Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good food
Cons:
Noisy rooms
Dated facilities
Some cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.11
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, affecting the score.
Service
9.28
Staff were described as friendly and welcoming.
Location
9.32
Location was frequently praised for its convenience to beach and attractions.
Room Quality
8.27
Rooms were reported as dated and small but generally clean.
Amenities
8.6
The pool and restaurant received positive remarks, but some amenities like kitchen supplies were lacking.
Value for Money
8.76
Overall value considered fair though some fees felt excessive.
Food and Beverage
9.01
Highly praised for the quality of food and beverage options.
Overall Experience
9.08
Guests enjoyed their stay with mentioned pros outweighing the cons.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 04:11

Property Description

Stunning Views of Mission Bay

Perched overlooking Mission Bay, Bahia Resort Hotel offers a picturesque retreat just minutes away from SeaWorld. Indulge in the hotel's secluded beach, outdoor pool, and a luxurious 30-person hot tub.

Luxurious Suites with Kitchenettes

Each guest suite at Bahia Resort Hotel features free Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a convenient kitchenette. Upgrade to a Deluxe Suite for breathtaking views of Mission Bay right from your room.

Dining and Entertainment Options

Savor delectable Southern California cuisine at Cafe Bahia or unwind with cocktails at the Tangier Lounge, complete with a cozy fireplace and live piano music. Don't forget to explore the hotel's tennis courts, gym, game room, and gift shop.

Experience the best of San Diego at Bahia Resort Hotel - book your stay now for an unforgettable getaway by the bay.

Important information:

Please note: There will be a resort fee at the property beginning 1 October 2018. Please contact property for pricing details.

Resort fee includes:

- Complimentary WiFi access in guestrooms and public areas
- Rescue seal exhibit, tennis courts with loaner rackets and balls, shuffleboard courts, use of cabanas on secluded beach, towels at the resort pool and whirlpool
- Two in-room waters per day
- USA Today newspaper each morning in the lobby
- Complimentary local and domestic long-distance callsGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Swimming pool: Closed from Mon, Apr 13, 2026 until Wed, Apr 15, 2026

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1530 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.11
Service: 9.28
Location: 9.32
Room Quality: 8.27
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.76
Food and Beverage: 9.01
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Ashley • couple • us
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Nanghelly • extended_group • mx
1
Pésima experiencia y nos robaron.
Pros:

Caminando llegas a Belmont Park

Cons:

Es un hotel de vibra antigua. Viajé con mis hijos adolescentes esperando tener un par de días relajados a lado de la playa antes de viajar de regreso a casa pero la playa a la que tiene acceso el hotel es una bahía sucia en la que no se antoja ni meter los pies. La alberca estuvo cerrada por mantenimiento, nos dieron la opción de ir a otro hotel a usar su alberca, pero hubo que tomar uber y fue una pérdida de tiempo y dinero que no valía la pena porque la alberca estaba helada. Los servicios de actividades que tenían estaban cerrados y no había nada que hacer. Los supuestos leones marinos por los cuales decidimos por esta opción, habían sido llevados a otro lugar así que no los pudimos ver. Había una terraza a la que se salía por una puerta posterior de la habitación que estaba cerrada. La habitación queda muy lejos del lobby lo cual resultó muy poco práctico. Pero lo peor es que aun cuando pusimos el letrero de no molestar, la mucama insistió en entrar a cambiar toallas y recoger la basura, mientras miraba que teníamos en el cuarto. Salimos menos de dos horas al hotel que nos habían ofrecido para nadar (que fue una decepción) al regresar nos habían sacado dinero de la cartera y se habían robado una navaja muy cara que teníamos sobre la mesa (lo que nos dimos cuenta). Ya no tuve tiempo de levantar el reporte por mi vuelo, me ofrecieron llenar el reporte y "Hacer la investigación". En caso de que nos resuelvan positivamente lo publicaría de nuevo, pero por lo pronto creo que hay muchas opciones mejores por ese costo en la zona. Fue la peor experiencia que vivimos en San Diego.

2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Stefani • couple • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Byron • family_with_children • ca
8
2026-04-14 • via Nuitee
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7
2026-04-13 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
7
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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mina • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Megan • family_with_children • us
7
Great location to stay if you plan to walk to area restaurants and attractions.
Pros:

I requested a specific sink configuration, and not only was our request accommodated, we were also given a recently renovated room that was much larger than expected. We had a great view of the public beach in the towers. While the rooms are a little dated, the staff were great. We only tried the breakfast "airstream" option, which was delicious but very high-priced. The Bahia is a great option if you want to walk to Belmont Park, Mission Beach or many neighborhood restaurants.

Cons:

Rooms and common spaces were a little dated. Food at the restaurants and sundries at the store were on the high side, even for the area.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Brett • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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Antonio • family_with_children • us
6
Good fun and safe resort. Friendly staff.
Pros:

Good location, friendly staff, provided necessities when asked

Cons:

Parking was hit or miss, and the direction of traffic is misleading.

2026-04-11 • via Nuitee
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susan • couple • us
10
We had a great time. All the staff were very personable and professional.
Pros:

Great location, family friendly and great staff.

Cons:

There’s a public street and parking along side of the hotel residences. Gets loud and questionable activity from the vans, cars, trucks,,dogs etc

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Libor • family_with_children • cz
9
2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Mike • couple • gb
3
So bad we checked out early and went to a far better hotel on Marina that was half the price.
Pros:

Good staff sorting problems although did not ask why we checked out early

Cons:

Smelly tired room, dirty bed sheets, noisy air.con, so soundproof to next door, no privacy out of window, way too expensive.

2026-04-07 • via Nuitee
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Ruth • couple • us
8
Location, location, location!
Pros:

This was a nice family-friendly hotel. It was fairly quiet, except that our room backed onto a public park There was a nice pool and hot tub, and plenty of facilities, but away from the main area, the place had a motel vibe. Staff was kind and attentive. We had a minor maintenance issue, and the maintenance man was at our room within 5 minutes of our text request. Appreciated having a bathtub in the bathroom, but the toilet was very low to the ground. Would stay here again. The location, near the beach walk and just across the street from the ocean, was extremely convenient. Outside grounds (landscaping, bushes, flowers) were quite lovely. We really liked the hotel for breakfast.

Cons:

Parking lot was narrow and hard to navigate at times. Noise was occasionally an issue.

2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Within walking distance to Mission Beach. Room was very clean, and the staff members were all very helpful!

Cons:

The coffee/breakfast area was cute but very slow service.

2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Thorsten • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-04-05 • via Nuitee
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Hayley • family_with_children • gb
9
A beautiful stay in San Diego
Pros:

Fantastic location, on site restaurants were amazing and were very accommodating of me being Coeliac which was hugely appreciated. Beautiful clean beach and pool area. Majority of staff were super helpful and friendly and great with our kids when they completed the scavenger hunt.

Cons:

Only 1 minor issue with 1 member of staff, unfortunately didn’t get his name but upon arrival there were a number of cars parked under the outside canopy whilst checking in. I jumped out the car whilst my husband waited and a member of staff told him he couldn’t park there, he asked where he could go and was told ‘not here’ and was left to figure it out. Why not just point him in the right direction and why were we singled out when other cars were there too? Very strange and not reflective of our overall experience as this hotel is lovely and the rest of the staff were incredible.

2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Press • couple • us
2
Pros:

Landscape

Cons:

Rooms were not clean
Super small and old. No counter space.

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee