My experience with this hotel was just so great. We felt very welcome and at home. The staff was so friendly and willing to help. The view from the sun deck was just amazing. We stayed in a suite and it was just perfect. The cookies in the afternoon were the best and one of my favorite ammenities. The atmosphere... more

I cannot believe the comments below. This hotel is right where you want it and is rated no. 1 for a reason. I'm from the UK and if you went to any hotel of this type in England you'd be hard pressed to find a room as big as the bathroom in this place. No this hotel doesnt have a... more

This is an old Best Western that has been refurb'd and launched as a boutique establishment. The front desk was very friendly. They gave us a killer restaurant recommendation for dinner - highest marks there. The room was okay but nothing special. The plasma TV had a mediocre picture. You are close to the beach (a block or two) and... more

This is place is nothing more than an old apartment building converted to a 23 room hotel. No pool, no fitness center, and no restaurant. How they can call this is a hotel is beyond me. They can’t be serious. With all the positive ratings this hotel has received, I know this sounds crazy, but hear me out, because I... more

My wife and I stayed here for 2 nights at the end of our California vacation. This is the BEST hotel we have ever stayed in. Not the most plush, lavish, or exotic hotel w/ the best/most amenities, but for all-around service, location and atmosphere, Bay Shores Peninsula Inn is TOPS! Location - right on Balboa Ave and just a... more

Whilst on a short road trip my husband and I took the wrong turn off Highway 1 and arrived at Balboa Island by mistake. What a great mistake! We saw the Bay Shores hotel and stopped for the night but after a walk along the beach we decided to stop for two nights instead. The Hotel was right by the... more

We have never been to California before, chose newport beach as a base as it was close to Disney for the kids and close enough for a day trip to San Diego. Booked the hotel because of the reviews on trip adviser. The hotel was excellent, the staff very friendly and helpful and the fresh cookies everyday were a real... more

Wonderful winter get away, close to the beach, attentive staff, nice room, recently refurbished. I forgot how great Newport Beach and the Balboa area are! Plan to book again. more

I stayed with my wife in room 301 on 3/6 and 3/7, perhaps right down the hall from the gal who just wrote a long glowing review. yesterday So this was our fourth visit to this hotel which speaks for itself. The hotel is homey, and is located a three minute walk from the Newport Pier with all of the... more