Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

San Diego, California

Star rating

Catamaran Studio
Garden Queen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Moray's Restaurant
Catamaran Suite
Catamaran Studio
Garden Queen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Oceana Coastal Kitchen
Moray's Restaurant
Catamaran Suite

The hotel

This Polynesian-themed tropical hideaway sits directly on the sparkling shores of Mission Bay and offers casual elegance with palm trees, lush vegetation, koi ponds and waterfalls. Here, you can enjoy a variety of acitivities including hiking, water sports and yoga, and there is also an on-site Spa (the only beachfront spa in the area!)

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Valet parking
  • Beachfront location

Where is it

Located directly on Mission Bay.

Hotel information

310 rooms, studios and suites. All with air-conditioning, balcony or patio, TV, complimentary WiFi, iHome docking station, safe, Keurig® coffee maker, small fridge, hairdryer, and iron and board. Standard Rooms with either 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Studio Rooms are located in the tower and offer views of Mission Bay and downtown San Diego or Pacific Beach. They also feature a dining area, and private balcony, with 2 queen-size beds and a sofabed, sleeiping maximum 6 adults.

Suites offer direct access to Mission Bay's beach and boardwalk. They also feature a separate living area with pull-out sofa, dining room and balcony or patio, with either 1 king-size or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 6 adults.

Oceana Coastal Kitchen (open for breakfast, lunch and dinner), Moray's (open for lunch and dinner). Sunday Champgane brunch also available at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. Swimming pool and whirlpool. Spa*. Fitness centre. Seasonal Yoga*. Action Sport Rentals* (paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, segways). Games arcade. Room service*. Self-parking $26, valet parking $30, plus tax per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $39 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Jun 7, 2025 Dee B

I had the pleasure of staying at the Catamaran Resort and Spa with my family and I absolutely fell in love with the resort. Diante in reservations was very nice and helped me plan my stay. The resort is close to the beach and there are plenty of shops and restaurants in the area.
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Jun 5, 2025 T F San Jose, California

We have been going to the Catamaran every year and sometimes multiple times a year since 2017. You cannot beat the location. It’s walking distance to many restaurants the bay and the beach. Every time we go, we feel like we’re in Hawaii without the long plane ride. They have luaus in the summer which is a must and plenty of activities for the kids… Read more
We have been going to the Catamaran every year and sometimes multiple times a year since 2017. You cannot beat the location. It’s walking distance to many restaurants the bay and the beach. Every time we go, we feel like we’re in Hawaii without the long plane ride. They have luaus in the summer which is a must and plenty of activities for the kids to do. The rooms have been renovated in our nicely appointed. I have to give a HUGE shout out to our reservation specialist Diante! He is absolutely amazing and tries his best to help in any way possible. He’s probably the number one reason why we keep coming back year after year. He makes an easy decision to stay at the Catamaran. There’s plenty of others, but we keep going back there. Read less
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Jun 5, 2025 adventureawaits533 San Diego, California

I enjoyed a nice relaxing day at the Catamaran Spa. The amenities are clean and there are great views of the bay. I was able to do a run first then enjoy a wonderful massage by Shelan! She was attentive to my requests, professional, and very skilled. The ambiance of the spa and restaurant is very nice- I will be back!
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Jun 4, 2025 Adam H

From the moment I spoke with Diante on the phone to confirm my reservation, I knew we were in good hands. The thoughtful text message the day before check-in was a nice touch, asking if we had any special accommodations, and our entire stay exceeded expectations. The resort truly feels like a tropical paradise. I highly recommend booking a garden… Read more
From the moment I spoke with Diante on the phone to confirm my reservation, I knew we were in good hands. The thoughtful text message the day before check-in was a nice touch, asking if we had any special accommodations, and our entire stay exceeded expectations. The resort truly feels like a tropical paradise. I highly recommend booking a garden view room—the tranquil koi pond just outside the patio/balcony added a peaceful, scenic touch. On-property dining was excellent, and the service from the servers and bartender was equally impressive. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish! This is the 6th time we have stayed at this property! It's our go to SD resort! Read less
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مايو 30, 2025 Nancy B

Diante was excellent in helping and with recommendations, very pleasant to work with. Everyone should have an attitude and disposition like him when representing a business. He left me with a good understanding of the resort and surrounding area.