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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!
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.
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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.
You haven't added any extra beds.
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 38 per day.
My son and I stayed at catamaran for one night. We were scheduled for four nights. The resort itself was nice. The food was excellent. The location great. The outdoor areas nice and clean. The gym was well equipped and clean. The problem was the room. It was dirty. The rooms are extremely outdated. The bed sheet smelled. There was trash behind the bed and under the bed had not been vacuumed in what looked like years. The shower curtain was falling apart. The curtains were yellowed. It’s was gross. We managed one night and then switched hotels. If they would up grade their rooms the resort would be near perfect.
The location was hands-down our favorite part of the stay — right on the bay, steps from the boardwalk, and just steps from the water. The beach and water were clean, and the water itself was clear and warm, which made it easy to just relax and enjoy. We loved the resort guest chairs set up right on the beach with food and drink service — such an easy, relaxing way to spend the day. The food on-site was great across the board, so we never had to think twice about where to eat. We were also really appreciative that the resort accommodated an early check-in for us since our flight landed early that morning — we know that's not guaranteed, but it made a big difference after a long travel day.
Two things stood out. First, the pool — given the nightly price, I had fairly high expectations based on similar-priced resorts we've stayed at before, and the pool fell a bit short. It felt somewhat dirty and dated, with cloudy water, and while I understand that comes with a lot of families and kids using it, it was still noticeable. I would have loved to see a larger pool with a bigger shallow/beach-entry area — we have a 3.5-year-old, and that setup would have been ideal for her. The lounge chairs, umbrellas, and pool bar all felt a little dated too. My daughter still had a great time, but my husband and I would have appreciated a more upscale pool experience to match the price point.
Second, the room. It was fine overall but dated — some updates had clearly been made, but small things gave it away, like a loose, jiggly bathroom door handle. The kitchenette was very bare-bones: lots of cabinet space, but no glasses, plates, paper towels, or soap provided, which would have been a nice touch. A real coffee mug instead of a paper/plastic cup would have been appreciated too. The beds were comfortable and the views from the room were beautiful, so it wasn't all negative — just worth noting that the room felt a bit dated if you're the kind of traveler who cares about that.
Location was great. Gardens delightful. I was there for a wedding so did not explore much of the surrounding area. It was lovely to be able to walk out of the hotel and take walks beside the bay on a concrete path. Staff were welcoming and helpful
The room furnishings were “tired”. Cleanliness was great but the bathroom ready for a bit of update. TV was temperamental. Patience was needed to get it to respond to the remote. WiFi was useless. I did not make an issue of it as I could tether to my phone but had to remove it totally from a device as it blocked using my broadband
Location close to the ocean beaches. On the bay.
The facility was not very clean. The same pieces of trash were there all week. The pool often did not have towels. Food expensive. The extra cost for parking is ridiculous when paying premium room rates. Staff were borderline curt at times.
Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, and we can't wait to return!
My in-laws are from Fiji, so we especially loved the Polynesian island atmosphere throughout the property. The attention to detail is incredible—from the lush tropical landscaping and beautiful koi ponds to the resident ducks and colorful parrots that make the resort feel like a true island escape.
The location on the bay is stunning. We spent hours enjoying the beach chairs and umbrellas while taking in the gorgeous views, and the water sports were a fun bonus for the whole family. The pool was never overly crowded, making it easy to relax, and the hot tub was the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring.
Our suite in the tower was spacious, comfortable, and easily accommodated our family of four. The views were fantastic and made every morning feel special.
We also loved dining at the restaurant. Being able to sit outside, enjoy the waterfront scenery, and have delicious food just steps away was such a treat.
What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Every team member we encountered was friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming, creating an experience that felt both relaxing and memorable.
If you're looking for a resort that combines beautiful scenery, family-friendly amenities, island-inspired charm, and outstanding service, I highly recommend the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!
This property is not at all worth the hefty price we paid per night $506 for a filthy room, from the very outdated furniture that was disgustingly dirty such as the couch and the chairs in the living room area and the sliding glass door had child’s hand prints all over it from the guests before us. The floors were still also dirty with crumbs in the kitchen and the bathroom had some mold on the tile grout. Besides all this the location was nice on the bay. We’ve stayed here before years ago and honestly it didn’t look like the place has been renovated at all since the 90’s. For the owners of this property, shame on you for “price gouging” guests per night for this place and getting away with it all these years. Embarrassing for those coming from out of state and abroad and what they must think paying such astronomical fees for what they get. Had a guest from Germany come up to us asking about what our thoughts were about the property and tipping on services. Luckily we only had a one night reservation cuz we couldn’t wait to check out the next morning. Hope they consider a renovation on this property sooner than later, wishful thinking I’m afraid.
Not to be a priss but….. I've stayed at places that rolled out the red carpet. The Catamaran rolled out a single girl at a stand who looked at us like we'd interrupted her therapy session. We pulled up expecting valet. Instead we got a staring contest with someone who eventually confessed she WAS the valet, delivered with all the enthusiasm of a hostage reading a ransom note. She ignored us so thoroughly I started to wonder if the car was invisible.
We made it to the room ourselves, which was fine, because clearly self service is the theme here. Opened the door and were greeted by the unmistakable perfume of mothballs. Nothing says "$700 a night" like the aroma of your grandmother's coat closet. I kept waiting for a moth to fly out and hand me a mint on the pillow.
Then came the pièce de résistance. Around midnight we called asking for water. A reasonable request, given they'd generously left us ONE bottle to split like we were rationing supplies on a life raft. Housekeeping, we were informed, was closed. If we wanted water, we were welcome to walk to the front desk ourselves and fetch it, a suggestion delivered in a tone that made me feel like I'd asked to borrow her car.
So to recap: I paid $1500 to park my own car, sleep in a closet from 1974, and hike to the lobby for hydration. Truly a full service resort, if the service is you doing everything.
Not really a resort. Very old rooms, musty smell, elevator doors that regularly decide not to open. Room was clean. Very small pool. Access to beach and bay side very good. Really just know what you are getting into — this place skews for young families and should not be confused with a true high end resort at all. Air conditioner rattled. Quite old bathtub / shower.
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