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Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Lobby
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, beach views
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission and Pacific Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View, Tower

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(79 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Pacific View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Pacific View Studio)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View, Tower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Bay Front Doubles Suite First Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds (Bay Front, Second Floor)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (Bay Front King First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Front Queens First Floor)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed (Bay Front, Second Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front King Suite First Floor)

  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds (Bay Front, Second Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bay Front, Second Floor)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers

Room, 2 Queen Beds (ADA Garden, with Shower)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (ADA Bay Front)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (ADA Bay Front)

  • 28 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (ADA Garden)

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (ADA Garden)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (ADA Garden)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (ADA with Shower)

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (ADA with Shower)

  • 37 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

With a stay at Catamaran Resort and Spa in San Diego (Mission Beach), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Belmont Park and 12 minutes from Birch Aquarium. .This beach resort is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from La Jolla Cove and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Cabrillo National Monument.
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What's nearby

  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mission Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Baja Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Open Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flamingo Deck - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Local Pacific Beach - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪World Famous - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park
Catamaran Resort and Spa offers 300 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Catamaran Spa has 10 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
Make yourself at home in one of the 300 guestrooms featuring iPod docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an outdoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy American cuisine at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, a beachfront restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in San Diego? This resort has 22 square feet (2 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Local cuisine breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 11:30 AM.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Covered parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 50 for adults and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Microwave on request
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (22 square foot of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • In a regional park
  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 30 2025 to December 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 75 lbs per pet
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 52.79 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Partner property access
  • Partner property pool access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Uncovered valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa, and guests under 16 years old are only allowed with adult supervision

Property is also known as

Catamaran
Catamaran Resort
Catamaran Resort San Diego
Catamaran San Diego
Resort Catamaran
Catamaran Hotel Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort & Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 1102 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

8/10 Good

Jeff

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Favorite resort!!

Hands down best resort!!! Beautiful property and location. We started in one of the one bedroom, bayfront suites and it was perfect. Staff was super friendly, property was nice and clean. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rico

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Convenient San Diego Stay with Excellent Service

We celebrated our friend’s 60th birthday at the resort and had a pleasant stay. While the hotel’s interior feels a bit outdated, its San Diego location is excellent. Ian at the front desk provided outstanding service and made us feel very welcome. Our room was spacious and worked perfectly as the main venue for our small gathering. Overall, the staff and room size made the celebration memorable despite the dated look of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystle, San Diego

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Roof was terrible, extremely outdated and felt musky. Constant condensation in the room. The property and location is wonderful though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peyton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved staying at the Catamaran! The location is amazing and walkable and the amenities were very enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, very family friendly and great facilities!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nce
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailee

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this hotel! It transported you to a jungle paradise while staying there. The rooms were a good size with everything you needed. The pool was small but fun and although we didn’t use it the bay access is nice if you wanna sit in the sand! Super easy to walk around PB and mission beach. Lots of good places to eat and drink and of course the beach is right there! The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to stay in PB!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with great amenities. On the bay, but easy access to ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Serenity

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice check in! Lovely atmosphere with lots of plants, animals (ducks, fish, birds and turtles) and a friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maurice

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a family and dog friendly property. Walking distance to beach and food beverage places. Lot of activities to participate in. On the evening of check in we decided to have dinner at Oceana. After we were seated we waited for 30 min to have a server take our order. They were not that busy and all the wait staff avoided eye contact, so it was very clear they didn’t want to serve us. We left and had to door dash. That was a big disappointment for a restaurant that had a great view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025