Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

San Diego, California

Star 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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pleasant property, great location!

Aug 23, 2025 termie_g Burbank, California

Stayed in a garden view room, 1st floor, overlooking duck pond. That was lucky - many are overlooking the walkway, but we did love the duck pond! And the garden view rooms are great because they're very close to the pool, game room, lobby, and restaurant. I would probably avoid the tower - that did not look appealing to me. The bay view rooms are… Read more
Stayed in a garden view room, 1st floor, overlooking duck pond. That was lucky - many are overlooking the walkway, but we did love the duck pond! And the garden view rooms are great because they're very close to the pool, game room, lobby, and restaurant. I would probably avoid the tower - that did not look appealing to me. The bay view rooms are probably nice if you want something a bit quieter - can't vouch for how up-to-date they are. The garden view room we stayed in was nicely updated. Thoughts on the amenities; (1) restaurant: excellent, with great service, but it is a bit too expensive for what it is. Worth it for the convenience if you're pressed for time. There is also a cafe onsite that offers coffee/tea drinks plus simple hot food items - not just sweets, which meant it works great for a quick breakfast or lunch. (2) game room: It's a bit of a hole in the wall, practically a service closet, and some of the games are a bit old, but there's a nice variety (a shooting game, a racing game, an actual basketball hoop game, touch screen Fruit Ninja (cool!), and a few others). Oddly, there was one that seemed to cost a quarter, and no one was playing that one. Everything else we saw was free. (3) Bird cage - this is very cool, open 10am to 3:30pm, with feedings and trainer talks at various times. They have a number of birds and the trainers are professionals - I thought it was well done. (4) Pool/Hot tub - the pool is a bit on the small side for a resort, but the hot tub is huge, and honestly at most times we stopped by, there were more people in the hot tub than in the pool! Nothing spectacular, but well kept and usable, and has a towel dispenser for convenience. (5) the bay is quite amazing to have right there. We just sat on the sand and played; didn't use any of the rental offerings, so can't comment on that. The biggest benefit of Catamaran, however, is the location - if you enjoy being able to walk to a very nice beach (2 blocks away) or having your pick of dozens of local restaurants within a 1/2 mile walk, you will like this place. Read less
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Aug 22, 2025 Voyager22449768383 England, United Kingdom

Nice hotel in a nice area. Rooms were dated and the hotel lobby workers sent us to the wrong room. Also very expensive for what it is.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not worth the cost, there are much better places to stay on Pacific/Mission Beach

Aug 4, 2025 Heather A Salt Lake City, Utah

Stayed for 5 nights and paid for a bay view, definitely expensive at $3800 with all the fees etc for 5 nights. This was our first time staying here as the place we normally stay in Pacific Beach (Pacific Terrace) was booked. We got a room in the tower. Very worn down, old, dirty. There was a diaper behind the dresser. AC unit super loud. Bathtub… Read more
Stayed for 5 nights and paid for a bay view, definitely expensive at $3800 with all the fees etc for 5 nights. This was our first time staying here as the place we normally stay in Pacific Beach (Pacific Terrace) was booked. We got a room in the tower. Very worn down, old, dirty. There was a diaper behind the dresser. AC unit super loud. Bathtub didn't drain as you showered. Requested extra blankets when we booked that weren't there and never came. Housekeeping sometimes came at 8 am, sometimes 6 pm, sometimes didn't come. Upon check in we weren't given any information about the property at all and simply handed keys and had to ask where to go. The reviews are very curious to me, especially the ones where people mention people by name as no staff members ever once introduced themselves or told us their names. Makes me wonder if these are paid reviews from friends/family of employees who get a bonus if their name is mentioned. The grounds are beautiful and the location is great; however, the rooms/service definitely do not justify the price you pay. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely resort, brilliant location, some parts need an update but generally awesome!

Jul 30, 2025 PickiNicki United Kingdom

A fantastic resort hotel. The positives are: great location in Pacific beach area, loads of restaurants and activities nearby, friendly and attentive staff, great amenities, beautiful spa. The negatives are: some areas are really dated, we stayed in the tower and the room is big with a great view but really old, dirty in parts, noisy air con, in… Read more
A fantastic resort hotel. The positives are: great location in Pacific beach area, loads of restaurants and activities nearby, friendly and attentive staff, great amenities, beautiful spa. The negatives are: some areas are really dated, we stayed in the tower and the room is big with a great view but really old, dirty in parts, noisy air con, in need of a refurb. I think some of the low rise accommodations have been renovated already. If the tower was renovated, this place would be a 5-star gem in San Diego. Overall had a really great time here. We will definitely return. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great family fun and Management is excellent at this hotel!

Jul 28, 2025 Lowakanderson

Our family stays at the Catamaran every year. We get three rooms so that both sons and their families have their own place. It is our gift to them each year. It is expensive and worth every penny of it for all the memories that we have made there. Our 6 grand children remember how much fun they have every year and can't wait for next… Read more
Our family stays at the Catamaran every year. We get three rooms so that both sons and their families have their own place. It is our gift to them each year. It is expensive and worth every penny of it for all the memories that we have made there. Our 6 grand children remember how much fun they have every year and can't wait for next year. We had a small problem with the room assignments this year. Brent Moore who was one of the managers helped us out. He was so kind and understanding and was able to make adjustments for us on the 2nd night. Every time I saw him around the property he came up asking me if we were all having a good time. We had a great trip again this year. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Safe environment and the guests are all as happy as my family was. Read less