La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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A wooden interior with large windows overlooking a beach.
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, arched windows, and a variety of seating arrangements including sofas, armchairs, and a bar area.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, large windows offering a view, and a modern ceiling design.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $358
$319 nightly
$358 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22

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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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (STD)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Guestrooms with Mobility Features)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Mobility Features)

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

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

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

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (with Fire Pit and Large Balcony )

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Accessible with Comm Feature, Balcony)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (STD)

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (STD)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Communication Features)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliete Balcony)

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

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View (Private Patio)

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible, Pool View (Private Patio)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Private Patio, Mobility Accessible)

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Studio Suite, Hearing Accessible, Ocean View (Partial View)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (Partial)

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Communication Features)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Mobility Features)

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

Premier Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View (Partial View)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rio Del Mar)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Manresa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Guestrooms with Mobility Features)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Seabright Wellness)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Cowell Wellness)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lighthouse)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Seacliff)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Studio Suite, Patio, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Pool View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Wellness with Fire Pit)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Mobility Features, Balcony)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 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 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Park and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from University of California, Santa Cruz.

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
  • Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Chipotle Taqueria - ‬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. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. 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. Open daily.
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 61.60 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
  • Gym
  • 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 61.60 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. 419 out of 489 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 489 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 489 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 489 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 489 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place here for 2 days love it!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous views, service and food!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with all the amenities you could possibly need. The food at their restaurants is great as well!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jareni B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay here was lovely as the staff were really helpful and welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is incredible! The attention to detail in the decor and staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort that's conveniently located just steps away from the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time! Beautiful hotel and room and lovely views
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed at a lot of property’s and this by far was the nicest place we have stayed. Everything was amazing we can not wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend this place! The most beautiful hotel I’ve ever stayed at, friendly staff, very clean, and close to beach and restaurants. Can’t wait to come back for another memorable visit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful property. Best location. Can walk to boardwalk, restaurants, wharf, etc. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loranne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ERASMO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at this beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, upscale property and close to the action. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was really good. The staff were really kind and helpful, the location is great also. We will definitely be going back soon!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Quynhanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place. Love my stay even just for 1 night
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Colton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great mid-week stay at La Bahia! Hotel is new and clean and rooms and amenities were very nice. Staff also incredibly helpful! Valet parking recommended even though it’s a bit steep at $50+ tax as parking downtown is a bit of a mess.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best new hotel in Santa Cruz. Beautiful and clean with amazing view and complimentary amenities.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026