Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort sits on the water in Newport Beach, a coastal hotel with sea views and an elegant, modern feel.
Balboa Bay Resort is a hotel destination wedding venue in Newport Beach, United States, hosting 450 at dinner and 1,000 standing, where a wedding for 80 guests costs about US$40,000 (our estimate).
About Balboa Bay Resort
Balboa Bay Resort sits on the water in Newport Beach, a coastal hotel with sea views and an elegant, modern feel.
Outdoor ceremonies are possible, with seated ceremony capacity for up to 300 guests, seated dining for 450 and standing receptions for as many as 1,000.
Accommodation runs across 25 room and suite categories, from the Newport King Room to the Presidential Suite, including several ADA accessible options and Bay View and Beach Front rooms.
In-house catering is available and external caterers are permitted, and the nearest airport is John Wayne (SNA), which we estimate at around 15 minutes away.
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Capacity
- Seated dinner
- 450 guests
- Standing reception
- 1,000 guests
- Ceremony, seated
- 300 guests
Staying over
- Rooms
- 159 rooms
- Room types
- 25 listed
The ceremony
- Outdoor ceremony
- Yes
Money
- A wedding for 80 guests
- About US$40,000, rooms extraAisle estimate
- Price
- US$175 to US$300 per headAisle estimate
House rules
- Music until
- 23:00
- Fireworks
- No
- Pets
- No
Getting there
- Nearest airport
- SNA, 15 min by carAisle estimate
- Parking
- Yes
- Step-free access
- Yes
- Guest transport
- Yes
The spaces
- Event spaces
- Banquet room
- Reception indoors
- Yes
- Reception outdoors
- Yes
- Space for dancing
- Yes
- Indoors or out
- Both
- Setting
- Coastal, modern, elegant
The place
- Swimming pool
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Beach on foot
- No
Food and drink
- In-house catering
- Yes
- Outside caterers allowed
- Yes
- Bring your own wine
- No
- Bar on site
- Yes
Venue highlights
- Seated ceremony capacity for 300, seated dining for 450 and up to 1,000 standing
- Outdoor ceremony option with both indoor and outdoor space
- Coastal setting on the sea in Newport Beach, elegant in style
- In-house catering available, external caterers also allowed
Costs and booking details
- Getting there
- SNA · about 15 min by carAisle estimate
Guests fly into SNA.
- Direct line
- (949) 645-5000
Answered by the venue in local hours.
Questions about the venue
How many guests can the resort seat for a ceremony and for dinner?+
Up to 300 guests seated for a ceremony and 450 seated for dining. Standing capacity reaches 1,000.
Can we bring in our own caterer?+
Yes. External catering is allowed, and in-house catering is also available if you prefer.
Can the ceremony be held outdoors?+
Yes, outdoor ceremonies are possible, and the venue offers both indoor and outdoor event space.
Are there accessible rooms for our guests?+
Yes. Accessible categories include the Bay View King ADA Accessible, Newport King Room ADA Accessible, Newport One-Bedroom Suite ADA Accessible and Suite with 1 King Bed, Accessible.
What should we budget per guest?+
We estimate around USD 175 to 300 per head. For confirmed pricing, contact the resort on +1 949-645-5000.
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Sources and booking notes
Confirm your dates, guest numbers, room arrangements and inclusions with the venue before booking. An enquiry does not reserve a date. Figures labelled Aisle estimate are modelled from regional rates and public sources; they are not venue quotes.
Sources for individual venue facts
Seated dinner: 450 guests
“With 7,000 square feet of indoor space for up to 450 guests, you’ll have plenty of room for friends and family.”
Read the source for seated dinnerStanding reception: 1,000 guests
“This stunning ballroom can accommodate up to 500 people for a banquet, 1000 people for a reception and 360 people for a classroom style meeting.”
Read the source for standing receptionCeremony, seated: 300 guests
“The space offers stunning views for ceremonies of up to 300 guests.”
Read the source for ceremony, seatedRooms: 159 rooms
“The resort’s 159 guestrooms and suites offer casually elegant accommodations, alongside a wealth of amenities, including: pool cabanas; a waterfront restaurant A+O Kitchen | Bar; room service and fitness studio; water sport rentals; Drybar salon; a full-service spa; waterfront wedding ceremony lawn; and 30,000 square feet of meeting space.”
Read the source for roomsRoom types: 25 listed
“One-Bedroom Suite with Courtyard View”
Read the source for room typesOutdoor ceremony: Yes
“The Bayfront Lawn can accommodate up to 280 guests for a ceremony, 120 guests for dinner and dancing, or 150 guests in a cocktail setup.”
Read the source for outdoor ceremonyIn-house catering: Yes
“Our culinary team can prepare the perfect menu, or we welcome outside catering from a variety of highly regarded companies.”
Read the source for in-house cateringOutside caterers allowed: Yes
“(Outside catering is also available.)”
Read the source for outside caterers allowedBring your own wine: No
“Can we bring our own alcohol? No”
Read the source for bring your own wineBar on site: Yes
“Modern, waterfront indoor-outdoor event space featuring a full-service bar, attached small lounge, and private outdoor patio.”
Read the source for bar on siteMusic until: 23:00
“The event can finish at 11:00 PM, at the latest”
Read the source for music untilFireworks: No
“No fireworks”
Read the source for fireworksPets: No
“To ensure the comfort of all guests, dogs are not permitted on furniture, at the pool, inside restaurants, or in private event spaces.”
Read the source for petsParking: Yes
“Valet as well as self parking are available onsite.”
Read the source for parkingStep-free access: Yes
“Yes, our facilities are wheelchair accessible.”
Read the source for step-free accessGuest transport: Yes
“Shuttle service is available to John Wayne Airport (SNA) for a $75 fee per party.”
Read the source for guest transportEvent spaces: Banquet room
“Meeting/banquet facilities”
Read the source for event spacesReception indoors: Yes
“Imagine your perfect day in our Grand Ballroom.”
Read the source for reception indoorsReception outdoors: Yes
“The Bayfront Lawn can accommodate up to 280 guests for a ceremony, 120 guests for dinner and dancing, or 150 guests in a cocktail setup.”
Read the source for reception outdoorsSpace for dancing: Yes
“The Bayfront Lawn can accommodate up to 280 guests for a ceremony, 120 guests for dinner and dancing, or 150 guests in a cocktail setup.”
Read the source for space for dancingIndoors or out: Both
“Our indoor and outdoor meeting rooms in Newport Beach include ballrooms, a bay front lawn, and numerous private rooms with attached terraces to take in all the gorgeous views of the Newport harbor.”
Read the source for indoors or outSetting: Coastal, modern, elegant
“Tucked along the scenic California coastline, Balboa Bay Resort offers luxurious Mediterranean-inspired wedding venues in Newport Beach.”
Read the source for settingSwimming pool: Yes
“Spend the day relaxing at the pool!”
Read the source for swimming poolSea view: Yes
“The Bayfront Lawn is an idyllic outdoor setting complete with bay views and beautiful greenery.”
Read the source for sea viewBeach on foot: No
“Due to the geography of the bay, we do not have direct beach access for Resort guests.”
Read the source for beach on foot