Groups enjoy a luxury experience at Balboa Bay Resort, the only full-service waterfront resort in Newport Beach, California. The resort occupies 15 bayfront acres, where groups meet in a sophisticated-yet-relaxed environment amid breathtaking harbor views. While the resort feels worlds away, it lies within easy reach of two major metropolitan areas: Los Angeles is 50 miles north, and San Diego is 85 miles to the south.
The resort’s intimate setting comes with all the capabilities of a large-scale conference hotel. The 20,000 square feet of indoor meeting space includes 14 breakout rooms—all with natural light and outdoor patios. Group options range from executive seating in the Governor’s Boardroom to the Bayfront Lawn along the water’s edge. Events can even be hosted on the water, aboard the resort’s yacht, The Ambassador. Larger affairs often begin in the 1,100-square-foot, light-filled prefunction area, which opens to the Grand Ballroom, a 7,000-square-foot expanse with 18-foot ceilings.
The 159 guest rooms reflect a casual elegance with timeless style by combining contemporary lines; warm, exotic woods; organic patterns; colors and textures of the sea; and furnished balconies. The 3,000-square-foot Presidential Suite tops the list of 10 suites with its marina views, fireplace, private balconies, master bedroom, and spacious 12-person dining table. Delegates have little reason to roam given the resort’s wealth of amenities, including two waterfront restaurants with full bars and outdoor patios; a gourmet coffee bar; a newly enhanced pool deck with cabanas and daybeds; a full-service spa; a 24-hour workout studio; and water sports such as kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and electric boat rentals.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.5
Arrival Experience:
4.3
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.5
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Guest Service Experience:
4.4
Recommendation to Planners:
5.0
My experience was excellent.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Brigitta E. Yardi Systems Corporate Planner
The conference sales/planning staff at the BBR were great during our incentive travel convention. The food is also delicious.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Julie O. Global Benefits Group (GBG) Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.8/5
Association Planner
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 S. Corporate Planner
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.3/5
Catherine F. Fort Resource Group, Llc 3rd Party Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.0/5
Corporate Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Cindi W. Western Home Furnishings Association Association Planner
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.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Jennifer S. RSM EquiCo Capital Markets Corporate Planner
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4.5
9 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.3
Accommodations:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
4.8
Guest Service Experience:
4.4
Conference Services Staff:
4.5
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
5.0
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Admiralty
67
8.7 x 7.5
2
725
29 x 25
8
40
70
50
N/A
24
24
N/A
N/A
Admiralty Patio
72
N/A
N/A
784
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
100
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bay Front Lawn
242
26.1 x 9
N/A
2,610
87 x 30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bay View Room
113
14.4 x 7.5
3
1,225
48 x 25
9
88
154
120
250
36
42
N/A
N/A
Board Room
50
6.3 x 7.8
3
546
21 x 26
9
N/A
N/A
30
60
20
18
N/A
N/A
Boardroom Patio
27
N/A
N/A
300
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Clipper
87
9.3 x 9
2
939
31 x 30
8
45
85
60
N/A
26
30
N/A
N/A
Clipper Patio
55
N/A
N/A
600
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
20
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Coconut Grove
331
15.3 x 21
N/A
3,570
51 x 70
N/A
N/A
N/A
120
300
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commodore
188
8.1 x 22.5
3
2,025
27 x 75
10
110
180
130
230
50
54
N/A
N/A
Commodore - Section A
112
8.1 x 13.5
3
1,215
27 x 45
10
70
110
80
N/A
40
44
N/A
N/A
Commodore - Section B
75
8.1 x 9
3
810
27 x 30
10
40
70
50
N/A
26
24
N/A
N/A
Commodore A Patio
79
N/A
N/A
855
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
50
120
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commodore B Patio
78
N/A
N/A
840
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
50
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Commodore Patio
132
N/A
N/A
1,425
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
80
250
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Governors Board Room
50
9 x 5.4
3
540
30 x 18
9
N/A
N/A
14
N/A
14
N/A
N/A
N/A
Lawn and Beach
371
N/A
N/A
4,000
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
300
500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Library
77
8.1 x 9.3
3
837
27 x 31
10
48
70
66
100
24
30
N/A
N/A
Library Patio
51
N/A
N/A
550
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mariner
189
10.2 x 18
3
2,040
34 x 60
9
110
190
140
240
50
56
N/A
N/A
Mariner - Section A
94
10.2 x 9
3
1,020
34 x 30
9
55
95
70
N/A
30
30
N/A
N/A
Mariner - Section B
94
10.2 x 9
3
1,020
34 x 30
9
55
95
70
N/A
30
30
N/A
N/A
Mariner Patio
92
18.6 x 4.8
N/A
992
62 x 16
N/A
N/A
N/A
40
140
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Member's Grill
135
15.6 x 8.4
3
1,456
52 x 28
9
N/A
N/A
80
120
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-function
105
5.4 x 18.9
3
1,134
18 x 63
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Function A
58
N/A
3
627
x
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Function AB
137
N/A
3
1,482
x
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
150
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Function B
82
N/A
3
885
x
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Function BC
137
N/A
3
1,482
x
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
150
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-Function C
58
N/A
3
627
x
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
75
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quarterdeck
140
8.4 x 16.2
2
1,512
28 x 54
8
75
140
100
170
40
46
N/A
N/A
Quarterdeck - Section A
70
8.4 x 8.1
2
756
28 x 27
8
40
70
50
N/A
24
24
N/A
N/A
Quarterdeck - Section B
70
8.4 x 8.1
2
756
28 x 27
8
40
70
50
N/A
24
24
N/A
N/A
Quarterdeck Patio
145
N/A
N/A
1,568
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
70
200
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Skipper
25
5.4 x 4.5
3
270
18 x 15
9
15
20
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Terrace
291
N/A
N/A
3,136
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
100
300
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Ambassador
650
N/A
N/A
7,000
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom
650
32.7 x 18.9
5
7,000
109 x 63
18
360
800
600
N/A
N/A
120
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom - Section A
187
9.6 x 18.9
5
2,016
32 x 63
18
110
180
140
200
56
68
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom - Section AB
450
23.1 x 18.9
5
4,851
77 x 63
18
250
460
360
530
56
80
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom - Section B
263
13.5 x 18.9
5
2,835
45 x 63
18
140
280
200
300
56
72
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom - Section BC
450
23.1 x 18.9
5
4,851
77 x 63
18
250
460
360
530
56
80
N/A
N/A
The Grand Ballroom - Section C
187
9.6 x 18.9
5
2,016
32 x 63
18
110
180
140
200
56
68
N/A
N/A
The Royal Princess
464
N/A
N/A
5,000
x
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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