La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
4.5-star luxury hotel near Santa Cruz Wharf

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Rooftop terrace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout drapes
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Restaurant
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

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215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
  • Place, Pacific Avenue
    ‪3 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.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom, Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom, Communication Features)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Partial Ocean View 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View ( Guestrooms with Mobility Features)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite

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

Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View (Balcony, Communication Features)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View (Guestroom, Communication Features)

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe King With Juliette Balcony

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Communication Features

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room (Water View)

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Guestroom,MobilityFeatures,Water View)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Cruz

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
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Las Palmas Taco Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ideal Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cruzin’ Crepes - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Boardwalk Bowl - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Picnic Basket - ‬2 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 50.40 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).