Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

My husband and I had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran! The grounds are BEAUTIFUL, even better than they look in the pictures. We got married and had our cocktail hour on the North Beach Lawn and really couldn't have asked for a more beautiful ceremony. Our reception was in the Aviary Ballroom, which is divine. We didn't need that many decorations for the room to look great. Our coordinator, Catamaran staff, and our vendors started early in the day to set up for the ceremony and reception, and they seamlessly moved our guests and decorations to the ballroom after the cocktail hour and packed up at the end of the night so my husband and I could just relax and enjoy ourselves. There were a couple of small mix-ups when checking in with our room and with some people getting the wrong meal at the reception, but they were resolved quickly. Mae responded to all of our emails very quickly and made us feel well taken care of. Our vendors were all from the Catamaran's preferred vendor list, and they were all AMAZING. I will list them below if anyone is interested. One small thing to note: For the price, I wouldn't recommend that guests stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and mostly functional, but we had trouble getting hot water in the shower, the curtains let sunlight in in the mornings even when they were closed, we could hear the elevator constantly from our suite, and the rooms are only cleaned every 4 days. However, the honeymoon suite that was included in our package was big and worked well for getting ready in. A lot of our guests found other places to stay in walking distance or a short driving distance from the hotel, which seemed nicer and/or more cost effective. Vendors (I would 100% recommend all of our vendors) Coordinator: https://jordanmichelleevents.com/ Florist: https://cherryblossomfloraldesigns.com/ Photographer: https://www.wilburstudios.com/ DJ: DJ Bernard at https://sgmevents.com/ Rabbi: https://rabbiian.com/ Cake: https://thefrenchgourmet.com/

We had our wedding on the beach and Boardroom early August and it was absolutely perfect. All staff onsite were extremely nice and friendly. We were lucky enough to get the Orchid Suite and it was more than we could have asked for, we even added on an additional night! The Catamaran went out of their way to make sure we were taken care of. Even after the wedding, we had plenty of special arrangements waiting for us back at the room. We looked at several beach venues in San Diego, and The Catamaran Hotel and Resort had the best inclusive packages and value compared to the rest. All of our guests had the best time and it was absolutely beautiful. All the staff that helped during the ceremony and reception were so helpful and friendly as well . Unfortunately, I don’t remember his name but the bartender we had for the night did a great job and our guests really enjoyed having him. We can't wait to come back and celebrate our first anniversary here. I wanted to give a special thank you to Cathy. From our very first visit to The Catamaran Hotel and Resort until the day of our wedding day, she was terrific to work with. She was very friendly, responsive and communicated well, which was important to us. She always went out of her way to help us or answer endless questions. She went above and beyond for us on many different occasions, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have worked with her. We had some initial concerns with it being a Friday wedding and having a Luau going on directly next door, but she managed to address everything and the ceremony/reception went flawlessly.

I own a Wedding DJ company called Diamond Entertainment, and all of our DJs LOVE working at The Catamaran. Whenever my DJs or I are working a wedding at The Catamaran, we know it is always going to go awesome and be a blast not only for us but for our couples as well!

We just celebrated our vow renewal at The Catamaran this past weekend & we were WOWed! What a gorgeous tropical resort with excellent service & wonderful hospitality. The food at Oceana Restaurant is exquisite! And Cathy was incredible as our coordinator! Our vow renewal went off without a hitch & our guests really enjoyed themselves. The staff is very friendly & accommodating. We will definitely return!

We could not have picked a more perfect venue for our wedding day. The staff is all incredibly helpful, they didn't only go above and beyond for my husband and I, but also for our guests. We had so many of our friends and family rave about how great the service and how attentive the staff was not only during the wedding festivities, but during their entire stay. Brenna was truly incredible to work with and was so accommodating to put together a wedding package that was completely customized to our wants and needs for the most perfect day. The Catamaran just makes it so incredibly easy as they handle most everything for you, it limits the about of outside vendors that you need and if you are looking for simple in terms of planning and logistics, look no further, they've got it covered! Also lets not forget about the venue itself, its incredibly beautiful, and they do a fantastic job of making your outdoor events intimate and private even when its on the sand!

We are not getting married at the Catamaran, but I wanted to leave a review anyway. We worked with Cathy (senior catering sales manager) for several weeks while we were deciding on a venue. She was absolutely amazing and gave us an incredibly comprehensive and informative tour. She was very responsive to any questions I sent her, and very supportive in our decision making. The Catamaran is a GORGEOUS venue with an incredible vibe. It was incredibly hard to say no to it, but ultimately we decided to go with a mountain vibe instead of beach. I will be doing a bachelorette weekend at the Catamaran though, because they earned a customer for life with how welcoming and awesome they were.

