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.
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Catamaran Resort Review - Lou
Oct 16, 2025Culture39080508046
The resort in a word is awesome. It's in a great location, close to the beach, near many restaurants, the bay and Sea World. It's very clean, spacious and inviting. I always enjoy my stays at this resort.
Joanne at the front desk and Renee in reservations were exceptional. Having travelled on business for over 35 years, she exceeded my…
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The resort in a word is awesome. It's in a great location, close to the beach, near many restaurants, the bay and Sea World. It's very clean, spacious and inviting. I always enjoy my stays at this resort.
Joanne at the front desk and Renee in reservations were exceptional. Having travelled on business for over 35 years, she exceeded my expectations. They were very informative, knowledgeable, great communicators and listeners. They are a true assets to the Catamaran team!
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Amazing spa
Sep 29, 2025Joan FColumbia, 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!!
For One Time it Was OK
Sep 25, 2025A6624Katieiris
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…
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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.
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Noisy air conditioning in rooms
Sep 18, 2025dreamheadMill 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…
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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.
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Lovely resort vibe!
Sep 16, 2025Maps04871162284London, 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…
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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!
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Catamaran Resort Review - Lou
