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4.6 out of 5

"Wonderful friendly staff. Very clean room. Rooftop view area that is amazing! Warm complementary cookies. Easy walk to restaurants, beach, bay and rec ... " More

By a verified traveler on Mon 08 Aug 2022

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Hotel Description

Beach hotel with free breakfast in Newport Beach

Walk to the beach

At this Balboa Peninsula hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Mother’s Beach and Balboa Peninsula Beaches. Newport Pier and Balboa Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

Fun at the beach

This hotel doesn't skimp on freebies - guests receive free buffet breakfast and free WiFi. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center and free Internet in public areas. Enjoy the a rooftop terrace and conveniences like a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities.

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.6 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Everyone (5) Couples (3) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Wonderful friendly staff. Very clean room. Rooftop view area that is amazing! Warm complementary cookies. Easy walk to restaurants, beach, bay and recreation areas. Beautiful view from our room.

Posted by on Aug 8, 2022

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5 out of 5
Kristin was extremely hospitable. We arrived early and were able to store our bags while we explored the area. She went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Let's of family-friendly amenities (beach toys, chairs, and towels) made it easy to cross the street and spend time on the beach. 10/10 recommend

Posted by on Jun 16, 2022

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5 out of 5
All staff were very friendly and helpful. Building is a little dated but location can’t be beat. We really enjoyed our stay!

Posted by , from GLEN CARBON on Mar 2, 2022

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5 out of 5
I love Bay Shores because of the location to the beach and bars. There is beach chairs, towels, boogie boards and sand toys free for guest use. Roof top deck has gorgeous views. It is a nice, clean, quiet, safe place to stay.

Posted by , from DALLAS on Feb 26, 2022

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5 out of 5

Posted by on Dec 22, 2021

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5 out of 5
It has a BnB and hotel vibe. Your room is sweet and charming with each room is original. Then you go downstairs and it is more like a home. Built in bookshelves, great little kitchen, served hot cookies, always great fresh fruit flavored water. The staff is amazing! I couldn't have had met better people. We forgot a few things - toothpaste, deodorant - they GAVE them to us for free. They adjusted our schedule so that we could stay the full stay, gave us great coupons for free drinks. Gave us great advice. I will 100% come back.

Posted by on Feb 23, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 28, 2020 by Fred Pratt, Owner

I feel like your review captured exactly what Bay Shores is all about! I'm so happy to hear that you got such exceptional service while you were with us- we always try to treat our guests like family (including toothpaste and deodorant!) Thank you for the 5/5 rating- we look forward to welcoming you back for another stay.

5 out of 5
The whole staff were so welcoming that you felt like part of the family—seriously!!! They suggested activities and places to eat and would jump on the computer to look up anything for you. They serve FRESH cookies every afternoon and have breakfast sandwiches, muffins, cereals, fruit, coffee and hot cocoa for you to get yourself for breakfasts or snack. They have beach towels etc that you can use. Oh yea—the rooftop patio is really nice with great views—we went every morning to eat breakfasts then evening for beautiful sunset! We’ll definitely stay there again!!!

Posted by on Oct 1, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 2, 2019 by Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Thank you for your positive feedback. I am so glad you had a great time here in Newport Beach. Cant wait to see you again. Front Desk -Donna

5 out of 5
I loved this place. It is a throwback to earlier times when local Mom and Pop hotels existed. I would absolutely stay at Bay Shores again.

Posted by on Dec 20, 2018

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 10, 2019 by Fred Pratt, Owner

This might be one of my favorite reviews to date! I'll have to send it to my staff to say thank you. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

4 out of 5

Great location!

You can't beat the location. The hotel is a little rough around the edges but the staff and the location more than make up for it.

Posted by , from Wrightwood, CA. on Jun 19, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jun 22, 2017 by bayshores

Thank you for your feedback, John! Hope you enjoy ALL your stay in Newport! Donna

5 out of 5

Great hotel steps from ocean and fun things to do

Great hotel staff Warren was amazing,located close to food and shops.breakfast was basic but hit the spot both mornings.small parking lot but with the downtown app didn't need to move the car thanks warren!!! Great lil hotel a must to stay at

Posted by on Sep 22, 2016

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 16, 2016 by Fred

Don't we have great staff! As owner, I am very lucky. Thank you for your review, hope we see you again.

About the Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

Location 1800 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from January 19 2023 to December 31 2024 (dates subject to change).

Property Features

WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. Free breakfast is available daily. The business-friendly Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel also features a rooftop terrace, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This Newport Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel offers 25 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary newspapers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Desk chair

Food & Drink

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Nearby Activities

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer. <

  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 1
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 3
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Smoke detector
  • Children stay free
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 25 per accommodation, per day
  • Resort fee: USD 16.53 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.