Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel - A beachfront resort with private beach access, tropical gardens, and rescue seal habitat on Mission Bay

Located on a 14-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, this 3-star San Diego hotel features tropical gardens with winding paths and a private beach. The Bahia Resort Hotel offers rooms and suites ranging from 288 to 695 square feet, equipped with kitchenettes or full kitchens, private patios or balconies, and bay or garden views. On-site dining includes Dockside 1953 restaurant with waterfront views, a poolside bar and grill, and a Grab 'N Go café serving breakfast and snacks. Recreation facilities comprise a junior Olympic-size pool, 30-person whirlpool, two lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and a children's playground with rock climbing wall. The property houses a rescue seal exhibit and duck ponds within its gardens. Located 1 mile from SeaWorld and Mission Beach's amusement park, the hotel provides access to major attractions via the 74-foot Bahia Belle sternwheeler boat service.

Pros

Private beachfront location with complimentary cabanas and beach equipment

Tropical gardens feature rescue seals and duck ponds accessible to guests

Junior Olympic pool and 30-person whirlpool with pool bar service

Sternwheeler boat offers bay tours and transportation to local attractions

Cons

Daily resort fee of $48 applies to all stays

Limited to one parking space per room with secondary vehicles requiring public lot use