Catamaran Resort Hotel And Spa – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
The Catamaran Resort Hotel And Spa offers 310 rooms, suites, and studios with balconies or patios. Options include Bayfront Suites with direct beach access, Bay View Suites overlooking Mission Bay, and Garden View Suites surrounded by tropical gardens. All rooms feature HD TVs, small refrigerators, and walk-in showers or full-size tubs. Studios include kitchenettes with microwaves and toaster ovens.
Dining Options
Oceana Coastal Kitchen serves California cuisine with views of Mission Bay. Moray's outdoor lounge offers tropical cocktails and casual meals by fire pits. Lava Java provides grab-and-go coffee, sandwiches, and smoothies. The seasonal Pool Bar & Grill and Oasis Snack Shack serve poolside snacks and drinks. A Sunday luau features roast pig, hula dancing, and torch performances.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can swim in the landscaped pool, relax in the bayfront whirlpool, or rent paddleboards and kayaks from Action Sport Rentals. The Catamaran Spa offers massages, facials, and seaweed wraps. Weekly activities include lei-making, hula lessons, and bird encounters with talking parrots. An arcade and beach games like cornhole are available for families.
Location & Access
Located on Mission Bay, the resort is 8 miles from San Diego International Airport. SeaWorld is 3 miles away, the San Diego Zoo is 12 miles, and Legoland California is 28 miles. The Pacific Beach boardwalk is steps from the property, with shops and restaurants like Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean nearby.
Services & Amenities
The hotel provides valet parking, daily housekeeping, and accessible rooms with roll-in showers. Concierge services arrange bonfires, bike rentals, and water sports. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Dog-friendly rooms accommodate pets under 50 lbs. Private dining and event spaces seat up to 16 guests.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Water sports
- Cycling
- Yoga class
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Game room
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Back massage
- Full body massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock