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

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing spa

Sep 29, 2025 Joan F Columbia, Tennessee

Enjoyed a full day at their spa. It was delightful. Facials and massages were excellent. Erika gave a phenomenal facial! Relaxation room everything peaceful. Thank you staff for a special day!!
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Sep 25, 2025 A6624Katieiris

The grounds, lobby, and pool are very nice. The room was large and nicely decorated, nice view, beds comfortable, so I gave it 3 stars for that. However, no housekeeping ever came, everything you touched in the room was sticky. I got into the shower and discovered only then after getting wet that the soap and shampoo pumps did NOT work! My… Read more
The grounds, lobby, and pool are very nice. The room was large and nicely decorated, nice view, beds comfortable, so I gave it 3 stars for that. However, no housekeeping ever came, everything you touched in the room was sticky. I got into the shower and discovered only then after getting wet that the soap and shampoo pumps did NOT work! My husband got them to work but it took awhile. The sink is a pedestal style so you have to keep your toiletries outside the door on the vanity. There is no place to hang wet bathing suits and very little towel hanging bars. We didn't use the safe, but I discovered that it was locked anyhow had we wanted to use it. In other hotels the safe is always open for your use. The balcony door was flimsy and hard to open. The hotel is pricey for not getting any housekeeping or even restocking of clean towels etc. I don't like wasting vacation time having to call someone and sitting and waiting for them to bring supplies to the room. The parking garage only had stairs, no elevator. Next time we will explore other options. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Noisy air conditioning in rooms

Sep 18, 2025 dreamhead Mill Valley, California

The rooms are good except that they have those wall units for air conditioning. I was in San Diego during a humid spell, so had to run the air con. It kept me up all night with the roaring fan, even though I set it to low. Other than that, the hotel is in a good location near the beach with pleasant outdoor gardens and restaurant seating. The… Read more
The rooms are good except that they have those wall units for air conditioning. I was in San Diego during a humid spell, so had to run the air con. It kept me up all night with the roaring fan, even though I set it to low. Other than that, the hotel is in a good location near the beach with pleasant outdoor gardens and restaurant seating. The Hawaiian theme is fun and not as kitschy as one might have expected. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely resort vibe!

Sep 16, 2025 Maps04871162284 London, United Kingdom

We walked into this hotel and immediately felt the resort vibe. We stayed in a bay view wall out room and were able to enjoy the amazing view of the calm Mission Bay. The pool area is also nice, but there is no service here which surprised us (no food or drinks / bar) on offer. The service overall wasn’t as good as we experienced in other… Read more
We walked into this hotel and immediately felt the resort vibe. We stayed in a bay view wall out room and were able to enjoy the amazing view of the calm Mission Bay. The pool area is also nice, but there is no service here which surprised us (no food or drinks / bar) on offer. The service overall wasn’t as good as we experienced in other California hotels (staff weren’t able to answer basic questions and we had to wait longer for service). But given the fantastic location and value for money, we would still recommend this hotel as it delivered on most points! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Catamaran is an all around fantastic experience!

Sep 14, 2025 Lauren F

Great experience and resort facilities. All around 10 rating. Combines beautiful bay beach, activities, spa and excellent dining experience. Staff truly helpful and very nice. Spa deep tissue massage with Mario was fantastic including salt and turmeric as well as stretching.