Hotel Catamaran

10/10

Exceptional

22 Apr 2026

Magan

the pool was heated. the staff were very nice and accommodating. I would definitely recommend and go back to explore more

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Apr 2026

Maisy

I recently stayed at the Catamaran Resort in San Diego and had a pleasant but mixed experience. On the positive side, the location is fantastic, the grounds are absolutely beautiful, and the private beach access is a wonderful perk that we truly enjoyed. While we had a good time overall, I found the resort to be a bit overpriced for the level of service provided.
The property and guest rooms are starting to show their age and could definitely use some updates to justify the premium price point. When compared to more affordable local options like The Dana or the Bahia, the Catamaran didn't feel significantly more upscale.
The service was the most inconsistent part of our stay. Specifically, the staff at the bar were not very welcoming or friendly, and our room went uncleaned for the first two days we were there. Additionally, the poolside dining experience was a bit disorganized; staff would drop orders at a communal table and walk away, leaving guests to figure out which meal belonged to whom.
While we enjoyed the scenery and the stay was fine, the lack of hospitality and the need for property updates make it hard to choose this over less expensive, comparable hotels in the area. I likely wouldn't return given the other high-value options nearby.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Barbara

Ate at the Ocean twice and food was great both times and service attentive. We're in the tower and the view of the bay and large suite were awesome. It is an older place with popcorn ceilings and no bellman to help with bags or locating you unit. Check-in was awesome accommodating our early arrival. It's a great beach resort at which I.would.like to spend a week.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2026

Gayle

Great place!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2026

jennylin

Resort was in a great place to enjoy ocean and bay

Self

8/10

Excellent

19 Apr 2026

James

We’ve stayed here numerous times. It’s a great location. Front desk staff Joanna is always a pleasure to be greeted by.
Booking here is a bit anxiety inducing-you never know what the condition of the rooms will be. For the price I feel you should feel confident knowing your room will be clean and in good repair-not always the case. This one had a terrible smell-not necessarily the mold smell that’s common but something else -perhaps carpet at a beachfront isn’t the best idea. Also the bed needs to be replaced and hard surfaces like nightstands, dressers, desks, phones, remotes should be cleaned between guests as standard practice. This room had not been.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Pamela

We loved our stay. Was so closer to beach, beautiful grounds. So much fun.

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

Mandy Rae

Rooms are old. Needed updating and could use better cleaning. Outdoor property is beautiful.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2026

Vanessa

Wonderful hotel for families right near the bay and the beach. Walkable to restaurants, shopping and beach. Pool is great. And warm hot tub. Really pretty, tropical grounds.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2026

Angela

This was an excellent stay. The staff were nice. The rooms clean. The time there was amazing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Apr 2026

PETROS

I

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Mandy

Everything was great

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2026

Jarod

We had a short stay of two nights, with two littles (ages 7 and 4). The rooms were nice, however outdated, and accommodated our needs quite well. We got an ocean view, while being in the tower. The staff was very pleasant and they had events over the weekend, which was pretty cool. This place is like a little tropical island tucked between the bay and the beach. The bay is right off from the property and it is very short walk to the beach (100yards maybe). I would defiantly stay here again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

13 Apr 2026

Megan

Let’s start with the good: the view? Absolutely stunning. 10/10. No notes. Now…everything else.

The room felt like it was going through its own midlife crisis—outdated, chipped bathtub, and somehow…no microwave. I had leftover asada tacos just staring at me like, “So this is how it ends?” Tragic.

Sleep? Not really part of the package. Every morning at 5am, the balcony door Olympics began—SLAM, SLAM, SLAM—like thunder was personally targeting my room. Add in late-night music, yelling, and what I can only assume were impromptu life crises happening in the hallways, and…yeah. Peace and quiet did not RSVP.

Dining was an adventure. I went to Oceana, got seated immediately, and then…entered witness protection because no one acknowledged me for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, people seated after me were already ordering appetizers, entrees, possibly dessert.

I eventually left and went to Morays, where the staff swooped in like angels and restored my faith in humanity (and the food was actually amazing).

And then the fees. Oh, the fees. Parking fees (double up to 4x what other places charge) Plus resort fees, mystery fees, vibes fees…by the end, 4 nights came with a one night equivalent surprise party I did not agree to attend.

To be fair, the general manager Jayne was incredibly kind and helped me check out early and refunded the remaining nights—so major points there for customer service redemption.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Apr 2026

Mark

Old hotel, no microwave in rooms. Beautiful area on beach. But 1970ish style needs Major upgrading. Walkway cement crumbling, dangerous! 3 days I payed over 1600 dollars.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2026

Kristi

Beautiful property. Needs a little updating and could use a little cleaning in the buildings. But we love it!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2026

Tiffany

I felt like I was in Hawaii:) I’m a San Diego native so this was a staycation but it was wonderful. My only recommendation would be is that the kayak and paddle board rentals should be complimentary. Oh, and the pool could’ve been a bit warmer. But overall, great little getaway:)

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2026

Nazanin

Breathtaking views, family friendly environment, great place to stay with kids, amazing food at the Oceana restaurant, lovely beach. The only downside is old bathrooms. It really needs a good renovation- a walking shower, new tiles and walls would attract more guests there specially younger generations.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

05 Apr 2026

Brian

The amenities at the hotel were quite nice: pool, hot tub, free arcade for the kids, and three on-site dining options. It is a beautiful property and well situated between the bay and the ocean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Jeff

Highly recommend the ocean view in tower pent house. Amazing!

10/10

Exceptional

04 Apr 2026

Kristin

The garden view room on ground floor was exactly as described. Room itself was great size and had everything needed. The aesthetic fits the theme well, although a bit of an upgrade to the worn out dingy carpet would be an improvement.

Easy beach and pool access with several nearby restaurants and shops. The tropical feel was a nice escape on a budget. Great for families. Would definitely stay here again!

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

03 Apr 2026

Paul

Great location and amazing property.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

02 Apr 2026

Nicholas

The private beach area was great as worthy life animals such as parrots.

The pool and hot tub were pretty awesome and I enjoyed the tropical Hawaiian vibe too

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

01 Apr 2026

Caron

The parking lot was more visible from our room. For $700 per night, I was very disappointed. While you fill your pockets, you empty the working man/woman's. I won't be back. Hot tub was nice, but I have one of those at home. The whole vibe of the hotel has seen better years.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Verified traveler

Love it - the spa and the location was the best

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2026

Devan

Amazing

Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Mar 2026

michael

Not bad

4/10

Poor

29 Mar 2026

Chris

Very lame hotel. Was built in 1970's and hasn't had any upgrades since. Waaaayyyy overpriced for quality of amenities.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Rosemary Theresa

We loved the Catamaran. We loved its proximity to the beach and dining around the area. It was easy to get public transportation as well as well. The onsite dining is a bit expensive but we did have a room with a fridge so we could get some food for the week. Not all rooms have the fridge though. We will stay again

Only thing negative to note was don’t use the alarm clocks to charge your phone. It drains them if left overnight.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2026

Daniel

Amazing place

8/10

Excellent

26 Mar 2026

Ashley

It is a great location! The rooms are basic, they have a fridge and we asked for a microwave. We backed onto the pool, it was surprisingly quiet. The hotel is great for kids, pool and hot tub, the arcade was free and we had a great time playing air hockey!

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

24 Mar 2026

Jody

Check in was quick. Wish we would have been given instructions on how to operate tv and connect to WiFi. We were given list of restaurants nearby, etc. But would have been helpful to have a map of the area. Also, housekeeping was inconsistent. Some days, no water, some days not enough towels, and other supplies such as kleenex or cups, etc. Staff was very nice though when called to help. Abel and parter in coffee shop were very nice. We enjoyed visiting with them every morning.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

24 Mar 2026

Olivia

The entire resort was absolutely beautiful. The gardens outside were so well kept along with all the animals that live within the resort. I stayed on the very top of the tower. Those rooms are a bit dated but it was very comfortable and the view alone made the room more than worth it. The pool and hot tube were also amazing, the outdoor seating was very comfortable and a great spot to recharge after having a morning hike. I didn’t care for the food at the restaurant as much. I would rather get a bite to eat at a local taco spot. Shout out to the little taco place right next to the resort! But back to the resort. The staff at the front desk were fantastic, always more welcoming for any questions or concerns that I had. That place is ran like a fine machine. Would definitely stay here again!

