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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spain San Diego, CA

3999 Mission Boulevard • San Diego, CA 92109

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Refreshing outdoor pool with sun loungers.

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Enjoy a tropical hideaway at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, a beachfront resort in San Diego overlooking the bay. The resort is approximately three miles from SeaWorld San Diego, and minutes from San Diego Zoo and LEGOLAND California. Guests can enjoy craft beers at Moray’s bar, quick meals at Lava Java café, and relax at The Catamaran Spa. Don't miss the Bahia Belle sternwheeler boat, beach games, and exclusive events like beach bonfires and luaus at Mission Bay.

up to 4 people

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Pet-friendly rooms are subject to fees and availability. See FAQs for details.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen Restaurant offers a stunning view of Mission Bay and provides private and semi-private dining rooms.
Experience water sports such as sailing, standup paddle boarding, kayaking, and body boarding.
Enjoy beach games including frisbees, footballs, corn hole, ladder ball toss, board games, and more.
Take a dip in the outdoor pool, unwind at the whirlpool, or relax at The Catamaran Spa.
Sunset Luaus on the Bay is celebrated from June to August.
Encounter a one-of-a-kind experience at the bird show with colorful talking parrots.
Don't miss a sightseeing cruise of Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle, the resort's 3-story sternwheeler boat.
SeaWorld San Diego is only an 8-minute drive away.

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Check-In: 4:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a beachfront Polynesian-themed resort in San Diego, California, with Mission Bay as its backyard and the Pacific Ocean just across the street. The resort offers a variety of water activities, including paddle boarding, surfing, kayaking, sailing, and body boarding. Water sports rentals are available, along with bikes and surreys for those who prefer to explore by land. Don't miss the Bahia Belle, a 3-story sternwheeler boat with an observation deck to view the stunning sights of the 4,200-acre aquatic park.

Enjoy craft beers or cocktails at Moray’s, the resort's on-site bar, surrounded by tiki torches, palm trees, and fire pits. For a quick meal, visit Lava Java, a grab-and-go café offering specialty coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and salads.

Take a dip in the inviting outdoor pool, unwind in the whirlpool, or challenge yourself with beach games at Mission Bay. Swim in the ocean or relax in the beachside cabanas. When you’re ready to unwind, visit The Catamaran Spa, San Diego’s only beachfront spa, offering a selection of services, including massages, facials, and nail care options.

End your day with an exclusive beach bonfire at Bayside Bonfires. Guests can also enjoy a memorable luau experience, complete with a lei, Mai Tai, all-you-can-eat buffet, and entertainment on the shores of Mission Bay.

Minimum age to check-in: The reservation holder must be at least 21 years old to check in with a matching, valid, government-issued photo ID and credit card.

Parking: Self-parking is $38 per day and valet parking is $44 per day. As a courtesy, Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers dining guests 4 hours of complimentary self-parking. Parking rates apply after the complimentary time expires.

Pet Policy: Pets are allowed. There is a non-refundable room cleaning fee of $125 for guests with dogs on the day of check-in. There are no charges for service animals. One housebroken dog per guest room weighing 50 lbs or less or two smaller dogs with a combined weight of 75 lbs or less are accepted. Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside of your guest room. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited.

Resort Fee: A daily resort fee of $44 is collected upon arrival. This allows all guests to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and public areas, access to bird exhibit, use of beach chairs and umbrellas (subject to availability), towels at the resort pool, access to indoor/outdoor bayfront fitness center, access to outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, two in-room bottled waters per day, USA Today newspaper each morning in the lobby, and complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls.

Charges & Fees: A San Diego Tourism Marketing District Fee and California Tourism Marketing Assessment Fee are added to your booking.

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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa Reviews

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D8411XDlaurenf

"Catamaran is an all around fantastic experience!"

Reviewed September 14, 2025 NEW

Great experience and resort facilities. All around 10 rating. Combines beautiful bay beach, activities, spa and excellent dining experience. Staff truly helpful and very nice. Spa deep tissue massage with Mario was fantastic including salt and turmeric as well as stretching.

235kales

"Great Massage!"

Reviewed September 08, 2025 NEW

Great massage! Highly recommend. Daniel Denis, Lena, and Shay were very helpful. I was able to request different pressures for my massage and I loved it.

terrytraveler9

San Miguel de Allende, Central Mexico and Gulf Coast

"Wonderful venue for Celebration of Life"

Reviewed September 05, 2025 NEW

I chose the Catamaran for my husband’s Celebration of Life. The hotel exceeded my expectations in every way. They helped me plan the event, and made choices of food and beverages easy. They were able to accommodate some last minute changes to the plan, and made sure everything, from food to PA system were right. The catering manager for the event, Lisa Gossman, was terrific helping me plan, and providing some table decorations which helped keep a bunch of little kids busy during the event. On the day of the event, Yewbie was the Banquet Captain. She was amazing, quietly working in the background to ensure all the food and drinks were perfect. Near the end of the event, she even brought me a plate with several protein servings, as she knew I’d spent all my energy with my speech and visiting with guests. We’ve been to the Catamaran many times before. Very happy.

