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Bahia Resort in San Diego, CA

998 West Mission Bay Drive • San Diego, CA 92109

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Discover the beauty of Mission Bay at Bahia Resort, a dog-friendly and family-friendly beachfront resort in San Diego with water sports, an outdoor pool, a whirlpool, and Bahia Belle cruises. Dine at Dockside 1953 or the Pool Bar & Grill, and explore nearby attractions like SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, and Belmont Park.

up to 6 people

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Pet-friendly (dogs only) rooms are subject to fees and availability. See FAQs for details.
Home to exotic palms, colorful flowers, rescue seals, and duck ponds.
Lounge by the pool, play a tennis match, or take a leisurely walk on the beach.
Roast s'mores under the sky with an intimate beach bonfire at Bayside Bonfires.
Experience a sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle, the resort's charming three-story sternwheeler boat.
Participate in water sports such as sailing, standup paddle boarding, kayaking, and body boarding.
Enjoy a game of billiards, table shuffleboard, or foosball at the Residents' Lounge.
Join unique on-site wellness activities such as fitness classes by the pool and standup paddleboard yoga on Mission Bay.
SeaWorld San Diego is only a 6-minute drive away.

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Check-In: 4:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am

Experience the beauty of nature and the sparkling waters of Mission Bay at Bahia Resort, a dog-friendly and family-friendly beachfront resort in San Diego. Elevate your adventure with various on-site water sports, including boat sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and surfing. Can't get enough of the bay's beauty? Take a cruise on the Bahia Belle, a charming sternwheeler boat perfect for sightseeing tours.

With abundant amenities and activities, a single day at the resort isn't enough. Take a dip in the junior Olympic-size swimming pool, relax in one of the largest whirlpools in San Diego, or soak up the sun on the beach. Challenge yourself with a game of deck shuffleboard or a friendly match on the on-site tennis courts. Want to relax your mind? Join a guided fitness class by the pool or try stand-up paddleboard yoga on the waters of Mission Bay.

Dine at Dockside 1953, a waterfront restaurant with a spacious outdoor patio and fire pit, offering fresh salads, sandwiches, seafood starters, hearty mains, craft cocktails, and an intimate chef's table four-course dinner. Guests can also enjoy poolside dining at the Pool Bar & Grill, which offers frozen treats, burgers, slushies, and cocktails.

For an ultimately memorable getaway, explore nearby attractions like

SeaWorld, 2.5 miles away
San Diego Zoo, 9.5 miles away
Belmont Park, a 5-minute walk from the resort.

Minimum age to check-in: The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old to check in with a matching, valid, government-issued photo ID and credit card.

Parking: Self-parking is complimentary to all registered hotel guests. Only one vehicle per guest room is allowed. No oversized commercial or recreational vehicles are permitted on hotel property.

Pet Policy: Pets are allowed. The resort allows one housebroken dog per guest room weighing 50 lbs or less or two smaller dogs weighing 75 lbs or less combined. There is a non-refundable room cleaning fee of $125 + tax on the day of check-in for guests with dogs. There are no charges for service animals. Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside of your guest room. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited.

Resort Fee: A daily resort fee of $44 + tax is collected upon arrival. This allows all guests to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and public areas, a rescue seal exhibit, tennis courts with loaner rackets and balls, shuffleboard courts, use of cabanas on the secluded beach, towels at the resort pool, two in-room waters per day, and complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls.

Charges & Fees: A San Diego Tourism Marketing District Fee and California Tourism Marketing Assessment Fee are added to your booking.

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Guest room with sofa seating and patio with bay view.

