I've held back writing a review of the Bay Shores Peninsula because I was pretty ticked off after my husband and I stayed there. I wanted to see if time, and additional travel experiences mellowed my unhappiness with the customer service the hotel provided but, frankly, I'm still annoyed. My husband and stayed at the Bay Shores Peninsula hotel for... more

We stumbled upon this hotel quite by accident and they were able to accomodate us without a reservation. The price was average for a hotel in that area. We were given a corner room on the second floor which had a lovely view of the ocean. The room was pleasantly decorated with a wonderful pillow top matress for a great... more

My wife and I stayed a week at the Bay Shores Peninsula hotel visiting our daughter's family and our new granddaughter. Bay Shores helped make our stay a wonderful experience. My son in law, a local, was as impressed as we were. Thanks to the hotel staff's recommendation he now knows a nearby honest auto mechanic that repaired his old... more

We would heartily agree with the previous reviews. The BSP is a unique hotel in a great location with a really nice vibe. This was our fourth stay (we discovered it by accident in the days before Trip Advisor) and it never disappoints. Friendly staff, well appointed rooms (where else do you get surfer wallpaper in the bathroom?), comfortable beds... more

My husband and I just returned from a four night/five day trip to Newport Beach and I am so glad that we chose this hotel. First, this is a small, quaint hotel that is very well-kept and clean. The service is outstanding as well as the location - just 2 blocks from the beach. We loved it. The room was... more

I had thought I'd try the Best Western for my short two day visit, but it just didn't impress me and I've decided I'm not going to stray from the Bay Shores - it's the best in Newport. Stayed in a regular room on the second floor - it was all good. The parking was a bit of a mess... more

By far the best hotel on the peninsula, probably one of the best on PCH in Orange County for a beach location. Central to Newport and Balboa piers, very friendly staff who really give a damn, and reasonably priced. one block from the ocean, 2 minute walk, nice roof top terrace with ocean and bay views. Breakfast more than adequate,... more

This was our second trip to this area of California but the first time we had actually stayed in Newport Beach. We found this hotel by doing the usual research on Trip Advisor before booking anything and what a find. The hotel itself is clean, tidy and well located. The staff are even better. It was my wife's birthday during... more

We stayed here 3 nights and found it very nice. It is not the newest but I would bet it is the friendliest I have ever had experience with. They go way out of the way to make one's stay enjoyable. They even followed up with a post card to thank us for staying with them (handwritten). UNBELIEVABLE more