Catamaran Resort

United States , San Diego - CA
SAN DIEGO, 3999 Mission Boulevard
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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

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.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Farnaz

Catamaran Resort and Spa is a beautiful, family-friendly resort in a perfect bayfront location. The grounds are well maintained, the rooms are clean and comfortable, and the atmosphere is relaxing.
The staff was friendly and the amenities were great for both kids and adults. The bird cage was a big hit with our toddler. Overall, it was an enjoyable, stress-free stay, and we would happily return and recommend it.

Leisure Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

03 Jan 2026

Brenda

Staff was great! We didn’t have a lot of interaction but check-in & room service staff were very polite and helpful.

Our room was spacious, clean & comfortable. Our 2nd floor garden room looked out on a koi pond with lots of tropical foliage. Unfortunately it was right next to housekeeping which started early & finished late (got noisy before sunrise) - coming in we had to go around back of the building along a gate separating the property from a city street, shimmy by a pole to get to the stairs which overlooked housekeeping/maintenance at the top & there was a housekeeping cart & supplies right outside our door - all lowering the ambience level significantly.

The pool and whirlpool were closed due to maintenance & while a sign said we could use those amenities at a sister hotel we were not made aware of this when booking & were still charged the resort fee. We were definitely bummed to not be able to easily use the pool.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

02 Jan 2026

John

Good food, friendly service

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Dec 2025

Robert

A wonderful place to stay. Great amenities, location to the beaches, food options on and within walking distance of the resort. Very friendly staff. Our only complaint was the cleaning staff must have forgotten to finish our room after our first night. The beds were made but towels, washcloths, coffee, paper coffee cups, and tissues were not replaced. We didn’t notice until the morning and it was too late to get them to bring replacements. Since we were only there two nights, we don’t know if it was just a mistake or if they only replace them on request.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

27 Dec 2025

SANIA

Clean room, beautiful ambiance and nature. Loved the parrots and ducks and the beach access. The pool and hot tub were out of service which wasn't mentioned during the booking. They charge you 45/day for parking too!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2025

Lorie Marie

Absolutely beautiful. We will definitely stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

17 Dec 2025

William

Great staff and clean

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2025

Brittni

The grounds were beautiful and we have a beautiful view of the water. The room was a little dated but nothing terrible. The beds were comfortable as well.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Janice

Everything was excellent except for the condition of the room. It is in sore need of renovation. It is just very tired.

8/10

Excellent

15 Dec 2025

Savanah

We had a great stay! The rooms are definitely on the older side and the bathroom small but the grounds were beautiful and the location was great! The sliding door was really loud as well but all around would stay again. Great for the price.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

13 Dec 2025

Cheryl

We arrived to find a daily parking cost of $45. Our room overlooked a jack hammering team renovating the pool and hot tub (8+ hrs/day). Needless to say, this was not disclosed when I booked the accommodations. Luckily, we were able to find a room at the Hyatt!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Dec 2025

John E A

very helpful, courteous staff; excellent housekeeping. Great location!

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Shari

Wonderful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Dec 2025

Rumela

Clean room and easy check-in. Swimming pool was being re-tiled so unavailable during our stay by front desk waived the resort fee to compensate. Very close to the beach. Not noisy. Friendly staff. Couple restaurants available downstairs but walkable to nearby restaurants on the beach front. Didn't get a chance to use the spa facilities.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Dec 2025

Manuel

Great place to vacation.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Dec 2025

Ernesto

Although the hotel is a bit dated, it’s super Hawaii vibes and chill next to a lot of night life.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Natalie

Loved the big bathroom with 2 sinks and lots of counter and shelf space for all the toiletries that comes with a family of 5. Staff quickly replenished towels and toilet paper when needed. Loved the easy beach access and the free arcade!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Arjun

Rooms had a bad smell and fixtures looks rusty and old

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

29 Nov 2025

Kristin

They could change the beds in our room we stayed in. They were extremely uncomfortable.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

29 Nov 2025

Kenneth

Room 117 next to pool and hot tub, very noisy, music playing right outsid the room. Door to room does not close properly, no weather seal, light coming in all around perimeter. Expensive paid parking spaces were too small for most vehicles. After three nights, my car doors were damaged from other vehicles with same issues. Will not return.

2/10

Poor

28 Nov 2025

PAULA

Room smelled very musty and was old.

