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Overview of Catamaran Resort and Spa

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2 bars/lounges, poolside bar
On the beach, white sand, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Outdoor spa bath
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk
VIP Access

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5

4.2/5 Very good

Guests rated this property 4.1/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Spa
  • Restaurant

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitiser provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationMission Beach Boardwalk2 min walk
    Popular LocationPacific Beach Park3 min walk
    Popular LocationCrystal Pier11 min walk
    AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)18 min drive

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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View, Tower

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    Room amenities

    • 27 sq m
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Tower

    Photos of Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Partial Ocean View, Tower

    Room amenities

    • 37 sq m
    • Sea view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
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  • Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View, Tower

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    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 37 sq m
    • Bay view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
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  • Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Bay View, Tower

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    Room amenities

    • 46 sq m
    • Bay view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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  • Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View, Tower

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    4.1/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 27 sq m
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed
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  • Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Tower

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    4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 37 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
    More detailsStudio, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View, Tower

  • Room, 2 Queen Beds, Garden View

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    4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 27 sq m
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Queen Beds
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About this area

San Diego

Catamaran Resort and Spa is located on the beach and in an area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at La Jolla Cove and Balboa Park, while Belmont Park and SeaWorld are popular local attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Petco Park or Del Mar Racetrack. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Mission Beach Boardwalk - 2 min walk
  • Mission Beach - 2 min walk
  • Pacific Beach Park - 3 min walk
  • Crystal Pier - 11 min walk
  • Belmont Park - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Old Town Transit Center Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 12 min drive
  • AirportSan Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen — 1 min walk
  • Truckstop - 3 min walk
  • Woody's Breakfast and Burgers - 4 min walk
  • Oceana Coastal Kitchen - 4 min walk
  • The Green Flash - 6 min walk

About this property

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4-star beach resort with a full-service spa
At Catamaran Resort and Spa, hit the beach, dine on-site at Oceana Coastal Kitchen or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 2 bars/lounges. All 310 rooms offer free WiFi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Guests will also find 24-hour room service, premium bedding and coffee/tea makers.
Catamaran Resort and Spa offers 310 forms of accommodation with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include hypo-allergenic bedding.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a health club and a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Catamaran Spa has 10 treatment rooms. Services include facials, body wraps and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C or hotter
Follows industry sanitisation guidelines of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitiser provided
Individually wrapped food options available for breakfast, lunch, dinner and through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Self parking on site (USD 27.00 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • On-site parking is wheelchair accessible

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–11:30 AM: USD 10-50 for adults and USD 10-50 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 2 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
  • 24-hour room service

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Bike rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fitness centre
  • Full-service spa
  • Kayaking
  • Motor-boating
  • Motorised watercraft
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sailing
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Steam room
  • Waterskiing
  • Windsurfing

Family friendly

  • Dry cleaning service
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Lift
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
  • Porter
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beachfront location
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • 10 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Sauna

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Braille signage
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Climate control (heating)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Linens
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • TV channels
  • Flat-screen TV
  • iPod dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 4:00 PM - anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 30 2020 to December 31 2021 (dates subject to change):
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fitness facilities
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Dogs only
Up to 50 lbs/23 kg

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.75 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Pool access
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Partner property pool access
  • Bicycle storage
  • In-room safe
  • In-room coffee
  • Housekeeping

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at the time of service, check-in or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 50 for adults, and USD 10 and USD 50 for children (approximately)
  • Self-parking fee: USD 27.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Catamaran
Catamaran Resort
Catamaran Resort San Diego
Catamaran San Diego
Resort Catamaran
Catamaran Hotel Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort & Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort Spa
Catamaran Resort Spa
Catamaran And Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort and Spa Resort
Catamaran Resort and Spa San Diego
Catamaran Resort and Spa Resort San Diego

Frequently asked questions

Can I cancel my reservation for free at Catamaran Resort and Spa and receive a full refund?
Yes, Catamaran Resort and Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to Catamaran Resort and Spa cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
How much does it cost to stay at Catamaran Resort and Spa?
As of 18 Jan. 2021, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Catamaran Resort and Spa on 19 Jan. 2021 start from AU$278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does Catamaran Resort and Spa have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Catamaran Resort and Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, this resort allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking at Catamaran Resort and Spa?
Self-parking is available for USD 27.00 per day.
What time is check-in at Catamaran Resort and Spa?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM - anytime.
What time is check-out at Catamaran Resort and Spa?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Catamaran Resort and Spa located?
Located in Mission Beach, this beachfront resort is on the boardwalk, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from Belmont Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of SeaWorld and La Jolla Cove. Birch Aquarium and Balboa Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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4.1/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Staff & service

4.2/5

Amenities

3.9/5

Property conditions & facilities
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3/5 Okay

Travelled with family
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The location of this resort is perfect! The only complaint is how old it is! It could really benefit from some serious upgrades.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with family
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in a beautiful city. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with partner
Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was beautiful in the room my fiancé and I stayed at. We are defiantly going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

4/5 Good

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

5/5 Excellent

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
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Excellent Location! Had a wonderful time, the staff was very courteous and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

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