La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (STD)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Premium Double Queen with Balcony

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

Partial Ocean View Premier Studio Suite

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (STD)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (STD)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Premium King with Balcony

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premier Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible, Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ocean View Premier Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Rio Del Mar)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Manresa)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Seabright)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Cowell)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Lighthouse)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite (Seacliff)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Santa Cruz

With a stay at La Bahia Hotel and Spa in Santa Cruz (Westside Santa Cruz), you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Santa Cruz Wharf and Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. .This luxury hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Monterey Bay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Natural Bridges State Park.

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
  • Cowell's Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 155 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and slippers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and a turndown service, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 3 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Santa Cruz? This hotel has 13000 square feet (1208 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 175.00 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 90 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

La Bahia Hotel and Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 233 out of 277 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 277 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 277 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 277 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 277 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sunayana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff and amenities are excellent. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay at beautiful new hotel .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was amazing , welcoming staff , loved the welcome champagne!! Great atmosphere and staff! Only downside was pool and hot tub closed at 8pm . Low tide breakfast was a bit disappointing with very few selections .
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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