8/10

Excellent

27 Nov 2025

Michael J

Nice property. DIdn't like the late check-in due to room not being ready. Told twice they were actually cleaning the room. We finally get to the room and it's already occupied.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Nov 2025

Yuanhai

The rooms are very clean and neat. The towels are clean and fresh, and are changed every day without requests. We enjoyed the service. The waiters are very friendly and professional, foods are great, and the front desk service is wonderful as well. Looking forward to going back!

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

RUSLAN

We had a very nice stay. The koi ponds were so neat around the resort. It is not the absolute newest, but it is clean. If we stay in San Diego again we would definitely return. It is walking distance to shopping, food, drinks and most importantly the beach.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Nov 2025

Ali

Outstanding Resort. The landscaping around property is beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

16 Nov 2025

Daniel

Amazing room, phenomenal staff, highly recommend! Favorite hotel in San Diego

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Nov 2025

Kelsie

It's our 2nd time there. Our only complaint is the rooms need renovation and actual deep cleaning.

Friends_and_family Friends

8/10

Excellent

15 Nov 2025

Kristina

The room was clean and staff was friendly. But like a lot have commented, it needs an update. Everything seems very tired and worn out.

Also, the ‘two’ restaurants and pretty much the same thing that doesn’t seem to know what it wants to be. Would be wise to have one more ‘upscale’ dining with nice meal options and another more ‘pub’ or cafe style dining.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Vicki

Our room was just wonderful— right over the koi pond. quiet, clean

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Natalie

Clean and family friendly. Great location.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2025

Justin

The staff was very hospitable and the hotel itself adds to the overall wonderful experience San Diego has to offer.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 Nov 2025

Jon

This place was fun. Not the most modern, but a great deal and we'll be going back again for sure?

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2025

Patricia

Staff was very nice and courteous!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Nov 2025

Lisa

Beautiful grounds, views & location near the Bay and Ocean. Staff was friendly and helpful and the room was great!

8/10

Excellent

04 Nov 2025

PATTI J

I was so worried about my reservation after reading more reviews as many complain about the age/deterioration of the hotel property. However, I was pleasantly surprised upon arrival. I think some people just don’t understand how hard being so close to the ocean and humidity can be on buildings. Of course the rooms could use a major facelift considering how expensive it is nightly. But it’s perfectly acceptable & accommodating, especially w/ the kitchenette, large balcony, & amazing views.

We checked in early w/out trouble, it was amazing! The grounds are well-maintained & simply beautiful. Perfect tropical feeling, like your own personal oasis. The pool & hot tub were great size & seating was sufficient considering it wasn’t very busy when we visited (Nov20). I could see this being an issue during busier months. Towels were easily accessible & they even let you take them to the beach.

Everyone I interacted with were super nice & helpful. The cafe prices are a bit high: a sm bottle of kombucha was $8, & reg drip coffee was $5 - same price as a latte. Also, the room svc/pool menu is limited & didn’t ever seem to suit our needs.

We were in the Tower: 11th floor (elevators were perfectly functional). View was impeccable of both the bay & ocean in the distance. The beds/pillows were a bit too firm, bathroom very small and def had a smell to it.

All that said, I would definitely return. The ambiance is wonderful & resort feel was exactly what we were looking for.

Leisure Family

4/10

Poor

03 Nov 2025

Dena

old windows (which were one complete wall of my room) did not stop drafts or noise. And they wheeled laundry carts on the cobblestones below until 11 pm and began again at 6 am. It was awful.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Nov 2025

Sarah

The exterior is beautiful

10/10

Exceptional

31 Oct 2025

Kenneth

We asked for early check in and we’re not give. It. We actually did not get notified our room was ready until after 4pm

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

29 Oct 2025

AnneMette

Nice amenities
Wonderful coffee shop and waterfront restaurant
Only gripe was the $45 nightly parking
Kind staff and we arrived late for our one night and they allowed us to check out late the following day so we could enjoy the hotel amenities
Great location with wonderful walking access along the bay and easy access to the beach and shops (across the street)

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

28 Oct 2025

Lee

Well managed. Clean. Great staff and restaurant
But the high point is the location
Rooms 3star location 5 star

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Oct 2025

Susan

We were by the Koi pond and enjoyed the serene water sound.

Friends_and_family Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Oct 2025

Anasa

I have stayed at the property two times prior to this visit and I always enjoy the direct access to the beach. This visit was not as pleasing due to the sink being stuffed up and room service not being available. I tried calling multiple times but no one ever picked up the phone so I had to walk down to order.