Catamaran Resort Hotel and SpavsHilton San Diego Bayfront
Both hotels are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa ranks significantly higher than Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa comes in at #18 in San Diego with endorsements from 10 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa Show All Reviews
3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Hokey or not, the activities and the relaxed and welcoming vibe keep the Catamaran on the short list for families."
Travel + Leisure
"The hotel takes full advantage of its waterfront location (relaxed sports rule these waves; rooms have coastal views) on kid-friendly Mission Bay, which has 19 miles of beaches." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This Polynesian-themed hotel offers a long list of water activities. Within walking distance to many restaurants, Tiki torches light your way through lushly landscaped grounds."
Star Service
"It conveys a Honolulu aesthetic and operates on casual Polynesian principles, a fun-in-the-sun formula that includes exotic indoor gardens and an indoor waterfall." Full review
Gayot
"Located right on Mission Bay, the resort boasts exquisite grounds teeming with exotic plants and flowers, tropical birds, frogs and koi goldfish."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This three-pearl resort in San Diego's Pacific Beach area is a great family-friendly choice with an array of features and direct beach access." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A beachfront, tropical-themed hotel, on the shores of Mission Bay and just across the water from SeaWorld." Full review
Lonely Planet
"A plethora of activities make it a perfect place for families... or board the Bahia Belle from here." Full review
Fodor's
"The fitness center looks out on the bay; kayaks and pedal boats are available for rental." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
21.0
"On the northwest shore of Mission Bay, the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa attracts visitors looking for a bit of R&R." Full review
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92101
From $123/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The comfortable rooms, which offer marvelous, unimpeded views in all directions, play to the business-class base, featuring pullout workstation tables... and easy access outlets." Full review
Fodor's
"Modern and spacious with views of either the bay or the port. All rooms have large work desks, perfect for industrious business travelers." Full review
Star Service
" To boot, Monday through Friday its halls are filled with smiling, name-tagged conferees, color-coded hotel maps in hand." Full review
BlackBook
"Dip your toes in the only saltwater pool in town or nosh on offerings from Vela, the hotel’s swanky new restaurant, whose wine list is already garnering some serious 'oohs' and 'ahhs'."
Oyster
Upscale
"Not all meetings and conventions though, and the hotel has a great outdoor terrace with a saltwater pool and a waterslide facing the bay." Full review
Afar Magazine
"There are a lot of great arts showed in the Hilton Hotel..By
Haiyan Wu." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
24.0
"In addition to its proximity to the convention center, Petco Park and the Gaslamp Quarter, the Hilton San Diego Bayfront wins guests over with scenic views of San Diego Bay." Full review