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Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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Map
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Pacific Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Mission Beach
    ‪4 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 curtains

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 41 sq m
  • 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 curtains

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 41 sq m
  • 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)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 27 sq m
  • 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)

  • 39 sq m
  • 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 curtains

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 28 sq m
  • 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • 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)

  • 36 sq m
  • 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)

  • 41 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 36 sq m
  • 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 curtains

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

  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Poolside Queens)

  • 30 sq m
  • 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

  • 55 sq m
  • 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)

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

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

  • 55 sq m
  • 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)

  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

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
  • Crystal Pier - 11 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 hot 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 hot 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 public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 38.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • On-site parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: USD 10-50 for adults and USD 10-50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Restaurants on site

  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bike rentals
  • Bike parking
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboards on-site
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • A hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/games room
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Lift
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Water sports equipment
  • Wedding services

Business services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille signage
  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 122
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Beach towels
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

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 at the property

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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 487 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 131 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 67 out of 1006 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

misha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No hot water, turn the fuaset all the way to the hot direction and just warm water . Drainage was bad.water in the bathroom faucet and shower would not drain properly. During the one of the busiest time in the years ,elevator was out of service.and I am on the 10th floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanksgiving on beautiful Mission Bay!
Everything was wonderful. Loved the hotel, location, restaurant! We will be back for sure! (Hopefully though the 2nd elevator gets fixed! It was a long wait , and being on the 9th floor it was a few too many levels to use stairs).
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had stayed at this property 20 years ago and was excited to go back. Unfortunately the hotel is very run down. Part of the hotel was out of hot water, the rooms smelled old and musty and the overall property felt dirty. The worst part is - when checking out, the property charges you a $44 fee per night; this is not mentioned in the total cost when reserving online. This was an unexpected $200 cost.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We liked the location, grounds, staff and facilities overall. The heated pool and free arcade was a big hit for our 9yo and the short walk to the beach boardwalk and restaurants was great. However, the room in the tower was outdated and below the level of quality we expected given the price. Sticky surfaces, questionable carpet cleanliness, broken patio door, barely usable kitchen, broken hot water, broken elevator…more “dorm” feeling than resort.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

VIVIEN, Eastvale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, with the exception of the musty smell in the room. The smell never went away because each and every time you enter the room the musty smell is unmistakably pronounced. However, you’ll get “nose blind” to the smell the longer you are in the room. We were upgraded to the room we were in which looks recently renovated. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. The hotel itself and the grounds looked clean and well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was filthy when we arrived. Black handprints all over the bath towels hanging in the shower area and dirty carpet and entry way with food strewn along the sidewalks. The place is tired and the location is good. Not worth the money if you are looking for nice clean accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a little beach at the back of the hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jalisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Beautiful Hotel. The stay was great and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this is a very nice property with options of the cove and the walkable distance to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Doug

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel for family with kids
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is the perfect location on mission bay, walk to beach or boardwalk. It’s truly a hidden gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Addie, Longport

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a tropical atmosphere with smiling staff! Greeted warmly upon arrival. Offered water. Check in was smooth and I stayed in the 700 block of rooms on the ground level. Room was large with comfortable queen beds. Large bath with double sinks and a place to put my stuff. Small table with 2 chairs, double 3 drawer dressers. Very NICE! Outdoor area was beautiful and enjoyed my 3 nights there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Our tv in the bedroom gave us problems our whole trip. The maids forgot to leave coffee, fresh cups and coffee cups a few times.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very pricey
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven, Colorado Springs

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I loved the location and the scenery. The dining was good, service great, but the room had a bad odor to it. We had to sleep with the glass door to let in fresh air.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Afsaneh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the atmosphere and view.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's always wonderful to stay there. My husband Nick Stammerjohn has stayed at your property many times with his kids.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024