Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa
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About This Vendor
One of San Diego's Original Beach Wedding Venues
Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa is a beachfront wedding venue nestled along the sun-drenched shores of Mission Bay in San Diego, CA. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, glittering koi ponds, and sparkling waterfalls, this oasis is a beautiful and secluded setting for your special occasion. The resort offers a number of amenities and event spaces where you can host a moving ceremony and fun-filled reception with all your loved ones. Ceremony sites at Catamaran Resort Hotel include the white sand beaches of Mission Bay, two verdant lawns, and the tropical garden. The beach lawns can accommodate between 120 and 350 people and provide panoramic views of the water. Meanwhile, the beach allows you to dip your toes into the warm sand as you exchange your vows with the love of your life. Finally, the tropical garden gazebo will surround you with luscious palms, exotic plants, and the serene koi ponds. For your reception, head to the Kon Tiki Ballroom, which seats 350 and features a South Pacific-inspired cathedral ceiling, elegant chandeliers, and Polynesian décor. The bayfront Aviary Ballroom can also be utilized for smaller receptions. In addition, you can set up tables and chairs on the South Lawn and take advantage of San Diego’s balmy climate for an outdoor reception. Comprehensive wedding packages at Catamaran Resort Hotel come with white folding chairs, Chiavari chairs, a choice of arches, votive candles, and a dance floor. Catering includes a two-course plated dinner, wine service with dinner, a custom tiered wedding cake, a premium bar, and champagne or sparkling cider for toasts. You and your partner will also receive a complimentary night in one of the suites, while your guests will get a discount on room rates. This way you can all enjoy the festivities together and top off the experience with a farewell brunch the next day.
Amenities & Details
Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet
Guest CapacityUp to 300
Ceremony TypesCivil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony
Venue Service OfferingsBar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff, Transportation
SettingsBackyard, Ballroom, Beach, Waterfront, Garden, Hotel
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View PricesCatamaran Resort Hotel and Spa Reviews
Sarena Lockett (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Contacted Debbie to start planning my wedding and all I can say is I AM AMAZED! Debbie was incredible and answered all of my questions. We live a couple hours away and had to book a weekend stay to view the venue. She got us a discounted rate + waved the resort fee + waved the parking fee for us and got us one of their most recently renovated rooms with an ocean view balcony! They treated us to complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and champagne both nights we were there. Walking the venue was amazing. We haven't even had our wedding there yet, but this is our new home hotel for San Diego whenever we go, no matter the occasion! All the staff were so friendly and helpful and the delivered breakfast was amazing! I wish I could give more stars!EDIT:How do I give this place 100 stars? Can I do that? Cause that's the minimum this place deserves! Just had our wedding there and the staff and accommodations were perfect! My father's room was comped, we got two nights in the honeymoon suite comped, and Debbie being the amazing person she is, managed to get us a couples massage the day before the wedding! Overall, I would get married here again in a heartbeat, probably gonna renew our vows here!
Reviewed on 30-08-2023
Contacted Debbie to start planning my wedding and all I can say is I AM AMAZED! Debbie was incredible and answered all of my questions. We live a couple hours away and had to book a weekend stay to view the venue. She got us a discounted rate + waved the resort fee + waved the parking fee for us and got us one of their most recently renovated rooms with an ocean view balcony! They treated us to complimentary chocolate covered strawberries and champagne both nights we were there. Walking the venue was amazing. We haven't even had our wedding there yet, but this is our new home hotel for San Diego whenever we go, no matter the occasion! All the staff were so friendly and helpful and the delivered breakfast was amazing! I wish I could give more stars!EDIT:How do I give this place 100 stars? Can I do that? Cause that's the minimum this place deserves! Just had our wedding there and the staff and accommodations were perfect! My father's room was comped, we got two nights in the honeymoon suite comped, and Debbie being the amazing person she is, managed to get us a couples massage the day before the wedding! Overall, I would get married here again in a heartbeat, probably gonna renew our vows here!
Reviewed on 30-08-2023
Emily R (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-03-2023
My husband and I had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran! The grounds are BEAUTIFUL, even better than they look in the pictures. We got married and had our cocktail hour on the North 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/
Reviewed on 08-03-2023
Wedding Date 04-03-2023
My husband and I had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran! The grounds are BEAUTIFUL, even better than they look in the pictures. We got married and had our cocktail hour on the North 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/
Reviewed on 08-03-2023
Brianna & Jeremy Kossack (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
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.
Reviewed on 04-10-2022
Wedding Date 05-08-2022
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.
Reviewed on 04-10-2022
Joseph Scharnweber (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-08-2022
I own a Wedding DJ company called Diamond Entertainment, and all of our DJs LOVE working at The Catamaran. Whenever my DJs or I are working a wedding at The Catamaran, we know it is always going to go awesome and be a blast not only for us but for our couples as well!
Reviewed on 20-08-2022
Wedding Date 01-08-2022
I own a Wedding DJ company called Diamond Entertainment, and all of our DJs LOVE working at The Catamaran. Whenever my DJs or I are working a wedding at The Catamaran, we know it is always going to go awesome and be a blast not only for us but for our couples as well!
Reviewed on 20-08-2022
Heidi Orso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
We just celebrated our vow renewal at The Catamaran this past weekend & we were WOWed! What a gorgeous tropical resort with excellent service & wonderful hospitality. The food at Oceana 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!
Reviewed on 14-06-2022
Wedding Date 12-06-2022
We just celebrated our vow renewal at The Catamaran this past weekend & we were WOWed! What a gorgeous tropical resort with excellent service & wonderful hospitality. The food at Oceana 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!
Reviewed on 14-06-2022
Victoria Silver (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
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!
Reviewed on 11-04-2022
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
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!
Reviewed on 11-04-2022
Erin Weston (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-04-2023
We are not getting married at the Catamaran, but I wanted to leave a review anyway. We worked with Cathy (senior catering sales manager) for several weeks while we were deciding on 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.
Reviewed on 08-03-2022
Wedding Date 15-04-2023
We are not getting married at the Catamaran, but I wanted to leave a review anyway. We worked with Cathy (senior catering sales manager) for several weeks while we were deciding on 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.
Reviewed on 08-03-2022
Amy P (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-11-2021
We would highly recommend the Catamaran as your wedding venue! We worked primarily with Cathy, who was responsive, friendly, honest and easy to work with. She always promptly replied 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!
Reviewed on 22-11-2021
Wedding Date 06-11-2021
We would highly recommend the Catamaran as your wedding venue! We worked primarily with Cathy, who was responsive, friendly, honest and easy to work with. She always promptly replied 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!
Reviewed on 22-11-2021
Michael Landesman (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
Fantastic location for a toes-in-the-sand beach wedding. Our family has been visiting the Catamaran for over 3 decades as an annual vacation spot, so what better location to have 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.
Reviewed on 01-02-2020
Wedding Date 08-08-2019
Fantastic location for a toes-in-the-sand beach wedding. Our family has been visiting the Catamaran for over 3 decades as an annual vacation spot, so what better location to have 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.
Reviewed on 01-02-2020
Crystal Sevilla (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
We loved our experience at The Catamaran. April Ragsdale was Amazing, she was very personable and helpful during our planning process. I had lots of questions and she always made 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.
Reviewed on 23-11-2019
Wedding Date 12-09-2019
We loved our experience at The Catamaran. April Ragsdale was Amazing, she was very personable and helpful during our planning process. I had lots of questions and she always made 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.
Reviewed on 23-11-2019
Joy Evans (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Such a tropical dreamy spot!! We had a small destination wedding and Catamaran was the perfect choice! Our guest all stayed there and I got to spend a lot of time with everyone who made the trip from Montana. It was exactly what we wanted: a dreamy, beach wedding. The customer service was top notch!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Such a tropical dreamy spot!! We had a small destination wedding and Catamaran was the perfect choice! Our guest all stayed there and I got to spend a lot of time with everyone who made the trip from Montana. It was exactly what we wanted: a dreamy, beach wedding. The customer service was top notch!!
