La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
A modern interior with a view of an outdoor patio area.
A row of colorful houses along a waterfront.
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $560
$499 nightly
$560 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

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215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪3 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
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (ADA Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

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

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

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

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

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

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

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (STD)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (ADA Hearing)

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (STD)

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

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

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premier Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (ADA Hearing)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Rio Del Mar)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Manresa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Seabright)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Cowell)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Lighthouse)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Seacliff)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Ocean Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Craft Beer at The Boardwalk - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makai Island Kitchen - ‬10 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. 347 out of 406 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 406 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 406 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 406 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 406 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful property highly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 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
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10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff Bartender was great Beautiful Hotel Would go again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vidas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property on the boardwalk Recommend highly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great! Everyone was super kind and welcoming. Great spa experience and stay. I definitely would love to come again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. The vibe and staff were impeccable. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel and in a great location. Staff was extremely courteous and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spa with all amenities. Indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was magic. It was beautiful, clean and perfect location. Staff was helpful and amenities are amazing. I would stay here again 1000%.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
5 stars stay . Great staff and the views were excellent.
Lovely view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Perla

Room very clean warm water at pool and really relaxing hot tub and pool areas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel with wonderful amenities. Very clean and close to various attractions. The staff is extremely polite and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is still being renovated and more work needs to be done, but this could become an amazing resort once completed.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has been beautifully revived! The pool was awesome, staff were friendly and attentive, the whole stay was great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent services beautiful rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sunayana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, very comfortable beds, and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff were very nice and helpful, and great view from the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bhavani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location, with a excellent view. We had a lovely time staying in this newly renovated property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful views rooms and lobby staff was amazing will definitely be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay at beautiful new hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

elysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing stay. The room was spacious with a gorgeous view. Great pool, restaurant and entire staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026