Bahia Resort Hotel

I have several pages written of our experience (posted on other wedding sites for the full story), but I've condensed it for an overview as pros and cons: Pro: -Beautiful location. We had our ceremony on the beach and reception on the William D Evans boat and that was an incredibly unique experience -They offer a lot in their packages for a decent(ish) price -Luckily lots of positive feedback from our guests, even though the wedding party was stressed to the max because of the venue and staff Cons: -HORRIBLE customer service. From start to finish, it felt like a fight just to get information or even things that we agreed to originally. Any small request like having a signature cocktail at the wedding was immediately shot down. They were not accommodating at all without us putting up a fight or try to charge extra for it (see below). -Every little thing was extra. I get that most wedding venues do this, but there were things that felt like hidden fees. For example, we had the ceremony on the beach (which was already an extra cost) and were under the impression that the cocktail hour would be there as well. They tried to charge us extra for that. Also they tried to charge us for our dogs being there with us (even though it's a dog friendly resort and we told them the dogs would be there) and they even tried to charge us AFTER the wedding for our photographers having a drink at the bar - even though we had already paid for them in the guest count. -The bar tender at our reception was incredibly rude to the guests, and not particularly friendly with the bride and groom either. I don't know if she had a chip on her shoulder or what, but we paid a required 25% gratuity in advance that I'm sure she was included in, and I'm sure she would have gotten more cash tips if she had been friendlier throughout the night. She refused service to a guest who she thought was only a vendor, and actually refused to serve me - the bride - at the end of the night because she had started packing up. Not worth 25% in my opinion and not the kind of energy you want at your wedding. There's so much more that went on in my short few months of dealing with the Bahia, but in short, while it's a beautiful venue in a great location, I would have taken my wedding elsewhere. Just be prepared to fight for what really matters to you in your wedding. My biggest advice would be to hire an excellent wedding coordinator as they require you to hire one anyway - I highly recommend Giulia with GiuliaEvents.com - and don't expect them to make you feel special or excited that you decided to spend a lot of money by choosing this venue for your wedding.

The resort offers all inclusive packages. I can't believe how easy it was to plan my wedding with their destination wedding package. I live in Mississippi, so finding a venue that was able to coordinate with other vendors for me was amazing! The entire team was fantastic and the food was to die for!!!

After our first day of visiting venues in San Diego, my fiancé and I were about to give up on our dream beach wedding. The next day, we went to our last tour at the Bahia Resort and met Heather. She was so friendly, kind, and enthusiastic while she showed us the entire Resort property. The Bahia has its own private beach for ceremonies, a cool bohemian style property, and a vintage style paddle boat where you can hold your reception. Heather also explained that the Bahia has an out of town vendor package which was perfect for us as we were commuting from Los Angeles. Unfortunately, due to COVID-19, we had to cancel our plans. Heather and the other Bahia staff members stepped up and did the right thing for us and our families, which is a testament to their character and customer focused operation. Though we cannot say what the day of our celebration would have looked like, we can guarantee that the Bahia value their customers above all else.

Where to start about this venue literally went above and beyond for me and my now husband. To start we got married on the William d Evans which is this huge beautiful boat on their own private dock but they have several different venue Spaces all of them beautiful all of them with a view.Honest to god we wouldn’t have been able to have the wedding of our dreams if it wasn’t for Heather working with us and our budget, it was literally the best venue tour we took,we even ran into the hotel owner on our tour who was nothing less than polite and genuine,no doubt staff is a reflection of leadership. Looking at other venues was the most frustrating part of the entire planning process especially being a younger couple, and wanting to have a beautiful wedding that everyone can enjoy, but not having to sacrifice things like location or the amazing food, But most importantly I got to marry the man of my dreams locally. I was born and raised in San Diego and it was so important to me to not have to sacrifice such an important location to such an important day in my life.Bahia made the process stress free and literally checked all the boxes. The catering coordinator Antonio really cares and is the definition of what it means to be a San Deign, it’s not just work for him we truly felt the heart and the passion that he put into our day. Our wedding reception was on March 15 2020 so a couple of days ago,yes this was all accomplished by Antonio and Bahia while covid 19 pandemic is going on and not once did Antonio falter on me nor my now husband’s special day.The Bahia was so accommodating and willing to do whatever we felt was best given the circumstances, and I cannot stress this enough how I was in so much disbelief that Antonio and the staff and the hotel rallied virus or not they really did care and were there for us when we needed it most. Our guests are still talking about our wedding to this day we had an amazing time, it’s seriously could not have gone any better even I had my doubts given everything that was going on but Antonio and the hotel accomplished the impossible, from the bottom of my heart I could have never been happier getting married anywhere else but the Bahia. We will definitely be going back there every anniversary same bungalow, and I truly hope when I have kids they will get married at the Bahia because I will know for certain they will be in the best hands. For now I hands-down recommend the Bahia to everyone, your only regret will be that you didn’t go see them sooner!❤️🙌

The event team are top notch - total professionals with a lot of heart!

A beautiful wedding venue! We had our ceremony and reception at the Bahia in October and it could have not been more perfect. Heather and Jenna were incredible! Heather gave us the initial tour and set up our contract, and Jenna worked with us for the next several months to organize the details. Between the two, they helped make everything so easy for us and everything took place seamlessly. All of the vendors we worked with through the Bahia were also organized and helpful. They food was amazing and the staff throughout the evening were very kind and friendly. We could not be happier that we chose the Bahia for our special day!

We had our wedding in Oct at the Bahia, and it was such an amazing celebration! Jenna and Monique were great to work with; Monique helped us with getting everything set early on and Jenna was the best and helped to make the process seamless for us! We had lots of questions and needed guidance along the way while planning, and both Jenna and Monique were great with everything. They were both professional, answered all of our questions promptly, and kept us calm throughout the process, which culminated with our wedding day going off without a hitch! The venue itself is beautiful. We had our ceremony in the pond area which was secluded, private and beautiful and our reception in the ballroom, which was gorgeous with stunning views of the Bay. Even the rescue seals in the front of the hotel were a hit with the guests. If you are looking for a wedding venue with beautiful, serene views and fabulous service throughout the whole process, we highly recommend the Bahia!

From our initial tour with Monique Milan, we were treated like the only clients at the Bahia. Monique went above and beyond to make sure we would get our dream wedding. Kelsey Sellars was the absolute best to work with during the planning. She answered every email within 4 hours regardless if she was working or not. We had our ceremony on the beach and reception on the William D Evans. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the day was. Jorge Macias was the go to on the boat!! He was eager to please and very accommodating. The food was AMAZING!! I was told the following day that the food was the best wedding food EVER!!!! To say the we highly recommend the Bahia for a wedding is an understatement!! I

We loved getting married here! The Bahia staff are truly professional and responsive - they completely put me at ease planning a wedding from afar. Jenna Nickl and Heather Dobler answered my 1 million questions, and took most of the leg work out of it for me! I am so pleased we chose to go with the Bahia. The vibe of the hotel is classic San Diego, with a private beach and super charming facilities, you're bound to have a blast! We are so happy to have found the hotel and so glad we finally pulled the trigger to get married here.

My husband and I, Ozan, had our wedding with the Bahia last weekend on August, 3rd, 2019. We had our ceremony in their beautiful garden and reception on their famous William D. Evans Boat. To this day, we are still talking about how perfect the wedding was! We are still receiving compliments on every detail of the wedding and venue itself. We had the pleasure of working with Jenna Nickl and Monique Milan. I still remember the day Monique gave us the tour of the venue, and we were sold! I cannot thank Jenna enough for her quick responses to my big and small requests throughout the planning process. I will, especially, never forget her helping to bustle my dress on top of the William D. Evans boat while experiencing a beautiful sunset! We were also very lucky to work with one of their planner/coordinator vendors, Blissful Weddings & Co., as well as their florist, Artistic Flowers. The entire team gave their best efforts and paid close attention to all of our detailed requests which was more than we could ask for. If you want an unforgettable experience, the Bahia is the venue for you!

We knew we wanted to have a beautiful and unique venue for our wedding and the moment we saw the Bahia we knew that it was the perfect place for a wedding. Having the reception on the William D. Evans boat was really special and all the guests loved it! We worked with Jenna Nickl and she was incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. Our wedding at the Bahia will be a day we’ll never forget!

My husband and I just had our wedding ceremony on the beach at the Bahia and the ceremony in the shell Room and it was absolutely perfect! I could not have dreamed of a better wedding. Kelsey was amazing and helped with every little thing. She even came by during the reception to see if there was anything that we needed. We don't live in San Diego, so through the commotion we lost the flower girl basket and Kelsey was able to get us one to use!! She really helped make the whole event stress free!! For anyone unsure of where to have the reception, on the beach is absolutely gorgeous. Our reception was originally in the ventana Room but then Kelsey suggested That we move to the shellroom and I could not be happier with that period the wall overlooking the Bay is lined with windows so we could see the boats all night. It was just absolutely beautiful!

We loved working with Kelsey at the Bahia! Our daughter’s wedding on the beach and reception on the William D Evans was incredible. If you want an unforgettable reception, book at the Bahia!

I had my wedding at the Bahia; our ceremony was in the garden/pond area and our reception was held on the William D. Evans boat. This was a gorgeous venue and such a unique wedding experience for our guests. Monique and Jenna were incredibly organized with keeping track of my selections, coordinating vendors, and communicating with me. On the day of, Jose was extremely helpful with making sure dinner service ran smoothly and making sure my husband and I had what we needed. Our bartender Sam was a guest favorite, very friendly and charismatic, he kept our glasses full all night. I highly recommend the bay-front bungalows, they are more expensive but it was so nice to have a patio and quick access to the beach, a beautiful and convenient room to get ready in. The Tangier bar in the resort was our meeting spot for our walk-throughs and planning appointments, the drinks and bartenders are absolutely amazing. Highly recommend if you're considering a San Diego wedding.

