Sonder Solarena

3.5 star property
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony
Beach
Lobby

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
6208 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA, 92663
  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Hoag Hospital
    16 min walk
  • Huntington State Beach
    17 min walk
  • Orange County, CA (SNA-John Wayne)
    16 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible

  • 26 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • Studio
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Newport Beach

With a stay at Sonder Solarena in Newport Beach (Balboa Peninsula), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Huntington Beach Pier and Fashion Island. .This hotel is 15.5 mi (25 km) from Irvine Spectrum Center and 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Anaheim Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Balboa Peninsula Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hoag Hospital - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Huntington Beach Beaches - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Newport Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fashion Island - 7 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center - 24 min drive
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA) - 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
Sonder 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. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
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. Housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
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.

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 cribs 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

Sonder Solarena Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 144 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 290 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 290 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this same property 3 years ago under different ownership and it was much nicer then. Both the rug and the floor had sand in some areas. The room could be seen from parking lot but the room didn’t have sheer privacy curtains There were very few lights so drawing black out drapes for privacy not ideal. The hair and bath products provided were low quality with very masculine rather than neutral scent. But it’s a 5 minute walk to a great beach with plenty of dining in walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach day!
The unit was immaculately clean. I had an eye out for that after reading some negative reviews. The location is great for the beach. Other places around it would have to go further to a road that cut through to the beach. There is some traffic noise on the front of the building, but I didn’t find it bothersome. The best part was the staff. They were helpful and even loaned us sand toys and other things for the beach. Don’t forget to ask.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy!!!
This location is great! Staff was friendly and informative. Walking distance from the beach. Room was comfortable and clean. Microwave available in the lounge. Only one parking space per room available. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
Our day was fine. The hotel was clean. The room was a decent size. The parking situation was very tight and limited however, the hotel is in a great location, biking distance to the beach, food and shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Veronica

Liked: Room comfort
adequate
The room was adequate. The location of the room was facing the main street, so it was very loud through the night. the pool was clean but not inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a quick walk away from Newport Beach. Hotel staff were very nice and the place was clean. Easy check in and easy check out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kris

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

violindaga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location with easy access to the beach, dining and coffee shop. It was hard to get a good night sleep because of the noise coming from the street and the air conditioning unit. The shower felt uncomfortable with water spilling everywhere, but a modern shower head would be an easy fix.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean rooms. Clean comfy beds. Air conditioning was great. So nice to have a mini fridge in the room and quick to run down to the lounge and use microwaves when needed. Pool was so nice and clean. Literally across the street from the beach. All good things to say about our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Tricia

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Newport Solana Thumbs Up
Nice hotel in great location—walk to beach and several restaurants. Only downside was a wonky coffee maker but I’m sure they would have changed it out if I’d asked (just went out for breakfast instead)! Modern feeling and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the perfect beach hotel. We were able to easily walk to a very nice family friendly beach. There were a handful of restaurants close by. Breakfast could have been easier if they had some basics in the hotel lounge.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price. Very clean and super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Joshua, Any city

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location - Poor Condition The good: Great location for a beach stay. The beach is about a 100 yards away and the best part is there is not a lot of public parking around it, so it is not crowded. Beautiful location as far as that goes. And for the price, a great value. You’d be hard-pressed to find a hotel at that rate that close to the beach. The Bad: Either the hotel is right on the edge when it comes to profitability, or they have an owner that just doesn’t want to put money into it. When we arrived our toilet seat was broke, the shower was clogged, there was no phone in the room, a towel had stains on it, the lobby smelled badly, very poor condition. They don’t give you a door card, everything is keypad entry (hotel access, room access), which would be fine if the keypads actually worked. At one point we were standing outside the hotel for about three minutes just trying to get in. Last, they have parking, but it helps if you drive a bicycle. The spaces are so small you’re going to have to squeeze to get in if somone parks next to you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Killer location. Great food near by and coffee. And of course a few feet to the beach. Staff is top notch and we’re very willing to offer help with anything and everything. They have all kinds of fun things you can use at the beach to borrow and they loved sharing! Only stinky part is the room cleanliness was rough. Weird picks for high use hotel items. Not sure they are really appropriate. You can tell they were picked by someone who didn’t have the best knowledge. That said, location, location, location! So……
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Human hairball on the bed. No remote; shower didn’t drain. No towlels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lacy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t read the reviews before booking. There was hair in my shower. But I just removed it. The tub has mold all around it. And when I misplaced a bottle of hair gel, I looked under the bed and grabbed a half used bottle of something really gross that can’t be named here from the previous occupant. Under the bed was disgusting on another level. The hotel needs to fire the cleaning staff and start over. The photos are super misleading. Would not stay here again, there are better places for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024