Bahia Resort Hotel

Scott and clark were both Great!!! We came in from a 6 hour drive and they even helped us upgrade. Thank you for such a great vacation:)

Thankfully I had my chemical guys stripper scent air freshener with me. The room smelt like a wet dog and I could hardly breathe. After dousing the room with Lysol and stripper scent, I can finally relax. Don’t forget your sanitizer or candles… Otherwise a great place.

My wife booked this resort because my kids liked Mission Beach. Though that part was perfect the rest not so much. At the last minute my brother asked to come along and we agreed. But that meant I would have to adjust the hotel reservation. I honestly though that would be simple, but man was I wrong.
Our problem was this resort even with discount pricing is quite expensive, and 5 people don’t fit in our room. Rather than lie about having 5 guests, we were truthful with the resort about our guest count, but they seemed more concerned about not losing our initial reservation. We could not afford to pay the fee for a second room, but they wouldn’t let us cancel the reservation because we were one day late.
I thought being a busy time of year in San Diego that selling our room would not be that difficult so we could make better arrangements for 5 guests that came to see their marine sister graduate her recruiter training. But apparently I am wrong.
Since the hotel wasn’t making a big stink about the 5 guests and incisting we get another room, I told my wife we would just do the best we could with our current room reservation because technically we did agree to the room and we made the «mistake» of bringing along more family. Though life happens and we move on…
The day we arrive at the hotel we were expecting a king size bed and sofa sleeper which was on our
reservation and discussed with the front desk a few days prior. So we get to the room and it is 2 doubles and a sofa sleeper. My wife immediately calls the front desk to let them know a mistake was made. Their response was amazing. We were informed that reservations through Expedi or
, the category our reservation fell in, is not a guarantee. They explained that it is more like a set of guidelines or another way of looking at it is a non-​binding suggestion not a guarantee of what comes with our room. Then they let us know they were sold out, meaning they could have sold our room to help us out a few days earlier. Then they let us know the fine print about our original reservation that it is subject to change.
I realize the need for small print, but I’m not really sure where I am going to book a nice resort stay with my wife and family, and it says you can’t sleep with your wife. I can guarantee you that reservation would not have been made. My wife and I still are not yelling at anyone because I learned a long time ago you get better results from being nice than being a jerk.
So what do you do when a resort like this responds to you by essentially saying,“You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit.” You deal with it. You put your big boy pants on and you deal with it. Someone out there is cold and doesn’t have a roof over there head and I should be thankful I have one over mine. So collectively we are roughing it in our own way at the resort I plan to never visit again. This means my wife and I are sleeping on our own respective beds. My brother and son are on the sofa sleeper and my daughter made a bed out of the cushions from the sofa sleeper that is laid on the floor for her bed. For 2 nights, I guess a little character building and perspective maybe is worth it, but maybe I can do it a little cheaper than $ 450 or so a night next time for better accommodations.

This hotel’s commanding location on San Diego’s Mission Bay affords its residents an incredible view –watching the sunset on the back patio was intensely relaxing and gratifying for one who always questions the value of a hotel’s cost. Everything about this hotel was aesthetically pleasing in one way or another (like the picture perfect sunset seen from the vantage point of the room’s private patio to the hotel lobby’s artwork). All things were executed with foresight and grace here. I especially appreciated having a microwave oven in the room, as well as a fridge and sink, dishes, etc. –I immediately felt right at home. The hotel’s traditional furnishings were as welcoming and comfortable as the staff –who were at all times warm and friendly. The hotel is quite accommodating in more ways than one: we played hotel-​furnished games and rode hotel-​furnished bikes and walked to several dining options suggested by the hotel’s concierge during our stay. I would definitely return for here to stay for more R&R.
The only complaint I can offer is that the rooms were not quiet. It seemed like the hotel is kid friendly (many families) but upset and angry voices next door and in the hallway were loud and clearly audible; particularly distressing when it turned out to be the cleaning staff (working before 7 in the morning). But the staff could not have been more remorseful and attentive to our needs, particularly Angel (who blends a mean piña colada out at the bar).
Planning a vacation and reserving hotel accommodations online (and hoping that it really is as wonderful as the words and images depict), is an act of faith — you never really know what you are going to get. Upon entering the hotel’s lobby and seeing the waves crashing on the beach through the hotel’s glass windows was an amazing feeling (I knew we were going to be in for a treat!); the location is perfect– on the beach and within walking distance of many bars and restaurants. The rooms were beautiful and the staff was amazing. We enjoyed every moment of our stay and will be back soon! You will not regret staying here. *(another complaint that just occurred to me is that we weren’t able to stay longer –the place was that great!).

My husband and I just returned from our first vacation with our 18month old daughter, and we were very happy with our stay at the Bahia. Staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the seals were a great small activity to do with our daughter each morning. Loved being so close to Mission Beach and the Boardwalk, without the hustle and bustle.
The room was comfortable, and we will definitely stay at the Bahia again!

