Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.8 (737 reviews)
3999 Mission Boulevard , San Diego , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Comfortable beds
Good food
Cons:
Rude service
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.44
Cleanliness appeared inconsistent; some rooms were described as dated and not well-kept.
Service
9.41
Mixed reviews on service; some staff were described positively, others negatively.
Location
9.95
Great location mentioned several times; convenient and in a nice area.
Room Quality
7.9
Rooms described as outdated and in need of improvements.
Amenities
7.93
Limited amenities with some closures; pool and whirlpool were mentioned as unavailable.
Value for Money
8.39
Charges were seen as unfair given the experience and amenities provided.
Food and Beverage
9.44
Food quality at the restaurant was praised in reviews.
Overall Experience
8.91
Overall experience mentioned as enjoyable despite several issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 20:58

Property Description

Luxurious Beachfront Resort
This San Diego hideaway, just steps from the Pacific Ocean, offers a serene escape with an outdoor pool, a rejuvenating spa, and complimentary Wi-Fi in every room.

Balconies, Entertainment, and More
Indulge in rooms featuring balconies, flat-screen TVs with HBO, and iPod docking stations for your entertainment needs.

Dining, Activities, and Fun for Everyone
Savor delectable dishes at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, rent bikes or inline skates, and partake in water sports and beach activities for a memorable stay.

Ready to experience the ultimate beach retreat? Book your stay at Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa now!

Important information:

Please note:

The hotel allows only 1 room per reservation.

There will be a resort fee at the property beginning 1 October 2018. Please contact property for pricing details.

Resort fee includes:

Complimentary WiFi access in guest rooms and public areas
Use of beach chairs and umbrellas on Bay Beach, towels at the resort pool and whirlpool and fitness center
Two in-room waters per day
USA Today newspaper each morning in the lobby
Discounts at the on-site spa, Morays’ Happy Hour and Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls.Guests 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.

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

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
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  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 38 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 737 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.95
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 7.93
Value for Money: 8.39
Food and Beverage: 9.44
Overall Experience: 8.91
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T4873NBtaylors Family
10
Amazing place with amazing service
Pros:

Betty in reservations absolutely made our trip! She was so accommodating with all of our changes we had to make. She was patient and kind and exactly how everyone should be working in customer service. 10/10 for betty thank you for a beautiful stay in a beautiful place!!! :)

2026-03-14 via Tripadvisor
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LisaHertfordshireL Couples London, England
8
Lovely to return after twenty years
Pros:

Just said for two nights, post cruise before flying home. We have stayed at the Catamaran before, but not for for about twenty years. A few days before arriving my husband read some reviews on Trip Advisor complaining that the rooms were old and tired and to ask for a refurbished room. We emailed the hotel and we did asked and they came back confirming that we would get one.
We arrived early and the room wasn’t ready so they stored our luggage and when we returned our room was ready and the bellman brought it to our room.
The room was large and very clean with everything we needed, with a lovely garden view. Not ultra modern and a little dark but very comfortable.
The staff are all very helpful and anything we asked for was brought to us within minutes. It was lovely returning here again after so many years to see the exotic birds are still there and the gardens are still as beautiful as ever.
We left with lovely memories of the Catamaran.

2026-03-12 via Tripadvisor
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Paola R extended_group cl
9
Maravillosa estadía en san Diego
Pros:

La comida del restaurant era muy rica pero un poco cara, ahora la comodidad de no salir del resort era algo que se valoraba. Había spots para sentarse a tomar algo y relajarse con fogones en las mesas mirando la playa. También había una cafetería para llevar para comprar algo mas barato.
El hotel tenía salida a la playa caminando y aunque no nos bañamos porque fuimos en febrero nos tocaron días fríos, se veía tranquilo como un lago. Alquilé bicicleta en un muelle del hotel y el paseo fue espectacular por la bahía y la playa.
Volvería a San Diego me encantó y al mismo hotel.

