Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Room options

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

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

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Resort)

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

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

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Poolside

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

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

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

Suite, Multiple Beds (Bay Front, Second Floor)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub (ADA Garden)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bathtub (ADA Garden)

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

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About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Family fun on the beach, with outdoor pool, near Belmont Park
At Catamaran Resort and Spa, catch some rays at the beach, pamper yourself at the full-service spa or enjoy yoga.
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 baths or showers, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

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

An outdoor pool and Access to 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.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Catamaran Resort and Spa. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mission Bay. Free WiFi in public areas, 2 bars and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy American cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Oceana Coastal Kitchen
  • Breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Indulge with body scrubs, facials or aromatherapy at Catamaran Spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, volleyball and motor boating
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the beach
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Belmont Park and 12 minutes from Birch Aquarium
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sunloungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with cabanas (surcharge) and umbrellas. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Catamaran Resort and Spa such as an outdoor pool and a health club.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star San Diego resort is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a local cuisine breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen – This beachfront restaurant specialises 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)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • 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 aged 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: USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Weight limit: 75 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)
  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 637 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 247 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1112 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

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The good, great location. Located on a calm and large bay beach. The best part about this property is it only takes about 3 minutes to walk to ocean. The boardwalk , with its many restaurants, bars, surfboard, skateboard, bike, beach chair rentals, and yes the Pacific Ocean and its large beach is amazing. I could have spent the entire week there. Easy uber rides to many other attractions, or bike many places. The bad , the room had a strong mildew smell and is older and in need of some updating. The pool area is basic and the pool bar is not really a bar, it is a drink stand the charges a real bar price as if it has some ambiance. Read the fine print, I was surprised by a $52 a day resort fee after my stay. This should really be reflected in the upfront price as I did not receive anything special for the fee. The service and amenities are about what you would expect at a national discount motel chain. If you want a great location and friendly staff and will spend most of your time away from resort anyway, you will like it , just be aware of true price.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer, Renton

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

KASEY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful landscaping
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful family resort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Mario

Travelled with family
I never received the payment receipt
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean but the room is in need of remodeling…very old
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The grounds and the location make this a very relaxing and convenient stay. However, the service is somewhat lacking. When we made request for coffee pods to make coffee, they were incredibly slow to the point where we had to go to the main desk and get them ourselves. The same thing happened when we requested a microwave. It was nice that they would supply one when requested because they were not in the room, but they took a day to get it to us. Moreover, parking at $45 a day it’s just outrageous. San Diego is not New York.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Amelia

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

Good, comfortable, but needs some updates

The stay was good, the hotel was nice, but for the price it seemed kind of outdated for a “resort” style hotel. The room layout needs to be looked into. We booked a room with two queens and the second bed was very close to the balcony door and A/C making it a little hard to get between even for our child. You can hear people in the hallway if they’re talking. You can hear the room above and below you, especially if they’re opening their balcony door. You can hear traffic/sirens outside. I’ve stayed in hotels near airports and you don’t hear a thing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa, Puyallup W

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel truly exceeded our expectations — from check-in to check-out, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The on-site restaurant was amazing, and the view? Absolutely spectacular! 🌅✨ We’ll definitely be back. The only minor note is that the room could use a little updating, but aside from that, we had a really pleasant and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel, Fontana

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

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We brought our little dog and it was perfect. So close to beach and bay! Loved the restaurant and lava Java for morning coffee! We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect staycation & amazing views
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephanie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jillian

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Some of the front desk staff was not very friendly. Manager is wonderful and helped with an issue we had with our bill. Grounds are beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Tim

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arishdeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gregory

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Gorgeous tropical tiki & beach fun

Loved the location. So great to walk across the street to Pacific beach or relax under an umbrella on the Bayside, watching the windsurf action, people watching and ordering drinks from Catamaran's restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

When we checked in we were alerted that they overbooked the king room we booked and so we were given another room for the first night and upgraded to a king suite the second night. The first room they put us in had an active water leak and a large area of carpet was soaked. Once we notified them we were promptly moved. The king suite was very nice and very kind of them. The beds in all the rooms we stayed in were not very comfortable. We were charged $600 more than the rate we were given by hotels.com upon check out. Fixing this required a few conversations and a phone call. In the end, I was charged $100 more than the hotels.com rate and didn’t feel like putting more time in to resolve the issue. The location is fantastic and the staff are extremely kind. Overall, it was a good stay but we will not stay again because of the beds and the troubles.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our son lives in Pacific Beach so our family was visiting !! Our location was so perfect !! The Catamaran is beautiful and we’ll always try to stay there when visiting our son!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025