Had a terrible experience with the Catamaran and Bahia trying to schedule a sailing lesson and boat rental. First I could not get anyone at the dock to answer the phone or to return my phone call. Then they booked me in — I called to confirm and they had no record of my reservation. I made another reservation… then upon arriving they said they had us scheduled for a previous day and we were a no-​show so we lost our money! Seriously?! Very bad experience for me.

We stay at the Bahia every year in late May or early June. It’s a lovely property with top notch customer service. We live the private beaches and cabana beach chairs! The hotel staff is wonderful, the café food and wait staff are awesome too. I did not give 5 stars because some of the rooms are in need to some major updating– but it’s worth paying a little extra fir the ambience as well as proximity to Misson Beach.

Located right on the Mission Bay, this resort reminds me a lot of Palm Springs architecturally, 1960’s modern. The interior is quite tasteful and the grounds are beautifully maintained with tropical plants, flowers, and palm trees. On-​grounds they have a restaurant, a beautiful pool, and access to a private beach. The surrounding area is quite upscale and security is visibly present.
This resort participates for bids on Priceline (considered a 3.5 star hotel on their site). The rooms, because of the hotel’s proximity to highly desirable Sea World, the beaches, and Mission Bay, can be quite pricey. My shockingly successful, tightwad bid of $ 95 (for a Thursday night) saved me at least 50% on the going rate even though this was the popular tourist season that is in full bloom by May.
In spite of my low winning bid, lucky us ended up being upgraded to a very nice, 2-​queen suite in the tower on the fourth floor (yes, there is an elevator), complete with a deck with a perfect view of the bay, full (but small) kitchen, spacious sitting area with a flat screen TV, and a fold out couch. The beds were extremely comfortable. I doubt the desk knew how much of a cheapskate I was, or I would have probably found myself in a broom closet instead.
If I had one complaint, it would be the designated parking for the 4-​story tower, not terribly convenient for the east side of the tower. In comparison, the older, single story garden rooms each have parking in front of their door, more like a motor hotel of the 50’s.
I have only myself to blame for not realizing this beforehand, but I made the mistake of assuming breakfast was included with our room. Big mistake. To the tune of $ 17.50 each, including juice, tea, and coffee. The AYCE buffet was above average, but nothing unique (eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, mini waffles, cereal, yogurt, fruit, the usual). But I will admit, the convenience and the outstanding person attending to our table was appreciated, and the dining room/​patio dining was quite pleasant.
Wish we could have gotten more nights, since our total stay in San Diego was for 3 nights, but they were booked full. Loved our room. I would do this again, if Priceline lets me.
Afterthought. For those who like to travel with their dogs, charming San Diego is quite dog friendly. This resort allows dogs and is located very close to Fiesta Island, one of several islands inside Mission Bay. Accessible by car, the island has a large leash-​free beach area where you can cut him loose while you soak up the sunshine and watch the sailboats glide by.

Dated but nice— if you have a good attitude you can have fun anywhere-​I recommend room 368 — this room has a private beach front Patio, a kitchen with fridge & stove — our stay was a relaxing stay-​cation

I woke up to the sound of the ocean and a sliver of sunlight on my patio. I took ten steps onto the beach to enjoy my cup of tea. This is a great place for family time, me time or work.
I’ve been here several times over the past three years. The rooms have a condo feel. Most of the rooms have a kitchen, den, bedroom suite and an ocean view. The rooms are large enough to house a family of five. There are lots of activities for everyone such as facials, biking, paddle boards, kayaking and paddle boats. You can walk to restaurants, beaches, roller coaster, parks, bays, spas, and much more.

I was expecting a run down hotel that didn’t provide good service after reading reviews of this place, but that was totally wrong! My husband and I chose this hotel purely based on its location. We were attending a wedding at the marina near by and then at the Wave House which is also close by. We checked in around 7PM after getting stuck in traffic coming from LA and were upgraded to a suite! I think the level of room we booked was totally full by that time. The room was lovely! Very large sitting area with a full kitchen (stove top, oven, microwave, full sized fridge). The bathroom was pretty standard, but clearly updated. The bedroom, again, pretty standard in size. Two TVs; one in the sitting room area and one in the bedroom. And the best part: a patio space with patio chairs that overlooked the bay. We got a perfect view of the sunset from our patio area. There was easy access to the bay that had lounge chairs on the sand as well as the water sports equipment provided (for a fee) by the hotel.
There is a decent sized pool with a large hot tub. There is also a pretty standard for all hotels sized gym off the pool area. Breakfast is not included at cost $ 17.50 per person and served buffet style. We were involved in a lot of wedding festivities and did not have the opportunity to try it, although it did smell quite good! We did eat at the restaurant the first night we got into San Diego because we were exhausted. The food was pretty good, although the portions were incredibly small. Very very small for entrée portions.
My only gripes with the suite rooms is that it seems that none of the doors actually close unless you slam them shut. Ours was the same way. You really had to slam it to get it to actually close fully. So, people do this all day and night. It’s hard to get a good nights rest with all these doors slamming. They also don’t provide lotion in the rooms. Which seems like a silly thing to complain about, but this is a pretty standard amenity for bathrooms in hotels. Especially in a place where your skin is getting dried out from the sun. Would have been a nice touch. Also, tea in addition to the coffee provided in the rooms. Not everyone drinks coffee. Again, would have been a nice touch.
Overall, our stay was very nice. The staff were all very accommodating and lovely. The rooms were nice. The price was right. You are a very close walk to the beach and boardwalk area. I would recommend this place to others for sure!

