The Dana on Mission Bay

Hotels
8.4 (2259 reviews)
1710 W Mission Bay Dr. , San Diego , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Spacious rooms
Helpful staff
Positive amenities
Cons:
Loud neighbors
Outdated workout room
Minor cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, though some rooms were noted to have issues.
Service
9
Positive mentions of staff assistance and reception.
Location
8.8
Multiple reviews highlight the great location and easy access to attractions.
Room Quality
8.2
Rooms were spacious but some issues with noise and outdated facilities were mentioned.
Amenities
8
Amenities like the pool and jacuzzi were positively reviewed; however, some complaints exist.
Value for Money
8.3
Good value is indicated with some concerns over unexpected fees.
Food and Beverage
8.5
The restaurant received positive feedback, though the availability of options was unclear.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall, guests had a great experience despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 06:22

Property Description

Tropical Oasis by Mission Bay

Waterfront Dining and Relaxation
Indulge in a waterfront dining experience at our contemporary restaurant, unwind by one of our 2 outdoor pools or rejuvenate in one of the 2 hot tubs. Don't miss out on the seasonal pool bar for refreshing drinks under the sun.

Comfortable Guest Rooms with Marina Views
Enjoy modern amenities in our guest rooms including a flat-screen TV, microwave, and refrigerator. Some rooms offer picturesque views of the marina. Relax in our plush bathrobes and make use of the complimentary toiletries provided.

Concierge Services and Recreational Activities
Let our dedicated staff enhance your stay by arranging tours, dinner reservations, and attraction tickets. Explore the area with ease by renting a bike or car, and partake in activities like cycling, fishing, and canoeing.

Book your stay at The Dana on Mission Bay for an unforgettable tropical getaway by the bay!

Important information:

Please note:

Pet Policy: Small dogs permitted with advance approval with a nonrefundable pet cleaning deposit. Please contact property directly for more details.

Resort Fee

Your ticket to a great getaway on the bay! $32 per room/night includes:
• Business Center and complimentary printing
• 2 Bottles Water in Room Daily
• Shuttle Service to Seaworld
• High Speed Wireless Internet
• Dove-In Movies (seasonal)
• Attraction Ticket Discounts
• Beach Chair & Umbrella Rentals
• Free Local Phone Calls
• Fitness Center
• Lawn Games and Board GamesGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2259 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.2
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Phyllis family_with_children us
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Brenda family_with_children us
10
2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Y7890ZIvanessap Family San Diego, California
10
Cute stay with cool views!
Pros:

Stayed here with my boyfriend and mother in law. It was very quiet for the most part. Very family friendly. Dog friendly. Great views of the bay and the sea world drone show! The room was clean and pretty up to date! The atmosphere was very chill and the staff was helpful. Would 100% stay here again!

2026-08-11 via Tripadvisor
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Sha'Branddon family_with_children us
8
Nice and quiet with great views
Pros:

Location and patio with access directly to the bay was nice. View is amazing in the bay side. Parking not so great. Overall pretty nice and staff, especially housekeeping was prompt.

Cons:

Parking. Not very man bay side rooms this there should be enough parking for one car per room. Junior suite should have had a better area to eat

2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Unknown189 Family Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England
6
Disappointed
Pros:

Stayed here for two nights whilst on a California road trip.
The Bay Area itself from the hotel was nice if you wanted to hire a boat (we did for an hour for around $160 for a pontoon boat)

The tropical pool was quite busy - the bar was only open one day out of the two so was an effort to get yourself a drink other than the free water station.
Hot tub was a decent size.
Towels are down there for you to make use of.

The grounds were kept tidy.
Lobby area was fine.
There’s a little fgift shop and a small variety of food/drinks available to hug from reception too.

Firefly bar was average.

Parking is available - self park.

The rooms are like a motel style. We had a view on the marina.
We was in block 8 on the second floor - please note there are no lifts so we had to carry cases up the stairs.

Bathroom has a double sink

Air con was very powerful

There were a lot of bugs in the room - some sort of fly which kept landing on us in the night.
Cleaner woke us up every morning - even on the morning we was due to check out at 11 so that was annoying as hadn’t slept great due to noise from other guests - slamming doors etc (not the hotels fault)

we spoke with other guests who were all repeat guests so maybe we just got unlucky but it did put me off and I wouldn’t stay here again.
I had higher expectations unfortunately there weren’t met.

We had to drive out to get to anything worth visiting

2026-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Kevin family_with_children us
6
Nice but not worth the price
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Parking fees and additional dining fees

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
We had a wonderful stay and will be back as soon as we can
Pros:

Beautiful and very safe

Cons:

The room was musty smelling

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Rozlynne couple us
10
Great family trip!
Pros:

Location and entire property feel!

Cons:

Stay not long enough

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Geoffrey family_with_children au
7
Location was good for our activities, very clean - staff went above with the room cleaning
Pros:

Hotel was able to supply interconnecting rooms, which was most important to us.

Cons:

the Wifi was terrible, and the location has even worse 5G coverage inside the room.
really need to fix the wiFi - couldnt even email from the room.

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Christine solo_traveller us
8
Pros:

Nice property in a nice location.

Cons:

The price, the shuttle service isn't free and the restaurant caters mostly to adults. Also it advertised a S'more bar. No smores.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Robin family_with_children nl
7
Prima voor een nacht.
Pros:

Schoon en aardig personeel.

Cons:

Heel gehorig en luidruchtige airco.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Katima solo_traveller us
9
Wonderful Family vacation
Pros:

The location is very nice and there rooms are very clean.

Cons:

I have no complaints.

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller us
7
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Debra extended_group us
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Josie couple us
9
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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BEYZA family_with_children tr
5
Cons:

Tesisin odaları prefabrik gibi oyüzden çok ses geliyor.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Kermit family_with_children us
8
Nice getaway.
Pros:

Meal was good

Cons:

Service a little slow.

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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jacquelyns844 Family
10
Paradise
Pros:

Lori was amazing. A+++ service. We had our friends and family fly in for a wedding. Not going to lie-some of our guests are needy, but Lori and the front desk were all extremely accommodating. All of our guests were very happy with Lori’s service!
I highly recommend and greatly appreciate everything Lori did for us! Thank you

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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dturnerh Family
10
20+ Years Later, Still Our Favorite
Pros:

Our family has been staying at The Dana on Mission Bay for more than 20 years, and we can’t imagine staying anywhere else when we’re in San Diego. The property is beautiful, the location is unbeatable, the food is consistently great, and the staff always goes out of their way to make you feel welcome.

A special thank you to Lori, who was incredibly helpful during our most recent stay. She went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of, and her kindness and professionalism truly stood out.

The Dana has been part of our family’s San Diego tradition for decades, and we look forward to coming back for many years to come.

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor
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brandonhN7299XC Friends getaway
10
Wedding stay
Pros:

Had both of our families staying at the Dana for our wedding down the street. Our stay was incredible. Great food, great rooms with a view and the staff was very friendly. Lori at the front desk is hands down the most helpful and sweet person here. She made sure to get almost all of my family in the same building, and that my parents and my grandmother were able to get connecting rooms, given that my grandmother is 93. She went above and beyond to accommodate our families and everyone had a trip of a lifetime. What a phenomenal weekend here at the Dana it’s the little things that make a huge difference in a vacation and Lori made sure we were all taken care of

2026-07-27 via Tripadvisor