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La Bahia Hotel and Spa

4.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Deluxe Partial Ocean View 2 Queen Beds

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

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

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

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

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

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe King With Juliette Balcony

Deluxe King With Juliette Balcony

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

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 curtains

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Patio

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

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Patio

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Communication Features

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room (Water View)

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 curtains

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Partial Ocean View Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

Partial Ocean View Studio Suite - Accessible Guestrooms with Mobility Features

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

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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

  • 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

Restaurants

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

About this property

La Bahia Hotel and Spa

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, 3-minute walk to Santa Cruz Wharf
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

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sadie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was amazing - the bed was the best we slept on , we had 8 hotels this trip and it was the best! The location is the best - walk to all the top spots. The staff need training - except valet who were on point
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great balcony
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

hoanh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome new hotel and great amenities with free fridge full of goodies and wine and softdrink. Got a complimentary upgrade to oceanview
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I didn't spend any time in the hot tub so nothing to say there. The staff were without exception incredibly awesome. The room was great, beautifully appointed with a great balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful view, nice staff, great food. Spa was very nice with very experienced therapists.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the oceanview balcony suite and the views were great! Super clean, brand new. friendly staff, walking distance to everything! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sirunik

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful, swimming pool heated and hot tub nice for the cold season!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Good service and brand new facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is the nicest hotel I have stayed at in years. Everything is top of the line, the beds are so comfortable, the views, restaurants and amenities are fantastic. The gym is incredible too!! The staff is super friendly, the turndown and lavender satchel was great! I could go on and on, but I would make a trip back just to stay here again! I highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jahangir

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Two nights on the waterfront. Wonderful caring staff. Incredible hotel, so new, shiny, and fancy. Best food around, delicious coffee. Sleep on cushy plushy beds. Yes indeed a WINNER. I'll be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elviro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great will recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great new hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautiful, but the pool was the best part of it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an oceanfront balcony room We were blown away by the room and the amenities that were offered Everything about the hotel is new, fresh, beautiful The employees were excited to greet us and help us. Room svc was outstanding The barista was so nice and helpful to share her favorite places in the area Great tip to see the redwood forest state park that was only about 20 minutes from the hotel Bkfst was delicious Kobe burger and Parmesan fries were delicious from room svc but a bit expensive I’d love to come back and stay longer Great views of the sea and the sand volleyball courts
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiquan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, great service, very relaxing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The views from the hotel were amazing. We could see the ocean from our room, from the pool and jacuzzi, and best of all, from the rooftop patio with warming firepits and comfy seating. The staff was friendly and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025