Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel, Costa MesaBay Shores Peninsula Hotel in Costa Mesa, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 7 of 18 hotels we score in Costa Mesa. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $476 a night (cached, not a live quote).Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is a boutique hotel at 1800 W Balboa Blvd on the Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach, California. It stands close to the Pacific Ocean and Newport Harbor, with direct beach access and Mother's Beach and Newport Beach Pier both within a ten-minute walk. Rooms come with air conditioning, in-room Wi-Fi, kitchens and views over the ocean or beach, and the front desk runs around the clock. Rates start at about $476 a night, so it suits travellers wanting a well-located beachfront stay who are prepared to pay for the position. Guest feedback highlights clean rooms, comfortable beds and attentive staff, with the property recently renovated in a modern retro style.What stands out

Direct access to the beach

Ocean and harbour views

Clean rooms and comfortable beds

Open 24 hours daily

Watch out for

Expensive, from around $476 a night

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