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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Property class: 4.5
4.5-star luxury hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf

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Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Point of interest
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, steam room, body treatments
Lobby
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • 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

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD Double Queen

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD Double Queen ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD Double Queen ADA

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Double Queen

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Double Queen ADA

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

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Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

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

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Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony

Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Partial Ocean View King with Balcony - Accessible with Communication Features

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View King with Balcony - Accessible with Communication Features

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD King

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

STD King ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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STD King with Balcony

STD King with Balcony

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

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Partial Ocean View King with Balcony

Partial Ocean View King with Balcony

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

View all photos for Partial Ocean View Double Queen ADA Hearing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View Double Queen ADA Hearing

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King with Juliet Balcony

Deluxe King with Juliet Balcony

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

View all photos for Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio

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

View all photos for Premium King with Private Patio ADA Hearing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premium King with Private Patio ADA

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Premium King with Private Patio ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

View all photos for Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Hearing Features

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Hearing Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom, Communication Features)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Partial King Ocean View

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial King Ocean View

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

View all photos for Partial Ocean View ADA Hearing

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial Ocean View ADA Hearing

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Partial King Ocean View - Accessible with Mobility Features

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes

Partial King Ocean View - Accessible with Mobility Features

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

View all photos for Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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Westside Santa Cruz stay.At this Westside Santa Cruz hotel, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Monterey Bay and Natural Bridges State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Cruz Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pacific Avenue - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Wharf - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ocean Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Point Market & Cafe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5-star luxury hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf
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.

  • 155 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • 13000 sq ft of conference space
  • 1208 sq m of conference space
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
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.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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.

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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. 206 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 241 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daisy

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Derek

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is beautiful! The room was lovely and the whole aesthetic was very calm but cool. It’s right by the wharf so you have a short walk to the beach, the seals/sea lions, the arcade/boardwalk, and different restaurants and cafes. The bath/shower products smell great and the in-room waters, food, and fridge sodas were all complimentary! Staff were all very nice and the valets were super personable and on top of things. There were some small details that left us leaving at the end of our stay with a “meh, that was just ok” feeling. - our room had no “do not disturb” sign to use which led to… - room service came back to collect dishes at almost 9pm and knocked on our door when we were already asleep - room service was quick but we felt it was pretty mid quality. We skipped ordering breakfast to the room because dinner was lacking. - room service brought up our stuff with a couple plates covered but then a couple plates completely uncovered (just some concern with it traveling though the hotel unprotected and also losing heat) - paid for late check out in advance but they shut off our key so we couldn’t get back in our room then they couldn’t correct it so eventually had to send someone to let us in to grab our stuff For the price of the room, we just felt like those things should have been thought through/neutralized already.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Noel Giovanni, Los Angeles

Did the online pre-checkin and pre-registered my dogs with confirmation so the only thing I need to do is get the keys once we check-in on property. Arrived at the hotel and the front desk was not welcoming questioning us about bringing our dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bouchra

We love it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, with great attention to detail. Upscale, yet extremely comfortable. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ramsin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore...
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Darelys

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
10/10 from the valet, to the check in, to the amazing hotel lobby, and the immaculate room. Ocean view King suite was so luxurious and worth it! My new go-to hotel for visiting Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Dublin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got over charged… they charged my debit card 3 times…. Worst service ever…
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous hotel. The staff provided excellent customer service from check-in through out our 3 night stay, everything was top notch!!! We enjoyed the beautiful gym with all the “state of the art” equipment, along with the beautiful pool and bar area. A true gem for Santa Cruz!! We will surely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the room and was especially grateful that there wasn’t a lot of extra charges for things like in room and amenities. The only thing I would’ve liked more is if they had had more thoughtfulness on how they divided the space between the rooms as there is no privacy when you’re on your balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025