Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Catamaran Studio
Garden Queen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Moray's Restaurant
Catamaran Suite
Catamaran Studio
Garden Queen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Moray's Restaurant
Catamaran Suite

The hotel

This Polynesian-themed tropical hideaway sits directly on the sparkling shores of Mission Bay and offers casual elegance with palm trees, lush vegetation, koi ponds and waterfalls. Here, you can enjoy a variety of acitivities including hiking, water sports and yoga, and there is also an on-site Spa (the only beachfront spa in the area!)

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located directly on Mission Bay.

Hotel information

310 rooms, studios and suites. All with air-conditioning, balcony or patio, TV, complimentary WiFi, iHome docking station, safe, Keurig® coffee maker, small fridge, hairdryer, and iron and board. Standard Rooms with either 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Studio Rooms are located in the tower and offer views of Mission Bay and downtown San Diego or Pacific Beach. They also feature a dining area, and private balcony, with 2 queen-size beds and a sofabed, sleeiping maximum 6 adults.

Suites offer direct access to Mission Bay's beach and boardwalk. They also feature a separate living area with pull-out sofa, dining room and balcony or patio, with either 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Oceana Coastal Kitchen (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Moray's (open for lunch and dinner). Sunday Champgane brunch also available at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Swimming pool and whirlpool. Spa*. Fitness centre. Seasonal Yoga*. Action Sport Rentals* (paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, segways). Games arcade. Room service*. Self-parking $26, valet parking $30, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $39 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

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Dec 12, 2024 Theresa D Rancho Palos Verdes

We have stayed at the Catamaran Hotel 4 times in the last year. Not only because it's perfect, but it's also because of the employees. Renee and Liz in reservations are absolutely outstanding. My husband jokes that he wishes we could hire them for our business. If you are considering a trip to San Diego, you won't be disappointed staying here.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The birds and their caregivers are what made our stay extra special!

Dec 11, 2024 Magic O

The hotel was great and the staff was very nice, but what made our time at the hotel extra special was the all the birds and their caregivers. Upon our arrival we met Denise who was not only approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable she interacted with all the birds and us to make a more personal experience for us. It was great to learn about all… Read more
The hotel was great and the staff was very nice, but what made our time at the hotel extra special was the all the birds and their caregivers. Upon our arrival we met Denise who was not only approachable, friendly, and knowledgeable she interacted with all the birds and us to make a more personal experience for us. It was great to learn about all their different personalities and to see how well cared for all the birds are. We didn’t have as much interactions with Isabella during our stay because of her schedule, but she was great too. If we are in the area again we will most certainly stay at the Catamaran and enjoy the birds and caregivers. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent customer service in the reservation department

Dec 11, 2024 Kris B

I had excellent service from Renee in Reservations who assisted me today to make a change to the online reservation that I had made. It had an error on the dates of my stay and she was quickly able to correct it. She was very knowledgeable on the hotel room choices and helped me choose the room that best suited my needs.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating uncooperative and kind of gross

Dec 2, 2024 davidcC9291WU

My family of 11 got 5 rooms for a week for Thanksgiving. We spent about $7000 on rooms. We then spent another $2000 on their incredibly overpriced breakfast at the hotel. There were some serious problems with my room but I just wanted to enjoy my stay rather than go constantly to the front desk to complain. But now, I've had it! This place… Read more
My family of 11 got 5 rooms for a week for Thanksgiving. We spent about $7000 on rooms. We then spent another $2000 on their incredibly overpriced breakfast at the hotel. There were some serious problems with my room but I just wanted to enjoy my stay rather than go constantly to the front desk to complain. But now, I've had it! This place has got some bots doing reviews I think. The grounds were nice and well kept, I will give them that. Also, the arcade for kids was nice, though it got pretty disgusting by about mid-day as nobody every cleaned it. Here's the real down side: All floors are all carpeted. Sorry, that is disgusting in this day and age of disease and bacteria. Carpet was older and had a musty smell in the room. Carpets hold all sorts of nasty things in them from previous guests. We had a cockroach in sink. Found gum on carpets. Not hot water available til 10am. There was no ice in ice machine after 9 pm. Blood spots on pillow cases. Weird gunk on sheets. Our tub drain failed (which we needed for kids bath). The tower elevator broke leaving one elevator for like 200 rooms. These are all little things mostly but what bothered me the most is when I asked for a late checkout. Just an hour late (noon rather than eleven). The absolute power tripping menace at the front desk (Randy ) was not only grossly uncooperative, he was actually hostile. I told him that we had spent thousands of dollars on multiple rooms for a week plus the restaurant and all I wanted was a ONE HOUR LATER CHECKOUT. That's not unreasonable. I did not curse at him. I did not belittle him. After everything we went through, a noon checkout was all I wanted. But, no, You would think I was asking for his DNA or his bank account info or something. What an absolute joke! My family was very upset the hotel couldn't accomodate a simple one hour late checkout on one of their rooms. I suggested that we all checkout exactly at 11am but we didn't want to sink to their level. Here's some fotos too so you know I'm not lying.... PEACE OUT. Read less
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Nov 25, 2024 Motormaster532

I kicked off my annual Travel Season once again at the Catamaran Hotel and Spa. As ALWAYS,I was not disappointed. The Location in Pacific Beach is perfect for viewing,surfing,walking or swimming in the Pacific. Mission Bay is adjacent to the Grounds with many water sports and Activities. Many of the Rooms have been completely redone and I would… Read more
I kicked off my annual Travel Season once again at the Catamaran Hotel and Spa. As ALWAYS,I was not disappointed. The Location in Pacific Beach is perfect for viewing,surfing,walking or swimming in the Pacific. Mission Bay is adjacent to the Grounds with many water sports and Activities. Many of the Rooms have been completely redone and I would suppose,at great expense.Service is ALWAYS impeccable and I usually have many names to place of the people that have made my stays memorable over the many years that I have been staying here. first off: Hitomi Kato{Assistant Front Desk Manager},she ALWAYS ensures a FANTASTIC Stay,Director of Guest Services: Scott Hartman. Assistant Front Desk Manager: Cynthia{congratulations on your promotion!}Front Desk Supervisors: Angie and Randy and Leslie.Joanne,Kimberly,Layne,Javier,Dante and Mayra. The Concierge and Bell Desk: Greg,Mick,Barrett,Ian and Zack,as well as Valets' Edgar,Pascual,Alan,Bryan and Aaron. Security Officers who keep us secure and safe: Ray,Antonio,Joseph,Jose,Mel,Alex,Tony and Aaron. I wish to acknowledge Groundskeepers John Rice,Doug and Juan.And of Course,Diante in Reservations. These people and MANY more always ensure a great stay. Thank You all! Read less