Doryman’s Inn

Wonderful experience! The room was comfortable and clean, the staff courteous and accommodating. We would definitely recommend this lovely bed and breakfast!

The rooms are gorgeous, the staff friendly, and the breakfast fine. But the hotel’s proximity to Baja Sharkey’s and their high decibel music until 2:00 a.m. makes the entire room vibrate like there’s going to be an alien craft landing any moment. The advertised «deep soaking tub» is nonexistent: it’s a shower tub combo. Be warned: if you stay here, you will be susceptible to a sharkey attack.

I’ve been holding off on writing my 100^th review, because I wanted it to be memorable and special.
I have finally found an establishment worthy of this privilege and also deserving enough for 5 stars!
I’ve been blessed to be given the opportunity to stay a couple of nights at the Doryman’s Inn (Bed & Breakfast) in Newport Beach, CA and it is this experience that I am dedicating my 100^th Unilocal review to.
The Doryman’s Inn B&B is located right at the corner of a lovely sector in this beach community and is surrounded by a variety of dining establishments and various shops; not to mention the boardwalk, pier and sandy shoreline, all outside its doorstep.
I will first start with its convenience and safety/​security features. This B&B is literally at the street-​corner of a block that is across the street from the beach. This B&B is also located upstairs, on top of a gourmet restaurant (21 Oceanfront).
Guests can Call or be Buzzed-​In initially and then take an elevator upstairs. You will then be greeted by the front desk. From here guests will be given a security code that is used to access the front door again at your leisure. Guests also receive Free Parking in their private lot across the street. Priceless! We felt safe our entire stay.
The décor is that of an old-​style, Victorian mansion. The hallways are carpeted in this style, along with the wallpaper and Victorian inspired paintings.
I completely loved the feel and it felt so unique, as if I stepped into another time era altogether. Even the furniture, bathroom décor and silverware are done in this style. Each room has a fireplace, the cozier bed, furnishings, ample mirrors and windows with views of either the beach or the cityscape.
It is truly a luxurious experience of a lifetime!
Although my fiancée and I selected to stay in one room for our entire visit, we were given an opportunity to see other rooms and they are ALL special; each with qualities desirable for different occasions.
Room #1 is perfect for views of the beach and nightlife and is slightly smaller than other rooms. This room is perfect for singles or a couple that don’t require a lot of space.
Rooms #5, 6 and 7 were just as lovely and give you more room with a complete view of the shoreline and perfect for viewing sunsets.
We, however, decided to stay in room #10 for the duration of our stay. This gem of a room was huge and sported the comfiest king-​sized bed, a day-​bed in its own space and a gigantic bathing space. Although this room is facing the cityscape and not the beach, we found ourselves sitting on the communal patio and rooftop when we wanted our ocean views.
Of course there’s breakfast served every morning and it was delish! The fresh fruit, bagels, cereals and breakfast quiche were on-​point. We frequently indulged in the coffee and tea booth located in the hallway and there’s always the deluxe 21 Oceanfront restaurant, literally, downstairs from our hallway.
I could go on and on about our stay, but it would take too long. Let me just say that the only «flaw» I could find with Doryman’s Inn was that there was no phone in the rooms to call the front desk. But honestly, it wasn’t even an issue for us because this place is so compact, I would just walk 1 minute down the hall to the desk. Even I am not that lazy and this minor inconvenience was forgivable.
I would also like to mention that the nightlife right downstairs can sometimes get noisy depending on the night (particularly weekends). But it didn’t bother us because we always slept with the TV on (ambient noise) and I heard the front desk has earplugs for guests.
Whether you’re from out of town visiting, on a vacay getaway or with your friends looking a beach «party» escape, the Doryman’s Inn can suite any occasion and if you look for Special Deals online, staying here is completely affordable.
A truly unforgettable experience!

We stayed 10÷13−15. What an unexpected find after searching for a room on a «holiday» weekend that everything appeared to be booked. We were amazed at the price that we were able to get this oceanfront room for with a private bath. We were greeted by Mariann who showed us our options for rooms with such enthusiasm and love that I thought she had to be the owner. She was a sweetheart and recommended 2 restaurants that were amazing. The entire staff during our stay went above and beyond to assure we enjoyed our stay. Customer Service was definitely a 5, and free parking during our stay was surely an added bonus. We live in Kansas City and I can’t wait to go back and enjoy this quaint, cute and romantic establishment. Thank You!

