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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa vs Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Kimpton Solamar Hotel ranks significantly better than Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. Kimpton Solamar Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 16 reviewers such as Gayot, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
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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."
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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."
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Gayot
"Located right on Mission Bay, the resort boasts exquisite grounds teeming with exotic plants and flowers, tropical birds, frogs and koi goldfish."
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
Frommer's
Concierge
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435 6th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
From $102 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"This Kimpton property is stylishly urban and sophisticated, and provides excellent Gaslamp Quarter digs just around the corner from PETCO Park."
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Just in case, though, if you plan to go to bed early, ask for a room away from the pool.
Concierge
"Aimed squarely at the hipper end of the business market, with full-sized desks, ergonomic chairs, and free Internet access (wired and Wi-Fi) in all rooms."
Travel + Leisure
"Ten-story hotel with a chic, urban feel, minutes from San Diego's burgeoning Gaslamp Quarter."
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DK Eyewitness
"This hip boutique hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter offers a complimentary wine hour every evening in the fireplace lounge."
Rough Guide
"Tasteful and modern boutique hotel central to the Gaslamp Quarter, whose rooms have internet access, flat-screen TVs and CD and DVD players, and which also offers spa and gym."
