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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
241 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 (241)

Ratings and reviews for Bahia Resort Hotel

Overall score

3.7 / 5
104 out of 241
Amenities:
3.8
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

81% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
Older romantics
Denver, CO
May 17, 2013

Beautiful setting

The people at the Bahia were helpful and positive to work with whenever we talked with them.The view from our room was absolutely fabulous. It was delightful to have an immediately accessible beach that was available from every room. It was a great choice for our stay and we would visit there again.

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

Go to the seal reserve that is on the ocean side just up the road in La Jolla. It is amazing

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Tomasi k
Plymouth mass
Mar 25, 2013

Great trip

The Bahia hotel was very good. The only thing I would have asked or was a bigger bathroom. Over all the place was excellent

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

Reviewer score

5
Reavolver
Seattle, Washington
Mar 15, 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 bay. Very close to the beach and the bay, great heated pool and hot tub. great stay.

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

Cheap Rentals is the best bike and surf rentals in town. super friendly and cheap

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

4
minnesota shells
Minneapolis, MN
Feb 11, 2013

wonderful relaxing getaway

love the beaches...hotel is very resort friendly, responds to help requests promptly. rooms are cozy, beds comfy, we enjoyed the quiet that we needed for our mini vacation. the seals add an extra touch. convinient location, right on the bay and just a few blocks from the ocean.

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

Reviewer score

4
gary and holly
detroit
Jan 5, 2013

great setting

friendly staff, beautiful setting on the bay. older buildings, basic rooms are rather small, but we arrived late and "had" to moved into a suite - sweet!

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

Reviewer score

4
clarc kent
bako ca.
Dec 16, 2012

Holiday vacation

Our stay at the Bahia was one of the best hotel experiences we have ever had.

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

Reviewer score

4
Marwis
Eagle WI
Nov 17, 2012

Great Location , Un Believable View

Restaurant expensive and very limited menu. Hotel grounds were very nice. Rooms were comfortable but could have been cleaner. Parking lot hard to navigate. Staff very helpful and friendly. All in all I would stay there again. Location is tops. It made for a go starting point to our trip.

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

Take a drive up the coast you will love the beaches.

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

5
ok4today
Sioux Falls S.D.
Nov 8, 2012

great loation

staff was awesome. upgraded to beachside for small fee.no hassles perfect getaway. would stay again

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

Lots of restaurants-eateries within walking dist.

Review of Bahia Resort Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Regina Marie
Rancho Cordova, CA
Oct 16, 2012

Enjoyed Our Stay!!

My husband & I had a wonderful time. The garden view room was perfect. quiet peaceful. We loved the the night cruise of the bay! We would love to come back!

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

Reviewer score

1
weim guy
colorado
Aug 7, 2012

Jersey Shore

This has to be the loudest Hotel I have ever stayed in. We requested a garden level room at the time of booking and they ended up putting us on the 3rd floor. Turns out the 4th floor is where they hold wedding receptions. Not only Friday Night but Saturday and Sunday night as well. Sunday was the worst with Techno music and yelling and screaming all over the grounds all night. I swear I felt like I was in an episode of Jersey Shore. I will not be staying here again. The management did comp a few charges to the room but that was a little late. upon check in the room was ok except for aome big dark hairs left in the sink

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