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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Up to 350 guests
Ceremony/Reception
Outdoor/Indoor
Get Ready Rooms

Why couples loved this venue

  • Quality catering
  • Guests comfort
  • Amenities
Baptiste
Jocelyn
Victoria
Erika
Anav

Recommended by 97% of couples

About this venue

Located in San Diego, California, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a beach wedding venue. This coastal destination is located right on Mission Bay and is only one block from the ocean. The premises feature gorgeous outdoor spaces and excellent services, making it a great option that couples and their guests are sure to love.

Facilities and Capacity

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa can host occasions that include stunning views, no matter if they are indoors and outdoors. Whether couples desire to hold a celebration in an opulent ballroom or directly on the beach, this venue has the right space for it. Peppered among its grounds, guests can encounter tropical gardens, serene koi ponds, and unique beachfront spaces. With everything combined, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is pleased to provide a romantic setting for a wedding with anywhere from two to 350 guests.

Services Offered

This amazing venue offers great event planning services and all-inclusive event packages. Couples can get the perfect wedding of their dreams. Other services offered at this venue include overnight accommodations, setup, cleanup, and in-house bar and catering. Also available are rental services for lighting and sound equipment, and guests can utilize the on-site WiFi connection. Liability insurance is included in packages, and the hotel has pet-friendly accommodations for those who want to bring their fuzzy pals to the party. To cover everything else, this hotel has preferred wedding vendors that can take care of the extra details. This list can be accessed on their website, or by contacting a member of the event planning staff. Wedding packages typically include accommodation, ceremony, reception, and dinner services. Add-ons can be included if couples wish. Examples of these are custom cake creation, specialty decor, and cocktail receptions. At Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa, couples and their guests are invited to sit back, relax, and enjoy the atmospheric environment. With a tenured and seasoned staff, Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers premier facilities and services that are sure to make for an unforgettable event.

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Weddings at this venue

Catherine & Marvin's wedding
Catherine & Marvin
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FAQ

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$6,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$2,800

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$2,800

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$23

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

10

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Beach
Garden
Hotel
Resort
Restaurant
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Chair Covers
Dance Floor
Decor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
November

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Reviews of Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

Weddingwire
4.8/5 54 reviews
Google
4.3/5 4941 reviews
Baptiste
Baptiste Sent on 05/21/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The Catamaran Resort is the ideal spot for a San Diego wedding!

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!
Jocelyn
Jocelyn Sent on 01/04/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding venue of my dreams!

The Catamaran is the type of venue I dreamt of all my life. The hotel sits in front of mission bay with breathtaking views. The minute you walk into the lobby, you feel like you’ve been transported to a tropical paradise. I strongly recommend you tour the reception halls in person. We did and we were blown away at how beautiful they were. We got the Aviary room and it had a patio that overlooked the bay at night. Our guests cannot not stop talking about how beautiful our venue was! Shoutout to the catering manager Rae Anne who was a pleasure to work with. She takes care of the reception and ceremony details and will ensure everything is to perfection. I would choose this venue over and over and we plan on celebrating our anniversary there this year!
N
Natasha Sent on 03/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Love Love Love

We worked with McKenzee Paddock and she was phenomenal. Any questions we had were answered quickly, any concerns were addressed. She was so flexible and easy to work with.

The venue itself is gorgeous. We chose the garden Gazebo, and because an event was canceled we got to use the south lawn as our cocktail hour space. It was amazing to have use of the space. The wait staff was friendly and professional and the food was delicious.
J
Jeremy Sent on 10/04/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Venue

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.
Victoria
Victoria Sent on 04/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded all expectations and SO accommodating!!

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!
L
Lora Sent on 12/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Destination wedding

Beautiful location for a wedding! Chose this place due to Steven the head valet guy took us on our first tour, gave us information and was so kind and professional!
Loved this venue for our wedding!!
April was a pleasure to work with as our resort coordinator!
Amazing staff and the food was top notch!!
Erika
Erika Sent on 09/12/2019
5 out of 5 rating

9/6/2019 Wedding

Catamaran
My now-husband and I got married at the Catamaran Resort almost now a week ago 9/6/19. We couldn’t be more happier with how everything turned out! We are from Las Vegas and didn’t want to have a traditional “Vegas Wedding” so we decided to go to our favorite city (San Diego). With only 7 months to plan a wedding, everyone thought things were hectic but it really wasn’t! Sylvia, the catering sales manager and her staff helped me thru the process from start to finish. We would communicate by phone and email all the time and Sylvia was able to answer all my questions, even if they were repetitive questions! Lol!

We only visited the resort twice —-when we checked out the property and during our menu tasting. The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. The property is beautiful having that tropical feel to it. The food served at the wedding was absolutely delicious. I was told by many guests that they enjoyed the food especially the strip steak.

I had a very intimate size wedding (approx 50 guests) and the south lawn was the perfect area for a semi-beach ceremony. Also, having the ceremony at the south lawn gives opportunity to walk a flight of stairs that isn’t bad at all!! It gives a nice wedding entrance. the board room for the reception was a perfect size for my intimate wedding. Great view of the bay especially when sunset. From the food, decorations, and service received. Everyone was very impressed with how great everything turned out! I could seriously go back and relive my wedding day if I could. My husband and I plan to make it a tradition to spend our wedding anniversaries at the Catamaran because of how convenient it is to the bay/beach.
Anav
Ana Sent on 04/24/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Dream Wedding venue

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.
V
Victoria Sent on 10/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing Venue!!!!!!! Couldn't have been happier
M
Michele Sent on 07/02/2018
5 out of 5 rating
I love love love love this place!!! I fall in love with it over and over again every time I go back and look at our photos. We live in Arizona and I planned this with Sylvia without any issues. She was great to work with and very professional. The Catamaran has a beautiful view of the bay and also has beautiful grounds within the property as you can see in our photos. There are not enough words to describe my love for this place and I am a very picky person but this place just gives me all the feelz.
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What a great location! Their outdoor areas are perfect for a laid back San Diego style wedding reception! The ballrooms are great, and the views are terrific! Love their staff, the food, and working there as often as we can.

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Awesome venue and staff... One of my Top 5 locations to perform a ceremony. Lawn or feet in the sand... always a pleasure and my couples, whether local or destination, love the view!

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Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa frequently asked questions

Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
The space offered by Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Beach
  • Garden
  • Hotel
  • Resort
  • Restaurant
  • Waterfront
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Altar/Arch
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Chair Covers
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in average response time, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in professionalism and 4.7 in value.
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