Bahia Resort Hotel

San Diego, California

Star rating

Dockside 1953
Garden View Studio 2 Queen
Airstream Grab n Go
Complimentary Bahia Belle Cruise
Bay View King Studio
Bay View Studio
Dockside 1953
Garden View Studio 2 Queen
Airstream Grab n Go
Complimentary Bahia Belle Cruise
Bay View King Studio
Bay View Studio

The hotel

There's a real resort feel to this Mission Bay hotel. On a 14-acre peninsula, the views are quite something, and you’re just steps from the the calm bay waters. Head to the white sandy beach and grab yourself a beach cabana or take a stroll through the lush tropical gardens. The pool is a great spot too and the huge hot tub is just the ticket on a cooler evening. Don't miss an evening cruise around the bay on the Bahia Belle paddle steamer — there’s drinks, live entertainment and views galore.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Sailing
  • Tennis
  • Water Skiing
  • Windsurfing
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room

Where is it

At Mission Bay, a 4,000-acre resort area north of downtown San Diego, with beaches, water sports and boat cruises.

Hotel information

Studios all have air-conditioning, balcony or terrace, 65" flat-screen TV, complimentary WiFi, coffee maker, mini-fridge, iHome Bluetooth speaker with smart USB charging station, safe, iron and ironing board, and hairdryer. Garden/Bay View Studios feature a kitchenette with microwave, compact fridge/freezer, toaster and sink, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, plus a sleeper sofa, sleeping maximum 5 people. 

Dockside 1953 (fresh California fare, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outdoor patio and ocean views). Airstream Cafe Grab 'n' Go (serving breakfast, snacks to go, hot and cold drinks, and light meal offerings). Pool Bar and Grill (open Saturday's and Sundays, serving a range of drinks, salads and grilled classics).

Live music on select evenings. 

Outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool. Beach cabanas. Fitness centre. Tennis. Shuffleboard. Children's playground. Bayside beach bonfires*. Bahia Belle cruises. Foosball table. Billiards. Range of water sports* including kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, power boats and surfing. Bicycle rental*. Fitness classes*. Sightseeing cruises*. 

Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary parking. Gift shop. 

There is a resort fee of $39 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

Resort fee includes:- Complimentary WiFi access in guest rooms - Access to tennis courts with racquet and ball rental - Use of shuffleboard courts - Use of cabanas on secluded beach - Resort pool towels - Two in-room bottles of water per day - Complimentary local and domestic long distance phone calls. Resort fee and inclusions are subject to change and availability. 

Wheelchair adapted rooms with partially accessible amenities or facilities available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: the Bahia Belle boat cruise only operates on selected days and dates. Please refer to the hotels website for schedules. 

Please note: must be 18 years of age to check-in

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Jul 16, 2025 pearlg201 san dimas,ca

This hotel is excellent for a family stay. Close to Balboa park, the zoo and sea world. We stayed here last summer and couldn't wait to get back. Our trip is up coming The staff is amazing. The hotel is clean and well kept. There are many family benefits on site ie. Playground, rentals for bikes, kayaks, and boats. Complementary parking. Betty… Read more
This hotel is excellent for a family stay. Close to Balboa park, the zoo and sea world. We stayed here last summer and couldn't wait to get back. Our trip is up coming The staff is amazing. The hotel is clean and well kept. There are many family benefits on site ie. Playground, rentals for bikes, kayaks, and boats. Complementary parking. Betty in reservations is very patient and understand. Betty is most helpful and a pleasure to talk with. Thank you Betty for taking care of our 4 reservations. Pearl Read less
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Jul 12, 2025 Tierra L

This is my 2nd time back at this resort and it was better than the 1st. I took my mother with me and we had such a blast. Coming from Los Angeles we were both very tired and looking to relax. I called and spoke with Diante and he answered all my questions with ease and also gave us a studio upgrade for more comfortability. This will be our home… Read more
This is my 2nd time back at this resort and it was better than the 1st. I took my mother with me and we had such a blast. Coming from Los Angeles we were both very tired and looking to relax. I called and spoke with Diante and he answered all my questions with ease and also gave us a studio upgrade for more comfortability. This will be our home away from home when we come visit San Diego in the future. Read less
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Jul 12, 2025 Keya B

I am so glad to have stayed at this beachfront resort. I have the pleasure of speaking to Mr. Diante Ashby and he helped me with the right room accommodations and also things to do around the area. It was a much needed getaway. I also enjoyed the restaurant on property. Will be coming back really soon.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Decent but wouldn't stay again

Jul 12, 2025 AmyBrandon

Overall the resort was nice and in a wonderful location but when looking deeper into everything there were a few things that need to be worked on. The sheer curtain in our room was missing, there were stains on the carpet in our room and down the hall, there was a mold like substance in the closet corner, cob webs above the mirror in the… Read more
Overall the resort was nice and in a wonderful location but when looking deeper into everything there were a few things that need to be worked on. The sheer curtain in our room was missing, there were stains on the carpet in our room and down the hall, there was a mold like substance in the closet corner, cob webs above the mirror in the bathroom, the sliding doors need to be oiled or something (very hard to open and close) and we utilized the washer and dryer available to us and one washer was broken and the other didn't seal correctly so our socks and small items kept getting stuck in the seal and I would have to hand wash them and hang them in our room to dry. Read less
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Jul 11, 2025 Sunny M

I am incredibly pleased and grateful to the staff at the Bahia. I had the best experience scheduling my reservation with Renée Stauffer. She was quick to return my call and was very knowledgeable about the venue and gave great recommendations on nearby restaurants and places to visit. She was very kind and immediately made me feel assured that we… Read more
I am incredibly pleased and grateful to the staff at the Bahia. I had the best experience scheduling my reservation with Renée Stauffer. She was quick to return my call and was very knowledgeable about the venue and gave great recommendations on nearby restaurants and places to visit. She was very kind and immediately made me feel assured that we had made the right decision to stay at the Bahia b/c she took the time to go over/listen to our wishlist (i.e. room accommodations, view from our room, proximity to the pool, restaurant, amenities, etc.) Upon arrival, everything that she discussed/booked was exactly what we got - no surprises or disappointments. So glad! We loved our room and view of Sea World's fireworks! The staff was amazing. From the moment that we walked in, the concierge folks were warm and helpful. I was very impressed at how attentive everyone was. The whole resort was beautiful and clean. It wasn't too busy and we loved the fact that guests had our own private beach/bay/cabanas. I felt very safe with my family. The restaurants had amazing food and we were 5 minutes from Mission Beach. We had such a wonderful experience. Cannot wait to come back! Read less