Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

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

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 1564 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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Niki • couple • us
10
Lovely and relaxing
Pros:

The location was perfect and be

Cons:

Beautiful place lovely and well kept grounds

2026-05-08 • via Nuitee
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Brittnee • family_with_children • us
6
Beautiful but the location in the amount of transients that hang out plus they got my room mixed up, so disappointed the
Pros:

It was beautiful

Cons:

I paid for a bayfront view room and got a room in the back with my backyard having a view of the bay where all the bums hang out with all their RVs and broke down cars that was our view. I paid $1500 for.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
L
Luczynski • family_with_children • us
8
Would come back :-)
Pros:

It’s location was incredible

Cons:

I got cussed out “for parking in someone’s parking spot “ maybe staff needs to reiterate it’s open parking

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • solo_traveller • it
10
2026-05-06 • via Nuitee
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Hallack • couple • us
9
Excellent staff!
Pros:

Clean, a little loud with the different events going on but great other than the noise

Cons:

They got my drink order wrong…once.

2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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Jontia • family_with_children • us
8
Everything was wonderful along with all staff. Absolutely beautiful. My room smelled of dog pee but I didn’t make an iss
Pros:

Beautiful views, comfortable beds, and plenty to do.

Cons:

My room smelt like dog pee

2026-05-01 • via Nuitee
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susansoriano • Couples • Petaluma, Sonoma County, California
4
Dockside restaurant to the rescue
Pros:

First off Dockside restaurant saved it for us, had it not been for the restaurant on site being excellent on all fronts we would have checked out after our first day and cut our losses. Even though we were upgraded to a larger room due to the pool closure, the room was not clean, (sausage stuck to the carpet), no soap in the shower dispenser, sheets that were very uncomfortable, the sliding door hardly opened.....the list goes on. We knew it was going to be dated going in but were beyond disappointed once we were there. Serious updating is needed and they seem to be starting that but for what we paid in the state it's in made our experience far less than what we had hoped for.

2026-04-30 • via Tripadvisor
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catherinezH6567MP • Couples
10
Mid-Century Tropical Oasis
Pros:

The Bahia Resort offers beautiful gardens, comfortable and clean rooms, friendly staff, a convenient location, and on-site restaurants featuring fresh and delicious options. The price was very fair considering all of the amenities. We had a wonderful week and highly recommend staying here.

2026-04-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Gavin • couple • au
9
2026-04-30 • via Nuitee
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X4398WFstacym • Couples
4
Hidden Charges
Pros:

Please make sure to read my earlier review about how wonderful the resort is to enjoy as a couples getaway. Just wanted to make sure that possible hotel clients watch for hidden charges that may appear on credit cards after the visit. We have been fighting for 3 months + to have an unauthorized charge removed from our card. After multiple calls and a few VM messages, we finally heard back that the $100 charge 3 days after we checked out with what we thought was our final receipt, was for "pool towels". I don't remember being told at check-in or anywhere it being listed on the site that we would be charge for pool towels. Hopefully, we will see the credit on our account this month - 4 months after our visit.

2026-04-28 • via Tripadvisor
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Elicha • couple • us
9
2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Ana • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful and peaceful place and great location to explore amazing San Diego.
Pros:

I liked agility of the reception desk Team. I was surprised as our bedroom has a shared balcony. I didn't expect that. I made complain and Team was agile to solving that.

Cons:

We got the bedroom with shared balcony. Actually It was a part of bigger apartment. Fortunately It was not occupied and we got the whole appartment.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Anouk • solo_traveller • nl
7
Bahia Resort
Pros:

De ligging beviel het beste. Het resort ligt aan een mooi strand in een erg mooi gebied en vanaf het resort ben je zo in het centrum van San Diego.

Cons:

De kamers zijn netjes, maar niet bijzonder.

2026-04-23 • via Nuitee
M
March • family_with_children • us
7
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Krassimir • family_with_children • us
10
2026-04-22 • via Nuitee
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184meredithd • Family
10
Great childhood memories
Pros:

I haven't been to San Diego in years, but used to stay at the Bahia for a week every summer back in the 60's with my family when I was growing up. Drove down from our house in L.A. We used to have a kitchen, and I learned how to sail in the bay. Loved to visit Sea World and the Zoo. Miss those days!!

2026-04-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Natalie • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • couple • us
9
2026-04-18 • via Nuitee
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yago446 • Couples • Stamford, Connecticut
8
Some Great Features / Room was Below Expectations
Pros:

There's a lot to enjoy - the grounds were beautiful including the private beach on Mission Bay, awesome views and sunsets, wooded area, pool, water sport rentals, restaurant with outdoor seating. However, the beachfront room was lacking - dated, dark decor, and average cleanliness (bug in sink). Black-out curtains were good for sleeping but left no option for light /filtered privacy (room was a few feet from public walkway). I'd consider returning to the resort for the overall experience, but only if the rooms were updated -- currently it's not worth the high cost.

2026-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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Stefani • couple • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee