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 1640 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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meganbV2874WU • Family
2
Horrible, overpriced & dirty. AVOID!
Pros:

Absolutely awful experience. I’m baffled by the positive reviews & suspect that the hotel is paying to have negative reviews removed.

Overpriced with dirty, dingy rooms. We will never stay here again. When we checked into the room, the first thing that hit us was the smell of mildew and some sort of chemical smell. There was visible mildew in the bathtub. The bathroom fan was broken, the AC barely worked, & the freestanding fan was coated with dust. The carpet & furniture were dingy & old. The lights flickered and the lamps got hot so we turned them off to avoid an electrical fire. Within 30 minutes of being in the room, my throat was sore and I felt nauseous.

We went to the front desk to ask for a new room and they were accommodating and gave us another similar room. The new room still smelled like chemicals but was at least mildew-free. In the morning, all 3 of us staying in the room woke up with bloodshot, inflamed eyes and sore throats, likely because of all the dust in the room. Every Bayside unit needs a full renovation. We shouldn’t need a hazmat suit to sleep in a room that costs $400+ a night.

To add insult to injury, this morning we were charged another $100 for a “parking fee”—$48 per day plus tax just to park our rental car onsite.

The grounds are beautiful and the staff is friendly, but none of that makes up for the awful, disgusting, unsanitary rooms.

2026-07-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Alexander • family_with_children • nl
7
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Janet • family_with_children • us
9
Loved it, great for a family trip
Pros:

Great location, instantly feels like you’re on vacation. Loved the seal rescue!!!!

Cons:

Doors, very heavy and squeaky

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Maxime • family_with_children • ca
9
Un séjour fantastique pour toute la famille!
Pros:

L’emplacement prêt de tous les grands attraits touristiques,c’était génial! L’hôtel en bord de l’eau,avec une piscine très agréable pour toute la famille. Mission Beach à quelques centaines de mètres à pieds. Chambre un peu vieillissante,mais très confortable. Les deux restaurants de l’hôtel étaient délicieux avec leur personnel très gentil! Merci pour ces 10 jours passés!

Cons:

Rien

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Patty • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Patty • couple • us
9
Great family vacation. Everyone old to you is very happy.
Pros:

Amenities, proximity to beach, comfortable and everything like food and drink are on site. Our family loves it!

Cons:

Price is getting very high. Rooms need a little refresh.

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Bree • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Hotel had lots of amenities. And staff was excellent.

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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Gunther • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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W5913CXivang • Couples
2
Discrimination
Pros:

Discrimination, even tho I paid for multiple drinks and food and I was treated like a person who didn’t follow their rules or just skipping rules, being Latino on this place will make you a target. This is so sad.

2026-07-18 • via Tripadvisor
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Lilit • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children • us
9
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
E
Escape26158834267 • Family
10
Great beach family vacation!!!
Pros:

Hotel was very close to so many things to do. It had great views everywhere you went on the property. You had access to the public beach and their private beach, which was absolutely amazing. It was not crowded and great sand. We went to their Pizza pasta restaurant and the food was absolutely amazing. All staff we encountered were helpful and friendly. flFor the kids, so awesome that they have the seals and the playground (besides the beach of course). Could even see the seaworld drone show from one side of the hotel. Room was clean, spacious and amazing view.

2026-07-16 • via Tripadvisor
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Jennifer • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Lovisa • extended_group • se
8
Bra läge och fantastisk personal
Pros:

Läget

Cons:

Behöver en renovering. Heltäckningsmattorna gick man inte på vare sig med strumpor eller barfota. Små badrum som också behöver renoveras.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Diego Sebastian • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Charina • family_with_children • us
3
Expensive, not worth it
Pros:

The seating area by the beach is nice- even though the furniture were falling apart.

Cons:

The room is very outdated, the balcony is very old with an unsightly view of people pitching their tents, parking is ridiculously scarce, the only restaurant over charges for less than okay food.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
2
215makaylam • Business
2
Business
Pros:

Business sucks. Housekeeping takes personal items. Keys don’t work. Parking is a disaster. A hot mess all over. SMH.

2026-07-13 • via Tripadvisor
C
Carmen • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Location and grounds. Beautiful garden

Cons:

Strange smell in the room and bathroom
When turning on the water in the sink it smelled like bad

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
C
Catherin • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Matt • couple • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee