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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa vs Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown

Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa ranks significantly higher than Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa ranks #18 in San Diego with approval from 10 publications like Oyster, Star Service and Concierge.

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
8 / 10
3999 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $130 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Concierge Concierge
"Hokey or not, the activities and the relaxed and welcoming vibe keep the Catamaran on the short list for families."
Travel + Leisure 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 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 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 Gayot
"Located right on Mission Bay, the resort boasts exquisite grounds teeming with exotic plants and flowers, tropical birds, frogs and koi goldfish."
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego Bay Downtown
8 / 10
601 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101
From $144 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"If you can snag a room when a big convention isn't forcing up downtown rates, this business hotel can be a good deal for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Guests enjoy spacious suites that have a living area and a separate bedroom."
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Ask for the complimentary airport transportation.
Star Service Star Service
"It is a standard paint-by-numbers Embassy offshoot with a formula that strays little from its sibs, but regular maintenance and a fine location keep rooms full, especially on weekends." Full review
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There are a limited number of balconied suites on the city side, so be sure to request them when checking in (no extra charge).
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This all-suite hotel, popular with business travelers and convention goers, is just down the road from the San Diego Convention Center." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located near the convention center with great views of the bay, this hotel is a smart choice for business travelers or families wanting to be in bustle of downtown."
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Be sure to stop by Searsucker for a taste of the local scene.
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