San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego, California

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Aqua Restaurant
Room Terrace
Restaurant
Bar
Standard Room
Garden View Room
Mantra 'The Art of Spa'
The Marketplace
Aqua Restaurant
Room Terrace
Restaurant
Bar
Standard Room
Garden View Room
Mantra 'The Art of Spa'
The Marketplace

The hotel

You’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. Spread over 18 waterfront acres, you can enjoy spa treatments, play tennis or go sailing, take dips in the pool and strolls along the sandy beachfront. Choose to eat on the waterfront looking out across Mission Bay, enjoy drinks around an outdoor fire pit or hide away with a fresh pastry and a Zoka coffee in the café. Kids will love it at this retreat too — there’s a seasonal Kids Kamp, beach games and bike rentals, as well as dive-in films by the pool and s'mores by the bayside fire pits.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set overlooking Mission Bay on 18 acres of lush landscaping. It's an easy drive to the world famous Gaslamp District.

Hotel information

357 rooms between 2-8 floors in 7 buildings with 2 lifts. All rooms with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, tea/coffee-making facilities and mini-fridge. Standard Rooms are in the 8-storey tower and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Bay View Rooms,have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

A total destination complete with a dramatic open-air lobby, resort pool with private cabanas, world-class spa, fitness center, and fine and casual dining restaurants.

Acqua California Bistro (waterfront dining, wines and craft beers, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Olive Lounge (open for lunch, dinner and cocktails, with outdoor fire pit seating), Aroma café (open for breakfast and lunch), Fresco’s Bar and Grill (poolside snack bar). Freeform swimming pool. Kids' pool with water feature. Poolside cabanas*. Spa Brezza*. Steam room, whirlpool. Fitness centre. Yoga*. Tennis courts. Water sports*. Bike rentals*. Beach volleyball, basketball, giant chess, board games, table tennis. WiFi*. Self-parking $45 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $40 USD per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes: - Internet access – Access to fitness centre – Activities including pool and tennis court access – Beach chairs and umbrellas - Local/toll free calls - Board games and resort games (volleyball, basketball, giant chess, giant checkers and more) - Seasonal weekly s'mores nights. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Minimum stay dates apply.

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Saved by Adrian

Aug 9, 2025 tbacus Houston, Texas

I was just atthe Mission Bay Resort to teach a two day calls. When I arrived none of the AV equipement was set upp and the AV guy was not on site. Fortunately our banquets guy Adrian Teran cam to the rescue!! Adrian could see that things were not going well as I was trying to get set up for the class and jumped in to help. He went out and… Read more
I was just atthe Mission Bay Resort to teach a two day calls. When I arrived none of the AV equipement was set upp and the AV guy was not on site. Fortunately our banquets guy Adrian Teran cam to the rescue!! Adrian could see that things were not going well as I was trying to get set up for the class and jumped in to help. He went out and found me a flip chart and a TV to use instead of the projector I had planned to use and got it all set up in time to start the class on schedule. I was very impressed by his willingness to jump in and make it all happen. I hope you have more guys like Adrian on your team. He was amazing! Read less
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Aug 8, 2025 Victor G Los Angeles, California

Have been coming to this hotel for 38 years. Had my daughters destination wedding here. Thank you to Grant Hughes for arranging for our 3 wonderful rooms. Check in was stress free. Thank you to Chef Roy for obtaining dairy free food alternatives for my grandson who has dairy allergies. Thanks to Julien and Mariano in the restaurant for their usual… Read more
Have been coming to this hotel for 38 years. Had my daughters destination wedding here. Thank you to Grant Hughes for arranging for our 3 wonderful rooms. Check in was stress free. Thank you to Chef Roy for obtaining dairy free food alternatives for my grandson who has dairy allergies. Thanks to Julien and Mariano in the restaurant for their usual great service. Enjoyed all the restaurants and food choices were numerous for both adults and kids and fairly priced especially for a hotel. We ate at the hotel more than usual because of this. This is a beautiful hotel with a great pool restaurants and amenities. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Had a great time here. Will be back.

Aug 5, 2025 Felicia C

The resort has many amenities - 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, gift shop, spa, free yoga every morning, 24 hour gym, pool, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and access to rentals for kayaks, tandem bikes and paddleboats. The resort is next to several parks along the water so you can take a nice walk. Although the buildings are sort of old and… Read more
The resort has many amenities - 2 restaurants, a coffee shop, gift shop, spa, free yoga every morning, 24 hour gym, pool, hot tub, tennis and pickleball courts, and access to rentals for kayaks, tandem bikes and paddleboats. The resort is next to several parks along the water so you can take a nice walk. Although the buildings are sort of old and dated, the gardens are beautiful, the rooms are kept clean and they have good coffee (Lavazza). Service is great. You can text anytime you need anything and they respond quickly. The location is central, between La Jolla, downtown, and the airport, all around 10 to 15 minutes away. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating I would not stay here again

Aug 4, 2025 elizabetht531 Healdsburg, California

We stayed here as my husband's business meeting was here. Let's say the general consensus of everyone was, let's leave and find somewhere better. The only plus I will give it, is the cleaners were wonderful and did a great job. Our room was tired and the carpet stained. It was so gross. the bed sheets felt like sand paper as they had been washed… Read more
We stayed here as my husband's business meeting was here. Let's say the general consensus of everyone was, let's leave and find somewhere better. The only plus I will give it, is the cleaners were wonderful and did a great job. Our room was tired and the carpet stained. It was so gross. the bed sheets felt like sand paper as they had been washed way to many times and were in need of being tossed. The place is pretty BUT not relaxing. The pool is busy, loud and if you take more than one towel they get angry with you. There is really no service at the pool unless you get up to get food or TRY and flag someone down. We will not be returning. It is tired, old and in need of a major refurbishment and the food needs to be better. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating top quality , relaxing family hotel with lots to do.

Aug 4, 2025 Simon B

This is an exceptional hotel - great facilities, lovely pool, friendly staff and its in a really good location - short trip to La Jolla, the Airport and downtown San Diego - we are really pleased we stayed here -