We would highly recommend the Catamaran as your wedding venue! We worked primarily with Cathy, who was responsive, friendly, honest and easy to work with. She always promptly replied to our many questions leading up to the big day. The resort offers various settings for your events; our ceremony was on the Beach North lawn at Mission Bay, cocktail hour adjacent to the ceremony and our reception was in the stunning Polynesian-style Kon Tiki Ballroom. This offered a change of scenery between events and eliminated any need for travel between ceremony and reception. The food and drinks were incredible, the waitstaff friendly and attentive and even made sure we did not miss our meal. The ballroom is visually stunning and was acoustically great for music. Our ceremony and reception went perfectly to plan and we could not have been happier. We, along with our guests, loved the Catamaran’s tropical feel. The parrots, restaurants and bar on-site, coy ponds and waterfalls, truly being an experience for all. The location is perfectly nestled between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. Our out-of-town guests could choose to stay at the resort, or find alternative hotel or Airbnb options nearby. It is also a great location in San Diego in-general, being only one block away from the ocean and right on the bay. We highly recommend The Catamaran for your wedding day!

Fantastic location for a toes-in-the-sand beach wedding. Our family has been visiting the Catamaran for over 3 decades as an annual vacation spot, so what better location to have our wedding and reception. The pre-ceremony on the grass and the small-venue ceremony on the south beach was perfect. The team at the Cat were amazing in dealing with our planning and specific requests for rooms and reception configuration as well the inevitable last minute adjustments.

We loved our experience at The Catamaran. April Ragsdale was Amazing, she was very personable and helpful during our planning process. I had lots of questions and she always made sure to make me feel comfortable. The venue is beautiful and I got to have the beach wedding I wanted. The food is very very good and I lived that it was inclusive. The best part is that they packages don't upcharge for every little thing.

Such a tropical dreamy spot!! We had a small destination wedding and Catamaran was the perfect choice! Our guest all stayed there and I got to spend a lot of time with everyone who made the trip from Montana. It was exactly what we wanted: a dreamy, beach wedding. The customer service was top notch!!

250-300 guests requires a lot of coordination, and I was elated with how responsive and helpful everyone at the Catamaran was. It was a joy to show people who flew into San Diego this beautiful gem of a hotel, and even local friends in San Diego were saying to me it was like a tropical getaway vacation. The photos turned out beautifully with lush vegetation in the background, and the banquet captain, Dave, was our right-hand-man throughout the reception. Dave hauled gifts to my parents room, he talked to our DJ about timing of the cake-cutting, he made sure our water glasses were refilled, it was fabulous. Last, the food-tasting with Amber was such a fun event for us and our parents! You won't go wrong with Amber & the Catamaran.

We planned our wedding from the Midwest and Sylvia at the Catamaran was incredible. All my of dreams came true and all my guests raved about the venue and the food served. The sunset as we finished up cocktails outside and the market lights over dinner with long tables on the beach lawn were everything we could have dreamt up.

Catamaran Resort and Spa is a wonderful place to have your dream beach wedding. Not only do they have a great location on the beach with both bay and ocean, they also have great experience in hosting weddings. The catering service is awesome and they are able to accommodate the various dietary requirements for our guests. The spa had great massage and bridal make-up service which was exactly what we needed. Our coordinator Sylvia did an amazing job communicating with us. She was very efficient and responsive. Last but not least, the luau dinner at the beach was so wonderful. We had our rehearsal dinner there and the Hawaiian dance and music added more joy and fun to our family and friends. Would strongly recommend Catamaran Resort and Spa if you plan to have a rehearsal dinner and romantic beach wedding!:)

From begining to end, the Catamaran staff was amazing. Having to re-evaluate our plans for a wedding in Hawaii, the Catamaran offered us the opportunity to bring a Hawaiian wedding to San Diego, allowing our aging parents to be present. We opted for a wedding on the anniversary of our first date, meaning a Thursday. It truly was a day filled with love. We can only say Mahalo... It was the wedding of our dreams.

