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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Reservation personnel, as in Renee Stauffer was great

Nov 24, 2024 JimL_in_SD San Diego, CA

We have stayed at the Bahia on a number of occasions and have always had a wonderful experience. This time our experience was enhanced by Renee Stauffer who was so patient with our family and our multiple reservations. Patience is a virtue though not everyone has it. Thank you Renee, and Bahia staff, we will be back!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Martin is the best

Nov 22, 2024 Charlie K

Martin at the front desk, met us with a welcoming smile and an eccentric personality. He noticed that our accommodations were a little far from the convention hall so he gladly moved us closer. This review is here to highlight the sometimes under appreciated staff that bring life to the real estate that is hotels.
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Nov 19, 2024 Robert W

Renae helped me with some rooms and she was amazing! She was patient and friendly! It’s the staff that keep me coming back ! They just seem to be very invested in there jobs! The property is amazing location is perfect and food is the best in town
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Old and overpriced but great location

Nov 18, 2024 derrith17435

PROS Nice staff Great location Dog friendly Beautiful views Room/suites have a lot of space Comfortable bed Nice carpeting CONS Noisy- heater turning on woke us up every time it came on, bedroom near where people park. First night we were up from 3:30am to 4:30am with drunk/loud people near us (called security at 4am); garbage trucks… Read more
PROS Nice staff Great location Dog friendly Beautiful views Room/suites have a lot of space Comfortable bed Nice carpeting CONS Noisy- heater turning on woke us up every time it came on, bedroom near where people park. First night we were up from 3:30am to 4:30am with drunk/loud people near us (called security at 4am); garbage trucks started at 5am. (they moved us to a new room the next night) Old rundown- rooms need tlc on paint, baseboards, grout; showers didn’t work well; microwave and coffee maker didn’t work. Refrigerator shelves broken. Restaurant was expensive and dinner meals the 4 of us had were not great Overpriced Resort fees are a ripoff in the winter when you can’t use most of the facilities Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close to Beach and Great for Families

Nov 17, 2024 JLNLondon Essex, United Kingdom

I had a really lovely stay at this hotel for 6 nights.. The staff were extremely accommodating and the front of house staff were excellent. This hotel is perfect for families. It's a large resort with a great pool that opens very late, but you have the option of your using their private secluded and safe bay beach with cabanas. The little shop… Read more
I had a really lovely stay at this hotel for 6 nights.. The staff were extremely accommodating and the front of house staff were excellent. This hotel is perfect for families. It's a large resort with a great pool that opens very late, but you have the option of your using their private secluded and safe bay beach with cabanas. The little shop was fantastic that stocked everything from sandwiches, chips, chocolate, swimwear and of course souvenirs. The hotel offers various room choices. I opted for a king, which was huge and a massive balcony that overlooked the bay. The room was very comfortable and spacious. The onsite restaurant served a great choice of food with great breakfasts and dinner choices for both adults and children. The location of this hotel is less than 5 mins walk to both Mission Beach, with its promenade boardwalk to Pacific Beach, which allows easy access to miles of yellow sand as well as Belmont Park. If you are looking for a beach hotel which is reasonably priced, this hotel is a great option. Read less