Balboa Inn, on the Beach at Newport

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The location was perfect right near the beach and walking distance to the fun zone and shops. The Continental breakfast was ok. The room itself was clean but , was very hot and noisy at night. I think this hotel is geared towards a younger crowd but definitely worth a visit.

The beach is literally the front yard and places you within walking distance of everything. The public parking for the beach was forty five dollars for twenty four hours on a standard car. You'll need a credit card and your vehicle plate number to get a permit from a digital booth. Or you could use the valet which is about the same.

Room was clean, staff very helpful. The view was spectacular from our room. The hotel is a Historical landmark, probably very old, but owners are keeping it very nice.

The location is fantastic, we didn't take our car out once. Very walkable everywhere on the boardwalk to The Wedge Park, took the ferry over to Balboa Island and walked around the whole island, the Pier is there with Ruby's restaurant at the end, a lot of food options around, a park next door. All of the staff were so helpful and friendly. The hotel and area is also very dog-friendly so we took our dog everywhere with us. The property itself is a little dated, could use some new furniture and bathroom fixtures. We had an issue with our room card keys, which became an inconvenience, but staff resolved the issue. Valet parking was only $10 more/day than the public lot across the boardwalk, in a covered and secure garage, so it was worth it for us. Overall, we really enjoyed our long weekend stay and would definitely stay again if in the area.

We were upgraded to a corner balcony with a perfect view of the Entrance to the Balboa Pier and a beautiful Full moon that shown on the water! Also, it was Prom Night and there were gorgeous Ball Gowns on all the lovely young ladies with there very handsome and well-behaved young men!

First off the front desk employee I didn’t catch his name but he was the gentleman there the evening 5/16. He was absolutely amazing like top notch service. He went above and beyond for me and my daughter. Our room over looked the ocean and wow it’s was incredible. We had the hot tub to ourselves. Everything was great. I had the best time and would highly recommend this place. The gentleman at the front desk literally made our trip so much easier and nicer. Thank you very much and the kindness you gave us will not be forgotten.

We had a slight view of the beach from our room but it is literally a 2 minute walk to the sand. Didn’t need a car because you can walk everywhere. Room was clean, staff was amazing, and location is the key!

Our particular room was so noisy, the doors slammed, the walls are paper thin. We had a view of a parking lot and had to pay $60 to park. All this for $400. Not worth the money at all. We’ve stayed here before and it was wonderful because we had one of the nicer more expensive rooms. Just know if you get the standard room, you’ll be

They had clean sheets, clean towels and the mattress was clean. The gentleman who brought the refrigerator was kind.