Tropical setting was lovely

Staff: Front desk staff misled me to my room upon check in. Walked around the property for 20 minutes trying to find someone to ask for directions to my room. Room: Upon entering the room, the room smelled musky/moldy with a hint of cigarette smoke. Sand was in/on the bathroom floor, and shower curtain was dirty (stained and had hair solidified on it. Amenities: No chairs or service in the beach club. No posting of “seasonal” dates. Overall: went for a wedding, but will not stay there again. Not impressed, especially for what I paid for it. Motel quality at best.

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Here’s a polished, highly favorable review you could use for the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is pure paradise in San Diego! From the moment you arrive, you’re welcomed by a lush tropical atmosphere filled with koi ponds, waterfalls, and even friendly parrots that make the entire property feel like a hidden oasis. The location is unbeatable—tucked right on Mission Bay with a private sandy beach, yet just a short stroll to the ocean. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or adventure, you truly get the best of both worlds. The rooms are spacious, comfortable, and many offer breathtaking views of the bay or ocean. I especially loved waking up to the sound of the water and enjoying coffee on the balcony. The spa is exceptional—peaceful, professional, and the treatments left me feeling completely refreshed. Dining on-site is also a treat; the food is delicious, and watching the sunset over the bay while enjoying dinner is an experience I’ll never forget. The staff goes above and beyond to make your stay memorable. Every interaction was warm and genuine, and I felt truly cared for during my entire visit. Between the tropical gardens, beachfront access, relaxing spa, and incredible service, the Catamaran is more than a resort—it’s a full escape. I can’t wait to return and would recommend it to anyone looking for a perfect San Diego.

Wonderful water features with fish, ducks and exotic birds!

Terrible room overlooking the laundry in the tower. Moved to a bay view suite and paid for the upgrade. Be careful what you book!

I did not get the resort customer experience I was anticipating. 1st valet were not attentive and sadly were understaffed. We had never stayed at this property and were not aware that some of the rooms required you to go up a flight of stairs and there were no elevators in these buildings, which was a problem for us considering we had a baby with a stroller so everytime we left and return we had to climb up the stairs with a lot to carry. Upon arrival and when we realize the issue we went to front office and asked to be moved to a ground unit but unfortunately nothing was available and lady said those units are accommodated upon request but we didn’t know that. The condition of the rooms were ok. What we did like was the pool and huge hot tub, that was great especially return from being out and about. We also like that it was pet friendly. There are a lot of restaurants walking distant.

It was centrally located

I love the location of the hotel. You have easy access to both Mission Bay and the Pacific ocean.

Beautiful resort with a Hawaiian motif. Amazing lush gardens with hundreds of palm trees & tropical flowers, koi fish pond, and parrots!! Bay front location with lovely views and walking beach trail right in front of the property. Bayfront suite Room #508 was clean, modern with the bedroom separate from the living room. Great pool & jacuzzi, Oceania cafe was great, Lava Java coffee shop was convenient. Staff was courteous & kind. Hotel is on the bay and directly across the street from Pacific Beach with the many surfers and beautiful sunset. Parking is $$$. Highly recommend!!

Hands down best resort!!! Beautiful property and location. We started in one of the one bedroom, bayfront suites and it was perfect. Staff was super friendly, property was nice and clean. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We celebrated our friend’s 60th birthday at the resort and had a pleasant stay. While the hotel’s interior feels a bit outdated, its San Diego location is excellent. Ian at the front desk provided outstanding service and made us feel very welcome. Our room was spacious and worked perfectly as the main venue for our small gathering. Overall, the staff and room size made the celebration memorable despite the dated look of the hotel.

Roof was terrible, extremely outdated and felt musky. Constant condensation in the room. The property and location is wonderful though.

I loved staying at the Catamaran! The location is amazing and walkable and the amenities were very enjoyable.

Lovely hotel, great location, very family friendly and great facilities!

Nce

Great service

Loved this hotel! It transported you to a jungle paradise while staying there. The rooms were a good size with everything you needed. The pool was small but fun and although we didn’t use it the bay access is nice if you wanna sit in the sand! Super easy to walk around PB and mission beach. Lots of good places to eat and drink and of course the beach is right there! The staff was very friendly and helpful! I would recommend this place to anyone that wants to stay in PB!!

Beautiful property with great amenities. On the bay, but easy access to ocean.

Very nice check in! Lovely atmosphere with lots of plants, animals (ducks, fish, birds and turtles) and a friendly staff.