467lindyl

"Stunning resort - worth the trip"

Reviewed August 31, 2025 NEW

My family loved it! The entire resort is beautiful. So much to do, see and experience. Staff was helpful. Looking forward to going again.

termie_g

Burbank, California

"Pleasant property, great location!"

Reviewed August 23, 2025 NEW

Stayed in a garden view room, 1st floor, overlooking duck pond. That was lucky - many are overlooking the walkway, but we did love the duck pond! And the garden view rooms are great because they're very close to the pool, game room, lobby, and restaurant. I would probably avoid the tower - that did not look appealing to me. The bay view rooms are probably nice if you want something a bit quieter - can't vouch for how up-to-date they are. The garden view room we stayed in was nicely updated. Thoughts on the amenities; (1) restaurant: excellent, with great service, but it is a bit too expensive for what it is. Worth it for the convenience if you're pressed for time. There is also a cafe onsite that offers coffee/tea drinks plus simple hot food items - not just sweets, which meant it works great for a quick breakfast or lunch. (2) game room: It's a bit of a hole in the wall, practically a service closet, and some of the games are a bit old, but there's a nice variety (a shooting game, a racing game, an actual basketball hoop game, touch screen Fruit Ninja (cool!), and a few others). Oddly, there was one that seemed to cost a quarter, and no one was playing that one. Everything else we saw was free. (3) Bird cage - this is very cool, open 10am to 3:30pm, with feedings and trainer talks at various times. They have a number of birds and the trainers are professionals - I thought it was well done. (4) Pool/Hot tub - the pool is a bit on the small side for a resort, but the hot tub is huge, and honestly at most times we stopped by, there were more people in the hot tub than in the pool! Nothing spectacular, but well kept and usable, and has a towel dispenser for convenience. (5) the bay is quite amazing to have right there. We just sat on the sand and played; didn't use any of the rental offerings, so can't comment on that. The biggest benefit of Catamaran, however, is the location - if you enjoy being able to walk to a very nice beach (2 blocks away) or having your pick of dozens of local restaurants within a 1/2 mile walk, you will like this place.

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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is located at 3999 Mission Boulevard • San Diego, CA 92109

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Frequently Asked Questions about Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

What is the minimum age to check in?

The reservation holder must have a matching, valid, government-issued photo ID and credit card to check-in. Prior to or at the time of check-in, the Catamaran requires a parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult to assume, in writing, full liability for all charges and other obligations incurred by an unaccompanied minor seeking to check-in to the hotel.

Is Catamaran Resort a pet-friendly?

Yes. There is a non-refundable room cleaning fee of $125 + tax for guests with dogs on the day of check-in. There are no charges for service animals. One housebroken dog per guest room weighing 50 lbs or less or two smaller dogs with a combined weight of 75 lbs or less are accepted. Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside of your guest room. Please notify the hotel directly prior to your arrival date if traveling with a pet. Pet-friendly rooms are limited.

Is parking available?

Self-parking is $38 + tax per day, and valet parking is $44 + tax per day. As a courtesy, Oceana Coastal Kitchen offers dining guests 4 hours of complimentary self-parking. Parking rates apply after the complimentary time expires.

Is there a resort fee?

A daily resort fee of $44 + tax is collected upon arrival. This fee allows all guests to enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi access in guest rooms and public areas, access to the bird exhibit, use of beach chairs and umbrellas (subject to availability), towels at the resort pool, access to the indoor/outdoor bayfront fitness center, access to the outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool, two in-room bottled waters per day, the USA Today newspaper each morning in the lobby, and complimentary local and domestic long-distance phone calls.

What time is check-in and check-out?

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

Can I reserve a smoking room?

No. This property is 100% smoke-free.

Does the property have WiFi?

Yes, WiFi access is available and included in the resort fee.

Does the property serve a complimentary breakfast?

No, but guests can purchase at one of the hotel's restaurants.

Does the property have a restaurant?

Yes. Guests can choose from multiple on-site restaurants, including Oceana Coastal Kitchen, Moray’s, Lava Java, and the seasonal Oasis Snack Shack.

Does the hotel have a pool?

Yes. The hotel has an outdoor pool and a whirlpool.

Does the property offers a shuttle service?

No, this property does not provide an airport or area shuttle.

Is the hotel accessible? What accessible amenities are available?

The hotel is accessible. Accessible features include elevators, a pool lift, accessible parking, and accessible in-room amenities. Please contact the hotel directly for specific accessible needs to ensure the hotel will be able to meet your requirements.