2026-03-04 via Nuitee
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Mary couple us
9
Pros:

Great

2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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SeaTraveler77 Family Seattle, Washington
2
Pictures are Deceiving- Location is beautiful, rooms are not!
Pros:

I loved the location and grounds of the property, but the hotel itself is extremely outdated. My room specially (461) was also dirty (walls, moldings, chair, curtains). The bed felt as if I was just sleeping on the springs. Come for the location, but not the hotel itself.

2026-02-24 via Tripadvisor
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Maps38322206814 Family
10
Great Customer Service in Reservations Department
Pros:

Booked Catamaran Resort Hotel, and Renée in the reservations department was so wonderful! She was helpful, kind, and helped me book the reservation. Even gave some recommendations that are family friendly for our stay.

2026-02-23 via Tripadvisor
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frichtel family_with_children us
10
Pros:

So close to everything. Felt like you were in a secluded Hawaiian resort while being just minutes away from PB

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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AraGGH Family
10
Great service
Pros:

We stayed with the family and had a great time. Receptionist Dante was excellent, extremely courteous, kind and helpful. Wish all receptionists were like him.
Thank you Dante!

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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atebac2026 Family
10
A Birthday to Remember! Excellent customer service!
Pros:

Betty in Reservations made the booking of my special trip amazing! Booking our room was without trouble. She is extremely knowledgeable about the property and quickly put me at ease about any questions or concerns I had. Thank you Betty! My daughter will love spending her 18th Birthday at the Catanaran Resort!

2026-02-22 via Tripadvisor
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Dana couple us
9
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Scotland222 Family Valparaiso, Indiana
10
Always Love Staying at the Catamaran Resort!
Pros:

I stay here at the Catamaran Resort whenever I can when I come to San Diego to visit my family. The rooms are very nice and freshly redecorated..always clean and the beds are comfortable. The people that work here are very pleasant and always willing to help you if you need it. I love the pool and hot tub area. They have an enclosure with their house Cockatiels and Cockatoos that have been there for a very long time. Kids and adults love them! They have large Koi fish, turtles and ducks there at the resort on their beautiful grounds. They have a pub and restaurants, a gift shop and a nice convenient quick serve place to get snacks or a quick lunch or breakfast items… I can’t say enough of this place. I always feel a little sad when I have to leave it…

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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Thomas couple us
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Morris couple us
8
Nice place but dated. Smelled old…
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Dated

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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557phyliciaa Family
10
Excellent Massage!
Pros:

Went to the spa today to celebrate my sister’s 50th bday and we had the most relaxing and comfortable day we’ve had at Catamaran in the 20+ years we’ve been going there. The spa staff were warm and inviting and they helped us organize several different treatments each. My massage therapist Andrea was exceptional! Instant relaxation when she started our treatment. And what a lovely personality she has. A sincere delight! My sister had a few treatments with Shanna and she had the same review I did with her therapist. We’ll sleep like babies tonight. Thank you to the spa for making her day so special and we’ll be back soon!

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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JONATHAN couple us
10
Anytime I’m in San Diego this is my go to place to stay.
Pros:

… A little bit of Hawaii or Polynesia in Pacific Beach. Beautiful and totally unique.

Cons:

I didn’t stay long enough

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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adrian solo_traveller us
5
Cons:

I was not aware of the cost of parking was not included on booking.com. It was 45$ a night which I did not budget. I am never going to use this service

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple us
9
We love this place so much
Pros:

Everything about it is great. The property makes you feel secluded and safe. Awesome tropical vibes

Cons:

We booked a king room. Got “upgraded” to a suite that was really nice but the bed was only a queen and it was a fold out bed from the wall. The AC on that side of the suite didn’t work so it was hot at night. The last night me and my husband slept on the pull out in the living room area with the working ac and it was better. We are also from AZ and love our ac. We were so grateful for the upgrade but the bed could have been a lot better. Hate to complain because everything else is always magical!

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Juan Carlos family_with_children cr
10
Exc
Pros:

All

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Tyler couple us
7
Pros:

Scenery was nice

Cons:

They moved our king bed room to two queen beds and sold it as an upgrade. Our shower didn't work on arrival.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Ana Luiza couple us
10
Pros:

Everything! Location, super clean, rooms are big.

Cons:

Pillows too high.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee