Bahia Resort Hotel

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

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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Mar 26, 2024 Brody A

I stayed at the Bahia in July 2023 and coming back March I had an issue with my reservation (my fault) Diante took care of me and is so helpful. They are so lucky to have this guy. I remember him from my stay in July and he is always so pleasant! I can’t wait to come back. I have stayed at this hotel since 2004 and I’m from Wyoming and haven’t… Read more
I stayed at the Bahia in July 2023 and coming back March I had an issue with my reservation (my fault) Diante took care of me and is so helpful. They are so lucky to have this guy. I remember him from my stay in July and he is always so pleasant! I can’t wait to come back. I have stayed at this hotel since 2004 and I’m from Wyoming and haven’t found a better hotel. Read less
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Mar 26, 2024 leslie b

Diante was amazing to work with!! Very helpful with all my questions I had... and I had quite a few! He explained everything that was available and how far to certain places we want to visit. Explained the history of the resort. Looking forward to our stay!!
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Mar 26, 2024 Patrick L

Diante was very accommodating and helpful and made the booking process super easy and smooth. The resort is beautiful definitely check it out! A lot to do in the area and is a great place to detox from Your everyday life. I definitely recommend Diante if you need any help while staying here.
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Mar 26, 2024 Mary M

We had a wonderful time at the Resort. We could eat in the restaurant while the kids played in the sand. The resort was very clean and the pool was warm. The food was excellent. The staff was fabulous!! I highly recommend this resort. We also enjoyed being close to Seaworld, Misson Beach and La Jolla Beach!
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Mar 25, 2024 Sightsee35920357668

Showed and Ben was super friendly and helpful. I really appreciated his humor after a long flight. He helped us find a better room and gave us some cool activities we could check out while we were staying there. He was very thorough with the details of charges and smiled the whole time.