The Balboa Bay Club & Resort
Newport Beach, CA 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Main: 888-235-4564
Web: www.balboabayclub.com
Quick Facts
| Affiliation: Preferred Hotels & Resorts | |
| Opened | 2003 |
| Guest Rooms | 160 |
| Room Rates | |
| High: 265-575 | |
| Low: 199 | |
| High Season | Jul - Aug |
| Low Season | Jan - Mar |
| Ideal Group Size | 100 |
| Max Group Size | 200 |
| Fees/Taxes | |
| Resort Fee | 0 |
| Room Tax | 12 |
| Sales Tax | 7.75 |
| Airports | |
| Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 60 min 50 miles | |
| Long Beach Airport (LGB) 30 min 14 miles | |
| John Wayne Airport/Orange County (SNA) 10 min 7 miles | |
| San Diego Internatioal Airport (SAN) 90 min 87 miles | |
| Dining, Food & Beverage | |
| F&B Averages | |
| Breakfast Buffet | 27-36 |
| Breakfast Cont. | 25-28 |
| Lunch Buffet | 46 |
| Plated | 36 |
| Dinner Buffet | 90 |
| Plated | 70 |
| Coffee Break | 15 |
| 2-Hour Open Bar | 32 |
| Onsite Dining/Cuisine/Capacity | |
| The First Cabin Restaurant Steak And Seafood | 168 |
| The First Cabin Bar Bar Menu | 28 |
| Duke's Place Light Fare | 250 |
| Meeting Space | |
| Largest Meeting Room | 6,867 ft² |
| Indoor Meeting Space | 17,000 ft² |
| Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Space | 23,500 ft² |
| Amenities | |
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Business: Business center, wired and wireless Internet access throughout, dedicated event-planning staff, and a full range of audiovisual equipment and support, pet friendly
Recreation: Spa, fitness center, pool, marina, kayaks, and electric boats and yacht charters available. Nearby: Harbor ferry, fishing excursions, Balboa Bay Island, beaches, shopping at Fashion Island and South Coast Plaza, Orange County Performing Arts Center, Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, Laguna Beach, and Catalina Island. | |
The Balboa Bay Club opened in 1948 in Newport Beach, California, and was quickly dubbed “The Host of the Coast”—welcoming such celebrities as Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and John Wayne. In 2003, the private club added a luxury resort to its 15.5 bayfront acres. Newly minted as The Balboa Bay Club & Resort, today's property welcomes corporate and association gatherings with flexible meeting space and courteous staff to meet any request, large or small.
The resort's intimate setting comes with all the capabilities of a large-scale conference hotel. The 17,000-square-feet of meeting space includes 11 breakout rooms—all with natural light and outdoor patios. Group options range from executive seating in the Governor's Boardroom to the Bayfront Lawn, the beachfront, and numerous other outdoor settings. Larger functions often begin in the 1,100-square-foot, light-filled prefunction area opening to the Grand Ballroom, a 7,000-square-foot ballroom under 18-foot ceilings.
The 160 guest rooms reflect a casually elegant California setting, with rich earth tones and crisp white down-filled duvets, oversized bathrooms with sunken tubs, and plantation shutters that open to furnished, view-filled balconies. The Presidential Suite tops the list of ten suites with its marina views, fireplace, grand piano, and private butler service. Delegates have little reason to roam, given the resort's wealth of on-site amenities, including a marina, the award-winning First Cabin Restaurant, nightly dancing and entertainment at Duke's Place, a 17,000-square-foot spa, workout facility, year-round heated pool and water sports that include private yacht charters and electric boats.
Planner Reviews
Average Rating: 9.50
The Balboa Bay Club has been a preferred location for our organization for the past 5 years. The location, presentation, service, and excellent culinary team are what make the BBC a preferred hotel. A great property for both leisure and business.
Anonymous
August 10, 2011
August 10, 2011
The Balboa Bay Club has become one of my favorite meeting locations. The accommodations are first-class, the staff is unbelievably attentive, and there are several good restaurants within walking distance. I can't think of anything else you would need.
Robert Strode
Caterpillar
April 11, 2011
Caterpillar
April 11, 2011
Average Rating: 9.00
Anonymous
July 16, 2008
July 16, 2008
Average Rating: 8.57
Aside from the great meeting space, location and staff, the Balboa Bay Club has the most comfortable, luxurious beds I've ever slept in. And the carved fruit display on our continental breakfast was a special treat.
Catherine Fort
NLC Mutual Insurance Company
Washington, District of Columbia
May 13, 2008
NLC Mutual Insurance Company
Washington, District of Columbia
May 13, 2008
Average Rating: 8.00
The Balboa Bay Club's best feature is its location--right on the water. Rooms are nicely appointed, food is good and service even better. The spa is nice. My group loved all the water-related activities available.
Anonymous
April 1, 2008
April 1, 2008
Average Rating: 9.00
The location was easy to get to and very nice right on the water. The rooms were open, airy and suited the yacht club feel. Beds were amazing. The food was exceptional and the service top notch. Small property but they tried to accommodate our needs as a group and did very well.
Cindi Williams
Western Home Furnishings Association
Roseville, California
March 31, 2008
Western Home Furnishings Association
Roseville, California
March 31, 2008
Average Rating: 8.83
This is a great venue for a holiday party. The harbor is lit up with festive lights and there is a boat parade like no other. The staff is lovely and the service is superb.
Jennifer Scalzo
RSM EquiCo Capital Markets
Costa Mesa, California
March 31, 2008
RSM EquiCo Capital Markets
Costa Mesa, California
March 31, 2008