Our experience for our wedding at the Bahia Resort hotel can be summed up in one word...PERFECTION! From the moment we met with Heather Dobler we knew this was going to be a once in a lifetime experience. And, WOW, was it ever. We got married on the beach and had our reception in their great Del Mar Room. The vendor choices that Jenna Nickl worked with us on were outstanding and the entire staff at the Bahia, from check in, bar, restaurant and Cheryl Smith, our amazing wedding captain, were so great that they were almost like a member of our wedding party...and, in this group, that is a great thing. I cannot thank them all enough nor can I ever support and recommend this place and this group more!!!! Thank you and BIG HUGS from us both.

We had such a great wedding at Bahia. We had our ceremony on the bay and then the reception on the William D. Evans boat. This combination offered a unique experience for our guests and everyone had a blast. Our main point of contact at the resort was Jenna and she was awesome. She made the whole process stress and worry free. Plus, she was friendly, communicative and great to work with. I would recommend Bahia to anyone wanting to get married near the water in San Diego, it's absolutely beautiful.

We decided to get married at the Bahia when visiting from the UK in June 2016, with our actual wedding taking place on October 25th 2018. We have worked with a few different people at the Bahia and Kelsey Sellars has by far been the best. Kelsey is very professional and organised, she made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. Anything that we worried about Kelsey sorted out and put our minds at ease. She has a great memory and good eye for weddings and detail. We did not have a wedding coordinator because it was a very small wedding, however Kelsey stepped in to help with the organisation which was such a big help for us. The bahia is a beautiful place to get married and I recommend this to anyone reading this review. We chose the del Mar room and a beach ceremony and it was perfect and magical, everything we could ever have dreamed of. Thank you to everyone at the Bahia for their help. Rhiannon and Adam x

Our wedding held at the Bahia was beautiful and stress free! We went through a few catering managers, but Kelsey Sellars was very helpful and responsive. All of our guests had an amazing time as well. We had the ceremony on the beach and the reception on the William D Evans boat. It was perfect.

Where do we even start! One of the best decisions we ever made was to have our wedding and reception at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Holly, Dedra, Cheryl and the entire Catering/Events team made our wedding the wedding of our dreams! They took away all of the stress of planning a wedding, and made it fun and memorable. They made themselves available whenever we needed them, and always had answers to all of our questions. They were so easy to communicate all of our wants and needs, and just made the whole process stress free. Our wedding was an absolute dream!! Our ceremony was in the gazebo/garden area and our reception was on board the William D. Evans. It was incredibly unique and beautiful. Even our photographers kept saying, “this is a photographer’s heaven!” We had guests coming from all over the world. We wanted a place where everyone could stay, meet, hang out and get to know each other. The Bahia made all of those dreams come true. The entire resort staff went out of their way to be as accommodating as possible to all of our guests. Our family and friends have not stopped raving about the resort, the staff, and just the overall beauty of our wedding. We will definitely be spending our one-year anniversary at the Bahia. We also know of other wedding guests that our also already planning their return!

My husband and I had a wonderful wedding. Dedra was great with communication throughout the planning and prepping of our wedding. She answered all my question and was pretty quick to respond. She made the day of run smoothly and be perfect! We booked a room for the groom and groomsmen the day before our wedding. The day of our wedding they were rushed out of there at checkout time before they were even ready. If they stayed we would have been charged again. That was a huge inconvenience for them. We spent a lot of money with this venue and you’d think they would accommodate the groom. So if you choose to book a separate room for the night before your wedding make sure you ask for a late check out or book it for 2 nights. All our guest loved the food and raves about it. We also wanted to have open bar without breaking the bank and Dedra was able to help us out with a spilt bar that worked out pretty well. The bahia works with a few vendors, If you choose to go with flowers and use the florist that is contracted with them be sure to send them pictures of exactly what you want and go over all the flowers you’d like. I sent a couple pictures of colors and styles of what I wanted and went over different flowers I wanted in the bouquets, Boutonnieres and corsages. The day of our wedding when I saw all the flowers it was nothing that I had asked for. Overall we had a wonderful day and beautiful wedding! I would recommend this venue! You can’t beat the views and location!

 We had the pleasure of working with Dedra and her team for our wedding. They were extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to us throughout the entire process. My friends and family were in awe of how beautiful and well executed our day turned out. And even with me planning my own wedding from Texas, there was NO stress when working with the Bahia!!!!! I truly had my fairytale, dream wedding because of the Bahia Resort and Hotel and their team. Highly recommended for couples who are looking to plan their dream wedding!

We chose the Bahia Mission Ballroom for our Wedding Reception and we were EXTREMELY GLAD we did. From the beginning, Taylor Smith and Holly Nelson were VERY helpful in being very clear on the packages they offer and how they can help us make everything work. We booked the venue a little over a year in advance and from that point all the way to the day of our wedding Holly was extremely helpful, accessible and responsive. She was also very patient as there were moments we were not sure on a decision and needed more time and she was glad to give us that time and make it work. The wedding packages at the Bahia are amazing! Considering what is included (open-bars/3 course meal (yes dessert that is separate from the cake) and the space to name a few) the prices were EXTREMELY reasonable and was the reason we chose them. My then fiancee (now wife) LOVED the ballroom because of the beautiful chandeliers and space and after looking at many other venues beforehand (over 10) we knew this was our choice and we dont regret anything about it. On the day of the wedding, Cheryl Smith and crew were amazing. Getting the food and drinks served not only to us at our sweetheart table but also to our guests was excellent. Our guests mentioned how during the cocktail hour the trays being passed were ALWAYS available. We've been to weddings where the appetizers go missing and servers could not be found but that was not the case here. In regards to the ballroom again, our guests loved it and we were amazed at how beautiful it looked. It definitely hit on the 'elegant' look my wife wanted and we heard many comments that said the same thing. The Bahia is an amazing resort as well.. we were given a room because of booking our reception there and you cannot beat being in San Diego in December and by the beach. All the rooms have a great view or private access to a beach so staying here is definitely something we would like to do again in the future. All in all, when it comes to weddings, I know first-hand of the 'stress' and 'concerns' that arise but when it comes to a venue and working with catering, the Bahia put all that to rest. They are easy to work with, have very competitive packages and have an AMAZING venue. They made our wedding a huge success and we are glad we chose them. So if you need a place for your wedding that can have touches of elegance and an easy team to work with, go with Taylor/Holly/Cheryl at the Bahia.. they'll make it unforgettable.

I recently got married (11.12.17) at the Bahia in the Del Mar room, it was a small (40 guests), Sunday morning brunch wedding. We initially were working with Taylor Smith to book our reception and although that was roughly a year ago, he was so very helpful, kind and pleasant to work with. Brunch weddings aren't a common thing, so for any question that he couldn't answer right away, he would get back to us in a very timely fashion. Once we officially booked the Del Mar room, we were forwarded on to Holly Nelson, who was our contact from that point forward and there with us on our big day! No matter what Holly had on her plate, she always remained friendly, professional and responsive. I had a hiccup with an unresponsive day of coordinator at the halfway mark to the big day and Holly jumped in so fast to ensure we were taken care of and suggested a different coordinator that she absolutely knew we would be happy with. That suggested coordinator (Courtney with Breezy Day Weddings) plus Holly made our big day super stress free and amazing! The two of them worked well together and had great communication with each other, and us. I really appreciated both of their abilities to be friendly with a sense of humor and professional all at once. It took away any "stuffy" feelings while planning an event. On the wedding day itself (our ceremony was elsewhere), Holly was 100% there for my Husband and I, making sure we were happy and not "without" anything. She made sure we were not hungry and that we always had our drink of choice available to us. There was a moment that Holly noticed that I was visibly uncomfortable and also helpless (Lol...) off to the side of the gathering because there were layers of my dress that were bunching and I couldn't reach them, or find them so she came up to me and helped me adjust the layers of my dress so that they were all laying properly. Seems like such a little thing, but it was HUGE to me, especially because I didn't have a bridal party or anyone specific to look out for me in that way. She was amazing! As part of our reservation, a room was included for the night of our wedding. When we arrived into our bay front room, there was champagne, grapes, chocolate covered strawberries and cards from the staff congratulating us. It was unexpected and super nice. We were able to sit back on the patio lounge chairs facing the water while recapping our day and starting our new life together. Thank you to everyone at the Bahia, you were all so helpful, polite and friendly!

I loved this resort as I am from San Diego originally. It has always been a great place. I decided last December to get married there. It was wonderful!! Can't say enough about Holly our coordinator she took all the stress away and was on top of everything !! I highly recommended this resort!!

DREAM WEDDING ACCOMPLISHED. I'm still on Cloud 9 over the incredible experience that the Bahia Resort Hotel gave me for my wedding!! Our venue coordinator (a.k.a. Angel disguised as the Catering Service Manager) was Holly Nelson. This woman was on top of absolutely everything and I'm eternally grateful for all her incredible help. She even snapped a couple of pictures and emailed them to us to enjoy the night of- so thoughtful! THE VENUE: Our wedding was on the WIlliam D. Evans boat and I can't recommend it enough. 3 words: Stained Glass Ceiling. Our wedding was Art Deco themed and it was off the hook. with such rich colors and woodworking. Countless emails of guests thanking us for such an elegant and classy experience, how fun the cruise was and the magical feat of the staff lead by Banquet Captain Cheryl Smith for turning the ceremony floor into the dinning hall in less than an hour... Everything was perfect! THE FOOD: Ohhhhhh goodness this was my top reason for selecting the Bahia and it was so delicious! Guests were taking pictures of their plates, the arrangements were fantastic. (even the next day's brunch at the cafe was delightful) THE PACKAGES: Totally affordable and worth it. I only had to deal with 4 other vendors, and I found them when the Bahia hosted an engagement party- fun, easy, and the vendors were incredible too! THE HOTEL: The front lobby and hotel faculty were so lovely accommodating- they gave us a Honeymoon card and even made a couple slices of our wedding cake magically appear in our room that night! THAT did it for me. I had a my cake and ate it twice!