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Mar 2026

Mariah

Great location for PB. Easy to walk to the store, beach, and restaurants. Food and beverages staff at the resort were meh. Pool bar was never open. Front desk staff had the best customer service and were the most friendly.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

21 Mar 2026

Virginia

We had an issue with flooding in our water view room moved to another less comparable room. However this situation was rectified by the hotel management in a successful manner, so happy with our stay.

6/10

Pleasant

20 Mar 2026

Jennifer

Our resort view room faced the hallway. This meant our sliding glass door was accessible to anyone and everyone, if opened. The room was dark minus internal lighting. We had no windows unless we again opened the slider to the main hallway which was privy to foot traffic, the maid’s closet, and the ice machine. This just meant we spent more time off property than on.

There is a fee to park: $45/day to self park or $50/day for valet. We chose valet because what’s another $5.

The property is beautiful, but what was pictured at booking was not what we got. The pool ran out of towels in our last day, so we had to wait until more towels were brought.

We dined at Oceania once. It was nice, but not the best meal of the trip. We also used room service once for dining. It was nice to have this option since the littlest one fell asleep around dinner time. It was $103 for a hamburger, child’s pasta, cocktail, and Hawaiian chocolate cake.

I had a massage and facial. The spa facility was nice and relaxing overall, and the staff friendly.

The gym is located in the spa area and operates based on their hours. I exercise earlier due to little ones, so despite being thrilled they had Pelotons, I was never able to use the fitness area.

My family said they would stay again, but we would ensure we received a room that at least had its own area to sit and enjoy the outside space, and where we didn’t worry people could see us while changing our clothes.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2026

Nancy

The grounds were beautiful and it had a nice tropical vibe that I really enjoyed! The pool and spa were very nice.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Mar 2026

Alexis

Overall, we had a great stay.

4/10

Poor

19 Mar 2026

Reyna

The resort is dated and pool is small. The restaurant areas were dirty and well understaffed. The hotel advertised kids activities and afternoon snack and drinks but there was nothing. The only upside is the small coffee shop.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2026

Jenine

Beautiful hotel with lovely staff. Great location.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Mar 2026

Paul

Check in staff were great and lovely.
The bartender on duty at the pool was lazy, rude and rolled his eyes when we ordered an additonal drink, saying that we hadn't actually ordered two, just one and now he had to make another one. Food took almost an hour to receive it from the time of ordering.
The bathroom shampoo, conditioner (amenities) were rusty around the bottle, dirty and said \"non-refillable\" but 2 of the pumps were out of the bottle. Very unhygienic and false advertising. Poor experience for $400+ a night.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2026

mary beth

Before I comment on the property, I want to call out the staff. I was moving to the hotel from another property in La Jolla and hoped I could check in a little early. The day manager from Catamaran texted me at 8:30 am and asked when I was likely to arrive. I told them I planned to come early and check my bags. They replied that my room was available and I could chek in as soon as I arrived. I was in my room by 8:45. I was blown away.

Had a lovely view of the water (though it was across the roof of a low building in front of me). Spa services were great (massage was terrific), but the \"amenities\" were just water and tea. The sauna and steam room were terrific.

Property is charming, but rundown. Think 70's California crossed with tiki bar, but maybe hasn't been updated since then. But room was clean, grounds were very well maintained, and the koi ponds were endlessly entertaining.

Food in restaurants was great. Coffee bar food is lame.

Location was great, Walk out the back door and you are on the bay; walk two blocks the other direction, you are on Mission beach. Lots of small coffee shops nearby, though restaurants for dinner in walking distance were more limited.

Self

6/10

Pleasant

12 Mar 2026

jessica

Bath tub had not been cleaned, view was alright (picked the room with the pacific view and ended up with the room with the view of the parking garage), price was $300 more than what hotels.com priced it at so when I got there I had to fork over more and dint expect that. It’s been a week and still haven’t received my refund like I was supposed to. The resort is not what it claimed to be on hotels.com and is also not what I was expecting from the photos.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Mar 2026

harley

Rooms were clean but lacked room

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Shawnna

Was so nice got there early and they let us in our room such a bonus

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

Gloria

The extras in the public areas are exceptional and a great enhancement of the overall experience at the Catamaran: the water features, the landscaping, the lawn and beach areas, birds, turtles, Koi. The staff (all of the staff) were friendly and responsive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Mar 2026

chris

The staff was very helpful and cordial… we will definitely stay here again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

William

Staff was extremely helpful!!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

David

m

10/10

Exceptional

03 Mar 2026

Abigail

Super kid friendly

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Darren

Best Location, good amenities and clean. Restaurant is great, but the hotel rooms are dated, needs some Reno’s!!

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2026

Tina

Relaxing stay, perfect weather, and plenty to do. The resort itself is older, but they’ve done a solid job maintaining the property overall.

That said, as someone who tends to be proactive, I found much of the staff to be more reactive. For example, I had to notify the spa twice that the sauna was not working, and that several shower divider rings were missing, leaving the dividers hanging loose. The lobby had a very long check-in line and didn’t add additional staff at the desk until it was brought to their attention.

One morning, I sat outside for about 20 minutes waiting for breakfast service. The doors were wide open and music was playing, but when I asked a staff member what time they opened, she responded, “I think 7am,” which didn’t inspire much confidence. At another point, I locked myself out of my room and encountered a language barrier with the housekeeping staff, which made resolving the issue more difficult than it needed to be.

There was also a visibly cracked table that housed a firepit in a common area. While caution tape was placed around it, nothing was moved, repaired, or properly addressed during my entire five-day stay. It remained a noticeable and unattended issue the whole time.

If the team were more proactive—addressing issues as they notice them and anticipating guest needs—the experience could easily rise to a much higher level. As it stands, I’d rate it a C+. The location made it great; the service made it just okay.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Wenhai

Amazing place with lots of botanical features!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Mar 2026

Edward

Clean Room. Good AC

Self

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Amy

Incredible stay BUT…there are A LOT of hidden costs. We spent almost $100 per night ON TOP of the Expedia booking for unexpected “resort fees, Etc”.
Outside from the sticker shock the resort it’s was fantastic - wonderful staff, great location, great pool, waterfront access. Felt more like Hawaii than SD!

8/10

Excellent

01 Mar 2026

Jolene

Family friendly resort on beautiful Mission Bay. The grounds are beautiful and well-kept. Five minute walk to the Pacific Beach which has lots of restaurants and coffee shacks. There is a walking path along the beach that is right out the back door of the resort along with big grassy area with lounge chairs (these should be replaced, they are NOT comfortable and in disrepair.) Clean rooms and accommodating staff. Downside: restaurants/bar are quite expensive and not family friendly. Bring your water bottle because you will pay $5-6 for a 12oz bottle of water.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Feb 2026

Jacob

Yes

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

natashah

Rooms were a bit outdated, staff were okay but we really liked the amenities and the resort hotel itself. Beautiful landscaping, nice pool and hot tub area, an arcade, restaurant. All of it is very beautifully done and its a great location.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

27 Feb 2026

David

Clean room and very quiet. Facilities close to the beach!

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Feb 2026

Brenda

Location was nice and the beach being right there was great!

Business

6/10

Pleasant

23 Feb 2026

Jennifer

Great location but cost is not a good value. It's too expensive especially when all of the add on costs (parking. fitness center, etc) are factored in. It's not a good value

Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Feb 2026

Alyson

Great location to get around to the sites we wanted to see. Good food, good happy hour.

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

Abby

Great location for beach proximity and served us well for a short vacation. We went in February and many amenities such as kids activities were lacking which made it feel like less of a resort experience. But overall kids had a great time in pool, hot tub and arcade.

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

22 Feb 2026

jerry

The staff they have cleaning or hard working. Made our stay very pleasurable and for that we made sure to leave the proper tip

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Feb 2026

Sharona

The hotel was so beautiful and the interior was full of trees, water, koi fish, and parrots outside. The room was perfect and clean, the spa is so relaxing and offers just a day pass if wanted. It’s lake front as well. Overall great stay!

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2026

Jessica Lyda

The resort is beautiful, staff were friendly and b helpful. Our room right on the beach was perfection.

Friends

8/10

Excellent

20 Feb 2026

John

Very nice location, great view of Mission Bay. Easy walking distance to off site restaurants and pacific ocean beach. Hotel is very dated, room service fine, however, we stayed 10 days and never experienced room cleaning.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2026

Jacobo Juarez

Everything was amazing I had a great stay thank you so much!!!

Family

4/10

Poor

18 Feb 2026

Jarrod Ross

First off when you check in they are going to hit you with a bunch of fees. The rooms are outdated and kind of run down. They seem to spend the money on the koi ponds and landscaping. If you get room 162 just refuse it and get another room. They start moving garbage bins at 5am and they are so loud it sounds like they are moving the cart through your room. How they don’t have pneumatic tires on those carts to quiet them down is beyond me. Spa is way over priced. We went down town and found massages for half price. This place is serviceable but definitely leave a lot to be desired.

Partner

4/10

Poor

17 Feb 2026

Lynn Marie

Very Dated, not clean, building and room were very worn down. Hair in bathroom, just felt dirty. Not a relaxing stay! Couldn't wait to get out!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

16 Feb 2026

Peter

Staff was very nice…hotel was really old dated. Beds comfy but rooms themselves need a complete overhaul! The hotel grounds were great!

Overall - was just average.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2026

Melanie

Nice staff- great location!

8/10

Excellent

16 Feb 2026

Krystale Danielle

Amenities and location.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

15 Feb 2026

Madora

The property was gorgeous, felt like stepping into a tropical paradise.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Feb 2026

Mark

Amenities were great. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. Resort was beautiful.

6/10

Pleasant

11 Feb 2026

TRACI A

ROOMS NEED UPDATING!!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Feb 2026

Jennifer

Location!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

09 Feb 2026

Marsi

Beautiful Clean Rooms. Beautiful View of the garden. Close to the bay. The staff was great friendly & helpful. I had a spa day and treatment it was so nice.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

kimberly

The room was spacious and clean. The koi pond was right outside our door.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Feb 2026

Linda

Love your resort - but would have liked a wash cloth in the room

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Sarah

Room was clean and spacious. Property grounds were so tranquil.

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2026

Keena

Hotel is in a great location. Close to the Beach and the Bay. Not far from the Airport, Zoo, La Jolla or even downtown. Room and the grounds were clean and well kept. Pool and Hot tub were nice. We were just there so some amenities are not available in the off season, but still plenty to in San Diego. We had a great stay.

Leisure Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

07 Feb 2026

Fredric

Horrible stay! We called and asked for the quietest room possible. When we arrived at 4 to check in we reiterated our request to a woman (I think her name is Joanne). We explained that my mom was in the hospital and we would appreciate it if we could be in the quietest possible and we didn't need to check in immediately if they were cleaning a quieter room. She was so rude and basically said we get what we get. She didn’t even say she would see if there was anything she could do or even say she was sorry we were in this position. Basically it was a tough sh*t. The room we were given was on the first floor of the tower. Room 152. We had to listen to people screaming by the elevator all night. We were woken up in the middle of the night & at 2 & 3am. If we were even 3 doors away from the elevator it would have helped. Having stayed here several times in the past we know that there are quieter rooms in the same room class. We totally understand that there were no rooms available in the next room class up which we would have happily paid for but to be honest the way she acted during check in made it feel like she deliberately put us in the loudest possible location. Luckily we had to get up very early but other potential customers should know that the leaf blowers start at 7am, the staff talk loudly & car alarms go off occasionally. The hotel should place someone at the entrance of the tower to remind guests & staff to keep their voices at a normal level.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Feb 2026

Edward

Room dated, especially bathroom

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Cristina

Beautiful resort. The gardens and lobby waterfall make you feel like you’re not even in California anymore. Very tropical.

