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Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort
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Last updated: Apr 14, 2025
Key features
- 400 guests
- Catering included
- Pets not allowed
- 34 min. response time
Reviews
(1842)
4.4 · 1842 reviews
Katie D Nov 24, 2023
I'm so disappointed to write this review because we have been coming here for more than 20 years. Apparently the new management doesn't care how much noise people make during the day, which was a real problem for us. We came for Thanksgiving, which is a family holiday. The people directly across from us had 3 sites all together and a speaker the size of a nightstand. They played music all day every day at top volume our entire stay. They also had a 12 person gas golf cart with the same size speaker and drove it around the park non-stop.
We asked security to deal with it twice and they said there are zero noise restrictions during the day. I'm all for having a good time, but when I can't hear my daughter talking to me when she's sitting next to me inside our trailer, it's a problem. Security said guests regularly call police for noise complaints and if their warnings to these folks to turn it down didn't work, we should call the police as well. We paid $200 a night to stay here and we'd like to sit outside and enjoy a fire without hearing someone else's music blasting so loud we can't hear each other talk.
It ruined our entire trip and we are really hesitant to ever stay here again. Apparently it's the luck of the draw whether you have considerate neighbors. It's a shame because it's a gorgeous location and great amenities.
Katie D Nov 24, 2023
I'm so disappointed to write this review because we have been coming here for more than 20 years. Apparently the new management doesn't care how much noise people make during the day, which was a real problem for us. We came for Thanksgiving, which is a family holiday. The people directly across from us had 3 sites all together and a speaker the size of a nightstand. They played music all day every day at top volume our entire stay. They also had a 12 person gas golf cart with the same size speaker and drove it around the park non-stop.
We asked security to deal with it twice and they said there are zero noise restrictions during the day. I'm all for having a good time, but when I can't hear my daughter talking to me when she's sitting next to me inside our trailer, it's a problem. Security said guests regularly call police for noise complaints and if their warnings to these folks to turn it down didn't work, we should call the police as well. We paid $200 a night to stay here and we'd like to sit outside and enjoy a fire without hearing someone else's music blasting so loud we can't hear each other talk.
It ruined our entire trip and we are really hesitant to ever stay here again. Apparently it's the luck of the draw whether you have considerate neighbors. It's a shame because it's a gorgeous location and great amenities.
Christi Callahan Nov 26, 2023
I don't recommend the holiday outdoor ice skating rink here. It was incredibly crowded, to the point where it felt dangerous to be on the ice. I asked the capacity they allow and it is supposedly well over 100 people, which is not ideal for such a small rink.
They had a skate guard and security guards on the ice but they were pretty useless in my opinion. They did nothing to ensure the crowd was all skating in the same direction so it ended up being very chaotic on the ice. They also didn't appear to be checking on anyone who had fallen down (which was happening often and people were even hitting their heads). They also allowed adults to be riding on the skate aids/seals. They seemed more focused on filling small holes in the ice, which were the least of the safety concerns in my opinion. Oh yeah, the skate guard also ran into me at one point while I was skating. I'm a skilled figure skater and I felt very unsafe on this ice rink. I only lasted 20 minutes skating here and then got off the ice and requested a refund. The quality of the ice was also terrible. It felt like I was skating on rocks. I've been to numerous other outdoor rinks in Southern California and all of them had smoother ice quality than this place. The only caveat to my review is that I went on the first night they were open - I hope they will improve the experience over the season, including both the safety aspects and the ice quality.
Christi Callahan Nov 26, 2023
I don't recommend the holiday outdoor ice skating rink here. It was incredibly crowded, to the point where it felt dangerous to be on the ice. I asked the capacity they allow and it is supposedly well over 100 people, which is not ideal for such a small rink.
They had a skate guard and security guards on the ice but they were pretty useless in my opinion. They did nothing to ensure the crowd was all skating in the same direction so it ended up being very chaotic on the ice. They also didn't appear to be checking on anyone who had fallen down (which was happening often and people were even hitting their heads). They also allowed adults to be riding on the skate aids/seals. They seemed more focused on filling small holes in the ice, which were the least of the safety concerns in my opinion. Oh yeah, the skate guard also ran into me at one point while I was skating. I'm a skilled figure skater and I felt very unsafe on this ice rink. I only lasted 20 minutes skating here and then got off the ice and requested a refund. The quality of the ice was also terrible. It felt like I was skating on rocks. I've been to numerous other outdoor rinks in Southern California and all of them had smoother ice quality than this place. The only caveat to my review is that I went on the first night they were open - I hope they will improve the experience over the season, including both the safety aspects and the ice quality.
Michael Neumann Nov 26, 2023
Very nice RV centric campground, however, they support traditional car camping too. Very clean facilities and courteous staff. We were in and out for one night, but already planned a trip to go back. Beautiful property and nice beach fire pits.
Michael Neumann Nov 26, 2023
Very nice RV centric campground, however, they support traditional car camping too. Very clean facilities and courteous staff. We were in and out for one night, but already planned a trip to go back. Beautiful property and nice beach fire pits.
Brandon Uribe Oct 31, 2023
First Time staying here and all I can say is Location Location Location! Balboa Island is a 2 minute drive, Fashion Island is a 2 minute drive and Newport Beach pier is about a 7 min drive and more. This place has friendly staff, Pool(they do stay open for advertised hours), Convenient store, Spa, a small beach restaurant and bar during the day. It’s a great location, if you have kids with tons to do at the resort and outside of it. Our site was clean when we arrived, we got the smallest of the sites since we spent this weekend out in Newport and Balboa so there was no need for anything besides a basic spot since we didn’t plan on spending more than a few hours at the resort during the day. But we had room for a nice patio setup and it was more than enough. Next time I come I’ll get a larger site if I plan on spending an entire day at the Resort. But I thought our spot was perfect for my wife and I. Everyone was friendly and noise levels were down in the evenings I never heard anyone. I give this place a 5/5 but I will make note: you do hear airplanes from the airport and sometimes hear modified cars on PCH. But if your AC is on it will drown it out. Even with that my wife and I didn’t care it was an exceptional stay and deserved a 5/5 review! I’ll be back!