Reviewed on 31-10-2019
Anna Howard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
250-300 guests requires a lot of coordination, and I was elated with how responsive and helpful everyone at the Catamaran was. It was a joy to show people who flew into San Diego this 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.
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
250-300 guests requires a lot of coordination, and I was elated with how responsive and helpful everyone at the Catamaran was. It was a joy to show people who flew into San Diego this 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.
Reviewed on 25-10-2019
Audrey Moore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
We planned our wedding from the Midwest and Sylvia at the Catamaran was incredible. All my of dreams came true and all my guests raved about the venue and the food served. The sunset 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.
Reviewed on 30-09-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2019
We planned our wedding from the Midwest and Sylvia at the Catamaran was incredible. All my of dreams came true and all my guests raved about the venue and the food served. The sunset 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.
Reviewed on 30-09-2019
Wen Shi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Catamaran Resort and Spa is a wonderful place to have your dream beach wedding. Not only do they have a great location on the beach with both bay and ocean, they also have great experience 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!:)
Reviewed on 22-08-2019
Wedding Date 17-08-2019
Catamaran Resort and Spa is a wonderful place to have your dream beach wedding. Not only do they have a great location on the beach with both bay and ocean, they also have great experience 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!:)
Reviewed on 22-08-2019
Teresa Roy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-05-2019
From begining to end, the Catamaran staff was amazing. Having to re-evaluate our plans for a wedding in Hawaii, the Catamaran offered us the opportunity to bring a Hawaiian wedding 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.
Reviewed on 12-08-2019
Wedding Date 09-05-2019
From begining to end, the Catamaran staff was amazing. Having to re-evaluate our plans for a wedding in Hawaii, the Catamaran offered us the opportunity to bring a Hawaiian wedding 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.
Reviewed on 12-08-2019
Jonika Holler (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
Expectations exceeded! We live right down the street and yet, it still felt like we were having a destination wedding. The Catamaran is so beautiful and it has such a tiki/tropical 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!
Reviewed on 07-08-2019
Wedding Date 27-07-2019
Expectations exceeded! We live right down the street and yet, it still felt like we were having a destination wedding. The Catamaran is so beautiful and it has such a tiki/tropical 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!
Reviewed on 07-08-2019
Anne McCawley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-07-2019
We had a dream destination wedding at the Catamaran. Sylvia answered every question and attended to every detail. She really took the time to help us and to explain everything. 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.
Reviewed on 01-08-2019
Wedding Date 25-07-2019
We had a dream destination wedding at the Catamaran. Sylvia answered every question and attended to every detail. She really took the time to help us and to explain everything. 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.
Reviewed on 01-08-2019
Nicole Sparks (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
Catamaran was the perfect venue for my husband and I. The grounds are lovely and provided the tropical feel that we wanted. Stephany was amazing! As a bride, there were a few decisions 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!
Reviewed on 07-07-2019
Wedding Date 14-09-2018
Catamaran was the perfect venue for my husband and I. The grounds are lovely and provided the tropical feel that we wanted. Stephany was amazing! As a bride, there were a few decisions 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!
Reviewed on 07-07-2019
Baptiste Buchler (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 05-04-2019
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!
Reviewed on 21-05-2019
Wedding Date 05-04-2019
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!
Reviewed on 21-05-2019
Ana V (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
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.
Reviewed on 24-04-2019
Wedding Date 06-04-2019
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.
Reviewed on 24-04-2019
Andrea Shadd (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
Amber was absolutely great for helping us plan our special day. She gave me options and understood what I wanted for our special day. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was perfect. We wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
Amber was absolutely great for helping us plan our special day. She gave me options and understood what I wanted for our special day. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the food was perfect. We wouldn't have wanted to get married anywhere else
Reviewed on 30-10-2018
Tiffany VB (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We had our wedding at the Catamaran Resort & Spa on 09/15/2018. Stephany was our point of contact and helped us throughout the entire planning process. We live in Colorado, so it 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!
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
We had our wedding at the Catamaran Resort & Spa on 09/15/2018. Stephany was our point of contact and helped us throughout the entire planning process. We live in Colorado, so it 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!
Reviewed on 05-10-2018
dave kaplan (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
From top to bottom, the people at the Catamaran are first class, accommodating, responsive and sweet. And with all of the typical stresses of a wedding, we were so grateful for all 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!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Wedding Date 15-09-2018
From top to bottom, the people at the Catamaran are first class, accommodating, responsive and sweet. And with all of the typical stresses of a wedding, we were so grateful for all 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!
Reviewed on 03-10-2018
Shannon Shea (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
A month after our wedding, all of our friends and family are still talking to us about how incredible our wedding was. The best decision we made with wedding planning was choosing 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.
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
A month after our wedding, all of our friends and family are still talking to us about how incredible our wedding was. The best decision we made with wedding planning was choosing 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.
Reviewed on 30-09-2018
Audrey Curlee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
The Catamaran was such an amazing spot for my wedding. Amber and her staff were incredible. We booked a year out and Amber was our point of contact. She was always so helpful and answered 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
Reviewed on 16-08-2018
Wedding Date 28-07-2018
The Catamaran was such an amazing spot for my wedding. Amber and her staff were incredible. We booked a year out and Amber was our point of contact. She was always so helpful and answered 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
Reviewed on 16-08-2018
Myrna Batoon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Thank you Catamaran for being accommodating. We had a great wedding and will always remember it.
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Thank you Catamaran for being accommodating. We had a great wedding and will always remember it.
Reviewed on 08-08-2018
Tiffany Schmitz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
If looking for a beach wedding without the hassle, this is the way to go. Once you choose your package, they take care of everything else. Made it so easy. They took care of setup, 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.
Reviewed on 13-07-2018
Wedding Date 17-06-2018
If looking for a beach wedding without the hassle, this is the way to go. Once you choose your package, they take care of everything else. Made it so easy. They took care of setup, 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.
Reviewed on 13-07-2018
Alyssa McArthur (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
First off, I want to say a large reason of why we chose the Catamaran Resort was because of Amber Lighty, our coordinator. From the moment we toured the property, she made us feel 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!
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Wedding Date 27-04-2018
First off, I want to say a large reason of why we chose the Catamaran Resort was because of Amber Lighty, our coordinator. From the moment we toured the property, she made us feel 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!
Reviewed on 27-06-2018
Taryn McLean (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
Planning a wedding at the Catamaran while being in Arizona was a bit of a challenge but Amber made it so easy and was so kind to work with! The resort is filled with luscious tropical 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!
Reviewed on 13-06-2018
Wedding Date 09-06-2018
Planning a wedding at the Catamaran while being in Arizona was a bit of a challenge but Amber made it so easy and was so kind to work with! The resort is filled with luscious tropical 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!
Reviewed on 13-06-2018
Sherry Kalish (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Our wedding was the best day and everything we wanted! The Catamaran really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect and helped us so much in making our night amazing! 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!
Reviewed on 03-06-2018
Wedding Date 03-08-2019
Our wedding was the best day and everything we wanted! The Catamaran really went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect and helped us so much in making our night amazing! 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!
Reviewed on 03-06-2018
Michele Kaneshiro (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-07-2019
I planned our wedding from Yuma, AZ. and everything went as planned with the help of Sylvia! I would do it all over again and again at this beautiful resort! I loved everything about 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\"!
Reviewed on 16-05-2018
Wedding Date 16-07-2019
I planned our wedding from Yuma, AZ. and everything went as planned with the help of Sylvia! I would do it all over again and again at this beautiful resort! I loved everything about 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\"!
Reviewed on 16-05-2018
Margaret Rudy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The Catamaran made my wedding day a true success. We worked with Amber. She was super helpful, answered all my questions promptly and kept me in the loop. Something I appreciate about 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.
Reviewed on 05-11-2017
Wedding Date 14-10-2017
The Catamaran made my wedding day a true success. We worked with Amber. She was super helpful, answered all my questions promptly and kept me in the loop. Something I appreciate about 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.
