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Sonder Solarena

3.5 star property
Newport Beach hotel in Balboa Peninsula with an outdoor pool
your current months are January, 2025 and February, 2025.
January 2025
February 2025

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
1 bedroom, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$242
includes taxes & fees
22 Jan - 23 Jan 2025

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, individually furnished, free cots/infant beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Terrace/patio

Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach

Parking included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
The price is AU$204
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2025
Newport Channel Inn - Near Huntington State Beach
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About the area

Map
6208 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital - 16 min walk
  • Newport Pier - 4 min drive
  • Fashion Island - 7 min drive
  • Balboa Pier - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack in the Box - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Doughboy Donuts - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Vacancy Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zabb Thai Cuisine - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sonder Solarena

Newport Beach hotel in Balboa Peninsula with an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include express check-out. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder Solarena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Property Registration Number BT30077867

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Sonder Solarena Hotel
Sonder Solarena Newport Beach
Sonder Solarena Hotel Newport Beach

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonder Solarena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonder Solarena?

As of 31 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonder Solarena on 22 Jan 2025 start from AU$242.25, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sonder Solarena pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sonder Solarena?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at Sonder Solarena?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Sonder Solarena?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sonder Solarena located?

Located in Balboa Peninsula, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Balboa Peninsula Beaches, Hoag Hospital and Huntington State Beach. Huntington Beach Beaches and Newport Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 73 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 301 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 301 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jason

Travelled with family and small children
Overall for the price this place was good. The location is good as there are plenty of places nearby to eat breakfast and dinner. You will be steps from the beach. The app to open doors was a bit of a pain because well you have to dig your phone out and open the app and hold it by the lock for what seemed like a long time to unlock doors in the building. I prefer a key card. If you're looking for a dark quiet room don't get a balcony. The light on the balcony stays on all night and it's right on a very busy road PCH so you will hear traffic noise. It was too cold and gloomy to use the pool so I have no review on that area. The pillows were too big and bulky for my taste. I prefer a pillow that my head can sink into so that it's not propped up all high when I sleep. Next time I'll bring a pillow from home. Parking was fine I just parked on a back local street a block away.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Zach

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xiyun

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa, Carrollton

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall, my stay was acceptable. However, the excessive smell of bleach upon entry of room was captivating, and the musty smells in the bathroom weren’t something I would have expected from a hotel like Sonder. The noise level is a bit high but to be expected given the location. Balconies looked a bit unsafe to relax on, and the lights being required to be on for all patios is a bit excessive. You can’t sleep with the curtains open unless you enjoy bright light in your face.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in , clean, location was tough due to being right at the traffic light and people could just stare right into room, so hard to keep the drapes closed at all times which made it very dark and gloomy to not be able to open the drapes also very noisy walls very thin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Karl

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Nadia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This property is on the main road there pack really good ear plugs for the road noise but also if you have a floor above you. Units 101-104 are basically on/below the sidewalk next to the main road. It’s basement feeling. No room cleaning unless you pay $35. Parking is very tight on property but they have extra space on the other side of the street. This costs you $16 per day. Pool heater did not work. Checkin was delayed for 1.5-2hrs as the key pads to the “2” units they had available did not work and the calling Center did not have the authority to open the room remotely. They compensated me with free parking. There are no dibs on site to help in these situations which is absurd. So for a whole week with 2 people we had the stress on one fob and NO working key pad and a staff that had no other options for us if we lose that fob or left it in the room by mistake. This is like a huge Airbnb with owners putting up their units in the rental pool.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Sonder was a wonderful experience and I would definitely do it again. :)
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a view of the ocean but it was VERY noisy being on the street 😕.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit inconvenient but the overall experience was quite nice
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Alfred

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Overall this is a wonderful beach hotel. It’s small which I like and the common lounge area was a nice place to chat with some of the other guests staying in the hotel. I like that there was beach sand on the stairs as it reminds me that we’re near the beach. The room was comfy although the carpet in my room was a little worn looking and there were hairs on the bathroom counter and sticking to the shower stall. It might not be a bad idea to have a supervisor check each room prior to having a customer use the room. I really loved the convenience of checking in and out! Pretty much everything is done via the app: you receive your building and entry code via your email, you can request towels and cleaning via the app, you can request and pay for an earlier check in via the app… Other then the bathroom being overlooked I had no complaints (the night time security guard was sleeping in the lounge when I had an early morning check out. Not good for building security).
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Amy

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location just across the street from Newport Beach and walking/running path. Many dining options and coffee shops in walkable distance. Ease of access to anything as this location is on the main PCH.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Pascale

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Liked the location. Property is dated and could definitely need an update. Beds are super soft, bathroom is dated and the toilets are tiny LOL. This location had staff and that was really nice. They were very helpful. Felt safe there but you had to make sure the side door closed behind you and it didn't always do that. Overal an ok place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Scott, Ketchum

Liked: Staff & service
This hotel was convenient for us having an event on Balboa. I loved the walking to the beach and the Vacancy Coffee shop nearby was incredible. Good dining options close by- but on weekend things open late. The front desk people were great- and helpful. We had a room on the backside and it was quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
There apparently is no noise ordinance in this city. At 0140 in the morning we woke to a jackhammer and road construction right outside our window. I understand people noise but really city construction noise? NO WAY.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great stay. The staff was attentive, the room was spotless, and parking was convenient. Contrary to previous reviews, I didn’t find the property to be noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is awesome. Staff is friendly and cool. Walking distance to the beach and one of the better breakfast diners I have ever been to (Crappy's). 2 blocks from the beach. Can't do better for the fare.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Rosie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Vishal

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jonquil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Greg

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was about the worst value for money that I have ever stayed at. The location was all it had going for it. They did not clean the rooms in fact if you wanted them clean you had to schedule it ahead of time and pay an extra $35 for each cleaning. I would never stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Omaha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024