Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

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Newport Beach, about 0.7 miles from Bay Shores Peninsula HotelArea photo: near Newport BeachPhoto: Photograph by Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 4.0

Hotel in Newport Beach · 12 amenities verified · 29 questions answered

1800 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

79.3

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What this place offers

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Bathroom

Bedroom and laundry

  • 25 roomshotel website · checked
  • In-room features: Mini-fridge, In-room safe, Flat-screen TVhotel website · checked

Internet and office

Kitchen and dining

  • In-room kitchenhotel website · checked
  • Breakfast style: Restaurant, a la cartehotel website · checked

Parking and facilities

Services

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Accessibility

  • Accessible roomshotel website · checked
  • Accessibility features: Elevatorhotel website · checked

Contact details

  • Phone: (949) 675-3463hotel website · checked
  • Address: 1800 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663hotel website · checked
  • Website: bayshoreshotel.comOverture Maps Places, overture-places@2026-09-23.1 · checked

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16 of 196 details rated · 16 based on the hotel's own website · updated Oct 3 2026

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Sleep

  • Are the mattresses firm?

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  • Are the pillows comfortable?

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  • Do the sheets feel crisp and cool?

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  • Does the room get fully dark at night?

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  • Are the rooms quiet at night?

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Mattress brand, Pillow options, Sheet thread count, Bed comfort, Sleep quality, Sagging or springs, Pillow firmness, Pillows per guest, Bed sizes, Duvet or blanket, Sheet material, Linen brand, Noise sources, Sleep amenities.

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Bathroom

  • Are the bath products by Kiehl's?

    85Yes

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  • Do rooms have a hair dryer?

    85Yes

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  • Is the water pressure strong?

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  • Does the hot water come quickly?

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10 more Bathroom questions

Bathroom size, Toiletries, Towels, Seconds to hot water, Shower and tub, Bathroom privacy, Slow drain, Bathroom fan, Counter space, Toiletry format.

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Room

  • Do rooms have a fridge you can use?

    85Yes

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  • Do rooms have a safe?

    85Yes

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  • Do rooms have a kitchen?

    85Yes

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  • Is the AC quiet at night?

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16 more Room questions

AC and heating, Desk and workspace, Outlets or USB by the bed, View, Room size, Room size (sq ft), Room condition, Room location, What the window faced, Type of AC, Lighting, Closet and drawers, Streaming on the TV, Minibar charging, Windows open, Views by room type.

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Cleanliness

  • Are the rooms clean on arrival?

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8 more Cleanliness questions

Smell, Bathroom cleanliness, Fresh bedding, Floors and carpet, Lobby and halls, Daily cleaning, Bugs or pests, Smoke smell.

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Arrival and check-in

  • Does check-in start at 4:00 PM?

    85Yes

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  • Do you need to be 21 to check in?

    85Yes

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  • Is the front desk open 24 hours?

    85Yes

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  • Does check-in take under 10 minutes?

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Check-in experience, Room ready on time, Early check-in granted, Late checkout granted, Deposit hold, Deposit release, Finding the entrance, Parking entrance, Valet wait, ID and payment at check-in, Phone as room key, Early check-in fee, Bag storage.

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Food and drink

  • Is breakfast ordered from a menu?

    85Yes

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  • Is the breakfast good?

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  • Are eggs served at breakfast?

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Breakfast variety, Breakfast hours, Coffee quality, In-room coffee, Breakfast crowding, Breakfast kept stocked, Dietary options at breakfast, Breakfast price, Coffee brand, Hotel restaurant, Hotel bar, Restaurants and bars, Room service hours, Snack market, Food within a short walk.

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Service

  • Is the front desk helpful?

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8 more Service questions

Housekeeping frequency, Staff friendliness, Request response time, Problems fixed, Concierge, Bell staff, Languages spoken, Packages for guests.

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Property

  • Is there parking on site?

    85Yes

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  • Is there a gym?

    85Yes

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22 more Property questions

Elevator wait, Pool crowding, Gym equipment, Parking ease, Pool temperature, Pool size, Pool loungers, Sun on the pool deck, Pool hours, Gym hours, Spa facilities, Spa quality, Laundry, Business center, EV chargers, EV charger type, Guest elevators, Rooms last renovated, Rooftop, Security, Lobby atmosphere, Construction noise.

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Connectivity

  • Is Wi-Fi free?

    85Yes

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8 more Connectivity questions

Wi-Fi speed, Wi-Fi reliability, Wi-Fi upload, Video calls, Getting online, Cell signal, Phone carrier, Wired internet.

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Location

13 Location questions

Walkability, Walking at night, Getting around without a car, Rideshare pickup wait, The block, Nearest airport, Nearest beach, Union Station, Nearest Metro rail stop, Nearest grocery store, Nearest freeway, Travel times to landmarks, Airport shuttle.

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Money and tipping

  • Does the resort fee cover bottled water, bikes and beach gear?

    85Yes

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  • Does self parking cost $55 a night?

    85Yes

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  • Is $3 to $5 a night a typical housekeeping tip?

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Valet tip, Bell staff tip, Unexpected fees, Which unexpected fees, Gratuity policy, True total per night, Value for money, Concierge tip, Resort fee amount, Valet per night.

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Accessibility

5 Accessibility questions

Accessibility features, Step-free route, Accessible room as booked, Elevator out of service, Bed height.

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Families

6 Families questions

Cribs and extra beds, Connecting rooms, Kids stay free, Kids menu, Kids pool, Good for kids.

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Pets

  • Are only service animals allowed?

    85Yes

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5 more Pets questions

Pet weight limit, Pets per room, Pet amenities, Pets left alone, Pet welcome.

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Policies

  • Is the hotel smoke-free?

    85Yes

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5 more Policies questions

Cancellation, Quiet hours, Late checkout fee, Local guests, Visitors.

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Events and seasons

5 Events and seasons questions

Pool party or DJ, Game or event crowds, Weddings and private events, Nearest stadium or arena, Nearest convention center.

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Sustainability

3 Sustainability questions

Green certifications, Linen reuse option, Water refill stations.

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Questions about the details

Are the bath products at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel by Kiehl's?

Journeyed rates the statement "Bath products are by Kiehl's" 85 out of 100, where 100 means everyone agrees. Based on the hotel's own website, checked Oct 3 2026. Source: Journeyed detail rating, checked .

Do rooms at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have a hair dryer?

Journeyed rates the statement "Rooms have a hair dryer" 85 out of 100, where 100 means everyone agrees. Based on the hotel's own website, checked Oct 3 2026. Source: Journeyed detail rating, checked .

Do rooms at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have a fridge you can use?

Journeyed rates the statement "Rooms have a fridge you can use" 85 out of 100, where 100 means everyone agrees. Based on the hotel's own website, checked Oct 3 2026. Source: Journeyed detail rating, checked .

Do rooms at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have a safe?

Journeyed rates the statement "Rooms have a safe" 85 out of 100, where 100 means everyone agrees. Based on the hotel's own website, checked Oct 3 2026. Source: Journeyed detail rating, checked .

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Tipping in Los Angeles hotels

General US guidance, not specific to this hotel.

  • Housekeeping: $2 to $5 per night, left daily with a note 1
  • Housekeeping: $2 to $5 per night (citing the American Hotel and Lodging Association); $5 to $20 at luxury hotels 2
  • Bell staff: $2 for the first bag, $1 for each additional bag 1
  • Bell staff: $2 per bag, up to $5 for a bulky or heavy bag 2
  • Valet: $2 to $5 when the car is returned to you 1
  • Valet: $2 to $5 2
  • Concierge: Nothing for answering questions; $5 to $10 for tickets or reservations 1
  1. The Emily Post Institute, General Tipping Guide, checked . The page shows no published date.
  2. AFAR, The Complete Guide to Tipping Hotel Staff in the U.S., updated , checked . Housekeeping range attributed to the American Hotel and Lodging Association.

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Where you'll be

Map of Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel and nearby Newport Beach, Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach© OpenStreetMap contributors

1800 W Balboa Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663

In Newport Beach, Los Angeles area. Closest landmark: Newport Beach, 0.7 mi.

Distances to places people visit

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Straight-line miles from the hotel's map location (Overture Maps Places, overture-places@2026-09-23.1, checked ) to each landmark.

Things to know

Hotel policies

  • Check-in after 4:00 PMhotel website · checked
  • Checkout before 11:00 AMhotel website · checked
  • Service animals only, no petshotel website · checked
  • Smoke-free propertyhotel website · checked
  • Minimum check-in age: 21 yearshotel website · checked
  • Early check-in: On request, subject to availabilityhotel website · checked
  • Late checkout: On request, subject to availabilityhotel website · checked

Safety and property

Fees

  • Self parking $55 per nighthotel website · checked
  • Resort fee covers: Bottled water, Bikes, Beach gearhotel website · checked

Questions about this hotel

29 answers, each taken from a sourced fact on this page. Showing the 12 most asked.

What time is check-in at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel?

Check-in at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel starts at 4:00 PM. Source: hotel website, checked .

What time is checkout at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel?

Checkout at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is by 11:00 AM. Source: hotel website, checked .

Does Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have free parking?

No, self parking at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel costs $55 per night. Source: hotel website, checked .

Does Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have parking?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel offers parking. Source: hotel website, checked .

Is Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel pet friendly?

No, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel allows service animals only. Source: hotel website, checked .

Is Wi-Fi free at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel?

Yes, Wi-Fi at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is free. Source: hotel website, checked .

Does Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have a gym?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel has a fitness room. Source: hotel website, checked .

Do rooms at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have a kitchen?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel has rooms with an in-room kitchen. Source: hotel website, checked .

Does Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel have accessible rooms?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel has accessible rooms. Source: hotel website, checked .

Is the front desk at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel open 24 hours?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel has a 24-hour front desk. Source: hotel website, checked .

Is Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel smoke-free?

Yes, Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is a smoke-free property. Source: hotel website, checked .

What is the nearest major airport to Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel?

The nearest major passenger airport to Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is John Wayne Airport, 5.7 miles away in a straight line. Source: Overture Maps Places, checked .

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Questions this hotel ranks for

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Sources

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  • Hotel websites (1) · robots-permitted-page · checked

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