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Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel

2.5 of 5
1800 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013
Karen C Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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14 reviews 14 reviews
9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

We stayed at bay shores for four nights in late May early June. Wonderful retro motel with ultra modern (great) service. Good sized room with double glazing. Very comfortable bed. Clean, clean and clean. Breakfast is excellent, as is the access to coffee and tea all day. The cookies in the afternoon are a nice touch and welcome after a... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for your review and for mentioning our 'retro vibe'. Our guests have a lot of fun with the 50's/60's surfing theme - we have to thank the artist John Severson for that and his amazing talent. As a walker myself, I'm glad you were able to enjoy the charms of the neighborhood and Balboa Island and that there... More

Chicago, IL
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Extremely clean room, not fancy but just fine. Staff is very personable and helpful. The breakfast was a great treat and offered many items to choose from. I really appreciated the location, just steps from the beach. We felt very comfortable here and would return. thanks for a great stay!

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for choosing Bay Shores and Newport Beach for your vacation - I hope the weather was a little kinder than the Midwest has been dealing out to you this year. I am glad that the breakfast gave you a great start to your day and that my staff made you feel welcome and comfortable. I look forward to... More

Centennial, Colorado
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

We just stayed at the Bay Shore last weekend. When we arrived, we were early - Check in is 3pm and we arrived at 1:30, so we assumed we could leave our bags and walk around until our room was ready. But Ralph called housekeeping to see if any rooms were ready for us. There were some ready; As we... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you so much for staying with us; I am so glad that we were able to make your stay enjoyable. It's our pleasure to provide all of the little extras that make for a great getaway and if you can think of anything else that might have added to your enjoyment, please do not hesitate to send us an... More

Chandler, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This is an old botique hotel. Nothing fancy or modern. Think of it as visiting relatives in Newport Beach. The staff is great...couldn't be any nicer or willing to assist. The breakfast and free fruit and cookies are a nice touch. Rooms are dated but spotless. Very clean and comfortable.

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for thinking of us as 'relatives' - we like to think that everyone who comes to stay becomes part of the Bay Shores Family. Cookies and fruit are our pleasure to provide; hope you come to stay with us again soon. More

Los Angeles, California
Top Contributor
102 reviews 102 reviews
28 hotel reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
67 helpful votes 67 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

So we decided to stay overnight in Newport Beach, on our way to Catalina. Booked one night. When we arrived it started The staff was amazing, checked us in and we went up to our room 304. It was small, but cute. The room is a corner room with windows on two sides. Ocean view, out the front, and the... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
10 June 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write, I hope you had a great trip to Catalina! I am glad that you found the staff to be 'amazing' and the property charming. Sorry that the elevator was 'out' during your stay - it was part of our scheduled maintenance plan and we're sorry for any inconvenience that it might have... More

Dallas, Texas
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

We stayed for 6 nights at the end of May. Our family of six stayed in the two bedroom suite up on the third floor. Bottom line: This was one of the best hotel experiences we have had, and we have traveled extensively staying mostly at 4-5 star resorts. Was this hotel directly on the beach? No. Did this hotel... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Thank you so much for highlighting what the hotel has, what is does not and what we do the very best, provide "excellent and courteous service". I am so glad that your family had a wonderful vacation and we all very much look forward to your return! More

San Diego, California, United States
Senior Contributor
29 reviews 29 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary/mothers day weekend here at the Bay Shores and right from the moment we arrived the folks there made us feel welcome. Our room was a decent size and very comfortable. They have beach equipment you can use on the beach and a movie library for your viewing entertainment. Every afternoon Warren the front... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
30 May 2013

If it's not to late, "Happy Mothers Day" and "Happy Anniversary"! Thank you for choosing to spend these special days with us; I'm so pleased that you had a great vacation. Thank you for taking the time to write such an expansive review alerting others to all the amenities you got to enjoy. I hope we see you again soon! More

Princeton
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
30 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel for one night. We were greeted by a very friendly and helpful staff member that checked us into our room early, which was great. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance from the beach (2 minutes) and the peer. The room was nicely sized, very clean and included all the amenities you would expect.... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Happy that we could accommodate your early check in and that you noticed and enjoyed our extra touches. Providing the cookies bring us a lot of pleasure so I'm glad that you were able to enjoy them. So pleased that you had a lovely vacation and a safe return home. More

Cave Creek
Top Contributor
119 reviews 119 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We took a chance and it paid off royally. From the greeting at the front desk to the roof-top viewing and all in-between this is one great, quaint, small hotel. We found ourselves within an easy walk not just of the beach and pier...where we watched whales and dolphins...but to a score of excellent restaurants too. Anything you need to... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thank you for taking a chance on us! I'm glad that you found the staff responsive to your needs and that you loved our location. I'll be checking into your pillow observation to see if our kids pillows have migrated into that room - thank you for bringing it to my attention. Being only 6.5 hours away, we're practically neighbors!... More

West Lafayette, Indiana
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed here 2 nights in March based on Trip Advisor reviews. it was a great stay for us. First thing that happened was that I showed up with an extra person as my daughter decided to join us at the last minute. Adjustments were made with no problem. Hotel is in a great location. I woke up early as usual... More

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Fred-BSPH1, Owner at Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, responded to this review
22 May 2013

The beach and a great cup of coffee is how I like to start my day too! Glad we could adjust to your extra guest needs and that you all enjoyed the rooftop. I hope you can come back one day too; thank you for the great review. More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Peninsula Bay Shores
Peninsula Newport Beach
Newport Beach Peninsula
Address: 1800 West Balboa Boulevard, Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Region: United States > California > Orange County > Newport Beach
Amenities:
Beach Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Newport Beach
#3 Family Hotels in Newport Beach
#4 Business Hotels in Newport Beach
#6 Romantic Hotels in Newport Beach
Price range (per night): ₹9,830 - ₹17,983
Hotel Class:2.5 star (2.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Celebrating over thirty years under the same family ownership and operation, the Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is the perfect place for tourists, business travelers and beach people who love to find value and quality in a small, B&B style environment. Only steps from America’s finest beaches on the "California Riviera", we are just 3 blocks from the historic Newport Pier including the shopping, fine dining and nightlife you would expect from the southern California beach scene. ... more   less 
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