Bahia Resort Hotel Reviews

Based on 6,850 reviews

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Scenic772885

"Renee S was INCREDIBLE"

Reviewed August 24, 2025 NEW

Renee S was absolutely stellar!!!!! She was so kind and helpful and really went above and beyond to make sure my stay will be perfect, it felt as if it were my sister or Mom helping me… she truly made my day. My kids and are are so excited for our upcoming stay Thanks to Renee!!! A true Gem

Escape323719

Emirate of Dubai

"Getaway and Detox"

Reviewed August 24, 2025 NEW

My suggestions to the local UAE residents. This is a very good Getaway over weekends or Public Holidays. What makes it greater than other places is the Customer Service that Mr. Iftekar the Regional GM has trained the staff regard and respect for customers. You have people like Teddy the restaurant manager and he is always to go a step beyond. We had some slight health issues and just casually mentioned it and lo and behold in 25 minutes he got special food delivered to the room without even having asked for. Great regard for Chef Jayanta and Khalid F & B Captain. They just pamper you.

224allysonm

"Reservations"

Reviewed August 21, 2025 NEW

I have been very pleased with the service at Bahia. In particular, Diante at reservations was incredibly helpful. He was very patient in answering all of my questions and helping me reserve just the right rooms for our family. Diante was professional and kind. I appreciate his effort to secure our reservation.

E3526MDjenniferw

"One of the best family vacations ever."

Reviewed August 20, 2025 NEW

Love the resort. Beautifully landscaped. Walking distance to ocean for most. Great food, reasonable prices and very close. Would recommend resort to all.

MichelleDerby

"Pleasantly surprised"

Reviewed August 15, 2025 NEW

Pleasantly surprised - it wasn’t cheap, but was only rated 3 star…..the room was very spacious (3 double beds) and it had a lovely view over the beach. Room service was good and we liked the breakfast van, although we could eat breakfast in our room some days as we had a small kitchenette. The beach was rarely too busy and we always got a chair no matter what time we arrived. The pool was refreshing and busy at times, but great for a dip. Overall we loved this hotel as a base for exploring.

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Bahia Resort Hotel is located at 998 West Mission Bay Drive • San Diego, CA 92109

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bahia Resort Hotel

What is the minimum age to check in?

The reservation holder must be at least 18 years old to check-in. Guests are required to present a valid photo identification at the time of check-in, such as a driver’s license, valid passport, or other recognized form of photo identification. Prior to or at the time of check-in, the Bahia requires a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult to assume, in writing, full liability for all charges and other obligations incurred by an unaccompanied minor seeking to check in to the hotel.

Is Bahia Resort Hotel pet-friendly?

Pets are allowed. The resort allows one housebroken dog per guest room weighing 50 lbs or less or two smaller dogs weighing 75 lbs or less combined. There is a non-refundable room cleaning fee of $125 + tax on the day of check-in for guests with dogs. There are no charges for service animals. Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside of your guest room. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited.

Is parking available?

Self-parking is complimentary to all registered hotel guests. Only one vehicle per guest room is allowed. Oversized commercial or recreational vehicles are not permitted on hotel property.

Is there a resort fee?

A daily resort fee of $44 + tax is collected upon arrival. This allows all guests to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and public areas, a rescue seal exhibit, tennis courts with loaner rackets and balls, shuffleboard courts, use of cabanas on the secluded beach, towels at the resort pool, two in-room waters per day, and complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. This property is 100% smoke-free.

Does the property have WiFi?

Yes, WiFi access is available and included in the resort fee.

Does the property serve a complimentary breakfast?

No, but guests can purchase at one of the hotel's restaurants.

Does the property have a restaurant?

Yes. Guests can choose from multiple on-site restaurants, including Dockside 1953, Airstream Grab 'N Go, and Pool Bar & Grill.

Does the resort have a pool?

Yes. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a whirlpool.

Does the property offers a shuttle service?

Yes. The property offers a town car service based out of the resort. Guests can make arrangements by contacting the resort directly.

Is the hotel accessible? What accessible amenities are available?

The hotel is accessible. Accessible features include elevators, a pool lift, accessible parking, and accessible in-room amenities. Please contact the hotel directly for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.