Bahia Resort Hotel

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Dockside 1953
Garden View Studio 2 Queen
Airstream Grab n Go
Complimentary Bahia Belle Cruise
Bay View King Studio
Bay View Studio
Dockside 1953
Garden View Studio 2 Queen
Airstream Grab n Go
Complimentary Bahia Belle Cruise
Bay View King Studio
Bay View Studio

The hotel

There's a real resort feel to this Mission Bay hotel. On a 14-acre peninsula, the views are quite something, and you’re just steps from the the calm bay waters. Head to the white sandy beach and grab yourself a beach cabana or take a stroll through the lush tropical gardens. The pool is a great spot too and the huge hot tub is just the ticket on a cooler evening. Don't miss an evening cruise around the bay on the Bahia Belle paddle steamer — there’s drinks, live entertainment and views galore.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Sailing
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room

Where is it

At Mission Bay, a 4,000-acre resort area north of downtown San Diego, with beaches, water sports and boat cruises.

Hotel information

Studios all have air-conditioning, balcony or terrace, 65" flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, coffee maker, mini-fridge, iHome Bluetooth speaker with smart USB charging station, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Garden/Bay View Studios feature a kitchenette with microwave, compact fridge/freezer, toaster and sink, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 5 people. 

Dockside 1953 (fresh California fare, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outdoor patio and ocean views). Airstream Cafe Grab 'n' Go (serving breakfast, snacks to go, hot and cold drinks, and light meal offerings). Pool Bar and Grill (open Saturday's and Sundays, serving a range of drinks, salads and grilled classics).

Live music on select evenings. 

Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Beach cabanas. Fitness centre. Tennis. Shuffleboard. Children's playground. Bayside beach bonfires*. Bahia Belle cruises. Foosball table. Billiards. Range of water sports* including kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, power boats and surfing. Bicycle rental*. Fitness classes*. Sightseeing cruises*. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary parking. Gift shop. 

There is a resort fee of $39 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Complimentary WiFi access in guest rooms - Rescue seal exhibit - Access to tennis courts with racquet and ball rental - Use of shuffleboard courts - Use of cabanas on secluded beach - Resort pool towels - Two in-room bottles of water per day - Complimentary local and domestic long distance phone calls. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: the Bahia Belle boat cruise only operates on selected days and dates. Please refer to the hotels website for schedules. 

Please note: must be 18 years of age to check-in

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Jul 14, 2024 Sammy R

Summer time is the best time to visit Bahia! So many activities for my kids the atmosphere was great and the weather was perfect . My family needed a little vacation away from Arizona heat so we booked with Bahia reservations and got a great deal. My check in process with Karina was great she was so knowledgeable and patient with me as I had so… Read more
Summer time is the best time to visit Bahia! So many activities for my kids the atmosphere was great and the weather was perfect . My family needed a little vacation away from Arizona heat so we booked with Bahia reservations and got a great deal. My check in process with Karina was great she was so knowledgeable and patient with me as I had so many questions! She always gave my family an upgrade to a water room and it was so perfect for us. This will be our new vacation spot Read less
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Jul 13, 2024 Taylor M

Pedro did so good with our kids Friday and Saturday for the activities! our kids look forward to the beach activity and trivia. So fun for the kids! Pedro is amazing and super nice! We will be coming back here. Very friendly staff we’ve had a great time. Dinner was good also at dockside we had the salmon special and the t bone
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Jul 13, 2024 Discover63430105775 Phoenix, Arizona

Good location on Mission Bay, hotel has one restaurant which is on the pricey end but quite nice. Walking distance to Belmont Park and some tourist junk shops and small restaurants but not much else nearby. Would recommend a larger patio room with kitchenette which was perfect for our family of 4. I would not recommend a room that faces the public… Read more
Good location on Mission Bay, hotel has one restaurant which is on the pricey end but quite nice. Walking distance to Belmont Park and some tourist junk shops and small restaurants but not much else nearby. Would recommend a larger patio room with kitchenette which was perfect for our family of 4. I would not recommend a room that faces the public beach parking lot. Even though we could see fireworks from Sea World at night - which was cool - the parking area was always busy and loud (even during the week), and cars faced right up to the fenced back patio area. Room didn't smell clean, and whole resort feels like it needs a good scrub down. Evap cooler was only in the living area part of the room, so bedroom was warmer, and we had to keep air on very cool to try and get cool air flow to the bedroom. Parking at far end of the hotel where everyone seemed to be staying was a cluster. We stayed here so we could bring our dog, which was convenient. Overall, I prefer staying somewhere in the northern part of SD county which always seems cleaner and nicer to me. Read less
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Jul 13, 2024 C8650IJscottl Ramona, California

Pedro was awesome at providing games and entertainment for our family. Very good with the kiddos and knowledgeable of the resort. Kevin served us drinks. We would not have ordered anything but kevin convinced us it is all part of the experience.
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Jul 12, 2024 Shannon W

Pedro was amazing! Very helpful and kind. Great experience. Front desk is great. Would highly recommend this resort. Can’t wait to come back. Great for a girls trip. Feel this is such a family friendly resort, easy access to the beach, with all the amenities included is such a plus. The pool is clean and perfect temperature. All the rooms are… Read more
Pedro was amazing! Very helpful and kind. Great experience. Front desk is great. Would highly recommend this resort. Can’t wait to come back. Great for a girls trip. Feel this is such a family friendly resort, easy access to the beach, with all the amenities included is such a plus. The pool is clean and perfect temperature. All the rooms are clean and well kept. Read less