Ok hotel. Booked the weekend for a nice getaway celebrating my husband birthday in May. We loved the location but the hotel was really not up to the standard. No robs, no shower cap, no shampoo or conditioner, the basic stuff that u find in any hotel. That was alright, did not bother me much. The reason I would never go back to this hotel is the noise level at night. If u are a light sleeper, you are not going to sleep at all in the ocean facing rooms. At 2 am the crowd from the bars where having a hangout right next to our window. And my luck the windows were broken so they don’t lock. That was awful. Imagine trying to get away for a relaxing weekend finding that you can not sleep at night cause if the noise level. Was not too impressed. I gave this hotel one star for the location. Beautiful sunset view. Oh and when we told the front desk about the situation at night, she was very apologetic. And promised to give us discount for the inconvenience. Never happens which was more disappointing.
They credited my credit card $ 100 for the inconvenience a month later. 2 month later.

Took my wife here for her birthday. We have stayed here several times in the past and can’t believe how quickly it has gone to such a state of disrepair.
There are no robes, no body lotion, and only one bar of soap for both shower and sink.
The TV had cables hanging down and a posted note said turn on manually.
The carpet is thread bare the paint chipped and the mattress is hard as a rock.
The breakfast is hard boiled eggs and cheap breads.
The room rate was 435 but included a $ 132.00 restaurant voucher.
I will not return, the balboa bay club is much nicer.

Difficult to be critical but I have to warn families and non-​locals
Here it goes. My husband always make it a point to make my birthday special (terrible time of the year-​have to share it with someone very famous — end of December) and we usually travel far away from home.
This year was a bit different. With work obligations we did not have time to travel. We love the Oceanfront restaurant so he booked a room at their B&B, the Bellagio room because he knows I love a wonderful jacuzzi and beautiful modern bath.
The room was not Oceanfront which I thought would be a plus since I did live on the peninsula (Oceanfront) at a friends home for a short while and knew how noisy it could be by the tourist.
Anyway, we were there Christmas night. It was so wonderful/​romantic quiet night. We dined after biking all day and came back to a large gorgeous room for some R and R and a wonderful nights sleep.
The next night was a bit different. We celebrated my birthday at the Oceanfront. Their menu is always interesting and their chef is fantastic. It was nice to have access to the restaurant via the old B & B.
We always enjoy dining here so it is difficult for me to leave a hard review. I enjoy all the staff. The issue is and will always be the bar in the alley next to the Bellagio. I feel they should have pre-​warned us. I do think the Bellagio is our preferred room BUT the noise level from the bar should have been mentioned ~thus this review.
I do not want to discourage anyone from staying at this unique and very intimate B&B (hard to find in Newport). I just think you should either stay on the oceanside to buffer the noise and/​or bring earplugs. We travel with earplugs but the bar next to the Bellagio was so loud they did not help.
I did speak to one of the staff regarding this issue-​she told me who to contact. I am not a complainer so I did not call the manager because they know of this issue. We have eaten at their restaurant so many times that they should know us.
At this time I am not happy. There are so many other wonderful places to stay and dine even though we really did like the location for a quick get away and bike rentals are right around the corner ;)
BTW~ I am 51. this location has wonderful memories for me. my parents bought their fish in front of this restaurant at the pier and when i was a teen i cleaned beach houses with my best friend on the peninsula. we all have own fantastic memories of the peninsula. it is still awesome!

Such a great place! Beautiful interiors and super friendly staff. Right on the boardwalk and in the middle of everything. The noise was not an issue and the front desk provides ear plugs if you need them. Newport Beach was a fun discovery as was this delightful hotel.

I give 5 stars. Very clean. Beds are exquisite. Desk staff very friendly. Great view from the roof deck. Highly recommended.