We had our wedding at the Bahia Resort Hotel. Our ceremony was on the beach and our reception was in the Mission Ballroom. Kelsey Sellars was our venue coordinator and Jeff Radovan was our banquet captain. They both exceptional! Our guests had a great time and loved how everything turned out. Kelsey went above and beyond to answer any questions for us last minute. There was also a mix-up with a room reservation, but she was able to take care of it for us. The setup for the wedding and reception were perfect. I was great to see all the hard work of planning all put together without any errors. The entire Bahia staff is amazing. The dinner came out perfect and there was not a single complaint from any guests. If you want a wedding in the garden or on the beach that is all inclusive, the Bahia is definitely the way to go! Thank you Bahia!

Holly and the Bahia staff were wonderful throughout the planning process for our wedding on 11/12/16. Everyone was incredibly accommodating and went above and beyond to make our day special. Our reception was held in the Mission Ballroom, which was able to fit our large guest list of ~275 people. The room was beautiful!

Holly and the Bahia catering staff were splendid to work with from initial consult in Dec 2016, up to our wedding on 10/7/17. Beach ceremony, reception on the William D. Evans, and a totally customized menu for our vegan lifestyle. Cheryl and crew catered to all my wife’s requests. We wanted for nothing on the day - it was all handled and seamless. Even our carnivorous guests are still raving about the food! We could not speak more highly of this venue and the team at the Bahia Resort. Thanks to all! We’ll be back soon to visit :)

We had a great consultation with Taylor Smith who helped with tons of great options, he showed us the grounds and where our events could take place and really just made things simple from the start. It is truly a beautiful hotel. The food was amazing, the ballroom was spectacular, and the attention to detail was incredible. We loved working with Jayna Prest and Holly Nelson, our Catering Service Manager. They made sure that not only our needs were met as newlyweds but that our friends and family had the time of their lives. We cannot thank them enough for hosting our special day!

My parents were married on the Bahia Bell 30 years ago so I always knew I wanted to have my wedding at the Bahia Resort as well! We were married on the sand at the resort and had the reception on the William D. Evans, and it was everything I ever dreamed of. The staff was so accommodating and so flexiable and understanding. They helped me make my dreams and vision a reality and I honestly had the best experience. I HIGHLY recommend looking into this Venue. I got so many compliments and the picture opratunities at the resort are amazing! My photographer was in heaven and my photos turned out amazing!!! When working with someone at the resort, I recommend asking for Kelsey Sellers. I ended up working for (4) different people and Kelsey bar far was the most helpful! Plus she is so organized and on top of everything, it made the planning process so much easier!

Most beautiful and elegant place to have a wedding, we got married by the beach and had our reception in the ballroom and everything was so perfect. Food was great, staff was awesome to work with, prices were reasonable would definitely recommend Bahia over the rest.

What would I have done without bahia and their amazing friendly staff. I just spent 4 nights here with now my husband chris. Everything was perfect to the rooms, property, venue, staff, and food. They all really went out of their ways to make our day special as well as our guest. Thanks to holly who really was the one and only. She always respinded to my 50 emails I have sent over the past year about our wedding. We are from san jose so do not hesitate if your thinking of a destination wedding Holly got you covered. All of their refered vendors were top of the line and really enjoyed them all. Thank you for making bahia our special spot now.

If I could give the Bahia 10 stars I would. I can't say enough of the catering team and the rest of the hotel for their one of a kind service and the experience they gave us for the week of our wedding. Let me start off by saying that Holly Nelson is an angel on this earth and was there for us from day one up until we walked back into our room at the end of the wedding and were greeted with chocolate covered strawberries and a bottle of champagne. She is thoughtful, sincere, gives genuine advice, listens, and is so quick to respond. She helped us the day before during rehearsal and made everyone feel comfortable about the timeline and where they needed to be. And day of she was there helping me fix my dress (boob tape ladies, don't forget it like I did) and even hold my dress as I walked around the property for pictures and to meet my dad to walk down the aisle. Holly, you truly made our experience so easy, memorable, and fun.. I will forever be grateful for you. You are amazing at what you do. Taylor Smith was our initial contact at the Bahia while we were deciding where we wanted our wedding to be held. He was never pushy, answered any and all questions we had, was very sincere and kind during our whole experience. Jorge Macías was our banquet captain day of and he made everything run so smoothly! Everyone loved the food (we did chicken and veggie option), the appetizers were delicious, no one was ever waiting around for drinks, and his crew members and staff were genuinely awesome. *** The Bahia is the perfect place to have your wedding- it takes away the stress of catering, decisions about flowers, the cake, and all the help in between from all of the amazing staff members. We had our ceremony on the beach (so beautiful) and our reception on the William D Evans Sternwheeler. Everyone had so much fun, and although I know people may have just been saying it- I truly believe people when they said that was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you Bahia

Had our wedding reception at Bahia, and it was amazing. From the first person we spoke to, Kaylana Weber- great first impression of the hotel's hospitality, to the last - everyone was so friendly and helpful. Our coordinators Jayna Prest and Holly Nelson were simply amazing, they made planning stress free. On the day of the reception, everything looked beautiful and thank you to Jose Robles was there throughout to make sure everything went smoothly. Great place with great people working there. Everyone enjoyed the amazing venue, the bar, and the great food. Thank you so much for making our day possible, gorgeous, and memorable.

Waking up to a downpour on the morning of June 10, amazingly, I did not fall apart! My first thought was, “The Bahia has this covered…it is going to be okay!” Based on nine months of working with the Bahia, I had complete peace of mind. And it was truly a beautiful, fairy tale wedding! Our guests raved about the elegance of the venue, the outstanding food, and the exceptional service. The rain did stop, and the ceremony was in the beautiful, tropical Gazebo Garden, and the first dance and the reception were under the gorgeous stained-glass dome ceiling on the magical paddlewheel boat, the William D. Evans The WDE is a spectacular venue….the sun was out while we were cruising Mission Bay, and it was absolutely gorgeous. In addition to the beauty of the venue, what makes the Bahia so special is the staff, whose customer service was excellent from start to finish. Taylor Smith was great in helping us secure our contract. Holly Nelson, our Catering Services Manager, was truly extraordinary! Holly truly epitomizes customer service at its finest. To Holly, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping us make so many good decisions about how everything would look and how the day would go…I was only sad that it had to end, and could not stop smiling thinking back on every moment.” Holly is AWESOME! She made everything work! In fact, the overall attitude of the staff at the Bahia is that they are there to make everything work for you. Outstanding staff include: Taylor Smith and Holly Nelson (of course); our Banquet Captain Jeff Radovan; Kelsey Sellars (in the Catering Services office) who was amazing and “talked me off the ledge” one day when I was having a meltdown; Jonathan , Holly and the rest of the crew in the Reservations Office (I am sure I talked to all of them!) who handled SO many special requests with that “Bahia Can-Do” attitude; Kelly (one of the servers at the “Engagement Party” and our reception) is awesome; and the Front Desk Managers and staff, and the Concierge staff, who met our (and our numerous guests) every need. And to ALL of the staff at the Bahia….you are an incredible group! It truly shows that you put customer service as your top priority! Last but certainly not least, the Bahia Wedding Package is an incredible value. They really worked with us to stay within our budget and that was appreciated more than words can express. If you want your wedding day to be filled with romance, beauty, great food, and once-in-a-lifetime memories, you should strongly consider the Bahia!

We just had our wedding at the Bahia on 6/17/17 and we can honestly say that this place made our wedding amazing! Taylor Smith worked well within our budget and really helped us decided on the Bahia with his ability to make the sales process personal. Jayna Prest was our go to woman for over a year, and she made all of our wants and needs happen with out a flaw, and finally Cheryl Smith made the night of the event feel like we didnt have a care in the world! We can honestly say that this was the best day of our lives thanks to these people and the staff of the Bahia!

We planned our small, family-only wedding at the Bahia. We live in Arizona and found the resort online after looking at several others in the area. Taylor Smith returned my call and provided excellent information regarding pricing and what the resort offers for weddings. He put us in touch with Holly Nelson and away we went with planning! We had 30 people come in from all over the country. Everyone had a great stay and the staff was more than accommodating to our family, they even upgraded a couple of the rooms at check in. My husband and I stayed 4 nights in the honeymoon suite and it was amazing!!! The staff made sure we were well taken care of throughout the whole stay. Mission Beach is a short walk from the resort and everyone loved walking down to the beach to see the ocean. On our wedding day, Jorge Macias made sure our event went off without a hitch!!! His staff was amazing the whole night, we were very pleased! Our day of wedding coordinator Courtney with Breezy Day Weddings was the best in the business! Overall, I can't recommend this resort enough. Our wedding was perfect and our family was happy...can't ask for much more!

