Always beautiful. Always fun. Stay there every year. Good food, great service. Love the parrots. Jackie and her crew take great care of them and always take time to show off their beautiful plumage and talents including talking, laughing, waving, and hanging unsidedown from their perches.

Is overpriced, pretty old, I am staying at the 14 floor. The view is worth it, but dont expect luxury because you will just get retro style. If you want room service, you have to call them. The good things about it, location location, Mission beach is super close, restaurants all around, great view, great staff, great for kids and dogs! Family oriented, comfortable beds, clean, entertaining for the whole family!

Had a fantastic stay here with my family.Food from room service and restaurant was very delicious and there was a variety of dishes to choose from at any time of the day.Good for families as well as couples. Right on the beachfront and koi ponds add tranquility. Spend the day on the beach, or lounging on the grass, or taking a kayak out on the bay.

Lovely space. Fun atmosphere. The people were fantastic. Id upgrade the sunbathing chairs for something more comfortable and hose the bathrooms down with bleach. The kitchen is good although there were limited tools available. Limited housekeeping services (translate none) should result in reduced pricing.

Great hotel in San Diego. The entrance is beautiful and lush with tropical plants a Koi pond with a fantastic waterfall. This place has been around for quite a while. So dont expect shining new rooms but they are clean and well kept. Service is great and the views are amazing. It is a great place to bring kids because of all the water activities. We dont have children anymore since they are all grown up. But good to keep this in mind.

Thanksgiving dinner was very yummy, and even though the portions were reasonable, we still took some home. The bay view from our table was as good as San Diego gets. Service was good. Id do this again.

Stellar service and some of the best gardening Ive ever seen. Brownie is to die for, and the oysters were top notch, delicious. Also have an in house parrot who entertains better than most people!

We had a great 4-night stay at the Catamaran. We had a bay-view suite with an incredible view and enjoyed playing in the bay every day with the kids! Due to COVID, there was no housekeeping, but the staff was super nice and brought us fresh towels and whatever else we needed every day (at our request). I wiped down our room with disinfecting wipes when we arrived and was happy to see that the room was SUPER clean! I dont think a speck of dirt came off on the wipes. The rooms are dated but comfortable. I would love to see them add child-proof locks to the doors, and drawers/storage space in the bathroom would be nice (for their next remodel).

Beautiful resort. Absolutely no reason to leave the grounds! The exotic birds are a beautiful addition. Restaurants and bars are well appointed to meet any cravings. Rooms are comfortable and spacious. The pool and spa area are very relaxing and poolside drink service is terrific.

Secluded oasis in a great area of Mission Bay. Easy walking distance to Pacific beach if you get tired of the bay. Interiors of the bayside rooms feel very outdated. That is the only reason for 4 stars. Everything else at this resort is top shelf!

This resort is amazing. I had a wonderful stay. It is located right in between the bay and the ocean. Near lots of restaurants and things to do. It is a little confusing getting in and out of the property at first but you get the hang of it.I would recommend adding more signs with night lighting and directions in and out of the resort towards mission or towards the beach. Currently your staff has to escort each individual out every time they ask which is still very nice of them.I will be coming back here for sure next time I visit. For breakfast, I recommend the carne asada steak burrito from Woodys near by.

A beautiful property with ponds full of fish and ducks. Hotel is a bit older in terms of furnishings but the staff is simply awesome. The beach by mission bay and walking distance to ocean beaches.

Booked a spontaneous trip here with my husband two weeks before we were to go. Amazing pricing. The room was perfect for us two and the hotel is beautifully taken care of. The birds and turtles all over is such a cute sight to see. The beach area is so clean and relaxing. We were able to walk to the ocean and boardwalk in five minutes and enjoy all the food and drinks places offered. We will definitely book this place again. Great staff also!

Positive: Location was perfect. Within walking distance to the beach and restaurants Negative: Guest services was rude and unhelpful

LOCATION IS UNBEATABLE but ..... Checked in yesterday. Staying for 4 nights.Extremely old rooms and everything else.The mold smell in the room is so strong, I can’t stop sneezing. It’s non stop.Only happens when I come back to the room. They offered a different room but it has the same smell.Restaurant food is not fresh at all!Had a hamburger with old hamburger buns and soggy cold fries. Hamburger meat was still frozen in parts .Service is great, it’s not their fault that this place is so unkept.

I had breakfast at the Oceana patio: bagel with lox, fresh squeezed juice. Service was spot on as was the food. The only thing was the bagel, if they had a fresher and more options for the bagel it would have been perfect.

Nice place that reminds me of the Sunset At The Palms in Negril Jamaica,(which was of course very nice and tropical). A little old, but kept up pretty good with an amazing view of Mission Bay from the tower and some of the lower buildings. All kinds of boat rentals right there as well.

I use to live in Pacific Beach, so to go spend the day as a tourist in the Catamaran is really a must, specially when you have friends from out of town. Food is amazing I love the salmon salad with the ceviche all fresh and delicious. The vibe is great, you feel like you are in Hawaii, very friendly and helpful staff.

Great customer service. Justin and Mick are AMAZING and appreciate their kindness. Oceana restaurant team is INCREDIBLE. My Mom and I ordered breakfast and not only was the breakfast delicious, they took great care in the preparation of the food and the overall presentation of the meal. Will definitely be back; my Mom says the same :-)

Hotel staff welcoming and friendly. Stayed for 3 nights, requested cookware to be in the room, was not completed. First night needed maintenance to fix tub plunger to bath or 9 month old. Second day the stove was not working, only 1 of 4 rings worked, it’s probably older me and I’m 40 years, time to update. Collection of waste and utensils very slow, with Covid only disposable utensils which we needed to all reception each day for. Gardens are lovely and location is great, Parked on the street as resort parking was $27 per day. Restaurant was very good, no issue there. For the rate $$ this resort should invest in there rooms, I’m sure in the 1980’s this was a top hotel

Youll fall in love the moment you enter the lobby. Coy fish and waterfall right by front desk.Private beach on the bay side, great pool area, the beach is literally a 5m walk. Come check it out! I will definitely be back.

Absolutely loved this spot for paddle boarding!! Affordable. Great staff and so beautiful!!

Incredible staff, always clean, could use updating but nice spot to relax by the bay. Pictures are from 12th floor tower. Booked as partial ocean view. Resort is Beach front bc bay wraps around, from this side looks few blocks away.

Very pleasant and comfortable stay..My family spent a week in California. We stayed in three hotels total as we spent time in different areas. We only stayed a total of one night at Catamaran. I wish it could have been longer it was that relaxing...

Best of both worlds with the Bay in the back & the Ocean in the front. But the hotel definitely needs to remodel bathrooms. My friend is short and Im tall she even felt like she was going to fall sitting on the toilet, its so Flippin low. Plus theres no window or vents in there. Altogether way to small of a bathroom. The employees were very nice also.

Beautiful hidden gem with island vibes and kinda takes you away from the feeling of where you actually are

My family and I loved our stay at the Catamaran Beach Resort.Check-in with Sarah was fast and easy. Lovely Coi fish pond and waterfall in lobby entrance, exotic parrots and ducks in the courtyard. Definitely gave me Hawaiian vibes.The whole staff provided great service. They made sure to keep everything clean and sanitized. I thought it was excellent that they provided a care package with masks and hand sanitizer for our stay.Our studio room with kitchenette had a nice partial ocean view. House keeping provided toiletries and silverware based on request. Dinner and Brunch at Oceana Restaurant was great.The Resort is on the Bay with plenty of water activities and bike rentals for a charge. Nice pool and movie night on the lawn. Very family oriented.We will definitely return next Summer. Hopefully the spa will be open by then.

Fantastic location and pretty grounds but the room (956) was absolutely horrible. Bathroom door wont shut, toilet wont flush, sliding door to patio wont open. And then theres the kitchenette.....the 4 burner stove is probably from 1975 and the 1 burner that works doesnt even heat all the way. The hotel provided zero plates, glasses, silverware, dish towels or cooking utensils. The full size fridge and comfortable beds were the only redeeming qualities of the room. Its in desperate need of an update and for those reasons I cannot stay here again or recommend it to anyone else.

Not all operational in the business vicinity.but you can always enjoy your stay by bathing at the beach, boat rides and restaurant. Hawaiian theme has been canc. Due to pandemic, and will resume next year. Other than than, rooms are cheaper for the moment, and still a great spot to relax.

Awesome view and top service The Thanksgiving dinner was perfect

Mushroom omelet was great. Beautiful view of Mission Bay. The landscaping and back patio are cozy and relaxing. Prices not bad for what you get.

We were given a room that looked like it hadnt been renovated since the 1980s. The room smelled musty. The bathroom tile looked like it belonged in a hospital, and the bathroom light fixture was rusting. I understand the gym was closed due to COVID but why charge a full resort fee for facilities that are closed? The location was excellent. On Mission Bay and close to Pacific Beach. Other guests given a renovated room may have more positive opinions.

This place is awesome...Staff is amazing, breakfast was to die for! OCEANA COSTAL KITCHEN IS THE BOMB!!!

Cool tiki concept. Love the streams, parrots and ducks all over the grounds. Don’t love the 27$ parking or the 30$/night resort fee. The rooms in the tower are a little tired but a great hotel otherwise. Can’t beat the location on mission bay!

Far from what weve expected. Very old hotel. Not the cleanest either.Never agree to the rooms facing the Garden especially on floors 2-5 in the tower. Youll get a splendid view of the parking structure with all its smog and noise.This hotel still gets a 2nd stars because of the beach, which is public actually, and lunch at the OceanaDefinitely not coming back!

This place is awesome!!! Have been here a few times. I can remember one time when we were here many years ago, our room was to have a kitchen in the room. At first we didnt know where the kitchen was, we open up a closet, guess what we find? A kitchen.This place is amazing. Havent been in a tower room. A great place to stay. A tropical feel to this hotel. They serve an excellent Sunday brunch here that is incredible. When I was here last time, had a wonderful massage at the spa.

We stopped by for lunch at Oceana after a bike ride around the bay. The service was excellent. The food good but portions small. Loved the patio setting overlooking Mission Bay.

A little mini vacation.... staff is very friendly and helpful. Felt at ease. Missuon bay right in back of resort and lists of boating and other water activities.

Nice view from any room. They have the beaches and pools. Large servings for dinner at the Oceana Restaurant. Outdoor movies for the kids. Great place for a Wedding.

Tropical hideaway across from Mission Beach. Although there are parts to this resort that feel a little dated it adds to the rich character and charm. It was very clean and well maintained. Love all the tropical trees plants birds and other animals. Stayed in a smaller building that had a view of the bay and beach. Nice and quiet even though you are right on a beach ! If you want the commercial beach experience with restaurants and more action just go across the street to Mission and Pacific beaches. Miles and miles of paths to bike ride walk or take a scooter exploring. Traffic flow was actually pretty good and it generally took us about 15 to 20 minutes to get downtown.

Positive: Proximity to beach. Negative: The hotel room. Outdated, dirty, smelly, list goes on.

Great place to stay. Nice pool, and right on the Bay. Dog friendly!

The resort is in a beautiful location right on the water with easy access to the beach. The property was massive but also in desperate need of a renovation/update. I felt like I time traveled into the 90s. There were pieces of wallpaper hanging from the wall in a hallway as of the wallpaper new it was time to go.The restaurant on the property was nice. The prices were definitely hotel prices, meaning a little on the pricier side. The service was good and the staff were friendly.

The best spot right near the beach. All of the staff was super fantastic and helpful. I enjoyed my stay. Its a 5 minute walk to the beach, eatery places and shopping. Dining in the hotel is great but if you want to sample locally you arent far at all.

We love the Catamaran! We visit here each summer & it never fails to make our entire summer. It has an amazing atmosphere- and amazing employees. Luz is the most kind hearted and hard working lady, and each year she shows us so much kindness and love. Our visit would not be the same without her- and the amazing service she provides. Even in this diverse situation following covid protection procedures, she has been amazingly helpful and makes it so worth the trip. We love her and the catamaran!

Dont let the outside appearanceof this hotel fool you.Within the building its wonderful.Bay, palms trees, koi fish, duck etc..We will surely book again.Thanks for your experience

Very convenient location! The rooms are a bit dated but overall the experience was nice. Best part was that everything was walking distance and the resort has immediate access to the bay.

Beautiful and comfortable. Great location. Would stay again!The only drawback is that the walls and the sliding glass door to the balcony seemed to let in more noise than Id like. That and some of the guests were a bit noisy during quiet hours.

Friendly place. Pricing is ok. Family friendly. Restaurant is s but prices, but food isnt too bad. The water features, with ponds and ducks are fabulous. Landscaping is excellent. Cool place to walk around.

The hotel is decent but the way they set it up for covid was fantastic. Plenty of space for everyone without crowding. Loved it.

Laid back, great hospitality, stacation, great luaus by Pride of Polynesia, boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, catacatamaraning, lol

The resort location cannot be beat and the view from our room was SPECTACULAR. However, I dont recommended eating at the Oceana Restaurant inside the resort as the food choices were extremely limited, overpriced, and while tasty, nothing to write home about. Almost everything is closed still due to the pandemic-- no sunset luaus (even though they were up on the website), the Jacuzzi, spa, and Bahia Belle boats, arcade etc. are all unavailable atm. However, you can rent kayaks and boats to take around the bay and enjoy the lounge area. We loved kayaking! And the private beach. The room we were in was quite outdated for the price (especially the bathroom), but very spacious & comfortable. I only wish there was a little table we could actually sit & eat at or a microwave. Otherwise La Jolla is fantastic and this is a beautiful resort. The best part of the trip was exploring the sea cliffs and eating at amazing local restaurants. Enjoy your vacay!

We stayed in two rooms the first room we upgraded to a suit the first day at the Bayfront. The room wasnt that clean when we checked in and definitely needed to be updated. The second room we stayed in was much cleaner but still needs updating.

The Catamaran Resort is the best resort in San Diego!! As soon as we arrived, we immediately felt at peace and went full into vacation mode for our little staycation. The beautiful, postcard scene views from our tower room, the attentive staff, and the amazing food at Oceana make the Catamaran a very special place! Very much looking forward to returning here soon!!

We had a great stay with our family. We loved the zen garden atmosphere inside and the calm bay outside for our toddlers. Justin was awesome! He went above and beyond to help us out.

Beautiful scenery, tropical gardens, ponds, ducks, tropical birds and turtles right in front of the bay. Fun staycation in San Diego

Garden View includes all rooms in the Tower up to the 5th Floor and Even numbered face the Parking Garage. Good for me so I could keep an eye on my new Truck.

Nice place to stay on the bay. There is a coffee shop inside and the restraunt on site is delicious. The grounds have you almost feeling as though you are in Hawaii or in another tropical location. There is even a Koi pond in the lobby its beautiful at night.

We enjoy staying at this resort. It has a very Polynesian feel and is right on the bay. Pool and spa are good but for the kids the free play arcade is where they always want to go. Great location, nice staff and wonderful place for a weekend getaway. We used the electric scooters to navigate the area and it was very convenient. The boat cruise is also fun.

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is beautiful. You can walk from your room right onto the beach. There is also a running/walking trail that stretches out for over 2 miles. Its very tranquil. They have a gym and spa. Me and my military buddies stayed here for a week to attend the Cyber Fire Training class and we enjoyed it. The food is worth the price. Sushi for lunch or dinner is great but the French Toast for breakfast was my favorite. Oh! My room was on the 10th floor. The view was awesome!

Didnt actually stay at the resort but visited some friends who stayed. We spent the whole day there. Food was really good and the service was good. Neither were great, though.

Great Resort! Tropical feel, with meandering man-made forest creek, tropical birds, Koi, ducks,turtles, good & fancy(too) restaurants, beach shopping blvd nearby also, ocean Beach 2 block, Mission Bay beach out back. High-rise tower as well as lower suite units. Lots of grassy & beach area. Luau in summer with islands entertainment & meal. Also paddlewheeler & water equipment rental shack/dock. Nightly cruise. Entertainer patio bar. Tell them @FreedomPleaseOr #7footApartHikes{FREE} sent you

Hotel rooms itself are a little dated and in need of remodel, however the resorts was perfect for what we needed balcony view over looking the bay. Walking distance to the beach and many wonderful restaurants. We had the best time staying here and will never forget the bird sanctuary.

We have stayed here many times in the past 10 to 12 years. Its dated but we over look that, the carpet needs to be replaced. The tropical area and the ground floor patios needs a little power washing a least ever now and then.I ask about the Hibiscus suite, front desk said could only be rented to upper management or VIPs, I got curious and found this review :Lindsay P1Reviewed October 26, 2016Great StayMy boyfriend and I stayed at the Hibiscus Suite. This Suite was perfect! This was a 1 bedroom suite, 2 bath rooms, living area (no kitchen), and full private patio with a view of the water! We didnt want to leave the room. It was my birthday and they guaranteed us a late arrival with no problem and had a nice welcome gift on the table when we arrived. The service was friendly and attentive. This hotel is also in a great location, we had a blast and did not have to travel far from the resort to eat or have fun.We do enjoy staying here, but sometimes we stay in La Jolla and other places, this happens to be close to our daughter ( our new grandson) and our son, its convenient and 3 1/2 stars, it could be a 5 with not much work. PS - Food is wonderful.

Myself and two of my friends stayed here over the weekend and all three of us said the same thing. My room smells like mold! I brought it to managements attention and they said well look into it So Monday morning I wake up and Im sick. Be careful if the room has a funny smell to it, its mold!

Nice view and resort. Older but well kept. Food was pricey.

Room right next to the pool. It was loud all day and all night..to say this was a relaxing vacation would be a bold faced lie. I hated every moment in my room. I will never stay here ever again and I will never recommend it to anyone.

The room needed updating but the property was really nice and the beach was great. Our kids loved the movie on the beach one night.

Good and not so good! Manager and assistant and check in great, except a handful of people walking in and out of lobby without masks. Code not enforced. Dining room gave lunch menus for dinner; seated us too close to loud unmasked group, wanted to charge me $4 for a roll (I wanted to feed ducks/fish), and no maid service with COVID. However, every request was received nicely. Lost all internet and TV/phone 1 morning. Expensive but great view and best option during this pandemic. Would like to see enforced rules at all entrances like they have at stores and restaurants to keep all people safe!

Love this place! It became my favorite spot . Come here, enjoy the sun at the beach, rent a paddle boat or enjoy some refreshing drink at the bar.

Overall it was a mixed experience. It’s likely one ofThe good:- the beds were very comfortable- the grounds were well kept and beautiful- the complimentary passes to the Bahia belle harbour cruise was a nice touch.The bad:- the room was very dated.- sofa/chairs in the room were very uncomfortable.- house keeping was inconsistent (some days the water bottles were not provided)- linens and robes had some stains- the a/c didn’t work at all (it made noise, but never cooled the room. We slept in 24/26c degrees)

I loved the location. Easy access to the ocean and the bay. Great spot for families.

Loved being in Pacific Beach for a change from downtown San Diego. Will say the weekend got a bit crazy.

This place was great. We had an incredible suite with a view of both the bay and the ocean (request an upper-story room in the tower). The staff were friendly and accommodating. The outdoor pool was great - very kid friendly. Drinks were expensive and the restaurant was pricey - food was ok. The outside beach was great and we rented a sail boat. My favorite part was the beautiful birds and chatting with the bird trainers. The grounds are impeccably kept. There is a gym available to guests, but the nice sauna and hottub require an additional daily fee. The location was great - we walked easily to the ocean, restaurants, grocery store, and amusement park. There is also a fun boat that goes across the bay (free for guests to use, bar on board). You can also rent bikes right at the hotel. There is a great bike path that goes along the water.

Positive: Beach/bay and location Negative: Rooms smelled and looked old. Toilet barely flushed, popcorn ceilings and dingy bathroom.

For being in Pacific Beach, the Catamaran really does a good job a keeping things clean and quiet. Nice place, good area in the bay for kids (gated) and lots of stuff to do.

The Catamaran on Mission Bay has a beautiful well kept beach with chairs and umbrellas that are available to the public according to their signs on the beach. It is a peaceful place to sit and watch people, birds, boats and bikes. The Resort is gorgeous inside with dark woods and a big hanging catamaran in their lobby. On the grounds they have an area to to view their beautiful parrots and the restaurant has a large spectacular aquarium of jelly fish.

My wife and I picked the Catamaran and Oceana Coastal Kitchen to have our wedding reception and dinner last weekend. The property is beautiful. It has lush landscaping with ponds and a waterfall in the lobby. There are exotic birds, ducks, turtles, and koi fish as well. Very beautiful Polynesian style to the property. We got 2 rooms for 4 nights and paid a tad over $1500 with our travel network. Upon check-in, we were charged another $535 for resort fees and incident deposit. The $400 incident deposit was a surprise, never saw that amount stated anywhere, but it was refundable. Once we got to the room we were immediately disappointed. We paid for a room with a garden view, but received a room that had a view of the parking lot, parking structure, and the side entrance and exit to the property from the front. From the back, there was a large patio area with a view of a small grass area with a few small trees and the side of the next building and its stair case. No garden in sight, this was a lawn. The garden was in the center of the property. The room itself was clean but very old. Wallpaper had bubbles in it and was peeling in many different spots. The light in the entrance way, the light above the vanity, and the light in the bathroom all flickered very badly. To the point that my wife couldnt get ready for the wedding in there. She had sit out on the bed to get ready. The AC was a central design and took 5 hours to cool the room. There is no fan in the bathroom. Only a 1 x 1 square window you can open. Whoever did the grout for the tile floor in the bathroom was terrible. Ugly stray grout marks all over the place. The toilet was crooked and pointed towards the wall. Which made sitting on it interesting. The faucet in the bathtub was broken and literally turned in circles on the wall. Last time we got a hotel room, my wife and I got a Motel 6 room for about $55/night. It was nicer, newer, and cleaner than the room at the Catamaran for $158/night.Moving over to the second room which my father checked into before we got there. We prepaid everything for my father so he could just show ID and pickup his key. Which worked out well. Somehow, my dad ended up with a tower studio that had a full kitchenette and a 7th floor balcony view of the ocean. Needless to say I was a bit jealous considering I bought both rooms and they were supposed to be the same, and Im the groom. However, the second room still had the same flickering light issue in the vanity area and in the bathroom. My dad did not like the bed in the room. The room was also dated but didnt seem to have as many issues as the first room.Fast forwarding to the night of the wedding, we came back to the property for our reception dinner at Oceana Coastal Kitchen. We ran a little late and the restaurant was gracious enough to hold our reservation. But the food was subpar. Ribeyes were thin cut less than 1 thick, Sea Bass was overcooked and dry, Roast Chicken and sushi was ok, and the Crab Fritters were great. Service was absolutely terrible. Waiter was unattentive and missed peoples orders. I had to actually get up and walk around the restaurant to find someone to help us on multiple occasions. Bill was $736 for 17 people with 18% gratuity. We gave the waiter $750 and he brought me receipts. No change. I had to go ask for my change. The waiter tried to play it off like he meant to give it to me. But cmon. I fully intended to give it to him, but since he was gonna steal it, I gave him nothing. I already paid over $100 in gratuity anyways.For over $2250 spent for what we got, we are highly disappointed. They only good thing about this place is the location and the coffee shop. Eat at The World Famous across the street on the boardwalk. Far better food and service. Catamaran is just not worth the money!

We got the bay view, looked awesome at night. Everything was clean, we were missing the remote for the TV but we called the front desk and they immediately sent 1 up that worked.

