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 Champagne brunch also available at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Swimming pool and whirlpool. Spa*. Fitness centre. Seasonal Yoga*. Action Sport Rentals* (paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, Segway's). Games arcade. Room service*. Self-parking $45, valet parking $50, 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

  • Excellent (5019)
  • Very good (1282)
  • Average (552)
  • Poor (265)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing place with amazing service

Mar 14, 2026 Taylor S

Betty in reservations absolutely made our trip! She was so accommodating with all of our changes we had to make. She was patient and kind and exactly how everyone should be working in customer service. 10/10 for betty thank you for a beautiful stay in a beautiful place!!! :)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely to return after twenty years

Mar 12, 2026 Lisa Hertfordsh... L London, United Kingdom

Just said for two nights, post cruise before flying home. We have stayed at the Catamaran before, but not for for about twenty years. A few days before arriving my husband read some reviews on Trip Advisor complaining that the rooms were old and tired and to ask for a refurbished room. We emailed the hotel and we did asked and they came back… Read more
Just said for two nights, post cruise before flying home. We have stayed at the Catamaran before, but not for for about twenty years. A few days before arriving my husband read some reviews on Trip Advisor complaining that the rooms were old and tired and to ask for a refurbished room. We emailed the hotel and we did asked and they came back confirming that we would get one. We arrived early and the room wasn’t ready so they stored our luggage and when we returned our room was ready and the bellman brought it to our room. The room was large and very clean with everything we needed, with a lovely garden view. Not ultra modern and a little dark but very comfortable. The staff are all very helpful and anything we asked for was brought to us within minutes. It was lovely returning here again after so many years to see the exotic birds are still there and the gardens are still as beautiful as ever. We left with lovely memories of the Catamaran. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pictures are Deceiving- Location is beautiful, rooms are not!

Feb 24, 2026 SeaTraveler77 Seattle, Washington

I loved the location and grounds of the property, but the hotel itself is extremely outdated. My room specially (461) was also dirty (walls, moldings, chair, curtains). The bed felt as if I was just sleeping on the springs. Come for the location, but not the hotel itself.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Customer Service in Reservations Department

Feb 23, 2026 Maps38322206814

Booked Catamaran Resort Hotel, and Renée in the reservations department was so wonderful! She was helpful, kind, and helped me book the reservation. Even gave some recommendations that are family friendly for our stay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great service

Feb 22, 2026 AraGGH

We stayed with the family and had a great time. Receptionist Dante was excellent, extremely courteous, kind and helpful. Wish all receptionists were like him. Thank you Dante!