I was very disappointed in the Bahia today. I called this morning asking if they had these mini cheesecake which were displayed at a wedding I attended there. The bride told me the Bahia made them there so I called and asked if they had the assorted mini cheesecakes. I explained to them I really liked the key lime pic and crème brûlée flavor and they said no problem. I go to pick them up and they were FROZEN in a SYSCO box and the guy Sean said I should just directly contact Sysco next time. I was discussed. The flavors were not what I wanted and they weren’t even what I asked. I understand if they didn’t have made but then TELL ME THE DAMN TRUTH SO I SONT WASTE ME TIME AND GAS TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY there!!! I am so upset. These is the 3^rd time the Bahia has screwed me and I even had my wedding there. Will never recommend this venue.
To the response Mark from the Bahia gave me… Maybe you should update your employees then on your policy so they don’t give false information

We booked a night and had so much fun we just had to stay a second night! Bay front rooms have amazing views. There’s a lot to do and rent here so I recommend staying more then 2 nights. They give you free tickets to the Belle, an hour long bay cruise. The pool is heated. Arcade is tiny and has old machines but great if you want your kids to play while your in the jacuzzi. It’s just a small room near the hot tub.

Great resort for families and kids. Views are spectacular. Price is fair. Parking is ample. Really really close to seaworld. I did not try the restaurant but from the reviews and the staff urging you to go elsewhere seems like no one likes it. I would love to change the that attitude. If the evans company needs help. I would love to turn around the food n hospitality at this resort.
Again a great place, but food n hospitality is lacking a little.

Private beach? Oceanside fire with smores? A balcony overlooking the bay? YES PLEASE! I was sold before I even arrived. Then once I got here, I was overwhelmed with how large the resort is. Multiple buildings, a large pool and spa, a gym and arcade, a gift shop, an onsite bar/​restaurant, and a couple seals that they’ve adopted. They even have a mini cruise across the bay that leaves hourly in the evening, and after 9:00 PM it’s a 21+ cocktail cruise. During the day there water rental options like kayaks, and the boats you peddle.
Almost a 5 star review, but there are a few minimal things that may need tweaking.
I arrived on a Friday afternoon around 6:00 PM, and this place was crackin’! There was a high school dance happening on one of the house boats, so there were many well dressed teenagers flooding the property. Also, it is very family oriented. I seen everything from couples, to large families, to international tourists. They have numerous options of rooms. A basic hotel room, a kitchenette, to a family suite. From $ 140-​$ 350 a night depending on what type of room you get. I would say the bay view is a little overpriced unless you plan on spending a lot of time on the balcony. The bed isn’t even on the side of the room that looks out the window. I probably could have spent a little less, still had a balcony, and been just as happy. There are a lot of add-​ons. Stay away from these, and book directly through the vendor. Examples: Beach side fire for an extra $ 100. They say it’s for 4 people for 3 – 4 hours. Yet they give you enough smores for 2 people, wood to last only about 2 hours, and they front desk doesn’t really know whats going on. My fire confirmation said 7:00 PM, so at about 6:50, I went to the front desk for instructions, and they had no idea what to do. Luckily staff member Vanessa stepped up, went above and beyond, and figured out that we simply had to walk over to the already set up fire, and light it.
It was peaceful, and I enjoyed it. But it was not worth the $ 100, especially considering the other family who had a «private» fire, was only 15 feet away from us. They had a family of 8, and we could see/​hear everything they did or talked about. I would highly recommend separating the fires by at least 50 feet. Another convenient add on was the Safari tram tickets. It was the same price as if you were to go to the Safari yourself and buy them. However with the package deal, you don’t get to add on extra tram rides or exhibits that you can do when booking directly through the Safari. Not that this is a bad deal, and again the convenience level is amazing, but consider all options before booking.
The pool is heated, and the Jacuzzi holds about 30 people easy. With this being such a family friendly resort, I would LOVE if they offered an adult hour or two from 11PM-​1AM. Or even added a second pool/​spa area for adults only. I am a mom, and I love my family time, but I also like a Jacuzzi without popcorn floating in it, or kids having a splash contest.
You are walking distance from Belmont Park, and tons of cool restaurants. You are about 20 minutes from OB, or La Jolla. So plenty of things to do in close surrounding areas. I did not eat at the on site restaurant, however the room service was weak. As a true foodie, I was NOT impressed, and would have ordered a pizza and been happier.
Overall, I have no complaints. Maybe small adjustments, but nothing was wrong with this resort. The staff was friendly, the rooms were clean, (other than I did find a spider), the parking is free, however its first come first serve.
It’s a little misleading that its an ocean front resort, because it is on the bay not the ocean. And I did see a stingray in the water, only about 5 feet in.
I would stay here again, and choose a cheaper room. The location is ideal for access to most local beaches. Overall, this resort was fun, safe, inviting, and beautiful.