Reviewed on 05-11-2017
Michelle Ganyo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
I had my wedding on 10/7/17 at The Catamaran and was beyond happy with the whole experience from start to finish, it was exactly what I was looking for. To begin, Sylvia Ramirez was 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!
Reviewed on 16-10-2017
Wedding Date 07-10-2017
I had my wedding on 10/7/17 at The Catamaran and was beyond happy with the whole experience from start to finish, it was exactly what I was looking for. To begin, Sylvia Ramirez was 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!
Reviewed on 16-10-2017
Lori Stewart (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
We had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa! We had about 130 guests and chose the North Beach lawn for the ceremony and Aviary Ballroom for the reception. They 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.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Wedding Date 06-10-2017
We had an amazing wedding at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa! We had about 130 guests and chose the North Beach lawn for the ceremony and Aviary Ballroom for the reception. They 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.
Reviewed on 11-10-2017
Christina Winterhalter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
My (now) husband and I had our wedding at The Catamaran Resort. It was the most incredible time ever! Both of our very large families stayed at the resort and were all very impressed 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.
Reviewed on 11-09-2017
Wedding Date 09-09-2017
My (now) husband and I had our wedding at The Catamaran Resort. It was the most incredible time ever! Both of our very large families stayed at the resort and were all very impressed 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.
Reviewed on 11-09-2017
Kathryn Jepsen (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
My husband and I stayed here last month and had our wedding reception here. As far as event planning, the staff was excellent, though I did feel I had to double-check a lot of items 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.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Wedding Date 29-07-2017
My husband and I stayed here last month and had our wedding reception here. As far as event planning, the staff was excellent, though I did feel I had to double-check a lot of items 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.
Reviewed on 29-08-2017
Lourd S (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
My brother had his wedding at the Catamaran June 2017 and I had the pleasure of assisting in the planning/coordinating since he and his fiance lived on the east coast at the time. 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!
Reviewed on 20-08-2017
Wedding Date 20-10-2018
My brother had his wedding at the Catamaran June 2017 and I had the pleasure of assisting in the planning/coordinating since he and his fiance lived on the east coast at the time. 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!
Reviewed on 20-08-2017
Jinwen Fong (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2017
I got married a week ago at the Catamaran Resort, and I could not be happier with how everything turned out! My now-husband and I planned the wedding from Arizona, with a few visits 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!
Reviewed on 19-08-2017
Wedding Date 01-10-2017
I got married a week ago at the Catamaran Resort, and I could not be happier with how everything turned out! My now-husband and I planned the wedding from Arizona, with a few visits 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!
Reviewed on 19-08-2017
Theresa Highsmith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
I got married at The Catamaran on 7/22/2017, and could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue! I am originally from the East Coast, and hosting 150 of our out-of-town guests 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!!
Reviewed on 11-08-2017
Wedding Date 22-07-2017
I got married at The Catamaran on 7/22/2017, and could not have asked for a more perfect wedding venue! I am originally from the East Coast, and hosting 150 of our out-of-town guests 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!!
Reviewed on 11-08-2017
Newell Highsmith (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2018
We had our daughter’s wedding at the Catamaran and it could not have been more beautiful! The setting (on the lawn for the ceremony and cocktail hour) was lovely and then the dinner 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.
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Wedding Date 25-09-2018
We had our daughter’s wedding at the Catamaran and it could not have been more beautiful! The setting (on the lawn for the ceremony and cocktail hour) was lovely and then the dinner 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.
Reviewed on 25-07-2017
Kelly Feldmann (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
My husband and I could not have been happier with our venue choice. The Catamaran is gorgeous, the staff is so friendly and it provides the ultimate San Diego experience for out of 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!
Reviewed on 11-06-2017
Wedding Date 29-04-2017
My husband and I could not have been happier with our venue choice. The Catamaran is gorgeous, the staff is so friendly and it provides the ultimate San Diego experience for out of 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!
Reviewed on 11-06-2017
Chrystal Fleming (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
Hadnt done wedding yet but it's booked. Very beautiful place and Sara is the best to work with!
Reviewed on 07-04-2017
Wedding Date 21-09-2018
Hadnt done wedding yet but it's booked. Very beautiful place and Sara is the best to work with!
Reviewed on 07-04-2017
Joann Bussayabuntoon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
We got married on March 25th on the South Lawn, with reception in the breathtaking Kon Tiki Ballroom. Sara, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with and very patient even 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.
Reviewed on 31-03-2017
Wedding Date 25-03-2017
We got married on March 25th on the South Lawn, with reception in the breathtaking Kon Tiki Ballroom. Sara, the event coordinator, was amazing to work with and very patient even 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.
Reviewed on 31-03-2017
Kamri Massingale (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
Where to begin... this review is long as overdue!! We got married at the Catamaran on 6/10/2016. When my now husband and I toured this resort with Amber we knew we didn't need to look 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!!
Reviewed on 17-02-2017
Wedding Date 10-06-2016
Where to begin... this review is long as overdue!! We got married at the Catamaran on 6/10/2016. When my now husband and I toured this resort with Amber we knew we didn't need to look 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!!
Reviewed on 17-02-2017
Olivia Reynolds Labor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-09-2016
We looked at several locations, all similar in style and setting, before we looked at the Catamaran. I mean we live in San Diego; there are plenty of beautiful wedding venues to choose from. We wanted a beach wedding so we primarily looked at venues that would give us that feel. The Catamaran was the last place we looked at and we didn’t need to look anywhere else. From our first meeting with Sylvia to our wedding day she made us feel comfortable and excited to have our wedding in such a beautiful location. Sylvia was just wonderful, she answered all my 100’s of questions promptly, she worked with our budget to make sure we had everything we wanted and did such an amazing job of helping to facilitate and make sure everything was perfect for our wedding day! We decided to get married on the south lawn in the early evening and have our reception in the Aviary Ballroom—the venue could not be more beautiful! Our service was gorgeous, and the cocktail hour food was AMAZING!!! One thing I really enjoyed, and didn’t expect to, was that because we were married on a public boardwalk we shared our day with people we didn’t even know. When my husband and I walked past the restaurant after our ceremony the whole restaurant clapped and cheered for us. One couple even told us they were married there 20 years ago. I just loved that!! In addition to the venue being beyond beautiful, and the rooms (the bridal suite especially) being amazing, our banquet manager Dave was simply the best. He was there to help us with anything we needed from getting my husband and I a beverage to enjoy while taking pictures, to getting a wheel chair for my grandmother, to making sure our wedding party and I had champagne and appetizers immediately following the ceremony, to the most important part of all…making sure my husband and I actually ate our fabulous wedding meal of Sea Bass and NY Steak. He made sure we ate first which allowed us to greet each table while our guests ate. This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding!I really could just go on and on and on about how beautiful, fun, amazing, and easy our wedding day was because of the wonderful, helpful staff and beautiful accommodations at the Catamaran. Besides all that, my husband even said to me at the end of the night. “I would totally get married here again” From the night time Sea World fireworks, to the gorgeous ballroom, the magnificent food, beautiful room accommodations…everything was just perfect, and we loved every minute of our experience at the Catamaran and we are looking forward to celebrating many more anniversary’s there!
Reviewed on 03-02-2017
Wedding Date 03-09-2016
We looked at several locations, all similar in style and setting, before we looked at the Catamaran. I mean we live in San Diego; there are plenty of beautiful wedding venues to choose from. We wanted a beach wedding so we primarily looked at venues that would give us that feel. The Catamaran was the last place we looked at and we didn’t need to look anywhere else. From our first meeting with Sylvia to our wedding day she made us feel comfortable and excited to have our wedding in such a beautiful location. Sylvia was just wonderful, she answered all my 100’s of questions promptly, she worked with our budget to make sure we had everything we wanted and did such an amazing job of helping to facilitate and make sure everything was perfect for our wedding day! We decided to get married on the south lawn in the early evening and have our reception in the Aviary Ballroom—the venue could not be more beautiful! Our service was gorgeous, and the cocktail hour food was AMAZING!!! One thing I really enjoyed, and didn’t expect to, was that because we were married on a public boardwalk we shared our day with people we didn’t even know. When my husband and I walked past the restaurant after our ceremony the whole restaurant clapped and cheered for us. One couple even told us they were married there 20 years ago. I just loved that!! In addition to the venue being beyond beautiful, and the rooms (the bridal suite especially) being amazing, our banquet manager Dave was simply the best. He was there to help us with anything we needed from getting my husband and I a beverage to enjoy while taking pictures, to getting a wheel chair for my grandmother, to making sure our wedding party and I had champagne and appetizers immediately following the ceremony, to the most important part of all…making sure my husband and I actually ate our fabulous wedding meal of Sea Bass and NY Steak. He made sure we ate first which allowed us to greet each table while our guests ate. This was one of my favorite parts of our wedding!I really could just go on and on and on about how beautiful, fun, amazing, and easy our wedding day was because of the wonderful, helpful staff and beautiful accommodations at the Catamaran. Besides all that, my husband even said to me at the end of the night. “I would totally get married here again” From the night time Sea World fireworks, to the gorgeous ballroom, the magnificent food, beautiful room accommodations…everything was just perfect, and we loved every minute of our experience at the Catamaran and we are looking forward to celebrating many more anniversary’s there!
Reviewed on 03-02-2017
Jackie S (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
Look no further for the most perfect wedding venue you could ever imagine!!! Seriously, save yourself some wedding planning time and just book here now! They were excellent in literally every area and went above and beyond to cater to our wedding. Amber and her staff are AMAZING communicators and are incredibly easy and fun to work with. All of the guests enjoyed the perfect location and the beautiful hotel, and because of the location our pictures are PERFECT! Amber is amazing and goes above and beyond her job to make sure you have the most perfect day ever. I think I just wrote the word perfect 100 times, but that is because everything to do with our wedding was! (:
Reviewed on 10-01-2017
Wedding Date 10-03-2018
Look no further for the most perfect wedding venue you could ever imagine!!! Seriously, save yourself some wedding planning time and just book here now! They were excellent in literally every area and went above and beyond to cater to our wedding. Amber and her staff are AMAZING communicators and are incredibly easy and fun to work with. All of the guests enjoyed the perfect location and the beautiful hotel, and because of the location our pictures are PERFECT! Amber is amazing and goes above and beyond her job to make sure you have the most perfect day ever. I think I just wrote the word perfect 100 times, but that is because everything to do with our wedding was! (:
Reviewed on 10-01-2017
Amanda Redmond (wedding party) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-02-2018
My company held two events at the Catamaran. One in September on the South Lawn (Picnic style), they had tables set up over-looking the bay with umbrellas and a buffet style lunch with wonderful food! I highly recommend holding any event outside on the grass the scenery is amazing! The second event we held was our holiday party in December. We rented the Boardroom, The set up was perfect, we had 105 guests, a bar, gift table, Christmas tree, dessert display, gift table, coffee bar, photographer, projector etc. It sounds like a lot but there was plenty of room and a place for everything. All of our guests also stayed the night and enjoyed the resort the next day. I stayed in a bay view suite for 3 days and if they would let me, I would live there. I brought my children out and they were able to play on the grass right outside my patio and walk right to the sand and build sand castles 10 feet from the bay. Exceptional place for a formal event or even a family vacation. I hope my review helps you. I worked with Sara Bacon (Catering Sales Manager) & Kim Gaines (Director of convention services)Enjoy!!
Reviewed on 20-12-2016
Wedding Date 20-02-2018
My company held two events at the Catamaran. One in September on the South Lawn (Picnic style), they had tables set up over-looking the bay with umbrellas and a buffet style lunch with wonderful food! I highly recommend holding any event outside on the grass the scenery is amazing! The second event we held was our holiday party in December. We rented the Boardroom, The set up was perfect, we had 105 guests, a bar, gift table, Christmas tree, dessert display, gift table, coffee bar, photographer, projector etc. It sounds like a lot but there was plenty of room and a place for everything. All of our guests also stayed the night and enjoyed the resort the next day. I stayed in a bay view suite for 3 days and if they would let me, I would live there. I brought my children out and they were able to play on the grass right outside my patio and walk right to the sand and build sand castles 10 feet from the bay. Exceptional place for a formal event or even a family vacation. I hope my review helps you. I worked with Sara Bacon (Catering Sales Manager) & Kim Gaines (Director of convention services)Enjoy!!
Reviewed on 20-12-2016
Sarah Harvey (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-02-2018
I worked with Sara Bacon to coordinate my company's annual holiday party. This was our first time working with the Catamaran, and we were extremely satisfied with everything. Sara made the entire planning process a breeze and was happy to accommodate a few of our last minute requests with no hesitation. Dave Hopper, our Banquet Captain, was also a pleasure to work with. He was so attentive to our needs, and made sure our event ran smoothly. I highly recommend hosting events here at the Catamaran. The customer service was great, and I have heard nothing but great things from all the employees who attended our event.Thank you Sara and Dave for a great night!
Reviewed on 02-12-2016
Wedding Date 02-02-2018
I worked with Sara Bacon to coordinate my company's annual holiday party. This was our first time working with the Catamaran, and we were extremely satisfied with everything. Sara made the entire planning process a breeze and was happy to accommodate a few of our last minute requests with no hesitation. Dave Hopper, our Banquet Captain, was also a pleasure to work with. He was so attentive to our needs, and made sure our event ran smoothly. I highly recommend hosting events here at the Catamaran. The customer service was great, and I have heard nothing but great things from all the employees who attended our event.Thank you Sara and Dave for a great night!
Reviewed on 02-12-2016
Vanessa V (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
Amazing amazing amazing! 50 stars! Amber Lighty, the Director of Catering, is the best, bar none. From the beginning she was super friendly, professional, responsive, flexible, and genuinely excited to be a part of our day. The Catamaran Resort is a beautiful, classy, fun, friendly, tropical paradise. All staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Our Banquet Captain, Dave Hopper, was incredible. We missed our appetizers during the Cocktail Hour since we were taking photos so he made sure to save us one of each and bring them to us during dinner. That was just one example of the small details both he and Amber attended to so that everyone was happy. The food and drinks were delicious, the table linens and settings were perfect, the view was unparalleled… We were looking for something romantic and intimate yet able to accommodate the needs of over 100 guests and this was the perfect balance. They can make your wedding into everything you imagined - I would recommend this venue to everyone!!
Reviewed on 27-11-2016
Wedding Date 30-09-2016
Amazing amazing amazing! 50 stars! Amber Lighty, the Director of Catering, is the best, bar none. From the beginning she was super friendly, professional, responsive, flexible, and genuinely excited to be a part of our day. The Catamaran Resort is a beautiful, classy, fun, friendly, tropical paradise. All staff go above and beyond to make you feel welcomed. Our Banquet Captain, Dave Hopper, was incredible. We missed our appetizers during the Cocktail Hour since we were taking photos so he made sure to save us one of each and bring them to us during dinner. That was just one example of the small details both he and Amber attended to so that everyone was happy. The food and drinks were delicious, the table linens and settings were perfect, the view was unparalleled… We were looking for something romantic and intimate yet able to accommodate the needs of over 100 guests and this was the perfect balance. They can make your wedding into everything you imagined - I would recommend this venue to everyone!!
Reviewed on 27-11-2016
Virginia Sparks (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-01-2018
We had my son's rehearsal dinner on the lawn . It was wonderful! We had 71 out-of-town guest for a very fun party. Amber lightly was great. We planed the party from out of town. She replied to my emails and questions right away. The staff during the party could not of been nicer.
Reviewed on 02-11-2016
Wedding Date 02-01-2018
We had my son's rehearsal dinner on the lawn . It was wonderful! We had 71 out-of-town guest for a very fun party. Amber lightly was great. We planed the party from out of town. She replied to my emails and questions right away. The staff during the party could not of been nicer.
Reviewed on 02-11-2016
Marilu Brewster (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Getting married at catamara was amazing! My husband and I got married in June, we planned a destination wedding from miles away, which we thought would be difficult but Catamaran Resort made it so easy! Amber and Stephanie worked together to make our day extremely special!
Reviewed on 20-10-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
Getting married at catamara was amazing! My husband and I got married in June, we planned a destination wedding from miles away, which we thought would be difficult but Catamaran Resort made it so easy! Amber and Stephanie worked together to make our day extremely special!
Reviewed on 20-10-2016
James Doheny (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
The Catamaran is the perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you want to just get away and relax, or hold a special event. We used the Catamaran as our main location for our bridal party and to host our rehearsal dinner at. The staff was exceptional and very accommodating. Not to mention the view! We hosted our dinner on the back lawn inches away from their semi-private bay. We chose a stationed dinner that provided more than enough food for everyone, and it was quite enjoyable! Following the dinner, we enjoyed a complimentary boat ride on their bay. Amber, our event coordinator was absolutely amazing to work with from beginning of our planning process, all the way to the end! She is one of the most professional and kindest person that we have ever met! We thank the Catamaran and their employees from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make our special week absolutely unforgettable!
Reviewed on 18-10-2016
Wedding Date 13-08-2016
The Catamaran is the perfect spot for any occasion. Whether you want to just get away and relax, or hold a special event. We used the Catamaran as our main location for our bridal party and to host our rehearsal dinner at. The staff was exceptional and very accommodating. Not to mention the view! We hosted our dinner on the back lawn inches away from their semi-private bay. We chose a stationed dinner that provided more than enough food for everyone, and it was quite enjoyable! Following the dinner, we enjoyed a complimentary boat ride on their bay. Amber, our event coordinator was absolutely amazing to work with from beginning of our planning process, all the way to the end! She is one of the most professional and kindest person that we have ever met! We thank the Catamaran and their employees from the bottom of our hearts for helping to make our special week absolutely unforgettable!
Reviewed on 18-10-2016
Grace Quinn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2017
We were married here on 9/17/16. Completely perfect. Amber Lighty, the Catering Director, is incredibly gifted. She helped plan every little detail, from set up, to menu, to timing and things I never thought to even ask. She created an experience that reflected our personality, and did it all under budget, without batting an eye.In fact, the entire staff a the Catamaran went over the top to make sure we had everything we could possibly need-thank you Jon and staff! Food was amazing, view was of course incredible. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 09-10-2016
Wedding Date 24-09-2017
We were married here on 9/17/16. Completely perfect. Amber Lighty, the Catering Director, is incredibly gifted. She helped plan every little detail, from set up, to menu, to timing and things I never thought to even ask. She created an experience that reflected our personality, and did it all under budget, without batting an eye.In fact, the entire staff a the Catamaran went over the top to make sure we had everything we could possibly need-thank you Jon and staff! Food was amazing, view was of course incredible. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 09-10-2016
Tiffany Peña (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Thank you for all that you did to help make my special wedding day so great!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Wedding Date 01-10-2016
Thank you for all that you did to help make my special wedding day so great!
Reviewed on 07-10-2016
Patricia Khoury (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-09-2016
My now husband proposed on the docks on a Sunday night in January. We quickly decided to make the Catamaran our wedding destination, and we also decided to make it a staycation for all of our guests as well. It was a magical experience! The staff at the Catamaran is honestly the best hotel staff I have ever encountered. Their support, smiles and service was unsurpassed. Amber was the catering manager that orchestrated the wedding preparations, I will never forget Dave the banquet captain who never left my side, or Sabrina our server for several days at Moray, who was wonderful and patient, we were a very large group! The grounds are perfectly ornate for pictures. The honeymoon suite we had for the weekend, had the most incredible views of San Diego's bay and ocean that I have ever seen... and ps, I am a native San Diegan. For as stressful and overwhelming as a wedding can be, this venue and this group of people working there really came through for us, and made it hands down the best day and weekend of our lives. Thank you Catamaran staff!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Wedding Date 23-09-2016
My now husband proposed on the docks on a Sunday night in January. We quickly decided to make the Catamaran our wedding destination, and we also decided to make it a staycation for all of our guests as well. It was a magical experience! The staff at the Catamaran is honestly the best hotel staff I have ever encountered. Their support, smiles and service was unsurpassed. Amber was the catering manager that orchestrated the wedding preparations, I will never forget Dave the banquet captain who never left my side, or Sabrina our server for several days at Moray, who was wonderful and patient, we were a very large group! The grounds are perfectly ornate for pictures. The honeymoon suite we had for the weekend, had the most incredible views of San Diego's bay and ocean that I have ever seen... and ps, I am a native San Diegan. For as stressful and overwhelming as a wedding can be, this venue and this group of people working there really came through for us, and made it hands down the best day and weekend of our lives. Thank you Catamaran staff!
Reviewed on 05-10-2016
Trist A (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
I proposed here and love the place that my wife now decided to get married here. And we did, 9/16/16. Thank you Sylvia and the great staff of the Catamaran. We fulfilled our beach dream wedding surrounded by our friends and family. As far as the hotel, it happened that it was a busy weekend with many events happening. It was not as peaceful as we planned for our little getaway, given that we live in LA. Great location to enjoy SD.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
Wedding Date 16-09-2016
I proposed here and love the place that my wife now decided to get married here. And we did, 9/16/16. Thank you Sylvia and the great staff of the Catamaran. We fulfilled our beach dream wedding surrounded by our friends and family. As far as the hotel, it happened that it was a busy weekend with many events happening. It was not as peaceful as we planned for our little getaway, given that we live in LA. Great location to enjoy SD.
Reviewed on 04-10-2016
valery martino (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We loved our wedding experience at the catamaran. We did the luau the day before our ceremony and it was amazing ! Food was great , the show was amazing. The day of our wedding everything was perfect ! Sara was there and assisted the wedding coordinator, she helped me from day 1 with the planning and she was there till the end! I highly recommend having your wedding at the catamaran . View is amazing, service was amazing, the food could be a little better but overall everything was amazing!!
Reviewed on 11-09-2016
Wedding Date 20-08-2016
We loved our wedding experience at the catamaran. We did the luau the day before our ceremony and it was amazing ! Food was great , the show was amazing. The day of our wedding everything was perfect ! Sara was there and assisted the wedding coordinator, she helped me from day 1 with the planning and she was there till the end! I highly recommend having your wedding at the catamaran . View is amazing, service was amazing, the food could be a little better but overall everything was amazing!!
Reviewed on 11-09-2016
Lindsey Petenbrink-Wyman (Elkins) (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
I have nothing but positive things to say about the Catamaran for our wedding reception. I worked directly with Amber, and she was there for me for every step of the process. When we toured the facility we liked how the day would flow from ceremony on the beach, cocktail hour in the sand, and dinner/dancing in the boardroom. We had an intimate wedding with thirty people, and every guest told us how much the liked the Catamaran. The food was so great, and every dietary request was handled excellently. One of the things I appreciated about Amber was that she took the time to work with all of our vendors and some of their crazy and outlandish requests. She never called or emailed me to stress me out about the things they were asking for. I also really appreciated how quickly she would respond to my emails and phone calls. Amber made my husband and I feel like royalty from the minute we first toured the location to the minute we departed.We booked several rooms at the hotel for both pre and post wedding guests, and every reservation was executed perfectly. The Catamaran was the perfect backdrop for wedding photos.Here is the only word of advice I will give to Catamaran couples, some of your guests may not like the price of the rooms at the Catamaran. Amber gave me the names of several local hotels with lower costs, for guests on a budget. Some of my guests were not thrilled that I had picked a high end resort for the wedding. However, when they saw the resort they understood that you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 23-08-2016
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
I have nothing but positive things to say about the Catamaran for our wedding reception. I worked directly with Amber, and she was there for me for every step of the process. When we toured the facility we liked how the day would flow from ceremony on the beach, cocktail hour in the sand, and dinner/dancing in the boardroom. We had an intimate wedding with thirty people, and every guest told us how much the liked the Catamaran. The food was so great, and every dietary request was handled excellently. One of the things I appreciated about Amber was that she took the time to work with all of our vendors and some of their crazy and outlandish requests. She never called or emailed me to stress me out about the things they were asking for. I also really appreciated how quickly she would respond to my emails and phone calls. Amber made my husband and I feel like royalty from the minute we first toured the location to the minute we departed.We booked several rooms at the hotel for both pre and post wedding guests, and every reservation was executed perfectly. The Catamaran was the perfect backdrop for wedding photos.Here is the only word of advice I will give to Catamaran couples, some of your guests may not like the price of the rooms at the Catamaran. Amber gave me the names of several local hotels with lower costs, for guests on a budget. Some of my guests were not thrilled that I had picked a high end resort for the wedding. However, when they saw the resort they understood that you get what you pay for.