Expectations exceeded! We live right down the street and yet, it still felt like we were having a destination wedding. The Catamaran is so beautiful and it has such a tiki/tropical feel to it. ALL of the staff at Catamaran for our wedding and our stay, were incredible! Ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, perfect. For the cocktail hour we had coconut crusted shrimp, beef skewers and pastry puffs with mushrooms and brie. For dinner we offered chicken, salmon and vegetarian. Everyone loved everything, it was all so delicious. Dave was our banquet captain, he made us feel so special, as well as mine and my husband's parents. Dave went above and beyond to find me a garter so we could do the bouquet/garter toss and made sure we were fed and had drinks in our hand all night! Dave is amazing, I cannot say enough great things about him. Thank you Catamaran for playing a huge part in making our day perfect!

We had a dream destination wedding at the Catamaran. Sylvia answered every question and attended to every detail. She really took the time to help us and to explain everything. The staff is very attentive and the grounds are amazing. Steven, our banquet captain, made sure our reception was perfect. I would recommend the Catamaran to anyone.

Catamaran was the perfect venue for my husband and I. The grounds are lovely and provided the tropical feel that we wanted. Stephany was amazing! As a bride, there were a few decisions that I went back and forth on. She is very patient and professional, while making us feel like family. Stephany was extremely accommodating and always responded timely. She was able to execute our vision. The tropical salad, herb crusted chicken and the filet were loved by everyone. The ice cream bar was a success! The wait staff was very pleasant and attentive. Thank you Stephany and the Catamaran staff for making my wedding planning experience enjoyable and my wedding memorable!

The Catamaran Resort is the ideal spot for a San Diego wedding. It gave us the perfect blend of beach and bay, with a touch of tropical paradise. We loved having the ceremony and cocktail hour outdoors on the water, with direct access to the ballroom and dinner only steps away. Throughout the entire ceremony and reception, guests were treated to beautiful beach/bay vistas and we received unending compliments on the amazing location. Beyond the great location and amazing wedding photos, The Catamaran staff helped to make our wedding day go off without a hitch. Our on-site coordinator, Amber Lighty, worked with us from start to finish to make sure our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception were tailored to our tastes and needs. Amber made our planning meetings/tastings fun and helped us not stress about the small stuff. It was really nice to have an inclusive package that gave us up front pricing on everything from the reception and ceremony to the wedding cake and honeymoon suite. On the day of our wedding, the ballroom was elegant and the catering led by Yewbe, our Banquet Captain, went off without a hitch. Amber and her team coordinated easily with our outside vendors and made our special day stress free. I would totally recommend a wedding package with the Catamaran Hotel. You will not be disappointed!

The Catamaran is a wedding factory. Drop by on any given Saturday and you are bound to see ceremony chairs set-up or a newly minted couple taking photos by the bay. However, from day one Stephany treated us like we were the only wedding of the year. That personal experience stuck with us every step until the big day arrived. Stephany is not only knowledgeable about the policies, options, and limitations of their venues, but is eternally patient during your decision making process. When we arrived at the reception, before we even entered the Aviary ballroom our Banquet Captain Dave Hoper introduced himself and set the tone for what would be an unforgettable afternoon. All of our guests were enamored with the food and service. We received many compliments from guests how their glasses were always full and food brought continuously. Dave personally and continuously checked in with us throughout the event to make sure every expectation was being met. If you are hesitant to choose the Catamaran because they do a high volume of weddings and you are worried you will just become a number, forget about it. They will make your wedding day special and deliver a personal experience equivalent to the high-end names in the resort game.

Amber was absolutely great for helping us plan our special day. She gave me options and understood what I wanted for our special day. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was perfect. We wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else

We had our wedding at the Catamaran Resort & Spa on 09/15/2018. Stephany was our point of contact and helped us throughout the entire planning process. We live in Colorado, so it was a challenge planning the wedding from so far away. However, Stephany was amazing to work with and made everything easy and stress-free! We couldn't have picked a more beautiful venue for our wedding! It was awesome to have our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at the same venue as most of our guests and ourselves were from out of town. Stephany worked closely with us to tailor our ceremony and reception space to our needs and liking. She also immensely helped us change the catering menu to best fit ourselves and our guests. I cannot sing enough praise about her! If you are getting married in San Diego and looking for the perfect beach/tropical wedding venue, the Catamaran Resort & Spa is the best in town! The staff goes above and beyond and the venue itself is breathtaking! I would highly, HIGHLY recommend!

