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Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, beach views
Front of property
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Breakfast available

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Map
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    2 min walk
  • Mission Beach
    4 min walk
  • Mission Bay
    5 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Garden View Queens)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Garden View Queens)

  • 403 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Bay Front Doubles Suite First Floor)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Garden View King)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Garden View King)

  • 403 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Front Queens First Floor)

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bay Front King First Floor)

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Bay Front Doubles Suite Second Floor)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Tower (Pacific View King)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Tower (Pacific View Studio Queens)

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Tower (Pacific View Studio Queens)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Resort King)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Resort King)

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 310 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front King Suite Second Floor)

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front King Suite Second Floor)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Front Queens Second Floor)

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Front Queens Second Floor)

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front King Suite First Floor)

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front King Suite First Floor)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Bay Front King Second Floor)

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Tower (Resort Studio Queens)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Tower (Resort Studio Queens)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Resort Queens)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Resort Queens)

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Poolside Queens)

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Poolside Queens)

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View | View from room

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View, Tower (Deluxe Bay View King Suite)

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View, Tower (Deluxe Bay View King Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Bay View Studio Queens)

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Bay View Studio Queens)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

With a stay at Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Belmont Park and 12 minutes from Birch Aquarium. .This beach resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from La Jolla Cove and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Cabrillo National Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 4 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Belmont Park - 3 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pacific Beach AleHouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach Shore Club - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Beach - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park
Catamaran Resort and Spa offers 300 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Catamaran Spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 300 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a spa tub. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy American cuisine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This resort has 22 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center (22 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a regional park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 49.50 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Catamaran
Catamaran Resort
Catamaran Resort San Diego
Catamaran San Diego
Resort Catamaran
Catamaran Hotel Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort & Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 469 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 133 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1003 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 64 out of 1003 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kmberly

I liked the gardens and Koi pond! The T Restaurant was very nice along with the view- Disappointed that the coffee places was closed by 2 pm and that we did not receive maid service. We were gone most of the day and did NOT have our do not disturb sign in the door. We were able to get extra face cloth and coffee for the next day. We stayed two nights. We have stayed at the Bahia a few times but preferred the Catamaran.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jazmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great costumer service, had a wonderful experience and love the access to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherri Marie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So close to both mission bay and pacific beach. A beautiful resort. Great restaurant and a cafe., super warm pool and friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Fun style with the jungle theme and birds
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Loraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms need updating The pool is wonderful Location is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppina

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Restaurant service could be better
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel
Great tropical hotel. Nice pool and bay beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Teresa

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Armen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
You won’t stay here for the rooms…
I wasn’t too fond about staying in the tower; seemed like a late 80’s apartment…including the smell. Partial ocean view room and they weren’t kidding about the partial. If I were to stay here again, it would be the ocean front room/patio or none. It was a nice resort overall with a restaurant and lots of activities. Service was good and friendly throughout. Pool was nice and clean and towels and chairs were plenty for all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MANAV

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In a great area, lots of things to do and places to see in walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Temesghen Kidane

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property was pretty old. A lot of the functionality of the hotel were not working.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Great Stay
Great location and lots to do. Right on Mission Bay and 1 block from Pacific Beach. Resort had a great pool and hot tub and 2 restaurants and a coffee bar. Will be returning soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our bay view room!!! We wish our room had a small couch. It would have made it more inviting rather than another desk chair. My room was spacious enough for one. For a deluxe room we didn’t have a microwave. Our fourth day we didn’t have any hot water.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Meghan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed all the family friendly activities . Had a great resort feel. Housekeeping was inconsistent. They would come to your room daily but what was done /refreshed was variable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher, Lakeway

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice location. The king suite in the tower was disappointing for the price paid. Great view, but overall old room that needs updating. One of the patio doors was inoperable. The manager was supposed to call me about it and never did. Won’t be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
For the price charged, plus all the add-ons, Catamaran is getting a bit long in the tooth. TV had to be rebooted continually, toilet plugged up and attributed to old cast iron piping and constant problem in the tower, patio screen door wouldn’t work, etc. Thoroughly enjoy the location and ambiance, and have been coming there for years, but this visit was a bit of a disappointment - particularly at the price point.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dannielle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was lovely. The birds are so fun. All the wild life feels magical for the kids. My main complaint was the overall age and condition of the buildings. They were clean, but ceiling tiles are stained and hallways have a smell. I would still stay here again if I had kids with. The location is great for mission beach activities. But if it were just adults I’d want something different.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024