Cigarette smell in the room. Dirty rooms and grounds. Unhelpful staff. Bad experience booking through kayak.
4 stars
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
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Overview
Located a brief drive from SeaWorld San Diego, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers themed accommodation in San Diego. It provides a fitness centre, as well as bicycle rental, a heated pool and a private beach.
A wide range of premium services are available for guests of Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, like babysitting/child services, 24-hour room service and an express check-in and check-out feature. Guests can take advantage of the recreational activities on offer, such as a sauna and a Jacuzzi. It also has its very own spa and wellness centre, Catamaran Spa.
The resort's 310 luxury rooms offer a flat-screen TV, an in-room safe and free wireless internet access, plus all the essentials required for a comfortable stay. Each provides a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A refrigerator, heating and an iPod docking station are also provided to guests.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day at Oceana Coastal Kitchen, as are American specialties. In the evening, guests are able to enjoy a drink in the lounge bar. A wide choice of cafés and restaurants are also available in the surrounding area.
The resort is within a 20-minute car trip of San Diego International Airport and San Diego Zoo. Mission Beach is a brief walk away.
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Privacy Preferences
Amenities at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
- Private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Room service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Business centre
Services and conveniences
- ATM on-site
- Business centre
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Room service
- Tour desk
- Key card access
- Express check-out
- Bottle of water
- 24-hour front desk
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet
- Linens
- Towels
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Shampoo
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Body soap
- Air-conditioned
- Conditioner
Pool and spa
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Heated pool
- Spa
- Hot tub
- Outdoor pool
- Sauna
Dining
- Snack bar
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Bathroom
- Additional toilet
- Hairdryer
- Toilet
- Toilet paper
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Things to do
- Gift shop
- Bicycle hire
- Game room
- Canoeing
- Cycling
- Water sport facilities (on site)
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled access
- Lift
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
Outdoor
- Beach towels
- Balcony
- Private beach
- Garden
General
- Seating area
- Slippers
- Telephone
- Storage available
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
Parking and transportation
- Parking
- Private parking
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Health and safety
- Daily housekeeping
- Safe
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Desk
Family friendly
- Babysitting or child care
Fitness
- Fitness centre
Reviews of Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
8.2
Very good
617 verified ratings
Wonderful
259
Very good
91
Good
82
Okay
48
Fair
61
Mediocre
29
Poor
47
Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests loved the hotel's location and amenities, particularly the beautiful views and the pool. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of service, noting issues such as outdated facilities and poor responsiveness from staff. Overall, while the hotel has great potential, improvements are needed in service and room maintenance.AI-generated from customer reviews
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Pros (+) The quiet room overlooking the garden. Large plastic trash bag. Good wifi. Close to Bay and Ocean.
Cons (-) One of our neighbors talked loudly on her phone about 3 am, with her voice carrying into the garden. We closed our patio door and it was okay.
Pros (+) Location is a 10! Great for a young family. Beach without waves on the bay just out your door and the glorious Pacific Ocean just across the street literally a 2 minute walk. Our family had a wonderful time there. My daughter won't stop talking like a parrot after being fascinated with the birds. Great restaurant also.
Cons (-) Just needs an updating on the rooms, hall's bathrooms.
Pros (+) The staff is exceptional; kind, friendly, engaging and exceed our expectations every time! The grounds are kept pristine with the peacefulness you seek while getting away from the hustle and bustle. The ducks, parrots and koi fish make you feel like you're on a tropical island. The food, variety of things to do and the river boat are all unique touches that make us look forward to our next visit b...
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Pros (+) The catamaran is a beautiful tropical property on Mission Bay. There is lush tropical vegetation and a distinct feeling of Hawaii. The restaurant and Bar are close to the water and provide a beautiful and relaxing setting for business or pleasure. The rooms themselves are vintage, meaning that they could use updating.
Cons (-) Rooms needed updating. No noise insulation from outside, although the other guests were respectful and quiet on a Monday night.
Pros (+) They have the best beds and pillows! We liked the separate bedroom and living areas with refridge and coffee maker, which was easy to use and enabled me to make my morning oatmeal. Was nice to have a view of the Bay.
Pros (+) Great location. Friendly Staff, Nice rooms.
Cons (-) Paid Parking. Most spa functions are at additional costs.
Pros (+) We had a great time. Daughters wedding was fabulous, every detail was handled beautifully. We had many out of town guest that were as pleased as we were!
Pros (+) Great value for the money! Lots of local activities to do on the property, and wonderful accommodations throughout. It's a great place to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding for your first time! Rooms are spacious if you get the suite, and we really loved the grounds! It's a tropical paradise! Well maintained! The restaurants are pretty good, we would recommend the Sunday brunch at Oceana! Also, take adv...
Cons (-) Unfortunately, when you make a late night request, the staff doesn't come up to your room and bring you whatever you need. Aka, we needed some late night towels and we were told to come down to the front desk (all the way from the tower rooms) and get them ourselves. This has never happened to me, especially at a "4-star" resort. In addition, I have been to many spas in my lifetime, and I felt tha...
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Pros (+) Beds are comfy, helpful and courteous staff, great location. All was great.
Cons (-) No complaints.
Location
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109
What's nearby
- Mission Beach1.1 mi
- SeaWorld San Diego2.3 mi
- University of San Diego4 mi
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park4 mi
- Naval Training Center San Diego4.4 mi
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot4.7 mi
- La Jolla Shores4.7 mi
- Shelter Island5.5 mi
- La Jolla Playhouse5.6 mi
- University of California, San Diego6.3 mi
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery7 mi
- San Diego Zoo7.1 mi
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 16:00, check out anytime before 11:00 |
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Cancellation/pre-payment | Cancellation/pre-payment policies vary by room type and provider. |
Essential information about Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Low season | April |
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High season | September |
Average price (weeknight) | £301 |
Average price (weekend night) | £230 |
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Value for money | 7.3 |
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Distance to city centre | 7.6 mi |
Nearest airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 5.1 mi |