Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
Restaurant
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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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.
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  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1620 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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Y9864DManniec Solo travel
4
Disappointed and Deceiving Online Photos
Pros:

The amenities are great. The pool, hot tub, towels and drinking water cooler and cups poolside are great. Having the calm beach front entrance is wonderful. However, I stayed in a king room and it does not look as nice as the pictures online make it. The carpet is stained, I killed two medium sized bugs myself, the comforter is very thin and when I arrived it had a very musky smell. There are areas of the room that are very worn. There’s no ceiling light and even with the curtains open because of the direction my room faces it was very dark. They did refund me $50 compensation for having to kill the bugs. The cabanas on the beach need upkeep, some mold on the pillows. For the cost to stay per night, I was expecting top quality like the photos advertise. I’m on a teachers salary and used a gift to cover this cost to enjoy a little summer break. It was not worth the price sadly.

2026-06-27 via Tripadvisor
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williambD7270AT Couples
10
Couples Getaway
Pros:

The Bahia hotel is great. The staff are excellent, the grounds are well kept, the rooms are nice and location is perfect. I will definitely stay here again.

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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A2507HCjoshg Solo travel
10
Best hotel in California
Pros:

I hate one of the greatest rooms with a beautiful waterfront view I've ever stated in .Everytime I needed water or coffee they gave me what I needed even went out of their way at their way to get me a few apples for breakfast to take with my medicine. The front desk was kind coming and leaving. I'll Stay there again someday in beautiful San Diego! Josh

2026-06-26 via Tripadvisor
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Melinda solo_traveller us
8
Views and staff our wonderful
Pros:

View, cleanliness of property, staff was wonderful, restaurant was great both times

Cons:

Deanna cove is disgusting, homeless people everywhere, didn't feel safe walking around

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
7
71shahm Family
10
Best manager ever
Pros:

I would like to take a moment to recognize Heather for her outstanding professionalism, dedication, and exceptional customer service. From the beginning, she showed genuine care and went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Even when there were a few unexpected issues, Heather handled everything with patience, understanding, and professionalism. What stood out most was her willingness to listen, take action, and make every effort to turn the situation around.
Because of her care and commitment, my daughters were able to truly enjoy their experience, especially the private beach and pool, which created special memories for our family. Her hard work and attention to detail did not go unnoticed.
Heather is a true asset to the hotel, and her dedication to maintaining high standards and guest satisfaction is commendable. We are deeply grateful for everything she has done and hope her efforts are recognized.

2026-06-25 via Tripadvisor
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Tyerman family_with_children us
3
Cons:

At first they could not find our booking because it was through booking.com so they could not find our reservation that started as a headache then we go to our room it is not clean so then we go down there and we talk about it and they offer us an upgrade, which was better. The room was hot and there was only a fan as the AC only went in the living room got locked out of the hotel two times because the battery died on the door.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Olha couple ua
1
2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Ayon family_with_children us
10
Very good
Pros:

Nice and clean

Cons:

Didn’t have enough time to stay

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Jean couple us
8
2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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Haleh family_with_children us
8
Nice weekend overall
Pros:

Walking distance to the beach and restaurants and shops

Cons:

Huge property on the older side. So rooms are a bit dingy and old

2026-06-20 via Nuitee
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woodfire couple us
9
Perfectly relaxing. Have stayed here multiple times and will keep coming back.
Pros:

Perfect location, calm and quiet bay to relax on day and night plus an easy walk to Mission and Pacific Beach. Love the thoughtful details i.e. cabanas on private beach, beautiful and well maintained grounds, attentive staff and management. Everyone here works hard to maintain the resort feel.

Cons:

The TV covered the bedroom window in the particular room we had. Wish the restaurant had more vegan options other than hummus and salad, but luckily lots of other options in SD.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Gaspar couple us
8
We had a nice relaxing and enjoyable time.
Pros:

The location was good. The food at the restaurants was good as well.

Cons:

It had been a very long time since we stayed at the Bahia and I was looking forward to the room service they used to have. Unfortunately, they no longer have it so it was a disappointment for me.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children us
8
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children us
6
Convenient location with great view but not worth the price for the outdated room and lack of cleanliness
Pros:

The view and convenience of having a private beach was nice

Cons:

The rooms were small, and seemed outdated for the price. Unfortunately our beachfront room wasn’t ready by the “guaranteed” 4PM hour and we had to wait an additional 30 min before receiving our room key. Normally I wouldn’t make a deal out of this but after making an 11 hr road trip with 3 kids (6,4,1) I at least expected to be able to check in by 4PM knowing that previous guests must check out by 11AM. To add on this, we woke up to ants our first morning everywhere on top of our large dresser and couldn’t find the location where they were coming through. We had ordered small box of donuts from our first night and ants seemed to find their way to them overnight. After requesting maintenance to come spray the room that morning, the staff was very responsive and attentive. They cleaned the room, aired it out after spraying, and even left cookies and strawberries in our fridge. We enjoyed them but kept them stored in the fridge for the next two days to avoid risk of any ants again. There were a few ants here and there again throughout the next 2 days but were manageable to get rid of and nothing like the first morning. The convenience of having a great view and private beach was a plus since we were hardly in the room except for sleeping at night. Overall it was a decent stay.

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Valerie couple us
10
Pros:

I loved that everyone was friendly and everything was clean! overall great atmosphere and location was great for everything we needed :)

2026-06-17 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group us
10
2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Nestor couple us
10
Great vibes, friendly staff amazing time
Pros:

The staff

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
5
51liannep Friends getaway
10
50th birthday girls trip!
Pros:

Ethan the server at Dockside 1953 made my 50th birthday so special! He was a dream. Gave great recommendations. Was prompt and very friendly! He took the time the take our picture for a fantastic memory. Thanks Ethan! we will be come back.

2026-06-14 via Tripadvisor
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Xavier couple us
10
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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mike solo_traveller us
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee