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See detailsClose to Pacific Beach
Facing the calm expanse of Mission Bay in north San Diego, and a 3-minute walk from the sands and famous boardwalk of Pacific Beach, family-friendly Catamaran Resort and Spa makes a great base for water lovers. SeaWorld® is 3 miles (4.8 km) away, and it's a 20-minute cab ride to downtown San Diego.
On Mission Bay
A lovely old paddle steamer, the Bahia Belle, sails at sunset, offering free family-hour cruises (seasonal) then cocktails and dancing. Modern Californian food at the Oceana Coastal Kitchen comes with Mission Bay views - as do soaks in the outdoor whirlpool at Catamaran Spa and workouts in the open-air fitness center.
Free WiFi and DIRECTTV®
Guestrooms are inspired by the Polynesian-colonial style, with bright accents complementing antique-style wooden furniture. Most rooms have balconies or patios with bay, coastline, or tropical garden views. WiFi is free, flat-screen TVs offer DIRECTTV®, and guests can play music through iHome™ docks.
Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new windowCatamaran Resort and Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA 92109Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Step outside to feel the sun on your face and the sand in your toes on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with cabanas (surcharge), umbrellas, and sun loungers. At Catamaran Resort and Spa, pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa or have fun in the sun with activities like surfing/boogie boarding and sailing.
The resort offers a restaurant. Two bars/lounges are on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A computer station is located on site and high-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach resort also offers an outdoor pool, and a health club. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
Catamaran Resort and Spa is a smoke-free property.
- 24-hour front desk
- Children's club (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 315
- ATM/banking
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Number of bars/lounges - 2
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Concierge services
- Conference space
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Elevator/lift
- Full-service spa
- Arcade/game room
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Free WiFi
- Computer station
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Health club
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Meeting rooms 10
- Garden
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Luggage storage
- On private beach
- Restaurant
- Conference center
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach cabanas (surcharge)
- Beach sun loungers
- Conference space size (feet) - 25,000
- Conference space size (meters) - 2
- Number of meeting rooms - 15
- Sauna
- Smoke-free property
- Spa services on site
- Spa tub
- Steam room
- Outdoor pool
- Wedding services
- Pool umbrellas
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- On private beach
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Arcade/game room
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking
Self parking (surcharge), Valet parking (surcharge)
Room Amenities
- Cable TV service
- Private bathroom
- Premium TV channels
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Premium bedding
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Phone
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- iPod docking station
- Bathrobes
- Room service (24 hours)
Where to Eat
Breakfast is available for a surcharge each morning.
Oceana Coastal Kitchen - This beachfront restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch.
24-hour room service is available.
Nearby Things to Do
A private beach and a health club are featured at the resort. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a steam room.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Scuba diving nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Scooter/moped rentals nearby
- Segway rental/tour on site
- Mountain biking nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Kayaking on site
- Motor boating on site
- Rowing or canoeing on site
- Sailing on site
- Volleyball on site
- Water skiing on site
- Boat tours on site
Spa Services
Catamaran Spa has 10 treatment rooms. Services include massages, facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.
- Number of treatment rooms 10
- Body wraps
- Body scrubs
- Aromatherapy treatments
- Hydrotherapy treatments
- Sauna in spa
- Massages
- Minimum age to access spa is 16
- Facial treatments
Accessibility
To make special requests for accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Pets
- Pets not allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are 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.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
No cribs (infant beds) available
Fees
Optional extras
- Breakfast fee: between USD 10 and USD 75 per person (approximately)
- Self parking fee: USD 23.00 per day (in/out privileges)
- Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per day (in/out privileges)
Hotel Name
- Catamaran
- Catamaran Resort
- Catamaran Resort San Diego
- Catamaran San Diego
- Resort Catamaran
- Catamaran Hotel Mission Bay
- Catamaran Resort & Spa San Diego
We should mention
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