Reviewed on 23-08-2016
Ashley Kirkpatrick (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate my experience of planning and holding my wedding at the Catamaran an 11.Staff: The staff was absolutely amazing. Sylvia was who helped us plan and coordinate the event. She was so helpful in helping us plan this process. There were many times we were faced with, questions and decisions we did not quite know the answers too, and Sylvia was so great in guiding us to the right choice. She was so easy to reach and was very organized with documents making sure I had copies of everything, and that all the contracts were clear. She was also wonderful at responding fast to the pile of emails I bombarded her with during the process.Venue: The venue is absolutely stunning. A lot of the hotels on mission bay can have out of date decor. I did not face this issue at the Catamaran. Both I, and my guest, loved our rooms and experienced fast service when we requested it. Additionally, You are at the tip of the bay and the ocean. From our hotel room you could see both. It was unbelievable how beautiful the sunset was.Food: The food is phenomenal!! They also provided many options for entrees and accommodated my guests who had food allergies, and were vegetarian. They also had healthy kids meal options that were quality, fresh food. Additionally, they hold business meetings 5 days a week so they are great at cooking for large groups and keeping the food consistent out of the kitchen. Cost: after much research I found the Catamaran to be very fairly priced. Sylvia was fantastic at helping with suggestions on areas to cut cost that would not show in the overall big picture. She also recommended fabulous vendors as well.Reality: I know this review seems too good to be true and that no wedding experience could have gone this smoothly. I admit I had my share of issues with vendors and extras but NONE of these came from the Catamaran. They are the only vendor I 100% recommend to everyone.
Reviewed on 26-06-2016
Wedding Date 04-06-2016
On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate my experience of planning and holding my wedding at the Catamaran an 11.Staff: The staff was absolutely amazing. Sylvia was who helped us plan and coordinate the event. She was so helpful in helping us plan this process. There were many times we were faced with, questions and decisions we did not quite know the answers too, and Sylvia was so great in guiding us to the right choice. She was so easy to reach and was very organized with documents making sure I had copies of everything, and that all the contracts were clear. She was also wonderful at responding fast to the pile of emails I bombarded her with during the process.Venue: The venue is absolutely stunning. A lot of the hotels on mission bay can have out of date decor. I did not face this issue at the Catamaran. Both I, and my guest, loved our rooms and experienced fast service when we requested it. Additionally, You are at the tip of the bay and the ocean. From our hotel room you could see both. It was unbelievable how beautiful the sunset was.Food: The food is phenomenal!! They also provided many options for entrees and accommodated my guests who had food allergies, and were vegetarian. They also had healthy kids meal options that were quality, fresh food. Additionally, they hold business meetings 5 days a week so they are great at cooking for large groups and keeping the food consistent out of the kitchen. Cost: after much research I found the Catamaran to be very fairly priced. Sylvia was fantastic at helping with suggestions on areas to cut cost that would not show in the overall big picture. She also recommended fabulous vendors as well.Reality: I know this review seems too good to be true and that no wedding experience could have gone this smoothly. I admit I had my share of issues with vendors and extras but NONE of these came from the Catamaran. They are the only vendor I 100% recommend to everyone.
Reviewed on 26-06-2016
Lisa Triana (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Catamaran in May of 2016. All I can say is it was better than I could have ever hoped for! We had a toes in the sand ceremony and it was set up beautifully. The staff works tirelessly to make sure everything goes smoothly.The reception was also amazing! Our event was in the boardroom overlooking the mission bay. Every one of our guest raved about the food and how delicious it was... Said the best food they had ever had at a wedding by far! The banquet Captain Manny was attentive to me and my groom. He made sure we had our food and that we took time to actually eat! He even memorized our cocktail of choice and never let it go empty ;)I can't say enough kind words about Amber the event coordinator at the Catamaran! She is so friendly and is always available when you need her! Since mine was a destination wedding I called and emailed her constantly and she never made me feel like a burdon. She was always happy to help and put my mind at ease! Lastly the view from the honeymoon suite makes for a perfect end to a perfect day! Anyone who gets to have the pleasure of getting married here is very lucky!!!
Reviewed on 07-06-2016
Wedding Date 14-05-2016
My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Catamaran in May of 2016. All I can say is it was better than I could have ever hoped for! We had a toes in the sand ceremony and it was set up beautifully. The staff works tirelessly to make sure everything goes smoothly.The reception was also amazing! Our event was in the boardroom overlooking the mission bay. Every one of our guest raved about the food and how delicious it was... Said the best food they had ever had at a wedding by far! The banquet Captain Manny was attentive to me and my groom. He made sure we had our food and that we took time to actually eat! He even memorized our cocktail of choice and never let it go empty ;)I can't say enough kind words about Amber the event coordinator at the Catamaran! She is so friendly and is always available when you need her! Since mine was a destination wedding I called and emailed her constantly and she never made me feel like a burdon. She was always happy to help and put my mind at ease! Lastly the view from the honeymoon suite makes for a perfect end to a perfect day! Anyone who gets to have the pleasure of getting married here is very lucky!!!
Reviewed on 07-06-2016
Amber Rice (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
My husband & I recently got married at the Catamaran, & it was better than we could've hoped for. The event coordinator, Amber Lightly, helped us every step of the way & was always available. My wedding coordinator, Stephanie Barker, was also amazing & provides us with impeccable on site child care. The ceremony was beautiful & they took care of everything so I didn't have to stress about anything. Our Banquet Captain, Dave, was on point & helped the evening run smoothly. My friends & family said it was the most fun they'd had in a long time. Thanks Catamaran!
Reviewed on 15-05-2016
Wedding Date 30-04-2016
My husband & I recently got married at the Catamaran, & it was better than we could've hoped for. The event coordinator, Amber Lightly, helped us every step of the way & was always available. My wedding coordinator, Stephanie Barker, was also amazing & provides us with impeccable on site child care. The ceremony was beautiful & they took care of everything so I didn't have to stress about anything. Our Banquet Captain, Dave, was on point & helped the evening run smoothly. My friends & family said it was the most fun they'd had in a long time. Thanks Catamaran!
Reviewed on 15-05-2016
Tammie Mahr (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-05-2016
Planning a wedding from 1,500 miles away can be quite daunting however not with this reliable team! Amber made it so simple to make our decision to host our wedding and reception at the Catamaran, from her flexibility and variety of options, to her pleasant personality and immediate responsiveness. No to mention the entire event staff that executed every detail flawlessly, particularly Dave Hopper the Banquet Captain who was by our side to ensure we had everything we wanted / needed each time he saw my husband and I on the move throughout the evening! I cannot put into words just how stunning and flawless our wedding was in addition to our stay; from hosting our ceremony on the beach and reception on the lawn, to the design and feel of the resort and comfort of our room, it was terribly hard to leave. The resort is like a paradise oasis, as if San Diego is not beautiful enough, stepping into to resort is like staying at a secluded tropical destination. To put the icing on the cake, our final two nights were spent in the honeymoon suit; from the ground floor to the 11th floor, the views cannot be beat!!!
Reviewed on 10-05-2016
Wedding Date 01-05-2016
Planning a wedding from 1,500 miles away can be quite daunting however not with this reliable team! Amber made it so simple to make our decision to host our wedding and reception at the Catamaran, from her flexibility and variety of options, to her pleasant personality and immediate responsiveness. No to mention the entire event staff that executed every detail flawlessly, particularly Dave Hopper the Banquet Captain who was by our side to ensure we had everything we wanted / needed each time he saw my husband and I on the move throughout the evening! I cannot put into words just how stunning and flawless our wedding was in addition to our stay; from hosting our ceremony on the beach and reception on the lawn, to the design and feel of the resort and comfort of our room, it was terribly hard to leave. The resort is like a paradise oasis, as if San Diego is not beautiful enough, stepping into to resort is like staying at a secluded tropical destination. To put the icing on the cake, our final two nights were spent in the honeymoon suit; from the ground floor to the 11th floor, the views cannot be beat!!!
Reviewed on 10-05-2016
Lauren Wierzbowski (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
I got married here on 4/18/15. The views were amazing, the venue was beautiful, the food was superb and the banquet captain, Dave was fantastic. He really went above and beyond. He treated us like the royal couple or something, it was amazing. Our Catering Manager was Sylvia Rameriz. She was great to work with and was very responsive to my emails and phone calls during the planning. \r\rWe had our ceremony and cocktail hour on the North Lawn and the reception in the Aviary Ballroom. My biggest complaint about having my wedding at the Catamaran was that it seemed the AC was broken in the Aviary Ballroom. After dinner, Dave had assured me they were cranking up the AC, but many of my guests ended up spending the majority of the dancing time outside on the patio. They were also unable to prop open the doors because of the 9 PM noise ordinance, so I felt like it really segregated the party. Thankfully the Aviary ballroom faces the bay, which looks absolutely stunning even at night. Sylvia had also suggested that I put some candles out there for some accent decor and I'm thankful that I did with everyone outside. \r\rAlso, the honeymoon suite offered in the package was nothing special. It was big and very clean, but nothing \"honeymoon\" about it. The room was also not available until the afternoon on the day of, so we weren't able to use it as a bridal staging area. There is no specific bridal staging area on the premises either. The only suggestion by the venue was to use one of your guests' rooms. My sister (MOH) ended up upgrading her room to a suite so that we'd have enough space for the hair stylists and makeup artists to work on my bridal party and for us to get dressed. \r\rLastly, we decided to do our next day breakfast at the Oceana Coastal since it was seat yourself and conveniently located right on the premises. The service here was TERRIBLE. For one table of our guests, their food literally never came. Save yourself the embarrassment and have your next day breakfast elsewhere. \r\rA word of caution to spring break (April) brides... the public beach is VERY busy on the weekend and everyone and their mom will want to watch your event. Most people were very respectful and quiet during the ceremony, aside from a few playful kids, but there were a few knuckleheads that rode their bikes right through my procession during our announcement to our cocktail hour. On the upside of a busy location, at the end of the ceremony we received a lot of applause which was kind of awesome. I just felt bad for our officiant, my husband's aunt, who was only expecting to publicly speak in front of 90 people. Thankfully she did great anyway!
Reviewed on 18-01-2016
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
I got married here on 4/18/15. The views were amazing, the venue was beautiful, the food was superb and the banquet captain, Dave was fantastic. He really went above and beyond. He treated us like the royal couple or something, it was amazing. Our Catering Manager was Sylvia Rameriz. She was great to work with and was very responsive to my emails and phone calls during the planning. \r\rWe had our ceremony and cocktail hour on the North Lawn and the reception in the Aviary Ballroom. My biggest complaint about having my wedding at the Catamaran was that it seemed the AC was broken in the Aviary Ballroom. After dinner, Dave had assured me they were cranking up the AC, but many of my guests ended up spending the majority of the dancing time outside on the patio. They were also unable to prop open the doors because of the 9 PM noise ordinance, so I felt like it really segregated the party. Thankfully the Aviary ballroom faces the bay, which looks absolutely stunning even at night. Sylvia had also suggested that I put some candles out there for some accent decor and I'm thankful that I did with everyone outside. \r\rAlso, the honeymoon suite offered in the package was nothing special. It was big and very clean, but nothing \"honeymoon\" about it. The room was also not available until the afternoon on the day of, so we weren't able to use it as a bridal staging area. There is no specific bridal staging area on the premises either. The only suggestion by the venue was to use one of your guests' rooms. My sister (MOH) ended up upgrading her room to a suite so that we'd have enough space for the hair stylists and makeup artists to work on my bridal party and for us to get dressed. \r\rLastly, we decided to do our next day breakfast at the Oceana Coastal since it was seat yourself and conveniently located right on the premises. The service here was TERRIBLE. For one table of our guests, their food literally never came. Save yourself the embarrassment and have your next day breakfast elsewhere. \r\rA word of caution to spring break (April) brides... the public beach is VERY busy on the weekend and everyone and their mom will want to watch your event. Most people were very respectful and quiet during the ceremony, aside from a few playful kids, but there were a few knuckleheads that rode their bikes right through my procession during our announcement to our cocktail hour. On the upside of a busy location, at the end of the ceremony we received a lot of applause which was kind of awesome. I just felt bad for our officiant, my husband's aunt, who was only expecting to publicly speak in front of 90 people. Thankfully she did great anyway!
Reviewed on 18-01-2016
Heather Hillman (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
My whole bridal party and out of town guests stayed at this hotel. Amazing views of the San Diego Bay, and the boat ride on the Bahia Belle at night was an added bonus! The out of town guests really got a kick out out of it :) The hotel is really pretty, lush greens, fish, birds. Great spot!
Reviewed on 13-01-2016
Wedding Date 07-11-2015
My whole bridal party and out of town guests stayed at this hotel. Amazing views of the San Diego Bay, and the boat ride on the Bahia Belle at night was an added bonus! The out of town guests really got a kick out out of it :) The hotel is really pretty, lush greens, fish, birds. Great spot!
Reviewed on 13-01-2016
Rose M (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
We had the most BEAUTIFUL December wedding reception at the Catamaran Resort. It started with an evening cocktail hour on their lawn space outside overlooking Mission Bay. This was followed by dinner and dancing in the Kon Tiki ballroom. Our catering manager Amber Lighty was AMAZING! She helped with all our venue planning and made the evening go smoothly. The banquet captain, Yewbe, was also very attentive during the reception. Everything was just perfect!!! Most of our guests were from out of town and it was a great place to make them feel like they were at a destination wedding. Everyone was impressed with the clean rooms and the views :) Our honeymoon suite was AMAZING!!! I would definitely recommend the Catamaran Resort for your wedding or your next vacation!
Reviewed on 04-01-2016
We had the most BEAUTIFUL December wedding reception at the Catamaran Resort. It started with an evening cocktail hour on their lawn space outside overlooking Mission Bay. This was followed by dinner and dancing in the Kon Tiki ballroom. Our catering manager Amber Lighty was AMAZING! She helped with all our venue planning and made the evening go smoothly. The banquet captain, Yewbe, was also very attentive during the reception. Everything was just perfect!!! Most of our guests were from out of town and it was a great place to make them feel like they were at a destination wedding. Everyone was impressed with the clean rooms and the views :) Our honeymoon suite was AMAZING!!! I would definitely recommend the Catamaran Resort for your wedding or your next vacation!
Reviewed on 04-01-2016
Christina Cottrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We LOVED our reception at The Catamaran. We had a destination wedding there, so all of our planning was done from out of state. The staff there was so helpful with recommending amazing vendors. Our first wedding coordinated left the Catamaran mid-way through the planning process, but Sylvia stepped right in without missing a beat. One of my favorite parts about having our reception here was how much was included with the price of the wedding package. Other places I looked at had fees for just about everything, but at The Catamaran, it really is all included. Set-up, take-down. food for both cocktail hour and dinner (delicious food, might I add), linens, a cake, an amazing honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding... I could go on and on. For someone planning from out of state, this was a huge blessing! Not to mention, it's probably the best deal in the area. All of the ballrooms are stunning. We had a pretty small reception so ours was in the Bay View Boardroom. It had an amazing view of the bay and can be decorated more if you want but we just left it as is because it was pretty enough that way! Finally, the grounds. This truly is a resort and when you walk through the grounds it feels like Hawai'i! The beach is nice and well-kept and you can rent fun little things right at the bayside. The rooms are a little old and the mattresses aren't super comfortable and the rooms with two beds are actually fulls and not queens. Other than that, the only negative thing I have to say is that it is on the bay and not the ocean so there aren't waves and the sun doesn't set on the water. But truly, this is a top-notch venue with stellar service!
