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Bahia Resort Hotel

3 stars
998 W. Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
240 reviews
Great trip

The Bahia hotel was very good. The only thing I would have asked or was a bigger bathroom. Over all... See full review

  • Tomasi k
  • Mar 25, 2013
Comfortable and scenic

This place is in a great location and has it's own little compound on it's a little island in the... See full review

  • Reavolver
  • Mar 15, 2013
Luxury Mission Bay hotel on private peninsula with seal pool
Situated on its own 14-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, the Bahia Resort Hotel exudes privacy. The hotel dates back to the 1950s. Today it features a tropical garden and a seal pool with two seals on loan from the San Diego Zoological Society. The hotel also owns and operates the Bahia Bell, an authentic 19th-century sternwheeler. All guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. The on-site Mediterranean restaurant, Café Bahia, serves three meals a day.
Highlights
  • Private location away from other resorts
  • Marvel at seals in the seal pool or relax in a tropical garden
  • 19th-century sternwheeler, a great option for special events
Rooms

The Bahia Resort Hotel's 314 rooms, including 26 suites feature views of Mission Bay or the Pacific Ocean. Each room comes standard with a flat-screen TV, mini refrigerator, hair dryer and signature bath products. Suites vary in size and feature sitting areas and kitchenettes. There also are a handful of beachfront cottages. All guests receive complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access. High-speed Internet access also is available (fees apply).

Features

The Bahia Resort Hotel dates back to 1953, when the property opened with 52 rooms. It has grown gradually since then.

Today, the property features a tropical garden and a seal pool with two seals on loan from the San Diego Zoological Society. The hotel also owns and operates the Bahia Belle, an authentic 19th-century sternwheeler that circles Mission Bay on a regular boat cruise.

All guests have complimentary access to the on-site heated outdoor pool, as well as a fitness center with LifeCardio and LifeFitness equipment. There's also a video arcade on property. The hotel offers 24-hour laundry service (fees apply).

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the Mediterranean-style Café Bahia, which boasts an outdoor patio for al fresco meals. The on-site lounge, Tangier Bar, offers Happy Hour seven days a week.

Transportation
  • MTS Bus (1 mi/1.5 km)
  • San Diego Trolley (1 mi/1.5 km)
  • San Diego International Airport (4 mi/6 km)
Attractions
  • Mission Bay Park (4 blocks)
  • Old Town (2 mi/3 km)
  • Sea World (3 mi/5 km)
  • Point Loma (4 mi/6 km)
  • San Diego Zoo (5 mi/8 km)
  • Petco Park (6 mi/10 km)
Business
  • 20,000 square feet of meeting space
  • Bahia Bell, a 19th-century sternwheeler, available for special events
  • 24-hour business center
  • Mission Bay Ballroom has views of Pacific Ocean
Policies and fees
  • Valet and self parking are available (fees apply)

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

Bahia Resort Hotel Rooms

Bay View Studio
Bay View Studio offers an impressive bay view, 460 square feet of living room space, complete with a full kitchen. Each studio has one king bed or two full beds and a pull out sofa bed (request for specific bedding type will be noted but cannot be guaranteed), Free Parking, with a Maximum number of occupants 6.
Garden View Studio
These rooms offer an impressive 460 square feet of living room space, complete with a full kitchen. Each studio has one king bed or two full beds and a pull out sofa bed (requests for specific bedding type will be noted but cannot be guaranteed). Free Parking, with a Maximum number of occupants 6.
Garden Room
One queen or two double beds, located in one-or two-story buildings around the center of the property, surrounded by rare and unique palm gardens. Large working space and sitting area. Coffeemaker, iron and ironing board, hairdryer. (Request for specific bedding type will be noted but cannot be guaranteed).
Suite Room
One queen or two double beds and a full sofa bed in the living area, located in one- or two-story buildings with private balconies or patios overlooking Mission Bay. Kitchenettes with refrigerator and cookware. Two TVs and multi-line phones. (Request for specific bedding type will be noted but cannot be guaranteed).

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • FREE parking
  • Pool
General
Concierge
Activities
Pool
Health club
Dining
Restaurant
Room service
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
FREE parking

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Hotel Map

32.7721 -117.2486
Area served
Mission Bay, San Diego, CA
Nearby airports
San Diego International Airport
Area description
Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Legoland, Balboa Park, La Jolla, Mexico two blocks from the Pacific Ocean/Mission Beach area.

