Catamaran Resort Hotel and SpavsHorton Grand Hotel
Both Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa and The Horton Grand Hotel are endorsed by experts. Overall, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa scores slightly higher than The Horton Grand Hotel. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is ranked #18 in San Diego with accolades from 10 reviewers including Gayot, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
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
Horton Grand Hotel
311 Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
From $172/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"A cross between an elegant hotel and a charming inn." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Some rooms in this 1886 brick hotel in the Gaslamp have wrought-iron balconies on the street, but the rooms facing the inner courtyard are the quietest." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rebuilt from two Victorian-era hotels, this hotel reflects the character of the Gaslamp Quarter. Rooms are individually decorated in period style and each has a gas fireplace."
Rough Guide
"This classy amalgam of two century-old hotels has fireplaces in most of the rooms and balconies in some, plus a restaurant and piano bar."
Michelin Guide
"Period decor-including the refurbished hand-carved oak grand staircase in the lobby bar-recaptures the glory of the Gas lamp District."
Star Service
"It sits in a convenient, central location, an easy stroll from downtown San Diego's premier dining options and nightlife, as well as PETCO Park (home of the Padres)." Full review
Gayot
"Fans of the Victorian era will be charmed by the frilly decor, hand-crafted antiques and in-room fireplaces."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The upper-middle-range Horton Grand Hotel is a charming destination property, with a prime location in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter that's a short walk to the convention center." Full review
Jetsetter
"A room with a fireplace at a luxurious boutique hotel in San Diego's historic Gaslamp Quarter District." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The Horton Grand is a unique historic hotel in the Gaslamp District of San Diego." Full review