Some rooms did not have enough storage in the bathroom. Too much noise from other rooms (no noise cancellation), outside & inside seating of restaurant had different menus but we were not told about this in advance.

Great location. Beautiful resort with lots to do. Comfortable rooms.

Stayed in March 2025

The bay. I thought I had booked a beach vacation. We couldn’t go in the algae-filled bay, the sand was filled with slivered sea shells so couldn’t walk barefoot on it or sit bare-skinned on it. The sand castles toys were dirty and deeply disappointing. I expected there to be more than one pool for a resort that size. The parking was incredibly expensive and very difficult to even find a space to fit our small SUV. The town was NOT family friendly. Too far to be within walking distance and absolutely nowhere to park the car! All filled with bars, tattoo shops, and beach rentals. Loud and highly trafficated.

I liked the staff. Front desk and concierge were wonderful! I liked the koi pond and the views from our room. My kids loved the mid-day complimentary refreshments.

Stayed in March 2025

It’s a super old hotel. Rooms are outdated.

Location. Also the general manager was fantastic accommodating a last minute request.

Stayed in March 2025

First night was in the tower on the 5th floor. As soon as I was at the elevator I noticed it looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in awhile. The opening to the 5th floor was very worn and the room was aged with water damage.

Excellent customer service. Very Friendly. Beautiful grounds

Stayed in March 2025

The room was a suite and the bedroom was on the backside of the room so it was dark.

Breakfast was just ok.

Stayed in March 2025

It was older than I expected and we were in the tower and it smelled like sewer

Location was great

Stayed in March 2025

The rooms could be better.. need a few updates

The location is perfect, right by the bay and only a few mins walk to the ocean . The staff is great, the food is amazing and the hotel has a Hawaiian feel. My family loved it

Stayed in February 2025

Restaurant/ Food selection on property Cleanliness of parking garage and area

Location, walkable, property/ beach

Stayed in December 2024

I didn’t like that the room itself smelled “old” when I walked in. It was clean & the facility was beautiful. Just the room smelled “old.”

I loved that this property was in between the bay and the beach! The staff were very friendly. The facility had quite a lot to offer, including a delicious restaurant!

Stayed in October 2024

food and drinks a little pricey but good quality. Tried to charge me for pool towel ,not as part of resort fee.

property was tropical

Stayed in November 2024

I think some aspects of the room decor are looking a little dated now, but it was very clean and well provisioned.

I've stayed here before and it is such a great location. Right on Mission Bay but very close to the ocean as well, with lots of buzzy bars, restaurants and cafes in close walking distance. Loved meeting the hotel's resident cat this time too!

Stayed in October 2024

Our final bill included a $40 charge for a beach towel??? It is frustrating to have to call the hotel and request they remove the charge. We had to have the discussion with the billing department as to whether we checked it back in with an attendant. We had to explain that we checked out 4 towels from the machine using our room key and when we left the pool we placed them in an unattended bin (just like everyone else)- there was never an employee to check back with, nor a facility to recheck the towels through a machine. We even joked with other guests about how silly the process was.

The Catamaran is an icon in San Diego. It captures the feel of Hawaii with water features and lush tropical plants. The restaurant and bar are just great. It is right on the bay and has gorgeous views. We had an older room, but it was fine- clean and comfortable with a small kitchen. The grounds are extensive and the pool is great. Is the property showing its age?-Yes, but we loved that nothing much has changed at this hotel over its historic existence. The staff was friendly, helpful and efficient. We live in the San Diego area and this is a favorite staycation spot. Any recreational activity is available and you can walk everywhere. We get a little tired of the big box hotels with their huge fancy lobbies but small cookie cutter rooms. This is one of a kind!

Stayed in September 2024

Rooms are a bit dated but clean and comfortable.

Nice bay view and beautiful grounds

Stayed in September 2024

The pool area needs food & drink service. Also a water cooler or available drinking water at the pool.

Location, restaurant

Stayed in September 2024

Good enough.

Stayed in August 2024

Didn't have a very good experience in the bar/restaurant, which ended in our family walking away without food and drink after waiting for approx. 15 minutes before anyone even introduced themselves and ask what we would like. We hadn't been given a menu and felt that the employee was very rude.

Location was awesome if you want to be near beach. Had the bonus of also being in the bay and had a pool! Loved the location.

Stayed in September 2024

Little outdated

Close to the beach

Stayed in August 2024

Luau only available Tuesday and Fridays. Live music that was mentioned to be playing at 2:00 did not happen.

Location. Right off the beach.Nice atmosphere.

Stayed in September 2024

Our sliding screen door wouldn't stay on the track. It was a bit of a hassle to try to go out on the patio because it was so hard to slide, and popped off track almost every time we tried to use it.

I have stayed at the Catamaran a few times- and each time the service is great. I was celebrating my birthday on this trip and requested a view of the bay, but had a view of the parking structure instead. It was disappointing, but not a deal breaker as we didn't spend a lot of time in the room.

Stayed in July 2024

On site restaurant menu choices

Location

Stayed in August 2024

The location was perfect. I was a solo female traveling & I was 100% comfortable at any hour of the day! The staff is beyond polite & accommodating. Food at every spot in the resort is quality if you don't wanna venture. But the bartenders- they're exceptional! Again solo female going in late for that last cocktail and they were personable and all around service focused. The Bayfront king suite rooms are the way to go, the view is exceptional and stunning. Tower room/ resort views are tricky. If you get Bayfront view you are good if not and you get partial ocean/ city view rooms, it's an entire vibe change! It's just the way the property is laid out. Property is well kept with a Polynesian vibe. Cannot wait to come back.

Stayed in August 2024

Staff was very attentive. I called ahead with a special request and upon my arrival everything was ready. Also, anything I requested during my visit was promptly taken care of.

Stayed in August 2024

The property is dated and the tower is in need of renovation. The restaurant failed a health inspection a few days before our arrival so bad that the kitchen was ordered closed so we couldn’t stomach eating there after they reopened

The location was perfect being next to mission beach, mission bay and public beach

Stayed in August 2024

Room was in the parking lot

Luau and items leading up, dancing / lei making.

Stayed in August 2024