Nearby points of interest

  • Belmont Park: 0.2 mi
  • Sea World: 1.3 mi
  • Hospitality Point: 1.6 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 1.9 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 2.2 mi
  • Sunset Cliffs: 3 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.3 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 3.3 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 3.3 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 3.4 mi
  • Heritage Park: 3.6 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 4.3 mi
  • Firehouse Museum: 5.9 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 5.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 6.2 mi
  • Belmont Park: 0.2 mi
  • Sea World: 1.3 mi
  • Hospitality Point: 1.6 mi
  • Pacific Beach: 1.9 mi
  • Mission Bay Park: 2.2 mi
  • Sunset Cliffs: 3 mi
  • Bazaar Del Mundo: 3.3 mi
  • Old Town San Diego: 3.3 mi
  • Junipero Serra Museum: 3.3 mi
  • Whaley House Museum: 3.4 mi
  • Heritage Park: 3.6 mi
  • Port of San Diego: 4.3 mi
  • Firehouse Museum: 5.9 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Art: 5.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo: 6.2 mi
  • Family Fun Center: 6.3 mi
  • San Diego Museum of Man: 6.3 mi
  • San Diego Automotive Museum: 6.3 mi
  • San Diego Aerospace Museum: 6.3 mi
  • Qualcomm Stadium: 6.3 mi
  • Timken Museum of Art: 6.4 mi
  • Botanical Building: 6.4 mi
  • Childrens Museum of San Diego: 6.5 mi
  • Casa De Balboa: 6.5 mi
  • Spanish Village Art Center: 6.5 mi
  • San Diego Natural History Museum: 6.5 mi
  • Fleet Space Theater and Science Center: 6.6 mi
  • Gaslamp Quarter: 6.9 mi
  • PETCO Park: 7 mi
  • Sorrento Valley: 8.8 mi
  • Chula Vista Nature Center: 12.6 mi
  • Legoland: 25 mi
  • California Center For The Arts Museum: 25.7 mi

Dining

Tangier Lounge
Cocktail lounge open daily with nightly entertainment.
Bahia Cafe
Casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Breakfast buffet served daily.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
Check-out:
1200

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (240)

Ratings and reviews for Bahia Resort Hotel

Overall score

3.7 / 5
240 out of 240
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.8

82% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

2
markbetsy
Business
Cincinnati, OH
Jan 17, 2011

Tired, but fits like an old shoe

Location is excellent; a short walk to Mission Beach and its eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, etc. Upon check in I was given a key to my Bay "VIEW" room. It was at least 30 years old, smelled and had a view of gleason road, and beyond it the south cove. In a word, it was unacceptable. So I went back to the front desk, asking for an alternative. This time I was offered a Bay "FRONT" room, but it would be an additional $35 / night. I usually talk my way into the free upgrade, but there was no budging. I agreed to the upcharge and we went to the Bay "FRONT" room. This room was better, only about 12-15 years from its last update, and was directly on the cove (facing westerly), with a small sandy beach and some lounge chairs. In the end, it is what it is...My average $163 / night for 3 nights (plus taxes), became $198 / night plus taxes. Upon checking out, I asked if there was a computer available for printing boarding passes. There was, but upon completion, I was told there was a $.10/page fee for printing. I felt this was the ultimate nickel and dime... We don't regret going, but don't plan to stay here again. I called my uncle, who has lived in San Diego for 40 years, and when he asked where we were staying, commented: "Well, that was quite the property 30 years ago". To which I said: "yes, and you can still see it in its original state"...

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Mom-to-be from WA
Bow,WA
Jan 15, 2011

Price was right, good location

We didn't spend a whole lot of time hanging out at the hotel. But when we were there the kitchenette was nice to have. The bed was comfortable. It was walking distance to the beach and places to eat. Some things that would make ones stay even better would be a free continental breakfast, better quality coffee in the rooms, cleaner shower curtains (ours was filthy). Other than that i would say our stay was average. Nothing too bad, but nothing exceptional either. I think next time we will stay at the Best Western.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Robertos is a great place to pick up a quick lunch. A little money goes a long way! Get the super nachos!

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Seattle
Jan 14, 2011

Good location Well priced

I would go back in a heart beat. It's an older hotel. But they take care of the place and the service we received was excellent. Price was right. Location was great.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Lot's of beach access. We always walked to the board walk everyday for our exercise.

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Chandler AZ
Jan 10, 2011

Wonderfull

we had a nice time, i wish wash a longer trip. we visit mission beach, balboa park. i wish was hotter but was nice weather.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

To the beach and restaurant

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Denver, co
Dec 27, 2010

Bahia

The hotel staff did not help with anything we needed. Guest service did not accomidate simple things such as tooth paste or a tooth brush. Breakfest was not free the only food was a buffet that was over priced and not worth the cost. They advertise a great beach with a boat which you can eat on. The boat was closed and the beaches were nothing to talk good about. They had botteled water in the hotel room, (Aquafina) which was $5.00 if you wanted to drink it. Terrible hotel, I would rather have been at a super 8.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

2
Anonymous
Business
Kentucky
Dec 13, 2010

Don't stay at the Bahia

I have stayed in nicer rooms at a motel 6. You really need to tell this hotel to update and CLEAN the rooms. They look cheap and they smell worse then an army tent that is occupied by ten smelly grunts. That should tell you what you need to know because I'm in the army and still can't believe I wasted my money on that place. I will never stay there again and you should not put them on your site

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Cableguysteve
Business
Boston MA
Dec 7, 2010

Great Spot

Hotel in a great spot, beach and seaworld all around me wuth plenty in walking distance.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

5
With-a-terrible-two-todder
Sunnyvale, CA
Nov 26, 2010

Excellent stay with family

Excellent service at Hotel Bahia. [...] The Bar had very good food. We stayed in a Bay View Suite with kitchenette, and it was big. The microwave, fridge, oven etc all functional and useful.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

Within short distance of Sea World

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Buckeye, AZ
Nov 25, 2010

Excellent weekend getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Bahia Resort, we got a room with bay view however, it wasn't much of a view because of the palm trees.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
3
Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
tennessee
Nov 23, 2010

good and bad

Restaurant was great, fantastic service and food. My room was huge and clean, but old. Understand other rooms were very small.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
3
Value:
3
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Eat on site.

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