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Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

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3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Belmont Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 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)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 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
(78 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
(21 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(28 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
(4 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)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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, Accessible (ADA Bay Front with Tub)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA Bay Front with Tub)

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA, Garden, Tub)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (ADA, Garden, Tub)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (ADA, Garden, Tub)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, 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
  • Belmont Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • SeaWorld - 7 min drive - 6.0 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

Beachfront resort with a full-service spa and bars
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

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

Reviews

Catamaran Resort and Spa Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 121 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1076 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Qin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property staff team is awesome. Everyone seems to enjoy their job.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So many good things to say about the catamaran. Our kids loved the property with fish and all the birds, plants and overall ambience. The onsite restaurant was delicious! They accommodated our need for a crib. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great environment
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

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

Has something for everyone!

GREAT location and lots of options! Stayed for 5 nights with my daughters, aged 12 - 20 and this was perfect for all of us. The bay is great for lying on the sand and paddleboarding was a blast. The pool is relaxing and service is good. Extremely short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops. We walked to the beach for sunset everynight.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great view, great food, comfortable room!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ROMINA, BRONX

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Restaurant is nice, especially patio. Breakfast options are better than their dinner menu. Service is very slow.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

ROMINA, BRONX

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room description did not match what I was given. When I complained and requested a room change (which was requested within minutes of my arrival) they refused, citing my booking was done through a third part any their website and they were overbooked. After speaking to assistant manager, I was offered a $200 reset credit. The location is beautiful, but the rooms need updating. The restaurant service is slow. If anyone is going to this hotel, specifically request rooms with bay view to ensure you get what you pay for!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being close to the beach in an area with good vibes all around. Our family really enjoyed the pool, hot tub and family game night. Stayed for a week and have nothing but positive things to say about this resort!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Addison

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Santee

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Santee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beach Breakfast Patio.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Moritz

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amandeep

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were small flies in our room before we entered our room, the room was small, the people upstairs were making lots of noise early morning and we have two small children that were awaken by the noise and the room was next to parking garage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort is gorgeous. Our room was very warm when we first checked in, however they sent maintenance right away and brought us a fan and it cooled off.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second time staying at Catamaran. Always a nice place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Need better dining
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yin Ming

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian, Phoenix

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was good, needs a better room service menu. Restuarant was not great, but adequate. All in all, a nice property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Estacia

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rozalie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025