La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Restaurant
Lobby
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, steam room, body treatments
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Santa Cruz Main Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Wharf
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Jose, CA (SJC-Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (STD)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (ADA Hearing)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (ADA)

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View (with Fire Pit and Large Balcony )

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Accessible with Comm Feature, Balcony)

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (STD)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (ADA Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (STD)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (ADA Hearing)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Juliete Balcony)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View (Private Patio)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Private Patio, ADA Hearing)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Pool View (Private Patio, ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom, Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View (Partial)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (ADA Hearing)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Partial Ocean View (Partial)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Rio Del Mar)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Manresa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Seabright)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Cowell)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Lighthouse)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Seacliff)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, 3 bars/lounges, a poolside bar, and a rooftop terrace are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
La Bahia Hotel and Spa offers 155 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and slippers. 65-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Cruz hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 8 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa, you're just a quick walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 3 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities like food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Drinking and dining options include 3 restaurants, a coffee shop, a poolside bar, and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Treat yourself to detox wraps, hot stone massages, or thalassotherapy at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge, and tour or ticket assistance
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Santa Cruz Wharf and 4 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
La Bahia Hotel and Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) and includes conference space. A rooftop terrace, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury La Bahia Hotel and Spa. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4.5-star Santa Cruz hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Pearl - Onsite Champagne bar.
High Tide - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Low Tide - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Plunge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Secured valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 18 to 65 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • High Tide
  • Low Tide
  • Pearl
  • Plunge

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Fenced pool
  • High chair
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 13,000 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • 8 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thalassotherapy

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 65-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Hulu
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Chef service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 175.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 90 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 56 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Pool access

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 18.00 to 65.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 30.00 for children
  • Secured valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 175.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

La Bahia Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 229 out of 271 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 271 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 271 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 271 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 271 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Judy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are beautiful, hotel architecture beautiful, gorgeous location, but not 5-stars. Breakfast in Low-Tide restaurant had horrible food, valet parking was a total disorganized mess, no instructions for the tv in room, hot tub had 20 people in it all times. Hotel has potential but it is new and they have to work out kinks and improve staff training to justify a five star rating.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Caresse

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room and hotel were excellent and extremely clean. I wasn’t crazy with the food service so we only experienced it once. If we stayed again I would try it one more time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amirnader

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and great! The complex was also brand new and stylish.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Arvine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautifully clean, the staff was friendly and helpful. Lots of fun perks and great views. Outdoor seating areas and fireplaces were delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful hotel but still working out its "bugs." In-room phone inoperable so had to repeatedly go to the front desk for room service, parking valet, etc. Engineer unable to get the phone working. Confused waiters in the restaurant leaving us almost 30-minutes before twice asking for assistance. Plumbing in the shower roared like a freight train because of vibrations in the pipes. In-shower seat was separating from the wall. Details matter. The staff was overall very friendly and helpful. One thing I really resent are the "resort fees." These are $50 daily charges for...what? The pool and gym which most hotels provide without an extra charge? And the fees are taxed, too. Why not just build these fees into the room rate and not offend guests with this unpleasant and unfair add-on? It's not a matter of affording them—we certainly can—but it's a bad practice. That said we might consider another stay in the future. The location is wonderful! But, the performance could use some adjustments.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities, very comfortable beds, and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rania

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, San Francisco

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a gorgeous hotel! It stands out in the best way compared to any other hotel near the Boardwalk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was fabulous. Super clean, great staff. Such an upgrade to Santa Cruz.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

PATTIE

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

santana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The aesthetic is very nice. It's the only five star spa in the area. You want to keep that in mind when booking as you will be charged for this feature. The staff was very polite, courteous, and professional to the guests, however not to each other. I pay attention to work culture dynamics. The food quality could be better. The spa is very nice, but the staff follows a choreography and clock when providing services. Over all for me 4/10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mirela

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful rooms, comfortable beds, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tamiko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment you pull into this hotel you feel luxurious. The staff is amazing from the time you get out of your car. Everyone was helpful and smiling.The room was awesome, we had a King room with a balcony view of the ocean. The pool is amazing with firepits and views of the beach.Our bartender at the pool was April, she was the best,gave us some tourists spots to see.We had dinner at the low tide bar,the food was amazing and the drinks were awesome,we loved talking with our bartenders and Dylan (double d) and Alicia were very attentive and friendly. We cant wait to go back to this resort. I am already planning my next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026