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Reviews of Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa 4 stars

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

#179 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 247 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.6

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    6.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Garden View Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower pressure was poor The cost of the parking The rooms were dated and would benefit from freshening up.

    The size of the room. The staff were very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    It was a perfect place for the kids and Mom’s to go for a Spring Break
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were a tad out dated but clean.

    The grounds were beautiful and the location was perfect. It sides on the bay side which would be great for parents with little kids. For our teens, the ocean side was a simple 5-7 minute walk.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Poolside Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Check in not till 4 and check out at 10 that was not worth the money!

    Landscape was beautiful. Pool area beautiful. Entertainment was good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loved the resort but felt a little outdated or at least our room/ room location was.

    Loved the on-site cute coffee ship ❤️

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    It was a relaxing stay and we enjoyed ourselves. Dissapointed with the room we stayed in for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was overlooking a parking lot and could hear cars coming and going. Over priced room, could have paid a lot less elsewhere for same accommodations and would have been quieter. Told them it was our anniversary and still end up next to an elevator….

    Grounds were beautiful, lush greenery with ponds and koi. Nice gift shop. Yummy cinnamon buns at the coffee shop. Oceania Restaurant was good. Loved the outside fire pits.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    7.0
    Its proximity to the bay is awesome. The heated pool, arcade and good food at the restaurant made it so we didn’t have t
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not all the rooms advertised as having a full kitchen actually have a kitchen that includes a stove. I booked a studio in which the description listed a full kitchen with full size appliances and we had a small refrigerator and microwave a full size sink but no stove. Please update your descriptions so that customers can make better and more informed decisions.

    The grounds are beautiful.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden View King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room smelled very musty. No service at the pool.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2023

    8.0
    Our deluxe king bed room with garden view was large and has been nicely renovated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden View King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant was overpriced with mediocre food.

    The gardens and beach are what make this place special.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2023

    7.0
    What a wonderful spot to catch up on rest! As a recovering workaholic, this spot really helped me.
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Bay View Studio Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The decor is dated. There were only 2 ice machines in the building and one outside the building.

    I liked the location. My room had a view of the bay a partially the ocean. I loved the floor plan and furnishing arrangements. I loved the resorts proximity to restaurants facing the ocean. More economical pricing for souveniers and food. PLUSE, they all were walking distance.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2023

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay overall and pleasant staff wherever we went.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our sliding door don’t completely shut. We spent a bunch of time trying to fix it. We asked front desk to fix it and it doesn’t appear anyone came to fix it and no-one contacted us with followup. Was surprised for the price what the bathroom looked like.

    Outdoor areas Convenience location to local restaurants and stores Easy access to parking lot Secured Parking lot Outdoor Restaurant Coffee shop Pool - music at pool

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant but underwhelmed by the rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms are sooooooooooooo dated!!! The bathroom shower tiles disgusting and unable to be thoroughly cleaned. We had to change out our shower mat because it had mold/dirt on it. When we showered the pipes rattled and made loud noises. For the out the door price with parking, taxes, resort fee etc. of over $600 per night I really expected much more out of my room. Definitely suggest a remodel on the rooms sooner than later!

    The location and grounds were fabulous! Reminded us of Hawaii. Adjacency to the bay and beach fantastic. Water sports and restaurants were great. The mobile concierge system was very responsive and convenient. Loved that feature.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 July 2023

    7.0
    Ideal place to stay in SD. Super close to a lot of things. Very tropical vibe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately, we were given wrong info about valet parking to self parking and were almost charged 2x because of it. We had to ask for our room to be cleaned and needed supplies. The restaurant was good but the servers weren’t very friendly.

    We love the ambiance of the Catamaran. We’ve stayed here before. We like the options of activities on site and near by. The location is ideal and there is a beach so close

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Garden view room was looking over a parking garage. Tub and and bathroom sink would back up. Fixed tub.

    Location & pool

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 July 2023

    8.0
    Overall totally satisfied. We will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View Studio Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Full housekeeping service instead of towels replacement and trash disposal.

    Location is ideal. Resort grounds are beautiful. Rooms are older and bathrooms small and dated but still comfortable. Oceana provides excellent food and good choices of drinks. Staff is pleasant. The SPA is excellent and therapists are knowledgeable.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    some aspects are a bit outdated. safe in room didn’t work

    the location is brilliant!!!!! bay and surf beach a minute walk

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Grounds are nice but rooms need updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay View Studio Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was not clean when arrived. Bathroom was still dirty. Shower tile was a little moldy in some areas. Gross and old non slip tub matt was disgusting! Screen door to balcony was broken and unable to open without falling off the tracks.

    The grounds are beautiful.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2023

    6.0
    beautiful location, but way too expensive for what you get. Get and Airbnb instead.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The rooms were dated and so old. Everyone we met in the elevator said their rooms were also very outdated. The couple in the penthouse told us "it's not much of a penthouse". In our room they squished in two queen beds, a table with two chairs, one of which you couldn't get to because it was behind other furniture. It was not a "suite" by any means. The kitchen was at least 30 years old. We couldn't use the balcony because the screen was broken. Even the lobby furniture was falling apart. Grout in the tile floor by the front desk was old and broken.

    The location is perfect and the beach access was great. The lobby had a lovely little river with koi and ducks, which was lovely. They had a coffee place that was expensive but good.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Family friendly, laid-back, beautiful location.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    7.0
    it was ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    older, needs upgrade. parts/furnishings look shabby

    on the beach

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    6.0
    Comfortable and clean but overpriced for value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    1-Many of the advertised activities were not available; birds were not, the cruise ship was not, camp fire for a big charge, and the beach wasn’t clean at all, the beach chairs would be collected at 3:30 for no good reason 2-No breakfast available 3-Parking is expensive 4-No ramp from parking garage to slide luggage; to take luggage on steps 5-Booked 2 rooms for my family and were not next to each other which was inconvenient 6-Water pressure in bathroom was low

    1-Location with private beach is nice 2-Rooms were clean 3-Staff were friendly

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 October 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    rooms and bathrooms very old/outdated, door to balcony hardly functioning

    nice pool, very nice staff

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2022

    6.0
    it was okay. I don’t think it was worth the price. don’t think we’ll come back there
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the first room we were given smelled very moldy and the carpet was very stained/dirty. we thought it was because it was next to the pool. the porch was concrete was falling apart and appeared to be separating from the wall. we could see a piece of duct tape stuck in there.

    it has a very tropical/Hawaiian feel to it.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2022

    6.0
    Great Location, Horrible Tower room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Resort King
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room in the tower on the 12th floor was horrible. super small, Cracked tile all over the tub. No bathroom vent fan, peeling wallpaper, no curtain pole draw. Smelled. For the price, it was totally overpriced. Serious update to decor/design is needed.

    closeness to everything

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2022

    7.0
    you should remodel or charge less for the type of room I stayed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Resort Studio Queens
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Roma are super old and you are charging waybtonnuch

    location

    Stayed in August 2022

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