaces that accommodate small to mid-size corporate gatherings, with attentive service and turnkey hospitality. For multi-night stays, room blocks provide a seamless blend of comfort and convenience, complemented by waterfront dining and easy access to Newport Harbor activities.

Best for

  • Executive retreats with waterfront views
  • Multi-night group stays near business hubs
  • Client dinners at upscale seafood restaurant

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Waterfront Setting
Prime 15-acre bayfront location in Newport Beach
Situated directly on Balboa Bay, the resort offers sweeping views of yachts and harbor activity, creating a dynamic and scenic backdrop for events and stays.
Dining Experience
A+O Restaurant | Bar with casual California cuisine
The on-site seafood restaurant and gastropub serve a variety of dishes praised for quality and variety, defying typical hotel dining expectations and enhancing the hospitality experience.
Outdoor Amenities
Poolside cabanas and live music patio
Guests can reserve cabanas for poolside relaxation and enjoy live music on the restaurant patio multiple evenings a week, blending leisure and entertainment in an elegant coastal setting.

At a glance

Rated 4.6 on Google · 2,911 reviews