Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Hotels
8.2 (580 reviews)
3999 Mission Boulevard , San Diego , US
+1 858-488-1081

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Great bay/Pacific location
Beautiful, well-maintained tropical gardens
Very friendly and attentive staff (notably for weddings)
Large pool and whirlpool; pleasant beach seating
Good on-site restaurant; praised breakfast and dinner
Family-friendly, peaceful atmosphere
On-site activities and shop
Spacious rooms and quality pool towels
Cons:
Rooms and bathrooms described as dated and in need of renovation
Occasional housekeeping lapses (room not made daily)
Wi‑Fi login issues and no public PC available
Some beach loungers at the bay are dirty/worn
Security/access concerns (easy public access; lift not requiring key)

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Resort areas frequently described as clean and well maintained, with praise for grounds; isolated cleanliness issues noted (some bay loungers described as smudgy/dirty and at least one comment about a room not being made daily).
Service
8.8
Consistently praised as very friendly, attentive and helpful — multiple guests singled out staff for exceptional service (notably 'Lisa' for wedding support).
Location
8.6
Very strong location repeatedly highlighted: positioned between the bay and the Pacific, easy beach access and proximity to local points of interest.
Room Quality
7
Rooms described as spacious and comfortable by several guests but also repeatedly noted as dated; multiple comments that bathrooms/rooms need renovation and occasional housekeeping lapses.
Amenities
8.5
Wide range of amenities praised: large pool and whirlpool, tropical gardens, catamaran/activities, on-site shop, good pool towels and beach seating options.
Value for Money
7.9
Several guests explicitly mentioned good price–performance; overall guests felt the experience matched value, though room-renovation needs temper perceived value for some.
Food and Beverage
8.2
Food frequently praised — delicious breakfast and dinner and a lovely onsite restaurant with pleasant seating near the restaurant/bar.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall very positive: tranquil, family-friendly tropical atmosphere, excellent grounds and pool/beach access; many guests reported they would return and wedding events were described as exceptional.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:15

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

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Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 580 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 7.9
Food and Beverage: 8.2
Overall Experience: 8.4
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André • solo_traveller • ch
8
Komme gerne wieder. Gutes Preis Leistungsverhältnis.
Pros:

Zentrale Lage zur Bay und zum PB. Grosses Whitlpool und schönes Pool. Toller Hawai Garten und Ambiente. Zum Wohlfühlen. Sehr Freunfliches Personal.

Cons:

Kein öffentlicher PC. WLAN Login muss immer wieder erneuert werden. Zimmer wirde nicht täglich gemacht.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Nicholas • couple • us
10
2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • gb
10
2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Antonios • couple • us
10
Pros:

Location, size of room, comfort

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Diana • extended_group • us
10
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • family_with_children • us
10
2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great location. Really friendly helpful staff. Lovely restaurant and pool.

Cons:

Very little rooms a little dated but comfortable

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Clive • couple • gb
8
A generally nice hotel with wonderful gardens and a great location
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

People can just walk in off the beach into the hotel. The lift access in the tower does not require room key authentication.

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Andrii • couple • us
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Doris • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Die Lage zwischen Bay und Pazifik ist toll.
Der Garten des Resort ist wunderschön und sehr exotisch und gut gepflegt.Es gibt überall Wasserläufe mit Kois,Wasserschildkröten und schönen Pflanzen.
Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und es herrscht im gesamten Resortbereich eine angenehme Atmosphäre.
Die Betten sind sehr groß und bequem.
Wir haben unseren Urlaub dort sehr genossen.

Cons:

Die Liegestühle an der Bay könnten mal erneuert werden und waren etwas schmuddelig.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Nadège • extended_group • fr
10
2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Ashley • family_with_children • us
10
Will be back
Pros:

All the plants!

Cons:

Nothing the property is beautiful & ran well

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Krista • couple • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Erica • extended_group • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Laureen • family_with_children • us
10
Beautiful peaceful paradise
Pros:

Delicious breakfast and dinner onsite.
Amazing experience using hotel chairs on the bay to enjoy the view and water.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Tamara • solo_traveller • ca
7
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Avital • family_with_children • il
10
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Maria • family_with_children • it
8
Pros:

Bellissima struttura collocata su una baia da sogno. Personale molto accogliente, pronto a risolvere ogni esigenza tempestivamente. Ottime le offerte di attività e i servizi. Bellissimo lo shop interno. Molto apprezzata la possibilità di sedersi ai tavoli vicini al ristorante con uno snack o drink del bar.

Cons:

Camere e bagni da rinnovare

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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mattandbrim • Family
10
The Perfect Wedding Venue — And Lisa Is the Absolute MVP!
Pros:

We truly could not have picked a more perfect place to have our wedding. The Catamaran is absolutely beautiful, but what made the experience so special was the incredible people there. From beginning to end, everyone was kind, accommodating, thoughtful, and made us and our families feel like royalty.

And Lisa was the literal MVP of our entire wedding weekend. She went above and beyond for us in every possible way and somehow made every interaction and every experience even better than the one before it. She was warm, thoughtful, incredibly helpful, and always made us feel like our wedding genuinely mattered to her. Having someone like Lisa there throughout such an important weekend meant more to us than we can say.

The venue itself was everything we could have hoped for. It was absolutely beautiful, our guests loved it, and being able to have such an incredible weekend with our closest friends and family all in one place made it even more special.

We will treasure the memories we made at the Catamaran for the rest of our lives. It will forever be such a special place to us, and we are so grateful to Lisa and the entire team for the way they took care of us and our families. I genuinely cannot imagine having had our wedding anywhere else.

2026-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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Dennis • couple • us
6
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee