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We stayed at Catamaran Resort as a e generational family trip. it was perfect for all. lawn chairs looking out at bay. happy hour prices 3 nights if you want to eat early! rode a bike surrey across the street to the ocean. luau was great. kids went to sea world one day and did private encounter with penquin and sea otter. a relaxing and fun week.

Saw quite a few negative reviews on this place before we arrived. Gotta say I disagree with the poor reviews. We really enjoyed our stay, the only downside was we only stayed for 2 nights. Check in was easy and we self parked. Our room was ready prior to check in time so we could get in early. The room was massive and even had a kitchen area. We were given a small diary from the hotel manager as a gift which was a nice touch. We were also gifted a complimentary $50 to spend on food or drink. We hit the pool straight away and were happy to see complimentary pool towels. Pool area was good, maybe a little small but adequate enough as we were only there for a short time. There is an arcade area for kids and the the machines are free to play which is a nice touch. On returning to our room there was a plate of fruit and a plate of cheese and crackers for us, another nice touch. The lobby area was really nice with a waterfall and little river running through it with big fish in it. The surrounding area was really nice and a short 2 minute walk to the main beach. I would definitely return to this hotel in the future.

Catamaran Resort and Spa – Average at best, and a real letdown given the price and location We stayed at the Catamaran Resort and Spa expecting a solid San Diego beach experience. What we got was disappointing. Check-in was basic they just handed us a key. Then came the $55 parking charge, which felt steep. The rooms themselves feel old and dated and are in desperate need of a full refit. We were placed in a tower room that faced the car park. If the room descriptions had been clearer about views and building type, we would have booked a proper beach-facing room outside the tower. Paying premium rates for an outdated space with that outlook felt like a waste. Beach facilities were also underwhelming. Beyond roughly 20 wooden deck chairs (all taken by 11 a.m.), there was nothing special available. Like others have noted, it almost feels as if they expect you to bring your own beds and umbrellas. The pool is tiny and constantly crowded, so that wasn’t much of an alternative either. The location itself is excellent — that’s the one clear positive. You’re right by the water in a great spot. Unfortunately the property doesn’t live up to it. The rooms are too expensive for what you actually get, and the overall experience never rose above average. Would only recommend if you can lock in a confirmed ocean-view room outside the tower and go in with very modest expectations. Otherwise, look elsewhere.

The beachfront access is great rom the rooms. Beachfront Room smells musty. Restaurant was mediocre on a good day. Can’t believe they have an OpenTable rating of 4.5. Brunch was ok, dinner, absolutely terrible. Wine list is bad too. Good mixed drinks, the only redeemable quality.

Visited with family while our friends were there. The rooms are updated, but they are just in theme of the hotel. It’s a beautiful property and well maintained. Very Hawaiian esque atmosphere. The parking garage is convenient and the location is great too. The one thing I have beef about is when you are dining at the restaurants on site they have a 5% surcharge for rising costs at the bottom of the invoice. If you are going to do that, you should just charge the price you want to charge on the menu. It’s ridiculous to assume you’re advertising food at one price then charge a surcharge at the end. I don’t remember seeing the surcharge on the actual menu which is required but I could have missed it.