Property Description
The Crown Jewel of Mission BayThe Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is located on San Diego’s Mission Bay and across the street from the Pacific Beach shoreline, just 8 miles northwest of San Diego International Airport, and WALKING DISTANCE to over 100 restaurants! Plus nightlife and shopping.The Polynesian-themed San Diego hotel, a member of the California Green Lodging Program, has 310 guest rooms and suites each with a private balcony or patio and complimentary WiFi Internet. The Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa has an outdoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, and 14 function spaces – including the beach – for conventions, meetings, weddings, and parties.The Catamaran Spa, San Diego’s only beachfront spa, offers a South Pacific-inspired menu of treatments with only all-natural marine and botanical elements. Oceana Coastal Kitchen and Moray’s feature patio dining only steps from the beach, and Action Sport Rentals has paddleboards, sailboats, kayaks, surfboards, bicycles, and segways for rent.Lush Gardens & Exotic WildlifeThis tropical paradise has a Polynesian theme featuring exotic plants and animals from all around the world. Guests are immersed with endless palm trees, bamboo, tiki torches, koi ponds, waterfalls, and playful birds. Tropical highlights include:•Colonial Hawaiian architecture•Front desk made of Black Koa wood from Tahiti•Totem poles handcrafted in Bali•Art pieces such as tapa cloth from Vanuatu•100+ varieties of palms trees•1,000+ varieties of plants•Parrots named Bianchi, Chadwick, Cornell, Mercer, and ScooterFamily Comes First at the Catamaran, and our History Bears this OutThe Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is owned and operated by the Evans family of San Diego. Entrepreneurs William and Anne Evans founded the company more than 60 years ago and it has been a mainstay in America’s Finest City ever since. After first opening the Bahia Resort Hotel in 1953, the Evans family acquired the right to develop land on the other side of Mission Bay for the Catamaran in 1958. Currently, Anne Evans serves the company as Chairman Emeritus, Grace Evans Cherashore serves as Executive Chairwoman, and David Cherashore and Bill Evans serve as Executive Board Members. While the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa caters to corporations big and small for conventions, meetings, and parties, the Evans family is proud to provide a fun, yet tranquil environment for families all year round.
Green Sustainability
GREEN INITIATIVESCONSERVE | RECYCLE | REUSEGREEN LODGINGEarned highest ranking Environmentalist Level status from theCalifornia Green Lodging Program, which recognizes effortsby the California hospitality industry to minimize waste,conserve energy, and protect natural resources.SUSTAINABILITY2014 Director’s Recycling Award winner from theCity of San Diego Environmental Services DepartmentRecycling program for glass, paper, cardboard, plastic,metal, newspaper, batteries, & fluorescent bulbsWater Conservation Program for guestroom sheets & towelsLow-flow showerheads in guestroomsOrganic fertilizers & pesticides for indoor plantsUtilize a vendor that turns our used kitchen oils into biodieselDrip irrigation for 20% of landscapingPartial solar heating for swimming poolEco-friendly solvents for dry cleaningCorporate-wide program of 20% off monthly transit passesWASTE MANAGEMENT PARTNERSHIPWorking together to recycle & conserve water, electricity,oil, gasoline, trees, & landfill airspace
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
For rides to and from the airport, we recommend Cloud 9 Super Shuttle.
Local Shuttle Info: For rides to and from local attractions, we recommend Unique Transportation. There are also several taxi companies available.We are also a pick-up/ drop location for Old Town Trolley Tours which is a hop on hop off bus tour that travels throughout the city.
Breakfast Information
Oceana Coastal KitchenWaterfront San Diego DiningOceana Coastal Kitchen features chef-driven, California cuisine as well as a modern, ocean-inspired design. The new restaurant offers a memorable bay-front dining experience at an iconic Pacific Beach hideaway.Executive Chef Steven Riemer’s playful interpretation of classic dishes highlights the purity and flavors of California local produce and a commitment to sustainable ingredients. A cold bar with sushi options, small bites and main dishes include the freshest seafood available from the coast of Baja and the Pacific.Sunday Champagne BrunchSunday Champagne Brunch at Oceana Coastal Kitchen will perfectly blend our ocean-inspired décor, a panoramic view of the bay, indoor or alfresco seating, and a carefully selected brunch menu into a Sunday must for San Diego locals and visitors. Price: $58 for adults and $26 for Children 5yrs-11yrs. (children under 5 years eat free)We also have a grab and go restaurant: Lava Java, serving drinks and qu
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.
The Catamaran is happy to welcome one housebroken dog per guestroom, with a maximum weight of 50 pounds. To make sure we have a pet-friendly room reserved, please let us know at the time of booking, and to cover cleanup, a non-refundable service fee will be charged to the room. All guests traveling with a dog will be asked to sign an acknowledgement of our Pet Policies, Rules, and Regulations when they check in. Unfortunately, we cannot accept aggressive or potentially aggressive breeds of dogs, including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Cane Corsos, and any cross breed or related breed. Parking Info
Parking is $27/ night for Self Park at $33/ night for Valet.
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary Unlimited High-Speed Wired/Wireless Internet Access in Guestrooms and Complimentary Wireless Access in Lobby Foyer including at the “Beach”
Cleaning Policies
We have increased the frequency with which our public areas, guest rooms, high-contact surfaces and objects, and facilities are deep-cleaned and disinfected, using hospital-grade disinfectants. For example, payment portals and styluses are disinfected after each use, and employee break areas and restrooms are disinfected hourly during the day. We also offer hand sanitizer throughout the property for guest and employee use. Copies of our social distancing and sanitation protocol are posted at the entrance to the lobby and outlets that serve food to go. Additionally, all employees are required to wear face masks and workstations are separated by at least six feet. Our staff members also have a strict prevention program in place that includes not reporting to work when demonstrating any cold or flu-like symptoms, and call-offs related to illness are reported to our Human Resources team for monitoring.
