With a stay at Solarena in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Newport Beach Pier and 6 minutes from Huntington Beach Pier. .This hotel is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from University of California, Irvine and 15.1 mi (24.4 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.
What's nearby
Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Least Tern Nature Preserve - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Huntington State Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Huntington Beach Beaches - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Lido Marina Village - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
7-Eleven - 2 min drive
Hoag Hospital Cafeteria - 3 min drive
Jack in the Box - 15 min walk
Freelance Coffee Project - 3 min drive
Vacancy Coffee Bar - 2 min walk
About this property
Solarena
Solarena offers 47 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include express check-out and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping on request
Accessibility
Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
More
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 within 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 available for USD 50.0 per day
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: USD 30 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
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per day
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Solarena Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 283 out of 608 reviews
10 - Excellent
283
Rating 8 - Good. 147 out of 608 reviews
8 - Good
147
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 608 reviews
6 - Okay
81
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 608 reviews
4 - Poor
46
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 608 reviews
2 - Terrible
51
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
jenea
Travelled with group
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Amenities
Cant beat the location for the price. Rooms could definitely be cleaner though, and staff was a little odd and unwelcoming. Also SO SO loud. All we heard at night was cars and the crosswalk. But overall a decent budget choice close to the beach that has renovated rooms.
So the hotel says beachfront but it is not actually beachfront it is 2 blocks from then beach and there is a very busy street right in front of hotel. The room was supposed to be ready by 3, however, when we got to the hotel at 3:15 our room was not ready. They gave us a room facing the street and it was very loud and noisy.
The room was like lipstick on a pig. The walls were paper thin. The bed was very lumpy. They charge you for parking, above and beyond your room price. In short I’ve stayed in nicer Motel 6’s. It also seems as though there is not enough parking for all the rooms they have.
We loved this hotel! It’s such a great location, loved the room, and very convenient parking. Will be coming back soon!
Nina
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
4/10 Poor
Chad L
Travelled with partner
22 Feb 2026
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
In the middle of the night, my bathroom sink begin to fill up with water from the drain upstairs I think. The gurgling bubbles smelled terrible. I sent staff a video. Staff put me into another room that night. This room had a tub with a very slow drain so when we took a shower, we were wading in water. On a positive note staff was very pleasant and professional. Also another positive note was they had chairs for people to use on the beach which was handy. Location was awesome, but I’m not sure I would go back.