From top to bottom, the people at the Catamaran are first class, accommodating, responsive and sweet. And with all of the typical stresses of a wedding, we were so grateful for all of this, especially on the day of the event. Out of the endless moving parts to planning/organizing, literally every time, the Catamaran folks were always responsive, caring and flexible. And then the site, itself, is stunning--and it all runs like an experienced, well-oiled machine. All the while, maintaining a soulful, caring and sweet attitude. You will be grateful for all of this on wedding day! This is only the second online review I've ever written for anything in my whole life (I'm the "father of the bride" so that tells you I've been around awhile), but I felt so strongly about the amazing experience at the Catamaran that I felt compelled to tell anyone who will listen!

A month after our wedding, all of our friends and family are still talking to us about how incredible our wedding was. The best decision we made with wedding planning was choosing the Catamaran Resort as our venue. Cocktail hour on the beach was fabulous and the ballrooms looked like a dream. I'm thankful for Amber and the Catamaran Staff's attention to detail and precision. I couldn't have imagined a better venue.

The Catamaran was such an amazing spot for my wedding. Amber and her staff were incredible. We booked a year out and Amber was our point of contact. She was always so helpful and answered all my questions as they arose. The day of our wedding couldn’t have been more perfect. Amber and her whole staff accommodated my every want, need, and those of my guests as well. I could not have asked for a better coordinator or staff! Just incredible

Thank you Catamaran for being accommodating. We had a great wedding and will always remember it.

If looking for a beach wedding without the hassle, this is the way to go. Once you choose your package, they take care of everything else. Made it so easy. They took care of setup, food, even the cake. I never thought I would have been able to have such a beautiful wedding on the beach for the price we did.

First off, I want to say a large reason of why we chose the Catamaran Resort was because of Amber Lighty, our coordinator. From the moment we toured the property, she made us feel welcomed and answered all of our very specific wedding questions. Aside from the people, this place is beautiful! I wanted a toes in the sand wedding and that is exactly what I got! The location itself is gorgeous! We had a smaller wedding (45-50) and got married on beach lawn south. Having the ceremony and the reception all in one place was so easy for our guests and us as well! We were comped a suite for the night before AND the night of! It was wonderful to not have to rush around on the morning of my wedding and have a space for my bridal party to meet and get ready. Amber and her staff were helpful, accommodating and really made the extra effort to make sure our day was special. Our reception was in the bayview room and had AMAZING views of the bay throughout the reception as well as cocktail hour. The food was also delicious. I was expecting typical wedding food but was very surprised and pleased! I can't recommend the Catamaran enough for a location for small or large weddings. If you're looking for a cost effective yet luxurious experience, this is the place!

Planning a wedding at the Catamaran while being in Arizona was a bit of a challenge but Amber made it so easy and was so kind to work with! The resort is filled with luscious tropical greens that surround the gazebo where we got married. The food and beverage were amazing! The entire Catamaran staff are absolutely amazing! Having a suite allowed us to enjoy the beautiful views of not only the resort but mission bay which is footsteps away and the ocean. The ocean is just across the street from the resort! The area surrounding the resort is amazing as there is so much to do! We will definitely be back to stay again!

Our wedding was the best day and everything we wanted! The Catamaran really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect and helped us so much in making our night amazing! Amber and Jon were amazing and helped us so much with perfecting every little detail and everything ran very smoothly! We also wanted a vegan wedding and they were able to accommodate that and the chef made a specialized gluten free vegan menue for our wedding and it was perfect!

I planned our wedding from Yuma, AZ. and everything went as planned with the help of Sylvia! I would do it all over again and again at this beautiful resort! I loved everything about it. The garden area and Koi ponds remind me of Hawaii and then there is the Bay which is always stunning. A perfect place to say "I do"!

The Catamaran made my wedding day a true success. We worked with Amber. She was super helpful, answered all my questions promptly and kept me in the loop. Something I appreciate about the Catamaran is that I didn’t feel pressured to buy into upgrades for my reception. They were supportive of my bringing in cookies over cake, bringing in my own table runners. We had our ceremony on the each for a little extra but it was very important for us to do so. The honeymoon suite was great and had a great view. I highly recommend the Catamaran.

