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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA, USA, 92109
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Set along the sparkling shores of Mission Bay, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a 310-room tropical escape in San Diego’s Pacific Beach community. Surrounded by palm trees, koi ponds, waterfalls, and friendly parrots, the resort blends casual elegance with a relaxed Polynesian spirit only 8 miles from the airport. Guest rooms, studios, and suites each include a private balcony or patio overlooking Mission Bay, the Pacific Ocean coastline, or the resort’s lush gardens. The Catamaran features 14 flexible indoor and outdoor venues, including its signature Kon Tiki Meeting Room with an A-frame design and soaring 25-foot ceiling for up to 425 guests. Many meeting rooms offer sweeping bay views, natural light, and private patios, and the scenic sandy beach on Mission Bay creates a memorable setting for gatherings of all sizes. Groups can also set sail on the resort’s classic sternwheeler boat, the William D. Evans, which cruises the bay and accommodates up to 450 guests. The friendly team makes planning simple by helping coordinate team building activities, beach picnics, meeting packages, and catered events. On-site dining options include the waterfront Oceana Coastal Kitchen with chef-driven California cuisine, and Moray’s, a laid-back bar with signature cocktails, local craft beer, and outdoor seating lined with tiki torches and fire pits. In the lobby, Lava Java offers grab-and-go coffee, smoothies, and light bites. Resort amenities include a lagoon-style pool, beach cabanas, an open-air fitness center, and seasonal outdoor yoga. The Catamaran Spa, San Diego's only beachfront spa, features innovative treatments using tropical botanicals and marine-based products. Steps from the hotel, guests can rent paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, and bikes. Mission Beach, Pacific Beach, and attractions like SeaWorld, the San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, and the Gaslamp District are all close by.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built1958
Renovated2024
Total meeting space20,000 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms310
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Modern Luxury San Diego (2025) Best of Luxury Travel Awards: Best Tropical Retreat, Tripadvisor(2023, 2005) Traveler's Choice and (2023) Green Leaders Award - Gold Level U.S. News & World Report(2024) Best Hotels in Beach Cities, San Diego (Ranked #2) (2024) Best San Diego Resorts (Ranked #12) (2024) Best San Diego Hotels (Ranked #30) Surfrider Foundation(2018-2025) Ocean Friendly Restaurants

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Calls (local)
  • Calls (toll-free)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (garden)
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Mar 8, 2026 - Mar 10, 2026
Apr 12, 2026 - Apr 21, 2026
Apr 26, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
May 20, 2026 - May 21, 2026
May 25, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Jun 7, 2026 - Jun 11, 2026
Jun 14, 2026 - Jun 18, 2026
Sep 13, 2026 - Sep 27, 2026
Nov 5, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jun 15 - Aug 15
Shoulder season
Low season

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
20,000 sq. ft.
Largest room
4,876 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
12
Second largest room
4,500 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
5,000 sq. ft.
Standing capacity
1,000
Seating capacity
800
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,852 sq. ft.
96 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
280
48
250
280
120
80
42
--
2,788 sq. ft.
68 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
200
48
180
200
120
80
42
-
54
588 sq. ft.
28 x 21 sq. ft.
10 ft.
50
20
40
50
50
24
22
-
24
476 sq. ft.
28 x 17 sq. ft.
10 ft.
40
-
30
40
40
12
20
-
20
1,064 sq. ft.
28 x 40 sq. ft.
10 ft.
90
36
70
80
90
48
34
--
4,500 sq. ft.
-
-
1000
-
800
1000
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5,000 sq. ft.
-
-
200
-
130
200
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4,876 sq. ft.
85 x 60 sq. ft.
25 ft.
800
72
350
800
425
224
--
90
4,368 sq. ft.
84 x 52 sq. ft.
10.6 ft.
600
70
300
600
352
224
60
150
90

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
310
Single (1 bed)
97
Single (1 bed) rate
$199.00 - $350.00
Double (2 beds)
213
Double (2 beds) rate
$199.00 - $350.00
Suites
53
Tax rate
7.75%
Occupancy rate
12.75%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 8.4 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking
( $42.00/day )
Valet parking
( $45.00/day )
Street parking

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Facility Restrictions

Beach Entertainment; Music by 8pm and off by 9pm due to Residential Restrictions. Beach Must be Vacated by 10:00pm.

Additional details

The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is owned and operated by Evans Hotels, a San Diego hospitality group that operates two additional properties: The Lodge at Torrey Pines in La Jolla and the Bahia Resort Hotel, also on Mission Bay.

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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Minority-Owned Business Enterprise, Disabled-Owned Business Enterprise

Health and Safety

Has the fitness room cleaning routine been adjusted/increased at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa? If yes, what new measures are included? If no fitness center, please put N/A.
Yes, We have limited capacity allowed and increased the amount of times the fitness center gets cleaned.
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