We are B&B folks who love their charm and uniqueness rather than the cold impersonal atmosphere of the standard hotels/​motels.
We selected Doryman’s Inn for a birthday getaway weekend from San Diego. We went with Expedia for the reservations who told us we’d be in room 7, which seemed a very nice room. Unfortunately, when we arrived someone else was booked into room 7. Expedia had messed up and double booked it. Fortuitously, the Doryman staff were accustomed to handling problems and with a smile, panache and with a quick flourish we were now booked into room 8, the suite and most expensive room in the B & B. It was very beautiful, charming and beyond what I would normally pay for a room.
The room was such that one could easily feel the presence of some gifted writer from the twenties sitting at the table by the window soaking up the sun’s last rays at day’s end. Neither of us was as gifted a writer so we simply laid on the bed and waited for the steam to come up when the sun hit the ocean. No steam this day but a beautiful sunset. We stayed there near the end of March 2015 when most of the US was battling snow storms. We slept in the big comfortable canopy bed with the windows open all night. There was a warm gentle breeze outside and it was exceedingly comfortable. Whilst there was definitely some noise from passers by on the beach walk below it was not excessive, perhaps because this should have been the «off» season. The donut shop next door seemed to have a line in it at all hours.
As stated in several other reviews the bed was comfortable, the rooms’ charms were innate, the shower was big enough for both of us but I don’t think a bath there would be something I’d enjoy. The bathroom had easily enough room for one but you’d have to know your roommate well to use it simultaneously. If you didn’t before, you would afterwards. If you forgot any bathroom needs at home they were provided for your comfort. When there was no one at the front desk (usually the case), with directions provided, a friendly smiling person would appear post haste. As someone else remarked, all the ladies at the front desk appeared to be fashion models.
The provided breakfast was OK but did seem akin to the continental breakfast you’d find in hotels during meetings. In all fairness, we arrived late after lounging in bed, soaking up the ambiance, so all of the quiche and muffins described by others were gone. Bagels/​crème cheese, cereal, coffee, tea and fresh fruit (although firm and tasteless) were in abundance. You could toast bread or bagel if you wished. You could eat inside or on a small protected private patio. There was a stairway to the roof patio that had a sign restricting it’s use to B & B guests and only then with permission. Given that we were not terrorists and figuring it was easier to say sorry rather than to seek out someone to ask permission we simply went to the roof and enjoyed our breakfast there. The 180 degree view of the Pacific was great but a little wall forced you to sit up straight to enjoy it. A clear protective plexiglass windbreak, on top of the wall, surrounded the roof as well but was completely unnecessary while we were there.
Our experience was excellent. We were there at a time of year when one would have expected cooler weather. Since it was warm the windows were open and there was a little more noise but due to location and it’s proximity to partying crowds, bars and restaurants, we expected the beach noise. There are other reviews here that reminded us of certain friends whom we all have. We go to the same place and have the same things happen to us and later we find they’ve told others all of the things that went wrong during their experience and not even mentioned the good things. During that same time we had the time of our lives and are now forced to rethink our choices in friends. Read some of the other reviews and you’ll see exactly what I am talking about.

I knew going into this that it would be loud after reading reviews. We had room 10. And it was Very loud at night. Fri-​Mon stay. The music from the bars was booming until they closed. And the drunk fighting and yelling went all night. Ear plugs did not drown it out. The roof top bar is literally out the window. My husband had a beer there and we talked while I got ready to go out!!! The location is Perfect!!! All sorts of stores, rental places for beach/​bike gear, and restaurants galore. One spot for car that gets blocked in by the valet when their restaurant is open. They move the cars for you but you have to wait for that. The rooms were gorgeous. Very Victorian. Staff was friendly but not all the staff speaks English. Cute area for breakfast. They had little cooked egg/​spinach and onion bakes. Those were good. Fruit and juice was super fresh. I kind of expected more of a cooked meal for a Bed and Breakfast. It was similar to a hotel chain’s complimentary breakfast.

Love this B&B, clean, Victorian décor, comfy bed, cool tub & a fireplace! Listen to the waves break on the shore, enjoy a glass of wine in front of the fire. Great romantic getaway!

The rooms are beautiful with entry of character. If your looking for a quiet date night or fun on the town you can find it here.
Beds are so comfy. What a treat!