I had my wedding on 10/7/17 at The Catamaran and was beyond happy with the whole experience from start to finish, it was exactly what I was looking for. To begin, Sylvia Ramirez was amazing from star to finish. Aside from being very informative, she was very prompt and polite when answering all emails leading up to the event. The Honeymoon suite was located in the penthouse in the Tower and had a beautiful, breathtaking view of the bay and Mission Beach. It was the perfect way to get ready with my girls the day of and relax with my husband the day after. We did our ceremony on the South Beach area. The staff blocked off the sidewalk until the entire bridal party walked down onto the sand! They even asked people who were sitting in front of our arch to move before the ceremony started so they wouldn't be in the background of our pictures. Cocktails and appetizers were ready for our guests the second we finished the ceremony and I got so many compliments from my guests how delicious the tray passed hors d'oeuvres were! The reception was up the stairs in the Aviary ballroom and the staff were beyond friendly and quick with service. Our banquet Captain, Yewbi, was very polite and professional and definitely made my husband and I her priority when it came to food and drink service the entire evening. I also got a ton of compliments from my family and guests at how delicious the dinner was. We got a 5 course meal that included the lobster bisque, spinach salad and dual entree with a petite filet and macadamian crusted chicken. We had open bar for the night and the wait for 100 people wasn't long at all. I give my highest recommendations to the Catamaran and their staff. They truly helped me create the wedding of my dreams, I loved every minute of it and if I could do it all over again, I wouldn't hesitate to go with them again. Thank you Sylvia & all Catamaran staff!

We had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa! We had about 130 guests and chose the North Beach lawn for the ceremony and Aviary Ballroom for the reception. They Catamaran staff (Sylvia Ramirez is one of the most organized and response individuals I have ever met!) were so easy to work with and are experts at making weddings as stress-free as possible. The venue was gorgeous, our Banquet Captain (Yewbi) brought us anything and everything we could have ever needed, and our guests had a fabulous time. I highly recommend considering this venue for your wedding.

My (now) husband and I had our wedding at The Catamaran Resort. It was the most incredible time ever! Both of our very large families stayed at the resort and were all very impressed by the beautiful grounds, staff, beauty and fun that was offered. The adults had the best time relaxing by the bay, going to dinner, enjoying the bar and hanging out. While the kids had even more fun playing on the bay, in the pool & arcade, and running around chasing the ducks and playing in the gardens. The staff that worked on the day of our wedding (150+ guests) was UNREAL. It was truly effortless for them to perform such outstanding service. We worked closely with Jayna Prest (Catering) who was extremely polite, helpful, fun and great throughout the entire planning process. She coordinated and kept in touch with all of our vendors and our wedding planner. Another person we were extremely happy with was our banquet captain for the evening of our wedding, and the day-after brunch, Yewubi. She was honestly one of the most helpful, sweet, calming and amazing people to have around. She made sure that we as the bride and groom got a chance to eat our dinner, that we were having fun, if we needed drinks- if we needed anything she was there for us! It was truly such a dream, and we couldn't have asked for a more spectacular time.

My husband and I stayed here last month and had our wedding reception here. As far as event planning, the staff was excellent, though I did feel I had to double-check a lot of items myself in terms of charges, event details and room block changes - some of that is the fact that I was an event planner myself, but, I did find some errors. However, the catering coordinator Sylvia and the reservations director Andrew Lopez were extremely pleasant and very responsive, and really lovely to work with! Our wedding was beautiful and the staff did an exceptional job making sure guests were happy, food and beverages were excellent although at some point in the night the signature drinks got a little overly sweet as the bartenders must have deviated from the recipe. To be fair, open bar for 120 people can't be easy. Yewbi, the banquet captain was out of this world, she made the wedding reception so perfect for my husband and I. As for guest stay, the hotel staff was very pleasant, the bell hops went above and beyond. Most of the rooms are in need of an update, but the suite where we stayed was gorgeous with an unbeatable view. We waited quite a long time to get into the room, 3 hours to be exact, and found that early check-in requests weren't accommodated for anyone, but, that's not guaranteed. They are also extremely accommodating about late check-out (which explains the issue with early check in, and was appreciated!). We did find some old bacon in the microwave of our suite, which was disappointing given how long we waited for it to be cleaned. Even more disappointing was the fact that I called with this complaint at 9 am the day before my wedding and by 4 pm the room was still not cleaned. That should have been taken care of immediately - YUCK. Overall, a positive experience with some opportunities for improvement! I would absolutely recommend this hotel for San Diego brides...despite any mistakes (bacon included), I wouldn't change a thing about our wedding weekend, and the staff here did an incredible job of making it all happen.

My brother had his wedding at the Catamaran June 2017 and I had the pleasure of assisting in the planning/coordinating since he and his fiance lived on the east coast at the time. Everything was absolutely perfect thanks to Amber Lighty, Director of Catering, who helped bring everything to life from the first day we met with her until the big day! Our banquet captain, Yewbe, was so attentive and helpful to ensure we were all well taken care of. The cocktail hour was on the lawn space which was breathtaking!!!! The reception followed in the Aviary room. It was an experience that left everyone speechless. Thank you to all of the amazing staff and smiling faces! Seriously the best customer service and care I have experienced! If you need a venue that is a hidden gem, this is the one for you! From the gorgeous lobby which looks loke you stepped into Hawaii to the stunning ballrooms to the spacious lawn space with the bay as your background... this place really has it all!

I got married a week ago at the Catamaran Resort, and I could not be happier with how everything turned out! My now-husband and I planned the wedding from Arizona, with a few visits in person to the Catamaran to check out the venue and complete our food tasting. From the first email, Sylvia-the catering sales manager-was extremely helpful and prompt in all of her responses. I asked so many questions during the year-long planning process, and Sylvia never made me feel like I had too many questions! She was also an incredible host during our venue visits! We loved the Hawaiian theme of the resort from the very first visit! We got married on the Beach South Sand and had our reception in the Aviary Ballroom, and we got sooo many compliments about both settings from our guests! The bridal suite had amazing views, and the size of the suite made it so roomy for all my girls to get ready in. The food for the wedding was so delicious; my mother-in-law said multiple guests asked especially about the delicious lobster bisque soup. :) I would highly recommend the Catamaran Resort to anyone trying to decide on their wedding venue! The planning experience, the beautiful grounds, and the food at the wedding are just a few of the reasons why the Catamaran now has a special place in our lives!

I got married at The Catamaran on 7/22/2017, and could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue! I am originally from the East Coast, and hosting 150 of our out-of-town guests there was an absolute dream. Everyone kept saying how beautiful the scenery was, and how they can't believe we live here! Practically everyone I told I was getting married there raved about the location, and said they had attended some of their favorite weddings there. The bay was a perfect setting for photos, and it really cleared out by 7/8 pm when we were doing sunset photos. The Catamarans in the background were the perfect touch to our beachy theme! Jayna Prest was amazing to work with in the months leading up to the big day, and was very responsive to communications between my coordinator and I. She was able to address all of my requested changes, and was very organized!! Dave Hopper, our banquet captain, was unbelievably nice and attentive the day of. He brought my husband and I a plate of our passed h'orderves because we were taking photos during the cocktail hour, he brought us drinks from the bar during dinner, and he brought me over to check out every station and every detail to make sure it was to my approval. My parents appreciated him checking in with them throughout the night, too! As part of the wedding package, I got 2 nights in the honeymoon suite in the tower. My girlfriends and I got ready there the morning of (after eating brunch at their restaurant Oceana on site), and the view from up top is unbeatable. The Catamaran staff sent us champagne while we were getting ready, and sent my husband and I chocolate covered strawberries as well! Thank you Catamaran for making it the best day ever!!

We had our daughter’s wedding at the Catamaran and it could not have been more beautiful! The setting (on the lawn for the ceremony and cocktail hour) was lovely and then the dinner and dancing in the Aviary Ballroom was perfect. The staff was extremely responsive all through the planning process, especially Jayna Prest (the catering manager), who for example ensured that the special needs of the band were met. But everyone there is friendly and helpful, including the people at the front desk. The staff at the dinner was very professional and friendly, especially Dave Hopper (the banquet captain). He checked with us throughout the evening to make sure that everything was going OK and to see if there was anything else he could do to help us – in short, friendly and always available without being intrusive. We had an extremely positive experience from start to finish and highly recommend the Catamaran as the location for any special event you are planning.

My husband and I could not have been happier with our venue choice. The Catamaran is gorgeous, the staff is so friendly and it provides the ultimate San Diego experience for out of town guests. We had the joy of working with Sylvia Ramirez who I can't say enough wonderful things about. From the second we met her we knew we were in good hands. She was so responsive and always willing to meet. Our wedding went off without a hitch thanks in large part to Sylvia! She met with us several times, coordinated with our other vendors, ensured our day of timeline and every want and need were accomplished. Sylvia even helped my mom set up a surprise French Fry Bar for my husband. She was truly wonderful to work with and I'm so happy to have had her. Our banquet manager Dave Hopper (Hop) was also a joy to work with. He ensured my husband and I had our favorite drinks and never ran low and was running back and forth between our parents to ensure they had everything they wanted and that everyone was happy. Everyone raved about how good the food was and what a beautiful place it was to have a wedding. Our out of town guests especially enjoyed the easy access to the bay and beach and how pristine the grounds were kept. It was a truly magical day and the Catamaran Resort really played a large part in that!

