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title: Bahia Resort Hotel
slug: bahia-resort-san-diego
type: hotel
sub_type: hotels
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/bahia-resort-san-diego
city: San Diego
state: CA
country: US
address: 998 West Mission Bay Drive
geo:
  lat: 32.77214
  lng: -117.24691
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 2 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T16:57:19.433Z
price_from:
  amount: 399
  currency: USD
  unit: per_night
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4
  count: 6886
  scale: 5
room_rates:
  - name: Resort Room, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking
    price: 517
  - name: Resort Junior Suite, 1 King, Non-Smoking
    price: 492
  - name: Resort Junior Suite, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking
    price: 522
  - name: Bay Junior Suite, 1 King, Non-Smoking
    price: 634
  - name: Bay Junior Suite, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking
    price: 689.29
  - name: Beachfront Room, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking
    price: 855
  - name: Beachfront Suite w Balcony, 1 King, Non-Smoking
    price: 936
  - name: Beachfront Suite w Patio, 1 King Non-Smoking
    price: 1036
---
## Overview

Set on a 14-acre peninsula on Mission Bay, the Bahia Resort Hotel in San Diego offers bay-front rooms, suites with kitchenettes, and a private beach just minutes from SeaWorld and Belmont Park. Family-friendly and value-focused, the resort combines tropical gardens, free parking, and direct access to San Diego's best-loved attractions.

## What's Included

- Well-appointed rooms and suites, many with private patios or balconies overlooking the bay or gardens
- Free WiFi
- Mini-fridge and coffee maker in all rooms
- Kitchenettes in select suites
- Complimentary self-parking for one vehicle per guest room
- Access to a private secluded beach
- Use of heated outdoor pool and 30-person hot tub
- Use of tennis courts with loaner rackets and balls
- Use of shuffleboard courts
- Use of cabanas on the secluded beach
- Towels at the resort pool
- Two in-room waters per day
- Complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls
- Access to the rescue seal exhibit

## What's Not Included

- Meals (breakfast not complimentary but available for purchase)
- Shuttle or town car service fees (if used)
- Pet cleaning fee ($125 + tax for dogs)

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## Room Rates

- **Resort Room, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking** — $517.00/night
- **Resort Junior Suite, 1 King, Non-Smoking** — $492.00/night
- **Resort Junior Suite, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking** — $522.00/night
- **Bay Junior Suite, 1 King, Non-Smoking** — $634.00/night
- **Bay Junior Suite, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking** — $689.29/night
- **Beachfront Room, 2 Queens, Non-Smoking** — $855.00/night
- **Beachfront Suite w Balcony, 1 King, Non-Smoking** — $936.00/night
- **Beachfront Suite w Patio, 1 King Non-Smoking** — $1036.00/night

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## Good to Know

* Minimum age to check in is 18.
* Pet-friendly rooms (dogs only); one housebroken dog per room weighing 50 lbs or less, or two smaller dogs weighing 75 lbs or less combined. Non-refundable cleaning fee applies. Service animals are exempt.
* Dogs must be leashed at all times outside guest rooms.
* Pets require advance notification to the hotel.
* All guestrooms and resort areas are non-smoking.
* Self-parking is complimentary; only one vehicle per room allowed. No oversized commercial or recreational vehicles permitted.
* Resort fee of $48 + taxes ($55.93 total) collected upon arrival.
* Check-in time: 4:00 PM. Check-out time: 11:00 AM.
* WiFi is included in the resort fee.
* On-site restaurants available: Dockside 1953, Airstream Grab 'N Go, Pool Bar & Grill.
* Beach bonfires available at Bayside Bonfires.
* Seasonal sightseeing cruises on the Bahia Belle sternwheeler.
* Watersports rentals, beach games, and bike rentals available nearby.
* Game lounge with billiards, shuffleboard, and foosball.
* Hotel is accessible with elevators, pool lift, accessible parking, and in-room accessible amenities.
* SeaWorld San Diego is about 2.5 miles away.
* Nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, approximately 5.8 miles from the resort.

## Cancellation Policy

**Free Changes & Cancellations** See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### 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 $48 + 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. Fees are subject to change and applicable taxes.

### 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. All guestrooms and resort areas are non-smoking.

### 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 offer 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. Fees may apply.

### 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.

### How far is Bahia Resort from SeaWorld San Diego?

SeaWorld San Diego is 2.5 miles away from the resort.

### How far is the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, about 5.8 miles from the property.

## Reviews

> "50th birthday girls trip!"
> — 51liannep, June 13, 2026

> "Relaxing Family Getaway at Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego"
> — Seaside00592688125, June 09, 2026

> "A Getaway at your Getaway!!!"
> — NYItalian92, June 05, 2026

> "Staff goes above and beyond"
> — cheriel343, May 31, 2026

> "Cute old hotel with beautiful grounds/views"
> — Miracosta, May 30, 2026