8/10

Excellent

01 Feb 2026

Lynn

The room was clean. The staff was very courteous when I checked in however, when I checked out the person at the counter was not that friendly. We had a great dinner at Oceana with a fantastic waiter. My husband and I really enjoyed the grounds and we had a very nice experience getting a couples massage at the spa. I do think that the restaurant should have done a better job of staffing because it was a very busy weekend and they didn’t seem to have very much staff and the service was kind of slow.

Business_and_leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jan 2026

Matthew

The room was clean and well maintained. It was not overstated with the tropical theme and in my opinion just right. Bed was comfortable. Housekeeping was great. The cleanliness and maintenance of the bathroom was great (many hotels struggle with this). Finally we were upgraded to a room with a nice view which was perfect for our \"special occasion\" trip.
The staff was always friendly and smiling which is a tribute to your hotels culture.

Well Done!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Jan 2026

Michelle

My husband and I went for our “baby moon” and we absolutely loved our stay! Before we even checked in, the manager Jayne reached out to me to see if we needed any additional accommodations. They also upgraded our room to a suite on the 10th floor! I feel like we were treated so well! Being nearly 7 months pregnant, my only request was a comfy king sized bed, and the beds were so great! Everyone was so nice. The bar and food were fabulous! Every night my husband and I sat on the beach chairs looking out to the bay and watched the sun go down. It was so lovely to stay here! The only thing is that the rooms are a bit dated, but that didn’t bother us one bit. Everything worked and honestly, it gave a good homey, beach-y vibe. I loved having a fridge and freezer for our food along with a microwave.

I absolutely plan on coming back! This place is great for kids as well!

Also highly recommend the Mexican food place right next door! Definitely the best I’ve ever had

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jan 2026

Thomas

We had a fantastic experience at the Catamaran Resort. The dated rooms will need a facelift to take them to the top tier, but the people were fantastic, and the location puts you right in the middle of the best parts of Mission and Pacific Beach. My wife and I look forward to our next stay at Catamaran and partying on Pacific Beach.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jan 2026

Ezequiel

Everything was great

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jan 2026

Michael

We have stayed at the Catamaran several times. The Pacific Beach area is great, and the catamaran is at the foot of many excellent restaurants and bars. Right next to the beach, and great staff and lovely grounds. The bar and bartenders are awesome.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

15 Jan 2026

Donald P

Property is rundown. Rooms are in need of a major upgrade. Resort fees and parking in excess of $100/night are exorbitant considering is a two-star propert best.two-star property at best.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jan 2026

Cristina

Loved it!

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2026

Kristin

Beach had a lot of seaweed and rocks so wasn’t as perfect as shown in pictures—- but still pretty. Definitely no swimming this time of year. Staff was excellent and helpful! Shout out Kevin at the bar he was above and beyond

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

12 Jan 2026

Rob

Great view from room.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jan 2026

Elizabeth

Great location! Wonderful staff, clean facilities, lots to do.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

10 Jan 2026

Daniel

Loved everything
But the carpet in the rooms

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

Andrea

Location was great. Room is getting outdated and worn and sliding glass door didn’t close all the way so rain got in. Otherwise, arcade was fun for kids.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

05 Jan 2026

Kendall

One block from the ocean, convenient to get to. Food in restaurant was good. Location was good. Pool and hot tub were clean and nice. Rooms were clean. It is just an older hotel that's all. All in all, we were happy with our stay.

6/10

Pleasant

05 Jan 2026

Alexander

The rooms are old and dated. The first room we were given had a broken toilet and the balcony door what wouldn't close properly.

The \"studio\" we rented had no utensils, plates or cups.

The pool and hot tub were out of order for weeks but we were not told about it 2 days until our arrival.

Housekeeping leaves a lot to be desired. The room was never vacuumed and we constantly had to call the front desk to ask for fresh coffee cups.

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