Hadnt done wedding yet but it's booked. Very beautiful place and Sara is the best to work with!

We got married on March 25th on the South Lawn, with reception in the breathtaking Kon Tiki Ballroom. Sara, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with and very patient even though I kept indecisively changing things around. She was able to ensure that the food met dietary restrictions (with even a single Vegan dish for one of our guests). Yewbe, the banquet captain, made sure that my husband and I were well taken care of the entire night as well. Our guests RAVED about the food - macadamia nut crusted chicken especially. Seriously, the plates were licked clean. Desserts were amazing and had good variety as well. I wish we could run the whole meal back again without having to run around for wedding duties so I could savor it again.

Where to begin... this review is long as overdue!! We got married at the Catamaran on 6/10/2016. When my now husband and I toured this resort with Amber we knew we didn't need to look anywhere else. We wanted a beach wedding and the Catamaran delivered on that and SO much more. From the first tour to after our wedding reception Amber was available for any questions I had and provided many options to customize our big day. We had our wedding on the beach, cocktail hour on the lawn, and reception in the Aviary ballroom; every location was stunning. The food at the reception was amazing as well. We still have guests tell us how delicious the Lobster Bisque en Croute was. The service at the reception was also top notch, our wine glasses were never empty! Needless to say, if I could do my wedding over again (and I so would) I would choose Catamaran and Amber every time!!

We looked at several locations, all similar in style and setting, before we looked at the Catamaran. I mean we live in San Diego; there are plenty of beautiful wedding venues to choose from. We wanted a beach wedding so we primarily looked at venues that would give us that feel. The Catamaran was the last place we looked at and we didn’t need to look anywhere else. From our first meeting with Sylvia to our wedding day she made us feel comfortable and excited to have our wedding in such a beautiful location. Sylvia was just wonderful, she answered all my 100’s of questions promptly, she worked with our budget to make sure we had everything we wanted and did such an amazing job of helping to facilitate and make sure everything was perfect for our wedding day! We decided to get married on the south lawn in the early evening and have our reception in the Aviary Ballroom—the venue could not be more beautiful! Our service was gorgeous, and the cocktail hour food was AMAZING!!! One thing I really enjoyed, and didn’t expect to, was that because we were married on a public boardwalk we shared our day with people we didn’t even know. When my husband and I walked past the restaurant after our ceremony the whole restaurant clapped and cheered for us. One couple even told us they were married there 20 years ago. I just loved that!! In addition to the venue being beyond beautiful, and the rooms (the bridal suite especially) being amazing, our banquet manager Dave was simply the best. He was there to help us with anything we needed from getting my husband and I a beverage to enjoy while taking pictures, to getting a wheel chair for my grandmother, to making sure our wedding party and I had champagne and appetizers immediately following the ceremony, to the most important part of all…making sure my husband and I actually ate our fabulous wedding meal of Sea Bass and NY Steak. He made sure we ate first which allowed us to greet each table while our guests ate. This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding! I really could just go on and on and on about how beautiful, fun, amazing, and easy our wedding day was because of the wonderful, helpful staff and beautiful accommodations at the Catamaran. Besides all that, my husband even said to me at the end of the night. “I would totally get married here again” From the night time Sea World fireworks, to the gorgeous ballroom, the magnificent food, beautiful room accommodations…everything was just perfect, and we loved every minute of our experience at the Catamaran and we are looking forward to celebrating many more anniversary’s there!

Look no further for the most perfect wedding venue you could ever imagine!!! Seriously, save yourself some wedding planning time and just book here now! They were excellent in literally every area and went above and beyond to cater to our wedding. Amber and her staff are AMAZING communicators and are incredibly easy and fun to work with. All of the guests enjoyed the perfect location and the beautiful hotel, and because of the location our pictures are PERFECT! Amber is amazing and goes above and beyond her job to make sure you have the most perfect day ever. I think I just wrote the word perfect 100 times, but that is because everything to do with our wedding was! (:

My company held two events at the Catamaran. One in September on the South Lawn (Picnic style), they had tables set up over-looking the bay with umbrellas and a buffet style lunch with wonderful food! I highly recommend holding any event outside on the grass the scenery is amazing! The second event we held was our holiday party in December. We rented the Boardroom, The set up was perfect, we had 105 guests, a bar, gift table, Christmas tree, dessert display, gift table, coffee bar, photographer, projector etc. It sounds like a lot but there was plenty of room and a place for everything. All of our guests also stayed the night and enjoyed the resort the next day. I stayed in a bay view suite for 3 days and if they would let me, I would live there. I brought my children out and they were able to play on the grass right outside my patio and walk right to the sand and build sand castles 10 feet from the bay. Exceptional place for a formal event or even a family vacation. I hope my review helps you. I worked with Sara Bacon (Catering Sales Manager) & Kim Gaines (Director of convention services) Enjoy!!

