Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

San Diego, California

Virgin 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 Champgane brunch also available at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Swimming pool and whirlpool. Spa*. Fitness centre. Seasonal Yoga*. Action Sport Rentals* (paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, segways). Games arcade. Room service*. Self-parking $26, valet parking $30, 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great customer service!

Dec 7, 2023 John B Ramona, California

We stay at the Catamaran each year and love the property and the location on the bay and a block from the beach. We have alway had a great experience with staff and our accommodations here. This year we had extended family with us and multiple rooms. Unfortunately in the checkin process we were assigned rooms in separate areas in spite of our… Read more
We stay at the Catamaran each year and love the property and the location on the bay and a block from the beach. We have alway had a great experience with staff and our accommodations here. This year we had extended family with us and multiple rooms. Unfortunately in the checkin process we were assigned rooms in separate areas in spite of our request to be near one another. We wanted to thank Randy at checkin for his patient and positive help to address our issue. He worked hard to move our rooms into one area which included an upgraded room for our grandmother to ensure we were all together and delighted with our stay. We are thankful for his quick and proactive work completed with smile and warmth that help turn a potential negative experience to an outstanding positive one. Thank you! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great reservation experience

Dec 6, 2023 462aubreyb Carson City, Nevada

We stay at this hotel every year and when we went to make a reservation for 2024, Renee Stauffer was the one helping us. We had so many problems trying to find the dates and rooms that were going to work for us and that’s when Renee stepped in. Going above and beyond does not even begin to describe what this wonderful woman did for us. She did a… Read more
We stay at this hotel every year and when we went to make a reservation for 2024, Renee Stauffer was the one helping us. We had so many problems trying to find the dates and rooms that were going to work for us and that’s when Renee stepped in. Going above and beyond does not even begin to describe what this wonderful woman did for us. She did a bunch of research and got back to us with options and helped us to make sure that we could have our favorite trip of the year. I have worked in Customer Service almost my entire life and it’s rare to find somebody that actually really genuinely cares about their job and helping people the way that Rene cared about us. This woman deserves a raise. Also, she’s pretty! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Best Customer Service Ever

Dec 5, 2023 122849 Los Angeles, California

Called the Catamaran to make reservations for next year. I talked to the most amazing, conscientious rep I have ever talked to. Rene Stauffer went above and beyond in her job. She called me back several times to make sure we could have the week we wanted for our family of 10. She was awesome and so nice.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Property & Excellent Customer Service

Dec 2, 2023 lsb312 Long Island,New York

My husband and I stayed 3 nights in a bayfront room at the Catamaran after Thanksgiving. We were greeted by Randy at the desk who provided excellent customer service. He made sure we knew about all of the amenties and events provided by the hotel and that we were satisfied with our room. The bayfront rooms are newly renovated and very comfortable.… Read more
My husband and I stayed 3 nights in a bayfront room at the Catamaran after Thanksgiving. We were greeted by Randy at the desk who provided excellent customer service. He made sure we knew about all of the amenties and events provided by the hotel and that we were satisfied with our room. The bayfront rooms are newly renovated and very comfortable. We enjoyed having our morning coffee on the balcony watching the boat activity. The chairs on the lawn were great for relaxing. It was convenient and fun to rent a boat and bikes onsite. We enjoyed dinner by one of the firepits one night. The grounds are lush and well kept. Fantastic experience, we will be back. Read less
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Dec 2, 2023 Sol A

Diante was our reservation agent and he was fantastic! I was very happy with the experience. I am elderly and find this to be a very taxing exercise. I am looking forward to my stay at this facility.