We went to celebrate our GrandaugtherBirthday Stayed for 3 days but on Sunday September 13thHad brunch at the Oceana restaurantThe menu very limited the serviceThe worst we ever experiencedThe waitresses only came to our tableTwice to get our order and to bringOur check, we had to get up from our table to request someone to bring us coffee and after 40/45 minutes they didThe food was cold my GrandaugtherDid not get her dish we have to get up again and requestedthe worse service Ever we experienced

Great time. Nice resort. Great food and nice atmosphere. Enjoyed our stay.

A safari experience. Birds and palm trees all over. Across the street from beach. Bird shows and movies on the beach. Family friendly and kid friendly.

Great place to spend the weekend. Clean rooms, close bar, and awesome views! Highly recommend.

Quite a beautiful area. Hotel is very peaceful with a lovely Coy pond. The staff are super friendly and eager to help, the room is nice with a nice sitting area and a furnished balcony. The garden view room is very tranquil.I would easily 5 star review however the prices for the spa are ridiculous. There are several other spas within walking distance that are less than half the price for a the same massage. I’m sure it’s good here and I wouldn’t even mind paying a little bit more but just over double is just crazy.The restaurant is amazing and the food and service are superb but again the prices are very steep so maybe just 1 meal, there are so many other resteraunts nearby for a lot less! I recommend the World Famous!I don’t understand why hotels/resorts charge so much. You’d think they would be within reason of other comparable amenities nearby and I’m sure more people would just spend their hard earned money here at the resort rather than elsewhere if it was.despite this we would certainly stay here again and recommend others do as well as it is a very beautiful place and at Christmas it’s warm enough to still sit around the beach in your swim suit and at night go for evening strolls in shorts and a light sweater.

Great location right on Mission bay. Walkable to a great selection of bars and restaurants. The property has great plants and I love the ducks. Rooms and beds are comfortable. No noise from adjoining rooms. Slightly noisy heater which is probably not an issue most of the time.

Beautiful resort right on the bay. Great restaurant and the food was good. We celebrated my Grandma’s 70th birthday and they made the entire experience special. I would definitely go back.

We visited this Resort and it was beautiful. Lots to see and do. Very relaxing. Well be back.

It feels like youve stepped away from San Diego when youre here. Super friendly and accommodating staff, gorgeous greenery, and birds roaming the property. The trees, ducks, and parrots inside make me feel like Im halfway to Hawaii.Rooms are comfy and clean, and the views of mission Bay are incredible to wake up to.Also they use good quality toilet paper. ;)

I haven’t had a lot of experience with hotels right on the beach... and this is just that and why I choose this property... it is right on a beautiful sandy beach. The view from our room was wonderful, you could literally lie down on your bed and see the beach and water. Upon arrival and departure, the baggage and valet staff were personable. The other staff were all pleasant, but not very personable. The area was pretty great and felt like a young and hip vibe when we walked around. However, the rooms are definitely outdated, and an uncomfortable bed. But still that view. We didn’t have time for the spa... the fitness center was great... and the food was an 8 out of 10. And I would definitely go back here even if just to chill at the bar or eat at the restaurant. The movie on the beach was a nice touch. For the price... you are getting a fantastic view and there seems to be a lot of activities for families, but I wouldn’t consider this a place for a romantic get away. Still a solid property. Did I mention the view and the beach

We came here for our anniversary and Mary at the front desk made us an anniversary card from hand! She sent us champagne and chocolate covered strawberries (my favorite) as a gift! We got an upgraded room looking over the bay. Im so impressed with the customer service and kindness. The arcade is free, the pool is nice, they have a restaurant with moon jelly fish and a spa. But again, Mary made our vacation and anniversary the best. Thank you Mary

