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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa vs L'Auberge Del Mar
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa ranks slightly better than L'Auberge Del Mar. Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is ranked #18 in San Diego with endorsements from 10 sources such as The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
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."
L'Auberge Del Mar
Concierge
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Zagat
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1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
From $370 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a family-friendly 5.2-acre spread with two nice pools, spacious decks, and terraces with Pacific views."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 120-room L'Auberge Del Mar is one of the top hotels on the Southern California coastline."
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DK Eyewitness
"Join the list of Hollywood notables who relax at this boutique hotel and spa near the Pacific. The rooms feature marble baths and many have private balconies and fireplaces."
BlackBook
"The jewel of Del Mar village has never been so fresh or chic, thanks to a mega remodel."
Zagat
4.5
""A little bit of heaven in upscale Del Mar", steps from the beach and with "gorgeous" views of the Pacific, this "hip", "elegant" boutique is a "splurge" but "worth it"."
