Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort - Event Venue in Newport Beach, California

Hotel · Newport Beach, California

1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, California, United States

About Balboa Bay Resort

Balboa Bay Resort is a Forbes Four-Star, AAA Four-Diamond waterfront resort located in Newport Beach, CA. The resort offers luxury accommodations, waterfront dining, a full-service spa, and a variety of recreational activities including boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding. Guests enjoy stunning bay views, live music, and a refined coastal atmosphere perfect for both relaxation and special events.

Venue Details

  • Seated capacity: 500
  • Standing capacity: 1,000
  • Meeting space: 30,000 sq ft
  • Meeting rooms: 15

Ratings

Google Rating: 4.6/5 (2,820 reviews)

AAA Diamond Rating: 4

Guest Highlights

  • Team
  • Restaurant
  • Valet
  • Clean
  • Staff
  • Room
  • Food
  • View

Amenities

Facilities

  • spa
  • pool
  • poolside cabanas
  • wedding venues

Room Features

  • bay views
  • private balconies
  • ADA rooms

Guest Services

  • concierge

Recreation

  • Duffy boat rentals
  • kayaking
  • paddle boarding
  • biking
  • guided tours

Meeting Rooms & Event Spaces

Library

  • Type: Private Dining
  • Size: 837 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 10 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 95, Classroom: 55, Banquet: 50, Boardroom: 28, Cocktail: 60, U-Shape: 36
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Cozy waterfront room with fireplace, built-in bookcases, natural light, harbor view, and direct access to a private patio.

Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Size: 546 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30, Boardroom: 20, Cocktail: 60, U-Shape: 18
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Private waterfront meeting room with private patio, floor to ceiling glass doors, views of marina, Newport Harbor and Lido Island.

Commodore

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 2,025 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 110, Banquet: 130, Boardroom: 50, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 54, Hollow Square: 60
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Event room with private patio and view overlooking the marina, harbor and Lido Island. Carpet colors from the sea, paned windows.

Commodore Section A

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,215 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 110, Classroom: 60, Banquet: 80, Boardroom: 40, Cocktail: 120, U-Shape: 44, Hollow Square: 56
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Commodore Section B

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 810 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 70, Classroom: 50, Banquet: 50, Boardroom: 26, Cocktail: 80, U-Shape: 24, Hollow Square: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Lighthouse Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 2,978 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 12 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 100, Banquet: 150, Boardroom: 65, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 64, Hollow Square: 70
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Modern, waterfront indoor-outdoor event space with full-service bar, attached lounge, private outdoor patio, glass accordion doors, firepit, and harbor views.

Bayfront Lawn

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 3,480 sq ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Banquet: 120, Cocktail: 280, U-Shape: 64
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor, waterfront private lawn area with bay views and greenery, ideal for al fresco events. Café lights canopy the lawn.

Governor's Boardroom

  • Type: Boardroom
  • Size: 540 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 30, Boardroom: 20, Cocktail: 40
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Elegant second floor private boardroom with 12-seat mahogany table, executive seating, harbor views, small balcony and staircase.

Bay View Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,764 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 9 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 120, Classroom: 68, Banquet: 110, Boardroom: 40, Cocktail: 150, U-Shape: 44, Hollow Square: 68
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Striking waterfront room with natural light, built-in bar, outdoor patio, bird’s eye view of Newport Harbor, private service kitchen, and reception lobby.

Pre-Function Area

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,908 sq ft
  • Capacity — Cocktail: 300
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Adjacent to Grand Ballroom, includes 2 built-in bars and large open area with floor to ceiling windows.

Grand Ballroom

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 6,867 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 650, Classroom: 360, Banquet: 500, Cocktail: 1000, Hollow Square: 82
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • The crown jewel of event space, 18-foot ceiling, divides into 3 sections, separate entrance, chandeliers, wood trim, neutral colors, adjacent to Pre-Function Area.

Grand Ballroom Section A

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 2,106 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 110, Banquet: 150, Boardroom: 56, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 60, Hollow Square: 68
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Grand Ballroom Section B

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 2,835 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 280, Classroom: 140, Banquet: 200, Boardroom: 56, Cocktail: 300, U-Shape: 72, Hollow Square: 82
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Grand Ballroom Section C

  • Type: Ballroom
  • Size: 2,016 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 18 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 180, Classroom: 110, Banquet: 150, Boardroom: 56, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 60, Hollow Square: 68
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Ballroom Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 2,270 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 140, Boardroom: 100, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Located off the Pre-Function Area, serves as an extension to events in the Grand Ballroom, often used for meal breaks and receptions.

Mariner Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,020 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 190, Classroom: 110, Banquet: 140, Boardroom: 50, Cocktail: 140, U-Shape: 56, Hollow Square: 64
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Naturally lighted event room with paned glass doors opening onto a large patio, divides in half, outdoor patio overlooks courtyard.

Mariner Room Section A

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,020 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 95, Classroom: 36, Banquet: 70, Boardroom: 70, Cocktail: 100, U-Shape: 30, Hollow Square: 36
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Mariner Room Section B

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,020 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 95, Classroom: 36, Banquet: 70, Boardroom: 70, Cocktail: 100, U-Shape: 30, Hollow Square: 36
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Clipper Room

  • Type: Breakout Room
  • Size: 939 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 85, Classroom: 45, Banquet: 60, Boardroom: 26, Cocktail: 75, U-Shape: 30, Hollow Square: 36
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Used for small meetings or break-out sessions, attached patio via French Doors.

Mariner/Clipper Patio

  • Type: Outdoor Space
  • Size: 2,040 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 190, Classroom: 110, Banquet: 140, Boardroom: 50, Cocktail: 200, U-Shape: 56, Hollow Square: 64
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Comfortable naturally-lighted venue with event space and adjacent patio.

Quarterdeck Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 1,512 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 140, Classroom: 75, Banquet: 100, Boardroom: 40, Cocktail: 100, U-Shape: 46, Hollow Square: 54
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Room with natural lighting and adjacent patio space, divides in half, ideal for medium sized groups.

Quarterdeck Room Section A

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 756 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 70, Classroom: 40, Banquet: 50, Boardroom: 24, Cocktail: 75, U-Shape: 24, Hollow Square: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Quarterdeck Room Section B

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 756 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 70, Classroom: 40, Banquet: 50, Boardroom: 24, Cocktail: 75, U-Shape: 24, Hollow Square: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible

Upper Terrace

  • Type: Terrace
  • Size: 2,250 sq ft
  • Capacity — Banquet: 100, Boardroom: 80, Cocktail: 150, U-Shape: 30
  • Features: Wheelchair accessible
  • Outdoor location for meals or receptions, can be used as extension to Ballroom Terrace.

Admiralty Room

  • Type: Multi Purpose
  • Size: 725 sq ft
  • Ceiling height: 8 ft
  • Capacity — Theater: 70, Classroom: 40, Banquet: 50, Boardroom: 24, Cocktail: 75, U-Shape: 24, Hollow Square: 30
  • Features: Natural light, Wheelchair accessible
  • Naturally lit space with private patio, light walls, sand-and-sea carpet, built-in mirrored cabinet.

Style

luxury, waterfront, elegant, modern

Contact

Phone: (949) 645-5000