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Reviews of Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa 4 stars

3999 Mission Boulevard, Mission Bay, San Diego, CA 92109, United States

#157 of 255 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 325 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Overall, a nice place for families. Beach is easily accessible and offers on-site food.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pacific View Studio
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Many things are broken, and there appear to be temporary fixes are on a lot of things: a stain on the couch in my room, the sliding door has corroded parts, lots of chips on furniture, and the gym has broken equipment. Some updates could go a long way. I wasn't happy to see "kitchen gratuity" on all my food bills, which takes away from the tipping opportunity that I enjoy. Perhaps paying the kitchen staff adequate wages and not putting that on the customer to offset. Would have appreciated awareness about events going on prior to my stay. The Laua would have been a great event to attend, but sold out days before I arrived.

    The staff were excellent, providing great service, being friendly, and transparent about delays due to a lack of staffing, which I believe is important. The staff was very accommodating. Everyone was very helpful! The grounds were beautiful and well-maintained. It was close to the beach, and I appreciated having the cafe for coffee and snacks. The restaurant offers a great variety of food, hats off to the chef. There are many places to eat around the resort, and it has a great walking path around the beach. Have several animals on-site, great experience for kids. I would not recommend the "Pacific Beach: view, it really is of the parking lot and off to the left..and no sun, I would recommend the Mission Bay view with the sunny side.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    7.0
    Very relaxing and refreshing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The activities would be better identified, took me a while to find the Ula dance class (there was no sign). The number of towels to the number of room occupants was also challenging, we requested for extra ones since we were 4 people and only 3 towels were replaced daily.

    The location is amazing, and the structure of the resort is fantastic

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Queens
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The mattresses were quite worn out so not super comfortable

    The property was nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next time I’ll get a room in the garden pretty loud by the pool

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The facilities need to be updated and the elevator was very slow

    The location was great

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    8.0
    Few mishaps, but more enjoyable than not, we would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Dog barking continuously in next room and loud clunking noises due to being close to laundry room

    Great vacation vibe decor and landscape

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 June 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They charge me US$42 packing fee per night. They told me booking price didn’t include it, but I am not happy booking didn’t give this information.

    The resort’s facilities are good.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    9.0
    Overall, would recommend staying there and would definitely go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud in the mornings, walls were paper thin could literally hear the next person on the other side snoring

    Very beautiful, definitely didn’t feel like I was is in the states

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    9.0
    Had a great time
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Pacific View Studio
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stairs to get to parking hard to get things up and down from the rooms and the elevators kept needed to be worked on in the tower

    Loved that it was right across the street from the beach, plus being right on bay was nice. They had fun activities for my kids they loved doing it each day and the lady's were super nice. The hula dance lessons were fun addition for whole family also!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    7.0
    overall besides the couple staff members that were rude and didn’t put on the best face. I liked it and enjoyed my stay
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some staff members were rude and you could tell they weren’t happy to be there. I’d talk to them.

    that it was near a lot of spots that you could just walk to

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    8.0
    Great hotel for beachside San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Relatively minor, slide door on room to balcony was very stiff, wife couldn’t open it. Cleaners didn’t take glasses (from bar night before) or replace dirty glasses from room. Some staff were uninterested in serving, one was quite rude, although the guy in the front desk was absolutely excellent (wish I could remember his name).

    We’re upgraded to a room with view over bay which was stunning, great room, big lounge, separate bedroom, 2 massive TV’s. Hotel entrance stunning water features and carp.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2025

    9.0
    We're coming back n will invite other family members
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No housekeeping staff came back to clean our room

    Beautiful location n a sense of safety

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I am satisfied with my stay. Weren’t (manager) Lenin went above and beyond to make everything perfect. Great hospitality and thoughtful service.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some rooms did not have enough storage in the bathroom. Too much noise from other rooms (no noise cancellation), outside & inside seating of restaurant had different menus but we were not told about this in advance.

    Great location. Beautiful resort with lots to do. Comfortable rooms.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2025

    7.0
    Resort family friendly area it resides in is not. Traffic is horrible and parking is very expensive.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bay. I thought I had booked a beach vacation. We couldn’t go in the algae-filled bay, the sand was filled with slivered sea shells so couldn’t walk barefoot on it or sit bare-skinned on it. The sand castles toys were dirty and deeply disappointing. I expected there to be more than one pool for a resort that size. The parking was incredibly expensive and very difficult to even find a space to fit our small SUV. The town was NOT family friendly. Too far to be within walking distance and absolutely nowhere to park the car! All filled with bars, tattoo shops, and beach rentals. Loud and highly trafficated.

    I liked the staff. Front desk and concierge were wonderful! I liked the koi pond and the views from our room. My kids loved the mid-day complimentary refreshments.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2025

    8.0
    Great location in Mission bay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a super old hotel. Rooms are outdated.

    Location. Also the general manager was fantastic accommodating a last minute request.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    The place is perfect if you stay out of the tower. I crossed path with a manager and he fixed our concern right away. Be
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First night was in the tower on the 5th floor. As soon as I was at the elevator I noticed it looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in awhile. The opening to the 5th floor was very worn and the room was aged with water damage.

    Excellent customer service. Very Friendly. Beautiful grounds

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2025

    8.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay Front Suite First Floor King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was a suite and the bedroom was on the backside of the room so it was dark.

    Breakfast was just ok.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    8.0
    It was fine. Not sure I would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was older than I expected and we were in the tower and it smelled like sewer

    Location was great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could be better.. need a few updates

    The location is perfect, right by the bay and only a few mins walk to the ocean . The staff is great, the food is amazing and the hotel has a Hawaiian feel. My family loved it

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2025

    8.0
    Great place, lovely property, spacious rooms, over priced for the season
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bay Front Suite Second Floor King Bed
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant/ Food selection on property Cleanliness of parking garage and area

    Location, walkable, property/ beach

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2024

    9.0
    Best place to enjoy beach & bay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t like that the room itself smelled “old” when I walked in. It was clean & the facility was beautiful. Just the room smelled “old.”

    I loved that this property was in between the bay and the beach! The staff were very friendly. The facility had quite a lot to offer, including a delicious restaurant!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 November 2024

    8.0
    Very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden View Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights

    food and drinks a little pricey but good quality. Tried to charge me for pool towel ,not as part of resort fee.

    property was tropical

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 November 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location, with close access to beaches, restaurants and night life
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay Front Room First Floor King Bed
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think some aspects of the room decor are looking a little dated now, but it was very clean and well provisioned.

    I've stayed here before and it is such a great location. Right on Mission Bay but very close to the ocean as well, with lots of buzzy bars, restaurants and cafes in close walking distance. Loved meeting the hotel's resident cat this time too!

    Stayed in October 2024

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