San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego, USA

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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

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Children's Pool
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Close to City Centre
  • Tennis
  • Volley Ball
  • Bicycle Rental

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 $40 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has resort fees that are included in the room rate (subject to change)

Resort fee includes: - Internet access – Access to fitness centre – Tennis court access – Recreational activities and resort games – Weekly S’mores night – Infused water around hotel – Passbook of resort discounts – Local and toll-free phone calls. 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating No mention of renovations anywhere

Jan 26, 2020 Vettegirl518 Sacramento, California

I recently stayed for 3 nights. I have stayed here at least 10 times in 2019, each stay in the tower. Was always happy with my stays. This time, I arrived to a construction site. No mention of renovations on the website but I was aware it was no longer a hilton. After wandering around for a few mins looking for reception, I was directed over to… Read more
I recently stayed for 3 nights. I have stayed here at least 10 times in 2019, each stay in the tower. Was always happy with my stays. This time, I arrived to a construction site. No mention of renovations on the website but I was aware it was no longer a hilton. After wandering around for a few mins looking for reception, I was directed over to the tower I have always stayed in prior. It now was a make shift check in. Staff were friendly and my room was ready early. I was directed to a 2nd floor villa room. Def a musty smell in the room that never leaves. But the room was clean, had a great view and was exceptionally quiet. The hotel happy hour is still really good, however new staff the night I was there. Service sucked and lacked a welcoming feeling. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice place, but add-ons are expensive

Jan 23, 2020 Printcess888

We found out a few days before we arrived (January 3) that the hotel was changing ownership on January 1st. I was afraid that service might be lacking with all the changes - but luckily I was wrong! The bell hop guy was really nice and enthusiastic and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Even though the main registration counter was… Read more
We found out a few days before we arrived (January 3) that the hotel was changing ownership on January 1st. I was afraid that service might be lacking with all the changes - but luckily I was wrong! The bell hop guy was really nice and enthusiastic and all of the staff were friendly and helpful. Even though the main registration counter was closed for renovations, the temporary check-in lobby was fine. Our room was nice - and clean but not spectacularly so - there was a thick blanket of dust around the light switch plates edges but the rest of the room seemed pretty clean. The bed was comfortable and the linens were nice. The HVAC system blows really hard and loud. The nice television was ridiculously large - nobody needs a 75" TV in a 200 square foot room...they must have gotten a special on them. The wi-fi was good. Breakfast was on the high side but delicious - their buffet is really nice or you can order off the menu. Overall, we will stay there again if we get a good rate...because they charge $40 for parking and $45 for the resort fee...per night! Read less
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Jan 22, 2020 Hilda M

Resort was clean friendly staff very helpful location centric, nice gym dinner at the restaurant was excellent just took a little longer than expected but overall it’s was a wonderful stay. We all enjoy it
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great staff!

Jan 20, 2020 c_pecks

We visit every year for a conference and the entire staff does such a great job of treating our guests and staff with such great care. Monique, Lupita, Ronald, Ricardo, the PSAV staff... they are all top notch people who truly care about our staff and the event. They make us look good!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Versatile space, great menu, top-notch service!

Jan 16, 2020 letipofmissionbay

Ronald, the Director at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, always takes great care of our large parties, catering fine meals and forever meeting our various space, layout and equipment needs! We come in fairly regularly and are always pleased with his top-notch, resort-style personalized service and with the entire friendly and accommodating staff. The… Read more
Ronald, the Director at San Diego Mission Bay Resort, always takes great care of our large parties, catering fine meals and forever meeting our various space, layout and equipment needs! We come in fairly regularly and are always pleased with his top-notch, resort-style personalized service and with the entire friendly and accommodating staff. The chef is wonderful, and the dining spaces are all beautiful. We also frequent the spot for intimate meetings and happy hour, as well as late- night hangouts. We have even thrown patio parties here, yielding great reviews from our guests due to the gorgeous space and lovely care provided. Ronald and his staff are simply the best!! We love coming here! Read less