Brandon Uribe Oct 31, 2023
First Time staying here and all I can say is Location Location Location! Balboa Island is a 2 minute drive, Fashion Island is a 2 minute drive and Newport Beach pier is about a 7 min drive and more. This place has friendly staff, Pool(they do stay open for advertised hours), Convenient store, Spa, a small beach restaurant and bar during the day. It’s a great location, if you have kids with tons to do at the resort and outside of it. Our site was clean when we arrived, we got the smallest of the sites since we spent this weekend out in Newport and Balboa so there was no need for anything besides a basic spot since we didn’t plan on spending more than a few hours at the resort during the day. But we had room for a nice patio setup and it was more than enough. Next time I come I’ll get a larger site if I plan on spending an entire day at the Resort. But I thought our spot was perfect for my wife and I. Everyone was friendly and noise levels were down in the evenings I never heard anyone. I give this place a 5/5 but I will make note: you do hear airplanes from the airport and sometimes hear modified cars on PCH. But if your AC is on it will drown it out. Even with that my wife and I didn’t care it was an exceptional stay and deserved a 5/5 review! I’ll be back!
Ryan J. Orr Nov 15, 2023
Kids and family love this place and memories are made every time we come. Staff is not as customer service friendly and security is a bit over zealous with the kids.
We do love being here though.
Best rates are after Labor Day and before Memorial Day!
Ryan J. Orr Nov 15, 2023
Kids and family love this place and memories are made every time we come. Staff is not as customer service friendly and security is a bit over zealous with the kids.
We do love being here though.
Best rates are after Labor Day and before Memorial Day!
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Facilities
- Information
- Professional services provided since 2023
- Languages:
- English
- Premises
- Standing 400 people
- Banquet seats 400 people
- Reception can be held both inside & outside
- Ceremony can be held only outside
- Max. overnight capacity: 150 guests
- There is a gazebo in the courtyard
- There is a separate space for a wedding ceremony
- Venue has separate spaces that can be used as rooms for bride and groom
- There are enough chairs and tables for the maximum capacity of people
- There are enough linens for the maximum capacity of people
- Inventory
- Tables
- Chairs
- Tablecloths
- Napkins
- Tableware
- Sound equipment
- Place for the ceremony
- Catering & Drinks
- We specialize in these cuisines:
- American
- European
- Italian
- Grill
- Vegetarian
- Asian
- It is not permitted to bring a third-party catering service provider
- You cannot bring your own drinks
- Other
- Services included in the price:
- Free parking
- Public parking
- Venue has:
- Service staff
- Entertainment activities included in the price:
- Volleyball court
- Altar
- Beach
- Water activities
- Swimming pool
- Children’s entertainment and equipment included in the price:
- Children’s playground
Accommodation
Four-bed roomRooms: 6
Six-bed roomRooms: 21
Permits and restrictions
- The standard event duration included in the price is 5 hours
- The event can finish at , at the latest
- Preparation start times are arranged on case-by-case basis
- Equipment removal time is coordinated on case-by-case basis
- 4:00 PM check-in
- 10:00 PM sound restrictions inside
- 10:00 PM sound restrictions outside
- Civil and property insurance required
- No preferred partners.
- Pets not allowed
- No fireworks
- No smoke show during a musical performance
- No confetti
Payments
35%
Deposit required at the time of booking 10 days
The remaining service cost must be paid before the event Service scope and pricing is the same for all event types
Payment:
Bank transfer
Credit card
Cancellation policy
Free cancelation of the booking is not applicable
Changing the event date is not allowed. Changing the date would require canceling the existing booking.
FAQs About Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort Wedding Venue
The cost of booking Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort for a wedding depends on a lot of factors, such as the number of guests, day of the week you’re having your wedding, services you select. Maximum capacity of Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort is 400 guests. For a wedding of 50 people Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue cost starts at $6,376.Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort pricing guide:
- Price for 50 guests with catering and beverages - $6,376, $128 per person
- Price for 75 guests with catering and beverages - $9,563, $128 per person
- Price for 100 guests with catering and beverages - $12,751, $128 per person
- Price for 125 guests with catering and beverages - $15,939, $128 per person
- Price for 150 guests with catering and beverages - $19,127, $128 per person
- Price for 200 guests with catering and beverages - $25,502, $128 per person
- Price for 300 guests with catering and beverages - $38,253, $128 per person
Yes, there are additional costs when booking Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort for a wedding. A 22% service charge is also applied to all services.
No, there is no minimum spend requirement when booking Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort for a wedding.
No, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort maintains the same pricing across all days of the week, including weekdays and weekends.
No, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort maintains the same rates throughout the year, regardless of the month.
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At the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue, you can host up to 400 seated guests or up to 400 standing guests.
Yes, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort offers in-house catering specializing in American, European, Italian, Grill, Vegetarian, Asian cuisine. At this wedding venue it isn’t possible to bring your own third-party catering.
No, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue doesn’t allow you to bring your own drinks.
Yes, there’s free parking available at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue.
Yes, there is accommodation available at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue with a maximum capacity of 150 guests.
At Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort wedding venue, you need to keep the noise down after 10:00 PM if you're outside and after 10:00 PM if you're inside.
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