Room #5 was great, actually all the rooms are wonderful and most have awesom ocean views, laying on my bed gazing at the blue ocean, early afternoon sun twinkling on the horizon, sailboats cruzing, a PERFECT slight cool breeze hitting my face, ahhhhhhhhh, if not for a palm tree I woulda thought I was on a private yacht ! MaryAnn was great, her European accent added to the Victorian ambiance. ok now, you have to understand this is a HISTORIC VICTORIAN HOTEL, so some things are going to be old but this adds to the charm, the antique books smell old… hmm cause their old ! everything is very very clean which surprised me, bed was very comfy, small rooms but that’s what they had back in the day, fireplace was romantic… our first nite we actually went to sleep bout 930 pm, we NEVER sleep that early, and slept like babies listening to waves crash, every so often we could hear people near the street but no biggie, fri or sat nite might be different though. free parking is great… free breakfast was yum, quiche etc. sooooo many restaurants to choose :) heres our secrets. rocknbaja lobster downstairs get one of their seafood buckets, we get the shrimp bucket $ 19 enough for 3 people, killer tacos. Oceanfront21 is superb if you want gormet YUM. down the street BlueWaterGrill saltnpepper shrimp deal ! rent bikes 2 hours and go catch ferry over to the candy store. anyways back to hotel, nothing like it ANYWHERE in so cal, I felt like the movie Somewhere In Time with Christopher Reeve/​Jane Seymour, cept MY wife is more beautiful ! we toured a few other popular hotels and I would NEVER stay at some. cant wait to come back

This is a very nice B&B but whatever you do– DO NOT stay in rooms 10 or 11(belagio) because you will be up all night with the noise coming from the Blue Beet Bar just below. The restaurant was amazing — great food — fried Calamari — yum! Outstanding service and good live music.

We arrived to the bed and breakfast yesterday in the afternoon. It sits right on top of 21 Oceanfront restaurant, located right across the pier on Newport Beach. Room 8 is lovely — beach views, fireplace (amazing, dare I say sexy?), canopy bed and old world furnishings. It feels like you’re in a movie. The lady at the front desk was helpful, the room spotless, the breakfast was delicious (fresh quiches, fruit, and traditional continental breakfast offerings). If what you want is a modern, sleek hotel — this is NOT it. If you want quaint, charming and full of character, then think about this place. In regards to the noise level, it was very tolerable even with the windows wide open all night (caveat: hubs and I are used to Manhattan street noise so this was very quiet by comparison — depends on what your threshold is, I guess). I would definitely stay here again.
Weird little things I pay attention to and liked:
— Smells CLEAN (not like an old folks’ home)
— Sheets are CLEAN, soft and in good shape
— Bed in room 8 was good (firm, quiet, felt new)
— Saw the housekeepers turning over a room, and they were meticulously CLEAN
— Even though the furnishings are old school, they are in good condition
— Free WiFi with decent signal strength
— Great continental breakfast every morning
Potential Cons (none are a big deal to me…):
— Water pressure in the shower is low, so is the shower head (physically low)
— Not always someone at the front desk
— Parking is located across the street behind BajaSharkeez and Cannery real estate (get the parking slip from the front desk to ID your spot and put in your car)
You can rent beach umbrellas from Board Walk Sports on the corner next to the pier. Lots of bars around, though more of a dive bar kind of situation (not speakeasy cocktails if that’s what you’re looking for).

Very upscale, old-​school steak house overlooking the water.
Bar area is very small, so we have stopped trying to do happy hour here. We have switched to dinners and have loved the food.
Prices are up there, but the food is solid and portions are huge. I suggest sharing the bisque and the soufflé and passing on any «sides». Entrée comes with veggies and a starch.

When it was new, it was absolutely grand and the best hotel experience in Newport. Today, not so much. Maintenance is the issue, bathroom in particular. Also, the area is busy and noisy with lots of restaurant traffic on the ground floor.

This B & B is very nice BUT BEWARE! As said in other reviews it is near the pier and can get quite boisterous. Our car was vandalized while being parked in our «secure» spot. Nobody would take responsibility they just kept saying, «Yeah that’s happened to me too.» If we ever go again, we will drive a junker… its costing us more to fix our car than the room and a nice dinner!

What a classy establishment! Great décor and a great location! Plus, the restaurant below serves delectable dishes!!!
The tall beautiful blonde (I think she’s a model or something) who works the desk was so helpful and catered to my every whim!
I suggest this place to anyone who wants to get away with that special someone or to just be close to the Newport action for a night.