We recently had our wedding at the Bahia Resort on the William D Evans and it truly was a fairytale wedding! The venue itself was so perfect for a romantic setting – everything from the gorgeous grounds where we took most of the pictures to the ambiance on the boat itself. What made our experience most memorable was everyone we worked with at the Bahia – from Kaylana (Sales Manager) who we worked with to set up the event, to Jayna (Catering Manager) who helped us plan everything from our meal selections to the last dance; to Cheryl (Banquet Captain) who ensured our dinner reception ran seamlessly as well as Alyssa who helped coordinate our rehearsal dinner! The staff during the reception were so nice and helpful and the attention to detail was immaculate – even the bartender knew our drink order as soon we walked up to the bar! A special thanks to Jayna for being there every step of the way, making sure every detail was covered! I so recommend the Bahia for a wedding or any event! We stayed the whole weekend and can’t wait to go back to do a staycation soon!!

Thank you to the Bahia Resort Hotel for making our reception a dream come true. My new husband and I could not be more thrilled with how beautiful it turned out. The staff was absolutely magnificent. They catered to every need and request of a few changes. Holy Nelson was our rock throughout the entire process of planning our reception. We couldn't have done this without her. I am so glad we decided to go with this hotel for our wedding reception venue. My father even commented that ours was the best he'd ever been to. We used the marine room that held 13 people very comfortably. I'm so happy we decided to go with a small reception. There was no chaos, it went all so smoothly. And the suggestion for a dance floor to be brought in was brilliant. Other wise I would never have had my first dance with my husband and the father daughter dance that brought tears to everyone's eyes. It was an experience that will be in our hearts forever and we are very grateful for everything your team has done.

Holly was my coordinator for my amazing wedding at the Bahia! She did more then an great job keeping everything running smoothly. She kept me on time and helped me through all the planning and details for the venue! She was very easy to get a hold of and helped make my day a fairytale come true. The Bahia in general was such and amazing venue and there packages are extremely comprehensive which make planning a large wedding easier! I highly recommend the Bahia Resort and hotel for any size wedding, especially for a large wedding like mine! I also hope that anyone who goes through the Bahia gets to work with Holly who made sure I enjoyed my day!

We decided to hold our wedding at the Bahia Hotel in San Diego because we wanted to get married on the beach, with the sand between our toes, and wanted a reasonable price. The Bahia gave us a great price for the beach wedding package and so we reserved our date. All along the way, the event coordinator staff that we worked with most at the Bahia (Macarena Carballo, Jayna Prest, Holly Nelson) were phenomenal. The food tasting was great, all the planning communication prior to the event itself was amazing and prompt. They had multiple vendors already a part of the package and so communication with the extra vendors was made easier for me. It was truly the full package and I had minimal work to do outside the DIY stuff that I personally wanted to do. The day of the wedding could not have gone better. I had so many people come up and tell me how beautiful the venue was, the great accommodations, the fantastic food at the reception... The set up of the ceremony site and reception hall were done exactly how we wanted everything and we could not have asked for a better day. I happily recommend them to everyone thinking of having a fantastic wedding in a beautiful San Diego Resort!

While I did not get married at the Bahia, they did provide our wedding room block and we took our first look, family, and bridal party pictures in the garden. I truly want to recognize the Bahia for their excellent service, quality, flexibility, and kindness. First of all, we nearly doubled the number of rooms in our assigned block and the Bahia continued to extend the discounted room rate even though they didn't have to do so. Second, all our guests LOVED the hotel!! Everyone was extremely pleased with the service and we heard no complaints. The hotel even sent champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to our room which were waiting for us after the wedding!! We had planned to take first look, bridal party, and family photos in the tropical garden at the Bahia before we headed to the ceremony but two days before the wedding we were worried about rain and our photographer was concerned about being able to take photos if it was drizzling. I was starting to worry and get a little upset since I didn't want all those photos to be squeezed into our hotel room so I walked over to the catering department and knocked on the door of two women having a meeting (I feel so so bad for forgetting their names!!). I was going to ask if there was any way we could do photos in the Bahia ballroom in case it rained and started to cry a little...I really didn't think I was that upset but it just all came out at once. The two women we SO KIND AND UNDERSTANDING. They got me tissues and listened to me blubber a little before telling me not to worry and ensured that it if rained we would be able to take photos in the ballroom (even though we weren't having our wedding at the Bahia or paying to use the ballroom). Their kindness came at the perfect time and truly exemplified the qualities of the Bahia staff. I would also like to thank the front desk staff who ensured we had parking for all our cars and the restaurant staff which managed our rotating cast of family each morning.

We could not have ask for a better venue for our daughter's wedding. The staff, location, accommodations and food were all amazing!

My husband and I recently had our wedding at the Bahia Resort Hotel and we absolutely loved our overall experience. The resort is gorgeous and all of the staff we worked with were so helpful and attentive. We started off working with Taylor Smith (Sales Manager) and he was quick to respond to all of my emails and very helpful with all of my question leading up to booking our wedding date. The wedding package included catering, cake, and part of the flowers which was very helpful because half the battle can be finding vendors for everything. Jayna Prest (Catering Manager) took over and checked in with us regularly to finalize every little detail of the wedding and ensure that my husband and I would have a perfect wedding day. Jeff Radovan (Banquet Captain) was so helpful on the day of and was standing by to give my new husband and me a glass of champagne to cheers to the occasion. I wish I could relive the day over and over because everything was perfect. I wouldn’t have wanted to have my wedding anywhere else.

