Balboa Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Photo by Norma Echavarria
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Our pick of the best Balboa Island Hotel Deals

Hilton Anaheim
Hilton Anaheim
4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way, Anaheim, CA
The price is NZ$253 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$253
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 spa tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,182 reviews)
"Everything was great except our check in, they tried to change my room that I had booked 3 month prior to my reservation only because I had booked with Expedia (I heard the manager say in the back office). The girl checking us in was just doing her job but of course I was going to be upset for them ..."

Reviewed on 13 Jan. 2025

Hilton Anaheim
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
2 out of 5
Anaheim
The price is NZ$171 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$171
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,284 reviews)
"As a place to sleep before and after a long day at the Disney parks, this was a safe and clean stay at a budget price. Much nicer than any other Motel 6 I have stayed in over the years and so far the only one I’m comfortable having my kids stay at."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$307
includes taxes & fees
27 Jan - 28 Jan
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,362 reviews)
"Second time staying here and it was wonderful. Love the shuttle to the park and the garden areas are beautiful this time of year. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 17 Jan. 2025

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Hotel Huntington Beach
Hotel Huntington Beach
3 out of 5
7667 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, CA
The price is NZ$178 per night from 26 Jan to 27 Jan
NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
26 Jan - 27 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Huntington Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,091 reviews)
"I stay here every time I visit HB. It is an easy, short drive from the beach and walking distance to many other things to do! I’ve never had an issue with feeling unsafe at this hotel, which is big since I often travel solo. Also, the staff is so nice and helpful. I will say, the only thing I could ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jan. 2025

Hotel Huntington Beach
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
3.5 out of 5
1460 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is NZ$350 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$350
includes taxes & fees
10 Feb - 11 Feb
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,722 reviews)
"Great option to stay near Disney. Only concern was that we asked for early check-in, they said yes. Then on the day we arrived, not only could we not get in early but were 2.5 hrs late."

Reviewed on 19 Jan. 2025

Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$329 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
30 Jan - 31 Jan
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,244 reviews)
"Would have liked to have had electric charger for vehicle."

Reviewed on 20 Jan. 2025

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Balboa Island

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Beacon Bay

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Beacon Bay and surrounding area, you can visit Newport Dune and Balboa Pier.

Beacon Bay
Newport Beach featuring a monument and signage

Balboa Peninsula

5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers to Balboa Peninsula praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Balboa Pier and Newport Pier.

Balboa Peninsula
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Corona del Mar

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Corona del Mar. You might want to make time for a stop at Corona del Mar State Beach or Sherman Library and Garden.

Corona del Mar
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Newport Center

5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Newport Center, Fashion Island and Orange County Museum of Art are top sights worth seeing.

Newport Center
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Lido Isle

While Lido Isle may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newport Pier and Balboa Beach.

Lido Isle
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Mariners

While visiting Mariners, you might make a stop by sights like Westcliff Plaza and Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve.

Mariners

Balboa Island Travel Guide

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