Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa

Check in was easy and front desk staff was friendly. I wish there was something in the booking process that warned people there are no elevators or a lift on the bay view buildings. Several trips up and down the stairs during check in, check out, and every time we went to the beach. The property itself was immaculately maintained. However, noise during our stay was awful. Obnoxiously loud Luau the night we arrived. Our room was close enough to the noise to drive us to dinner. Unfortunately the restaurant is just as close and no one could hear anything but screaming. The restaurant needs an entire review on its own. We would possibly stay at the hotel again, but never eat at Ocena again. Why advertise two restaurants that share a single kitchen? One serves the patio and the other serves the dining area. You can get a burger outside, but not inside. Just consolidate the menus and have a single restaurant. Regardless, the food at Ocena was overpriced and inedible. Rooms are no different than an average hotel on hotel circle. Our room was “ok”. Plenty of small issues bordering on “should we say something”. Loose toilet paper holder, spilled shampoo not cleaned in shower, hair and sand all over the floor. All things you’d expect to be there with people and the beach, but there was a sense that housekeeping was just going through the motions and no one was holding to any standards. Trash under the beds and couch, things like that. Not a single trip ruining experience, but enough small things that seemed to be the forefront of conversation on the trip home. I’d rather have been talking about the fun we had. The landscaping crew came bright and early the night after the Luau for nearly two hours, definitely seemed like they were paid by the hour. That paired with the machine they drag across the sand that sounds like a jackhammer was a real treat at 8 am. There was literally a small jackhammer when my daughter was trying to watch the bird show. Someone was fixing some concrete nearby. A little coordination and common sense goes a long way. It’s not like Arizona where you have to get everything done before the sun comes up. The temp is perfect all day, maybe wait till the masses are out and about. Read less

The Catamaran Resort has been a family favorite for my husband growing up and now our family. Its location is perfect located on the bay, and directly across the street from Pacific and Mission Beach. The pool is lovely and they also have a free arcade for kids. My family has visited 4 times in the past year and a half. I keep coming back because we are treated so good. The service given by Hitomi, Manager is above and beyond. She’s been very professional in handling my family’s needs in so many ways. I’m grateful I got to see her again this summer and as always, she welcomed me with her warm smile. She was very generous and left us a fruit and cheese basket with wine as an appreciation gift. Just one example of her kindness. It goes a long way, and we will keep returning! Also, a shout out to Stephen at Oceana this week as he was an amazing server at breakfast. Read less

Loved this hotel and great for families! Stayed in Towers building Resort view. 2 adults and 4 kids. Room had 2 queen beds and a pull out couch. Very roomy. Small kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee machine and sink. Nice balcony. Food was pricey, but yummy. There are parrots, koi ponds, luau's (Thurs and Tues), yoga every morning right on Mission Bay beach behind hotel. Some nights have live music. Mission Beach is directly across the hotel and Mission Bay is right behind the hotel. There was a guy, I think his name is Josh, that works at the water equipment rental right behind the hotel... give him a raise, he is the best!! Honestly the whole staff was wonderful. Thank you for a wonderful mini vacation Catamaran Hotel and Resort! We will be back! Read less

Resort is in a great location on Mission Bay. There is a 17+ mile run, walk, bath path between the resort and the bay. Beach chairs were comfortable. Restaurants and grocery in walking distance. We had a 1st floor garden view room near the koi pond. Bed was comfortable. Service was good. Pool was nice. Food and drinks were had at restaurant was good. Beautiful setting. Would definitely stay here again. Read less

My husband and I usually attend the summer Sunset Luau and always talked about staying here. Our daughter visited from out of state and we stayed for a couple days, including the Luau in our stay. We stayed in the tower, 8th floor facing the Bay. What a view! Although our suite was dated, it was clean and comfortable - but who stays in their room during vacation. The grounds are beautiful and well kept. Our daughter went out for her early morning walk and was able to get us an umbrella with beach chairs in front row facing the bay (being that they’re on a 1st come basis). We absolutely loved the ambiance…. Polynesia in San Diego! Great Luau, great food, friendly and caring staff all the way around. We’ll most certainly return to the Catamaran and Luau! Read less