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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Point of interest
Restaurant
Lobby
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $360
$321 nightly
$360 total
Total with taxes and fees
May 13 - May 14

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215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD Double Queen ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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STD Double Queen ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Double Queen

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Double Queen ADA

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View King with Balcony - Accessible with Communication Features

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD King

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD King ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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STD King with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD King with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Ocean View King with Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View King with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Double Queen ADA Hearing

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King with Juliet Balcony | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe King with Juliet Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium King with Private Patio ADA Hearing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium King with Private Patio ADA

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Hearing Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom, Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial King Ocean View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Partial Ocean View ADA Hearing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View ADA Hearing

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Partial King Ocean View - Accessible with Mobility Features

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial King Ocean View - Accessible with Mobility Features

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz

With a stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ocean Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Point Market & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and a turndown service, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Pearl - Onsite Champagne bar.
High Tide - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Low Tide - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Plunge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 65 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • High Tide
  • Low Tide
  • Pearl
  • Plunge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 175.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 90 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18.00 to 65.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 259 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, San Francisco

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a gorgeous hotel! It stands out in the best way compared to any other hotel near the Boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fabulous. Super clean, great staff. Such an upgrade to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PATTIE

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

santana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The aesthetic is very nice. It's the only five star spa in the area. You want to keep that in mind when booking as you will be charged for this feature. The staff was very polite, courteous, and professional to the guests, however not to each other. I pay attention to work culture dynamics. The food quality could be better. The spa is very nice, but the staff follows a choreography and clock when providing services. Over all for me 4/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment you pull into this hotel you feel luxurious. The staff is amazing from the time you get out of your car. Everyone was helpful and smiling.The room was awesome, we had a King room with a balcony view of the ocean. The pool is amazing with firepits and views of the beach.Our bartender at the pool was April, she was the best,gave us some tourists spots to see.We had dinner at the low tide bar,the food was amazing and the drinks were awesome,we loved talking with our bartenders and Dylan (double d) and Alicia were very attentive and friendly. We cant wait to go back to this resort. I am already planning my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Derek

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful! The room was lovely and the whole aesthetic was very calm but cool. It’s right by the wharf so you have a short walk to the beach, the seals/sea lions, the arcade/boardwalk, and different restaurants and cafes. The bath/shower products smell great and the in-room waters, food, and fridge sodas were all complimentary! Staff were all very nice and the valets were super personable and on top of things. There were some small details that left us leaving at the end of our stay with a “meh, that was just ok” feeling. - our room had no “do not disturb” sign to use which led to… - room service came back to collect dishes at almost 9pm and knocked on our door when we were already asleep - room service was quick but we felt it was pretty mid quality. We skipped ordering breakfast to the room because dinner was lacking. - room service brought up our stuff with a couple plates covered but then a couple plates completely uncovered (just some concern with it traveling though the hotel unprotected and also losing heat) - paid for late check out in advance but they shut off our key so we couldn’t get back in our room then they couldn’t correct it so eventually had to send someone to let us in to grab our stuff For the price of the room, we just felt like those things should have been thought through/neutralized already.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Noel Giovanni, Los Angeles

Did the online pre-checkin and pre-registered my dogs with confirmation so the only thing I need to do is get the keys once we check-in on property. Arrived at the hotel and the front desk was not welcoming questioning us about bringing our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bouchra

We love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with great attention to detail. Upscale, yet extremely comfortable. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramsin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darelys

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10/10 from the valet, to the check in, to the amazing hotel lobby, and the immaculate room. Ocean view King suite was so luxurious and worth it! My new go-to hotel for visiting Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got over charged… they charged my debit card 3 times…. Worst service ever…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025