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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with spa, near Santa Cruz Wharf

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La Bahia Hotel and Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Valet parking

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Cable TV service
The current price is $329
$425 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 12 - Apr 13

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • Sleeps 4
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Partial Ocean View Double Queen

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Ocean View Double Queen ADA

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
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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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Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

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

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Premium Ocean View King with Fire Pit and Large Balcony

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

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Partial Ocean View King with Balcony - Accessible with Communication Features

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

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STD King

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

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STD King ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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STD King with Balcony

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Ocean View King with Balcony

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

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Partial Ocean View Double Queen ADA Hearing

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King with Juliet Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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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Premium King with Private Patio

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King with Private Patio ADA Hearing

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium King with Private Patio ADA

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Hearing Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial King Ocean View

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

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

Partial Ocean View ADA Hearing

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
215 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060

What's nearby

  • Main Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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

Getting around

  • Watsonville, CA (WVI-Watsonville Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Salinas, CA (SNS-Salinas Municipal) - 48 min drive
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 50 min drive
  • Monterey Peninsula Airport (MRY) - 61 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

La Bahia Hotel and Spa features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Wharf. Guests can grab a bite to eat at one of the 3 restaurants and visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or facials. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 3 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 155 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 90 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 25+ Mbps)
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Secured onsite valet parking (USD 50.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children's games
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference space (13000 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Walkway to water

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 65-inch Smart TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Netflix
  • Hulu
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 25+ Mbps)
  • Free local calls

Food and drink

  • Chef
  • Champagne service
  • Highchair

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

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.

Dining

Pearl - Onsite Champagne bar.
High Tide - Onsite fine-dining restaurant. Open daily.
Low Tide - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Plunge - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 56 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Additional inclusions
    • In-room bottled water
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Pool access

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18.00 to 65.00 for adults, and USD 10.00 to 30.00 for children

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from March 9 2026 to March 15 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 175.00 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Parking

  • Secured valet parking costs USD 50.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Bahia Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The pool will be unavailable from March 9 2026 to March 15 2026 (dates subject to change).

Are pets allowed at La Bahia Hotel and Spa?

Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 90 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 175.00 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at La Bahia Hotel and Spa?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 50.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Bahia Hotel and Spa?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at La Bahia Hotel and Spa and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. La Bahia Hotel and Spa also has 3 bars and an outdoor pool.

Are there restaurants at or near La Bahia Hotel and Spa?

Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants.

What's the area around La Bahia Hotel and Spa like?

La Bahia Hotel and Spa is located near Santa Cruz Main Beach in Westside Santa Cruz, a short 4-minute walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and 3 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Wharf.

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Reviews

La Bahia Hotel and Spa Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The pool area is a standout amenity, described as fabulous, heated, and overlooking the ocean with lounge chairs for a great place to relax. (12 reviews)
  • The property's beachfront location offers stunning views, easy access, and a relaxing atmosphere. (10 reviews)
  • The spa offered top-notch service, luxurious amenities, and a relaxing experience with highly experienced therapists. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay. The room was spacious with a gorgeous view. Great pool, restaurant and entire staff.
elysia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful experience. This trip is one of the best we've had. Right up there with Four Seasons Bora Bora.
His and Her sinks. Beautiful bathroom.
King Ocean View with fire pit
Chess, books, game table in lobby
6th floor window near elevators overlooking pool and pier
wade, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was not only stunning, but the staff were professional and friendly. The decor was gorgeous and the finishes throughout were truly spectacular. The amenities were incredible as well. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an amazing place to stay by the beach. One additional thing, the bed was like sleeping on a cloud!
laura, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This place was absolutely beautiful. Staff were polite and personable. The rooms were so clean and they took pride in the upkeep. Will definitely be back!
Tiana, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, Gabby at the front desk was absolutely amazing at check in , one of the best employees in my book and the room was amazing, the property was stunning. Haven’t seen a place like this in Santa Cruz before. Definitely will plan many more stays here
Jonathan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The new hotel and spa was amazing. It’s across the street from the beach and has an amazing view, especially from the pool. The amenities are amazing and the rooms are astonishing. We’ve been waiting to stay here since it was being built. It did not disappoint.
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What a fantastic hotel!! It’s beautiful, exceptionally well maintained, and the staff was amazing. Close to the pier and boardwalk. I have rarely enjoyed a hotel as much as this one.
Matt, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful spacious room with fantastic amenities. Lovely welcoming staff on check in.
Shirley, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Such a gorgeous hotel! It stands out in the best way compared to any other hotel near the Boardwalk.
Sue, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Toni, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous balcony room overlooking Santa Cruz and the ocean. Luxurious amenities and top notch spa. Perfect for a romantic getaway! Staff was incredible and so accommodating. Hotel is beautifully decorated and taken care of. Will definitely return!
Johnette, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room was spotless and great! The complex was also brand new and stylish.
Amirnader, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Spotless room...great staff...amenities galore...
Ramsin, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Loved the hotel and staff was awesome!
Elia, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Amenities! Staff was great. Hard to find a mms t in the hot tib but worth trying to do sunset on the pool or roof deck.
Coleen, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was fabulous. Super clean, great staff. Such an upgrade to Santa Cruz.
Brenda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Joanne, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous new resort
Radiance, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, with great attention to detail. Upscale, yet extremely comfortable. Can’t wait to return!
Tina, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The room very clean and comfortable
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I wanted to reach out and share how much I enjoyed my recent stay. The room was excellent—it was very clean, had a wonderful fragrance, and offered a spectacular view of the beach and ocean. Additionally, I was very impressed with the room service. The staff was incredibly polite, and the food was delicious. It truly made for a perfect romantic getaway. Thank you for the great experience. Best regards, Matthew Jensen
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful room and clean and comfortable
Darelys, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Mark, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful new hotel in eclectic Santa Cruz along the beach and pier.
JORGE, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Sarah, 1-night trip