I was a bridesmaid in a recent wedding at the Bahia. The ammenities for the wedding party and guests were amazing. The staff were professional and well organized. The venue was beautiful and the event was flawless.

What a beautiful place to not only be a guest at but to also see my best friend get married at. The staff was so attentive and grounds were just so beautiful. Words cannot describe this venue, you just have to see it for yourself. I would highly recommend the venue for any of your events or needs.

I just attended my brother-in-laws wedding at the Bahia and boy was I impressed. Well done to Kaylana and her team at the Bahia. Everything was done just right and it seemed that from the moment we checked in the staff wanted to make sure we had an exceptional stay. The ceremony was beautifully set in this lush garden with cute little ducks ponds (that my daughter and son just loved), next we headed out near the water for cocktails before we were ushered inside for the reception. Again the staff was amazing and the food was great too. We capped the night off with a trip on the Bahia Belle and it was just the perfect way to celebrate the happy couple. Bravo to the Bahia and Kaylana for their great work.

I recently attended the Rouleau/Taylor wedding and was quite impresssed with the Bahia. My friends got married in this beautiful, private garden area. It even had a little pond in the backdrop. After, talking with the now Mrs. Rouleau, it was quite evident that she loved everything about her special day. She mentioned that Kaylana(spelling?) at the Bahia helped her pick out the right space and everyone helped her plan a plan a picture perfect, stress-free wedding. No BRIDEZILLA!!!

I had my wedding last month (ceremony and reception) at the Bahia and I loved it. BOTH my coordinators/contacts Macarena and Holly were amazing and attentive, ESPECIALLY the day of. It was beautiful, and everyone said they had an awesome time. The Bahia ballroom is classic and breathtaking, and the whole venue you was supportive and accommodating ( even when I was at fault/late/). I would definitely recommend this venue!

We had our wedding October 1, and it was nothing less then phenomenal. Jayna and her team were beyond accommodating. We had our wedding on the beach and it was absolutely stunning. Our reception was as well perfect. Everyone from the bartender, cooks, and servers was the best service. Bahia made our wedding that much more memorable and we couldn't have gone for a better place. I would highly suggest this venue.

We had our wedding at The Bahia in August and it was everything wonderful! The catering office was great and quick to reply to every email and call I made. They were patient, understanding, and addressed every concern I had and answered it within hours of me asking. We had complicated centerpieces with live fish (yes, live fish) and they went out of their way to let us store them in a side room the day before. It made the day of so much easier and stress free! They also have great vendor referrals that also went above and beyond for our wedding. I highly recommend The Bahia for every wedding or event. With stunning views and many choices, you can turn it into everything you've ever imagined!

I was the maid of honor of a wedding at the Bahia last month and was very impressed. The ceremony took place at the beautiful Garden gazebo complete with fountain and a few ducks. The reception was set against the bay and an incredible sunset. Every staff member we came in contact with were friendly and helpful. The food was so delicious and we even took the boat cruise after the reception..so much fun! Loved my time at the Bahia and can't wait to go back!

I was a part of the Taylor-Rouleau wedding and was really impressed with the catering and overall orginization of the wedding. I will recommend the Bahia to all my friends!

My wife and I had the most amazing wedding and weekend at The Bahia. Everything from working with Kaylana at the beginning stages to the final touches and planning the last few weeks were stress free (imagine that!). The staff, food, location, and sunset were perfect. You really cannot beat the all around experience we had on our wedding day. I highly recommend The Bahia to anyone looking to plan a Southern California wedding!

Rea Wedding!!! Absolutely love this venue/resort! I had 6 months to plan my wedding and when I made an appointment to visit the Bahia, the correspondence was wonderful from the start. The Director of Catering, Macarena, the Director of Sales, Melissa and the Catering Service Manager, Holly welcomed my husband and I personally with excitement and joy to help serve and prepare for our special wedding day. Our guest received discounted wedding rates and everyone had lovely rooms near the bay. They made the meal planning and ballroom set-up very easy and organized. My father past away the night before my wedding day and Holly personally took care of my family and made sure if we needed any assistance she was made available. We cannot thank her enough for her kindness and compassion and we just simply adore her. I loved working with Holly as we planned the entirety of the wedding and ever vendor the Bahia recommended was excellent! I loved our cake and floral arrangements. Our wedding suite was beautiful and right on the bay. All the rooms are spacious and the bay beach wedding for the ceremony during sunset made the perfect wedding. I loved our Mission Ballroom and we even had a late night taco bar. We will definitely be returning every year to celebrate our anniversary and thank the wonderful Bahia for their service and dedicated hard work. I highly recommend looking at the Bahia for a wedding venue for all the newly engaged! You sure will get a dream wedding!