San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Aqua Restaurant
Room Terrace
Restaurant
Bar
Standard Room
Garden View Room
Mantra 'The Art of Spa'
The Marketplace
Aqua Restaurant
Room Terrace
Restaurant
Bar
Standard Room
Garden View Room
Mantra 'The Art of Spa'
The Marketplace

The hotel

You’ll be spoilt for choice for things to do at San Diego Mission Bay Resort. Spread over 18 waterfront acres, you can enjoy spa treatments, play tennis or go sailing, take dips in the pool and strolls along the sandy beachfront. Choose to eat on the waterfront looking out across Mission Bay, enjoy drinks around an outdoor fire pit or hide away with a fresh pastry and a Zoka coffee in the café. Kids will love it at this retreat too — there’s a seasonal Kids Kamp, beach games and bike rentals, as well as dive-in films by the pool and s'mores by the bayside fire pits.

Amenities

  • Bicycle Rental
  • Tennis
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set overlooking Mission Bay on 18 acres of lush landscaping. It's an easy drive to the world famous Gaslamp District.

Hotel information

357 rooms between 2-8 floors in 7 buildings with 2 lifts. All rooms with balcony/terrace, air-conditioning, satellite TV with pay-per-view films, tea/coffee-making facilities and mini-fridge. Standard Rooms are in the 8-storey tower and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Garden View Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Bay View Rooms,have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

A total destination complete with a dramatic open-air lobby, resort pool with private cabanas, world-class spa, fitness center, and fine and casual dining restaurants.

Acqua California Bistro (waterfront dining, wines and craft beers, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), The Olive Lounge (open for lunch, dinner and cocktails, with outdoor fire pit seating), Aroma café (open for breakfast and lunch), Fresco’s Bar and Grill (poolside snack bar). Freeform swimming pool. Kids' pool with water feature. Poolside cabanas*. Spa Brezza*. Steam room, whirlpool. Fitness centre. Yoga*. Tennis courts. Water sports*. Bike rentals*. Beach volleyball, basketball, giant chess, board games, table tennis. WiFi*. Self-parking $43 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $36 USD per night, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes: - Internet access – Access to fitness centre – Activities including pool and tennis court access – Beach chairs and umbrellas - Local/toll free calls - Board games and resort games (volleyball, basketball, giant chess, giant checkers and more) - Seasonal weekly s'mores nights. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

Minimum stay dates apply.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not what I had expected!

Apr 12, 2024 rockinmommaof3 Bellingham, Washington

Do not stay in the corner view room upstairs (549). The door slams each time it closes and squeaks each time it opens and closes. I asked yesterday and today if there was a comparable room to what I paid for that I could move to and there was only one that is $70 more a night. I didn’t sleep any of the nights since it is right next to that loud… Read more
Do not stay in the corner view room upstairs (549). The door slams each time it closes and squeaks each time it opens and closes. I asked yesterday and today if there was a comparable room to what I paid for that I could move to and there was only one that is $70 more a night. I didn’t sleep any of the nights since it is right next to that loud door. I was told the engineer was going to come make it not slam, but if they came it didn’t get fixed. I spent too much money on the room to not get any sleep. I’m guessing the room isn’t used much since there were two burnt out lights (they did replace one bulb when asked) and a few other things that were not a big deal. I did have an amazing massage with Diego, it was awesome and he gave a list of things to do while we were visiting. Michael in the restaurant was fantastic, by far the best waiter I have had in a long time. He was funny and made our night a great one, my salmon dinner was delicious too! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Loved Katie the concierge!

Apr 10, 2024 JoAnn H

We stayed in the tower, great view! Great restaurant dining as well. Had drinks and appetizers at one of the outdoor patios. Great food and drink in a lovely location. Special thanks to Katie Blackburn, concierge. Katie was very helpful, had great suggestions and booked dinner reservations for us.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not worth your time or money

Apr 7, 2024 DopeyEboracum

Not worth 4 stars. Noisy at night, kept awake by traffic, train and clanking lift. Without a car onsite food very limited and over priced. Resort fee extortionate for what is offered. Buildings need updating and to be cleaned. Avoid at all costs.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Love this place!

Apr 5, 2024 Donna L T San Diego, California

I loved the Covewood Restaurant. They even had some vegan & gluten free options for me. The hospitality and friendly staff were really a plus, especially Katie Blackburn, the concierge. The grounds and the view are awesome! So many nice walking paths along the bay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The Staff Made Us Feel at Home

Apr 5, 2024 Mark T

We met and had lunch with friends staying here. The staff was very personable and helpful, especially Katie Blackburn the concierge who was very relaxed and made us feel at home. The food at Covewood restaurant was very tasty and not overpriced.