I worked with Sara Bacon to coordinate my company's annual holiday party. This was our first time working with the Catamaran, and we were extremely satisfied with everything. Sara made the entire planning process a breeze and was happy to accommodate a few of our last minute requests with no hesitation. Dave Hopper, our Banquet Captain, was also a pleasure to work with. He was so attentive to our needs, and made sure our event ran smoothly. I highly recommend hosting events here at the Catamaran. The customer service was great, and I have heard nothing but great things from all the employees who attended our event. Thank you Sara and Dave for a great night!

Amazing amazing amazing! 50 stars! Amber Lighty, the Director of Catering, is the best, bar none. From the beginning she was super friendly, professional, responsive, flexible, and genuinely excited to be a part of our day. The Catamaran Resort is a beautiful, classy, fun, friendly, tropical paradise. All staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Our Banquet Captain, Dave Hopper, was incredible. We missed our appetizers during the Cocktail Hour since we were taking photos so he made sure to save us one of each and bring them to us during dinner. That was just one example of the small details both he and Amber attended to so that everyone was happy. The food and drinks were delicious, the table linens and settings were perfect, the view was unparalleled… We were looking for something romantic and intimate yet able to accommodate the needs of over 100 guests and this was the perfect balance. They can make your wedding into everything you imagined - I would recommend this venue to everyone!!

We had my son's rehearsal dinner on the lawn . It was wonderful! We had 71 out-of-town guest for a very fun party. Amber lightly was great. We planed the party from out of town. She replied to my emails and questions right away. The staff during the party could not of been nicer.

Getting married at catamara was amazing! My husband and I got married in June, we planned a destination wedding from miles away, which we thought would be difficult but Catamaran Resort made it so easy! Amber and Stephanie worked together to make our day extremely special!

The Catamaran is the perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you want to just get away and relax, or hold a special event. We used the Catamaran as our main location for our bridal party and to host our rehearsal dinner at. The staff was exceptional and very accommodating. Not to mention the view! We hosted our dinner on the back lawn inches away from their semi-private bay. We chose a stationed dinner that provided more than enough food for everyone, and it was quite enjoyable! Following the dinner, we enjoyed a complimentary boat ride on their bay. Amber, our event coordinator was absolutely amazing to work with from beginning of our planning process, all the way to the end! She is one of the most professional and kindest person that we have ever met! We thank the Catamaran and their employees from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make our special week absolutely unforgettable!

We were married here on 9/17/16. Completely perfect. Amber Lighty, the Catering Director, is incredibly gifted. She helped plan every little detail, from set up, to menu, to timing and things I never thought to even ask. She created an experience that reflected our personality, and did it all under budget, without batting an eye. In fact, the entire staff a the Catamaran went over the top to make sure we had everything we could possibly need-thank you Jon and staff! Food was amazing, view was of course incredible. Highly recommend.

Thank you for all that you did to help make my special wedding day so great!

My now husband proposed on the docks on a Sunday night in January. We quickly decided to make the Catamaran our wedding destination, and we also decided to make it a staycation for all of our guests as well. It was a magical experience! The staff at the Catamaran is honestly the best hotel staff I have ever encountered. Their support, smiles and service was unsurpassed. Amber was the catering manager that orchestrated the wedding preparations, I will never forget Dave the banquet captain who never left my side, or Sabrina our server for several days at Moray, who was wonderful and patient, we were a very large group! The grounds are perfectly ornate for pictures. The honeymoon suite we had for the weekend, had the most incredible views of San Diego's bay and ocean that I have ever seen... and ps, I am a native San Diegan. For as stressful and overwhelming as a wedding can be, this venue and this group of people working there really came through for us, and made it hands down the best day and weekend of our lives. Thank you Catamaran staff!

I proposed here and love the place that my wife now decided to get married here. And we did, 9/16/16. Thank you Sylvia and the great staff of the Catamaran. We fulfilled our beach dream wedding surrounded by our friends and family. As far as the hotel, it happened that it was a busy weekend with many events happening. It was not as peaceful as we planned for our little getaway, given that we live in LA. Great location to enjoy SD.