Last updated on February 5th, 2024 at 02:15 pm
Dreaming of a beach getaway? Look no further than the Bahia Resort San Diego. Located on a picturesque peninsula on Mission Bay, the Bahia Resort Hotel offers an array of family-friendly activities, spacious rooms, and all the amenities you need to enjoy a sun-splashed getaway.
Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego
Featuring a waterfront setting and lush tropical gardens, the Bahia Resort Hotel sprawls across a 14-acre peninsula on San Diego’s scenic Mission Bay. The resort is only a few minutes’ drive to the San Diego International Airport and all the fabulous sights and attractions that make Southern California famous.
The Bahia features direct access to the water (some rooms you can even step out of your door onto the beach) and is just a short walk to Mission Beach, the iconic Belmont Park and the Pacific Ocean. It is truly one of the best hotels on Mission Bay.
The resort has a swimming pool, marina, game room, tennis courts and shuffle board. All guests receive complimentary use of cabana chairs on the beach, making this a truly relaxing and stress-free destination.
Bahia Resort San Diego At-A-Glance
- Boat, paddle board and bike rentals on-site, with discounts for hotel guests
- Free video games in the arcade
- Free ride aboard the Bahia Belle steamboat
- Spacious, comfortable rooms
- Just a short drive to San Diego’s world-famous attractions
- A wealth of onsite activities keeps kids happy and busy
- Complimentary beach chairs for hotel guests
- A 10-minute walk to the beach if you want to swim in the ocean
Location
The resort’s location on Mission Bay is one of the prime reasons we chose to stay there. It’s located near many of San Diego’s most popular attractions including SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Seaport Village and Old Town San Diego.
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Opened in the 1950s, the Bahia definitely retains its mid-century modern appeal, though all the rooms have been continuously updated.
The Mediterranean-style of the hotel is complemented by the outdoor tropical garden, complete with duck ponds, a garden gazebo and fountain. There is one tower and the remaining rooms are in two-story buildings that stretch across the property.
Bahia Resort Hotel Rooms
The Bahia Hotel boasts 314 beautiful guestrooms and suites. All rooms have a furnished balcony or terrace, most with lovely water or garden views.
There a variety of room styles – studio, room or suite – at the Bahia as well as view choices – bay front, bay view, garden view or courtside garden. Standard amenities include complimentary high-speed wireless Internet , coffeemaker, ironing board and iron, hairdryer, refrigerator and signature bath supplies. Suites and studios are equipped with a kitchenette.
We stayed in a one bedroom suite which was the perfect size for our group of four. The bedroom had two queen beds and the spacious living area featured a sofa that converted to another bed.
There was also a full-size kitchen and large patio, and having two TVs was a nice bonus. I loved being able to make coffee in the morning and enjoy some quiet time outside before the others woke up.
Hotel Amenities & Recreation
A stay at the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego is all about the water, and there are so many choices!
Just steps from your hotel room water activities on Mission Bay include sailing, stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming and more. We rented a sailboat during out stay; it was surprisingly affordable at just $35 for an hour with our hotel guest discount, and an hour was ample time for sailing around the bay.
Back at the resort, the Bahia boasts a fitness center, arcade (no coins required!), tennis courts and bicycle rentals.
Just a short walk away is Belmont Park, an oceanfront amusement park featuring the Great Dipper, a wooden roller coaster and designated historic landmark built in 1925. Pack a beach towel and spend a few nice hours playing in the Pacific Ocean and getting some sun on the beach.
Parking at the beach can be a beast during the summer months, but that is just not something you need to worry about when staying at the nearby Bahia Hotel San Diego.
Café Bahia is a Mediterranean-themed restaurant where guests may choose to eat either inside or on the spacious patio. Tangiers is Bahia’s vibrant Moroccan-styled hotel bar featuring a piano and fireplace. The establishment often features live entertainment.
Best of all, the Bahia Belle is free to all resort guests. Non-resort guests are welcome, as well, with a fare of $10 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under.
Hotel Information & Reservations
- Address: 998 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego
- Phone number: (949) 234-3200
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