The hotel could use some upgrades, everything seemed a little outdated.
But the Mission Ball Room has gorgeous chandeliers and breathtaking views of the water! My cousin just got married here and it’s definitely a hidden gem. The staff was completely amazing, they provided me and other moms a chair for the restroom where we could feed our babies! Thanks for doing that!
Another down fall is the parking lot was so dark. I felt unsafe walking to my car with my baby.

I really loved my recent stay at the Bahia Resort Hotel. I went to a conference for work and requested a room with two beds, since my dad would be staying for part of the week. They went above and beyond! Dad and I were thrilled to get a suite facing the water! The suite featured a mini fridge/​freezer, microwave, plates and utensils, toaster, coffee maker and kitchen sink. It was great to get groceries and make breakfast right on the beach! We also sat on the couch and loveseat to unwind in front of the tv while watching the sunset. Beautiful!
The bedroom was spacious and had another large flatscreen for watching the news while I got ready in the morning. The bathroom was very large and just outside the bathroom was a great vanity area, perfect for applying makeup and fixing my hair. I love it when there are a lot of electric outlets and they had a ton!
The room was kept extraordinarily clean by the excellent housekeepers. I love that they recycle too. We were able to stay green while on vacation!
My conference was held in a room on a steamboat (one of several conference rooms available at Bahia). How cool is that? Everyone at the conference was very satisfied with their accommodations and the food!

I lived here for two nights because there was construction on a slab leak underneath my apartment, causing my place to be covered in cement dust. And the water heater simultaneously broke down. Blame it on that Mercury retrograde thing?
Although this isn’t the best hotel (it’s pretty outdated), I thoroughly enjoy my stay here. The ladies at the front desk were very sympathetic of my situation, and although I didn’t stay consecutive nights, I was able to get the same room — at least that kind of makes it feel more like home, right?
Bonus: Show your room key for a free ride on the Bahia Belle for you + 2 guests.

The positives first. Good location near the ocean. We booked a queen room and were upgraded to a king studio with kitchenette at no extra charge. Room was very spacious and clean. Kitchenette and furniture was a little out dated but who cares. Bathroom and kitchen area were both clean. Room had a large balcony with partial view of the bay. The property is nice, with the private beach and little cabanas along the sand.
Now the reason I gave them only 3 stars. They keep 2 sea lions in a small «sea pond» and they are partnered with sea world. Had I known this prior to check in, I would not have stayed here. My husband and I went on a spur of the moment trip and booked this hotel literally on the way to San Diego from Temecula.
So if you’re ok with sea world and keeping wild animals captive, then this hotel is ok. I personally am not, so I will never stay here again.

Celebrated my sister’s wedding ceremony and reception at the Bahia. We rented a suite and also a single bed room for the groom to prepare the morning of the wedding. The suite was a little lack luster. The hotel is quite dated but is located in such a beautiful area next to the bay. The rooms are also very dated and could use major updating. The suite included a large fridge, sink and a spacious living room. The bathroom is located outside of the bedroom which allowed the bride to change without everyone coming in and out trying to use the bathroom. The bedroom is a little small with a small nook to hang clothes. The nice thing about the room was we had a patio area that leads right out the sand and water it was located right in front of the ceremony area.
Ceremony on the sand right next to the Bahia Bell was beautiful. We also took pictures at the pond area which also has another area for a wedding ceremony. Ducks and koi fish fill the pond. The reception ball room was also dated but a bar was included in the ballroom. After the ceremony the newlyweds received complimentary champagne on ice in their room and also a tray of chocolates with strawberries/​grapes. It didn’t look appealing to be honest but it was a nice touch with a card from the hotel.
Overall I would not stay here if I was visiting San Diego, it’s in a great location but there are more modern updated hotels around San Diego. If you want a romantic wedding then this a great place. Also took a ride on the Bahia Bell during the sunset, it was about an 1 hour trip on the bay. It’s a beautiful boat with great stain glass feature inside.