Catamaran Resort and Spa

4.0 star property
Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Belmont Park

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Property amenity
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine, beach views
Designer toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, slippers
Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Spa
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  • Pool
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3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Popular LocationMission Beach4 min walk
  • Popular LocationBelmont Park3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSeaWorld8 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)22 min drive

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Room options

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Garden View Queens)

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Garden View King)

  • 485 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Tower (Pacific View King)

  • 310 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Tower (Pacific View Studio Queens)

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Resort King)

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View

  • 310 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 390 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Tower (Resort Studio Queens)

7.3/10 Good
  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View (Resort Queens)

7.7/10 Good
  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds (Poolside Queens)

  • 329 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Garden View

  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View, Tower (Deluxe Bay View King Suite)

  • 600 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Bay View Studio Queens)

8.4/10 Very Good
  • 430 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

San Diego

Located in Mission Beach, Catamaran Resort and Spa is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Belmont Park and within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like Birch Aquarium. This 300-room resort has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Mission Beach - 4 min walk
  • Mission Bay - 5 min walk
  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 6 min walk
  • Belmont Park - 3 min drive
  • SeaWorld - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Balboa Avenue Transit Center Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • The nearest major airports are:<br />San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN): 23-min drive, 9.4 mi/15.2 km<br /> San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field): 23-min drive, 13 mi/20.9 km<br /> San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field): 35-min drive, 23.6 mi/38 km<br /> Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar): 39-min drive, 29 mi/46.7 km<br /> Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ): 53-min drive, 34.6 mi/55.6 km<br /> <p></p>

Restaurants

  • Pacific Beach Shore Club - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Beach AleHouse - 7 min walk
  • Baja Beach Cafe - 6 min walk
  • Waterbar - 7 min walk
  • Pacific Beach - 3 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

Ocean-view resort with a poolside bar, near Belmont Park
At Catamaran Resort and Spa, guests enjoy a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a gym. Self parking is available for USD 38.00 per day. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach resort include a sauna, free WiFi in public areas, and a spa tub.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries. IPod docks, coffee makers, and free local calls are also available.
An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 38 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 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
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Spa tub
  • Steam room
  • Water sports equipment
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • 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 center (22 square feet 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 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
  • No elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Dogs only
  • Pet weight must not exceed 75 lbs per pet
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 49.50 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

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 50 for adults, and USD 10 to 50 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 38.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 125.00 per accommodation (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The resort can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the resort at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

Catamaran Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catamaran Resort and Spa on Jun 11, 2024 start from $279.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What is there to do around Catamaran Resort and Spa?

This resort is situated in Mission Beach, just steps from Mission Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. You'll also find La Jolla Cove and Belmont Park within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

Yes, parking is offered for USD 38.00 per day with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and bicycle parking are also available.

Is there a spa available at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

Catamaran Spa is the resort's spa and services include body wraps, aromatherapy, and massages.

Does Catamaran Resort and Spa include a casino on the premises?

No, Catamaran Resort and Spa doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

No, this resort doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a spa tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Catamaran Resort and Spa?

This beachfront resort offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a beachfront restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

Yes, this resort has a spa tub.

Does Catamaran Resort and Spa feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, Catamaran Resort and Spa serves breakfast (local cuisine) for a surcharge each morning at Oceana Coastal Kitchen.

Will Catamaran Resort and Spa allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Catamaran Resort and Spa for a fee of USD 125.00 per accommodation, per stay.

Does Catamaran Resort and Spa have connecting rooms?

No, this resort doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from Catamaran Resort and Spa?

The closest major airport to Catamaran Resort and Spa is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is 9.4 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is located 13 mi away (23-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Catamaran Resort and Spa?

Yes, some guestrooms at this resort offer a balcony where guests can enjoy sea or garden views.

Does Catamaran Resort and Spa have a wedding venue on site?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Catamaran Resort and Spa.

Catamaran Resort and Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1095 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 288 out of 1095 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1095 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 106 out of 1095 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1095 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Darren

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds, loved the pool and fitness area. The room (2 garden queen) didn't have a balcony or patio. The sliding door opened into the hallway. Avoid rooms 203, 205 and 207.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Domonic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The resort was overall nice though the rooms are dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

william

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 3 day weekend stay, food at Oceana was great. Coffee and smoothies at little coffee shop inside hotel was great also. The Greene smoothie was delicious. Will definitely be staying again. Everything was close in walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanne

👍
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

2/10 Terrible

Corinne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were nothing like advertised! Very outdated room & bathroom….smelt old and musty, dirty bathtub and drain did not work, TV in a horrible spot to the side, and room was extremely over priced!!! Will never stay here again and will not recommend this resort to friends.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

christina

Traveled with family
People above us sounded like they were coming through the ceiling! Sounded like kids jumping
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pool heater not working
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024