Let me start off my saying that the staff and the resort (jungle vibe) with the wildlife was very nice and enjoyable. With that being said, our room was just horrible. Our stay was from 6/14-6/20 and was put into room 450 of the tower with a garden view. It was not a garden view, more like a view of the parking garage. This trip was for my birthday to celebrate in a different state on the bay/beach, but it wasnt a premium experience for the the price we paid.The windows and walls were paper thin so we could constantly hear people talking or rolling their luggage at all hours of the night. The sliding door to the balcony was always getting stuck and my girlfriend couldnt even open it herself, but once I did get it open it sounded and felt like an earthquake in our room. The last night we was there the door actually can off the track and we had no choice but to sleep with the door open and hear all the people running around outside even more. The t.v. was at a weird angle too and you had to burn and be able to watch it, but that was okay because we didnt watch much t.v. on our trip luckily.Over all I was bummed out over the experience, I recommend someone in the area to stop by and walk through and check it out but would not recommend staying there. The only reason we stayed is because we had already prepaid and it was right near both bodies of water. But there are plenty of other places near by for cheaper.

The only thing we really enjoyed is wild life . The room stinks and outdated. There were spider webs everywhere, looks like no one checks housekeeping work. Not coming back .

Beautiful property. Hotel workers did a great job at keeping everything clean and sanitized. This place is very noisy and lots of people partying on their balconies. Sunday and monday were more family oriented. I will not return on a weekend with my kids but during the week absolutely. They also double charged us so it was very inconvenient.

Great stay with my family this past weekend everything was covid ready sanitizer everywhere. Everybody wearing mask.

This place exceeded my expectations, by far the best hotel Ive been to. Its so tropical here and they have a jellyfish and bird exhibit. The customer service in the breakfast dining area was amazing as well. I would definitely come back. Keep in mind you have to pay $26. to park a night. It was pretty expensive to stay here but treat yo self.

I am very disappointed in the Catamaran resort. I’ve been a loyal customer for years, staying there on vacations and going to the spa and restaurant many times. I even booked my wedding ceremony there because it was such a special place for me. The people at the front desk were very rude on my wedding day and would not agree to let me check in an hour early to my room to get dressed for the wedding and get my dress on. We booked our reception there for this June and had to cancel it because of the COVID19 outbreak. We had to cancel back in March because many people from out of town were flying in and we couldn’t ask them to do it. Catamaran forgot to invoice me for the payments and I had to ask them to send me the bill, then they sent it to the wrong email address (complete confidentiality breach) and refused to refund any of the funds we had paid toward the reception even though it would have to be canceled anyway per California social distancing and safety regulations. I am very disappointed in how rude the staff have been and their complete lack of empathy or customer care during this pandemic.It’s no longer the special place it once was to me, I will never be returning again (which is sad because we got married there). I hope they improve their customer service in the future but I will never recommend them again to any friends and family and will not forget how poorly we were treated surrounding our wedding, which should be the happiest memory of my life.

Best place to stay. It has everything. We were upgraded to a suite overlooking Bay and ocean. I would like to add that the staff are the most friendly people you could meet. Leaving tomorrow back to freezing two feet of snow in Calgary.I hope my next vacation comes soon. I will only stay at the Catamaran as everything is within walking distance. I wont be needing to rent a car. Already seen the sights of SD.Fair thee well and if forever, then forever fair thee well

Place is nice for a mini vacation

Our trip here was the worst. My wife left her key in the room and asked for a new key while I was out fishing. My wife had her ID and credit card that I used to pay for the room. They would not give her a key. The manager Sondra said her credit card was not the card used which was untrue. They even threatened my wife that they were going to evict her and my kids from the room while I was still out. I can’t believe it, we visit San Diego very frequently and will not be staying here again. Save your money and stay at the Dana or Paradise point if you like service.

This place leaves me breathless, it is the staple of Mission beach San Diego. You are a short walk distance away from the beach and the scenery is to die for. The staffing is very friendly and the rooms are very comfortable. Around the area there are plenty to do I would recommend going to Better Buzz coffee it is the best in town. It is also about 15 minutes away from La Jolla if you want to see beautiful places and go out to dinner with family or friends. Around the back of the building is an entry way to the cove and private beach where you could rent out paddle boats or just get a quick tan. The weather was just that it was on average 74 to about 68 so amazing with the breeze rushing to your body. I would definitely come to this place again and again.