Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

th 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/

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.

s always going to go awesome and be a blast not only for us but for our couples as well!

ceana 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!

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!

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.

ed 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!

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.

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.

ho made the trip from Montana. It was exactly what we wanted: a dreamy, beach wedding. The customer service was top notch!!

his 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.

et 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.

perience 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!:)

g 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.

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!

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.

ions 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!

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!

ay 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.

was perfect. We wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else

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!

l 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!

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.

nswered 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

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.

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!

ical 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!

ing! 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!

ut 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"!

out 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.

s 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!

ey 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.

ed 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.

ms 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.

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!

ts 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!

ts 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!!

er 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.

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!

ven 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.

ook 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!!