Balboa Inn, On The Beach At Newport

All I have to say is the man for overnights at the front desk saved my life last night. The staff was so exceptional and did everything to make sure I was okay. The people were great and it is a safe area. The view was beautiful and perfect distance from the beach and the funzone. The beautiful blonde lady at the front desk that checked me in and out, thank you so much! You were amazing and made me feel more safer. Just like quick trip you guys are a safe place💕 the room was amazing the price was amazing! I have no complaints!

*Wheelchair-accessible w/ an elevator, which is essential for my elderly aunt so she can enjoy the trip. *Beautiful architecture and sea view from our balcony, w/c is what my aunt appreciated since she did not want a corporate conglomerate brand experience but an authentic local feel *Walking distance of everything we needed - restaurants, whale watching tours, shopping, sight-seeing, pier & beach views *Secure gated parking for hotel guests that is also wheelchair-accessible, so my aunt & I can get our things as needed *Excellent free WiFi for my various devices (essential to me for my remote consulting work) and I was just careful as usual to use my own VPN (virtual private network) security in each device for my cybersecurity peace of mind *Timing-wise, since it was not quite Easter Spring Break yet, so thankfully the hotel itself was not crowded, so it made my aunt comfortable in not having to deal with/ a ton of foot traffic to get around *Also timing-wise, the sunny w/ slight breeze weather during our stay is perfect respite from recent rainstorms and it helped to make our scheduled whale watching experience with Davey’s Locker even more engagingly fun *Thoughtful & attentive staff who made my aunt’s stay very special in being very patient w/ us in unloading & loading process since my aunt is not very fast mobility-wise, plus for a reasonable day gated parking fee, even after we already checked out, my car was still safe with them while we went on our 2 hour whale watching tour & leisurely late lunch afterwards before finally heading home.

Location was wonderful. Staff was wonderful. The assignment of a balcony room was wonderful. Loved our one night stay after the fantastic Christmas Boat Parade.

Location Had frig in room and a drip coffee maker. Which was So much better than the ones you find in many hotels now . Loved the Jacuzzi pool. Close to ferry to Balboa Island. Restaurant very good

The Balboa Inn exceeded my expectations. The last time I came here was twenty years ago with my family when I was a little kid, and I have to say, I had as much fun staying there today as I did then! The view was exceptional, and I did not have any issues with the room, aside from the jets in the tub not working. Other than that, I had a wonderful time. You can't beat the location and the valet parking either, great value for both. I felt safe during my stay, and I loved being able to walk around everywhere. We brought our dog and were able to bring him everywhere. There is also a trolley that can take you around Balboa, but we did not use it. I would definitely stay again for sure, for a longer time next time!