Reviewed on 27-10-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
We LOVED our reception at The Catamaran. We had a destination wedding there, so all of our planning was done from out of state. The staff there was so helpful with recommending amazing vendors. Our first wedding coordinated left the Catamaran mid-way through the planning process, but Sylvia stepped right in without missing a beat. One of my favorite parts about having our reception here was how much was included with the price of the wedding package. Other places I looked at had fees for just about everything, but at The Catamaran, it really is all included. Set-up, take-down. food for both cocktail hour and dinner (delicious food, might I add), linens, a cake, an amazing honeymoon suite for the night of the wedding... I could go on and on. For someone planning from out of state, this was a huge blessing! Not to mention, it's probably the best deal in the area. All of the ballrooms are stunning. We had a pretty small reception so ours was in the Bay View Boardroom. It had an amazing view of the bay and can be decorated more if you want but we just left it as is because it was pretty enough that way! Finally, the grounds. This truly is a resort and when you walk through the grounds it feels like Hawai'i! The beach is nice and well-kept and you can rent fun little things right at the bayside. The rooms are a little old and the mattresses aren't super comfortable and the rooms with two beds are actually fulls and not queens. Other than that, the only negative thing I have to say is that it is on the bay and not the ocean so there aren't waves and the sun doesn't set on the water. But truly, this is a top-notch venue with stellar service!
Reviewed on 27-10-2015
Stephanie Vannoy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-08-2015
Could't have asked for a more perfect place to have our wedding on the sand! Beautiful setting, excellent customer service, a 5 star experience all around!
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
Wedding Date 07-08-2015
Could't have asked for a more perfect place to have our wedding on the sand! Beautiful setting, excellent customer service, a 5 star experience all around!
Reviewed on 26-10-2015
Alejandra Enciso (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
We got married October 17th and it was amazing. The ceremony, the cocktail hour and our reception at the Aviary ballroom looked like a fairytale. Amber is great and knows what she is doing. For our entree selections we had salmon, chicken and vegetarian. The portions are good sized and the food is delicious. Plus you cannot top the views.
Reviewed on 25-10-2015
Wedding Date 17-10-2015
We got married October 17th and it was amazing. The ceremony, the cocktail hour and our reception at the Aviary ballroom looked like a fairytale. Amber is great and knows what she is doing. For our entree selections we had salmon, chicken and vegetarian. The portions are good sized and the food is delicious. Plus you cannot top the views.
Reviewed on 25-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Had our wedding at the Catamaran and it was amazing! Everything went off without a hitch and the spaces were amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped make our wedding day so incredible!!
Reviewed on 24-10-2015
Had our wedding at the Catamaran and it was amazing! Everything went off without a hitch and the spaces were amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped make our wedding day so incredible!!
Reviewed on 24-10-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2016
BEST DAY EVER!!! My husband and I got married in June and had the most incredible experience. Sharon was amazing to work with. She had great people skills and her attention to detail made me feel like we were being well taken care of. We chose Beach North and on the grass. It couldn't have been more perfect. We had about 150+ guests and the Aviary Room fit us all great. All of our guest had an amazing time at the resort! So much to do...They raved about the service and the food!!! I would recommend this location to everyone!!! Thanks Catamaran for the memories!!!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Wedding Date 09-11-2016
BEST DAY EVER!!! My husband and I got married in June and had the most incredible experience. Sharon was amazing to work with. She had great people skills and her attention to detail made me feel like we were being well taken care of. We chose Beach North and on the grass. It couldn't have been more perfect. We had about 150+ guests and the Aviary Room fit us all great. All of our guest had an amazing time at the resort! So much to do...They raved about the service and the food!!! I would recommend this location to everyone!!! Thanks Catamaran for the memories!!!
Reviewed on 09-09-2015
Tami Laird (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
Having our wedding here was the best decision we could have made! We had a ton of guests from out of town, and it was close to the airport, right by the beach, and had a ton of activities for everyone. All of our guests commented how perfect the resort was, and how easy it was to get to tourist attractions around San Diego. We had looked at a TON of venues, and the minute we came to the Catamaran and met Amber, we knew it was perfect. Amber was so real, like talking to a friend (unlike many of the other venue reps who were so fake). She was so organized and even offered really useful advice on things we would never have thought of. She was constantly in contact, and we were so confident everything would go smoothly on the day (which is did). She found us ways to save money and was very good at going over the contract breaking down costs and payment dates, which was appreciated. The wedding was set up beautifully, and went so smoothly. All of our guests commented how friendly and fun the Catamaran staff were. Yewbe, the catering manager may be the sweetest person I have ever met. Right before the ceremony, I came up to the ballroom to see everything, and she immediately asked if I was ok or needed anything (a chair, water, tequila - haha). She recognized a stressful moment and really went above and beyond her job to make sure the bride was comfortable and calm. Seriously the entire day was flawless thanks to Amber and her staff! The venue is just beautiful. Getting married right on the water, cocktail hour outside on the lawn, the large ballroom with a beautiful balcony overlooking the water. Free fireworks across the bay! All of this made for extremely beautiful photos. And the honeymoon suite! Has to be the best view in San Diego! You could see both the bay and the ocean...just gorgeous. If you are considering getting married in San Diego - please consider the Catamaran, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 26-08-2015
Wedding Date 08-08-2015
Having our wedding here was the best decision we could have made! We had a ton of guests from out of town, and it was close to the airport, right by the beach, and had a ton of activities for everyone. All of our guests commented how perfect the resort was, and how easy it was to get to tourist attractions around San Diego. We had looked at a TON of venues, and the minute we came to the Catamaran and met Amber, we knew it was perfect. Amber was so real, like talking to a friend (unlike many of the other venue reps who were so fake). She was so organized and even offered really useful advice on things we would never have thought of. She was constantly in contact, and we were so confident everything would go smoothly on the day (which is did). She found us ways to save money and was very good at going over the contract breaking down costs and payment dates, which was appreciated. The wedding was set up beautifully, and went so smoothly. All of our guests commented how friendly and fun the Catamaran staff were. Yewbe, the catering manager may be the sweetest person I have ever met. Right before the ceremony, I came up to the ballroom to see everything, and she immediately asked if I was ok or needed anything (a chair, water, tequila - haha). She recognized a stressful moment and really went above and beyond her job to make sure the bride was comfortable and calm. Seriously the entire day was flawless thanks to Amber and her staff! The venue is just beautiful. Getting married right on the water, cocktail hour outside on the lawn, the large ballroom with a beautiful balcony overlooking the water. Free fireworks across the bay! All of this made for extremely beautiful photos. And the honeymoon suite! Has to be the best view in San Diego! You could see both the bay and the ocean...just gorgeous. If you are considering getting married in San Diego - please consider the Catamaran, you won't be disappointed!
Reviewed on 26-08-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
A gorgeous beach-front resort that hosted my wedding-- What a perfect venue! Thank you Catamaran!\r \rMy husband and I had our PERFECT wedding day at the Catamaran Resort, July 2015 with 100+ guests, and it was BEAUTIFUL! My guests had the time of their life, with tons to do all weekend long, pool, beach, boat rides, shopping, spa treatment, activities for the kids, great restaurants, walk to down town Pacific Beach, etc...\r \rThis is by far, the best place to have your wedding in San Diego. Everything is here for you-- you NEVER have to leave the resort. Everything was EXCELLENT, food, rooms, landscape, people, and more! I need to talk about how OUTSTANDING the service was as well... We had a couple of people at the Catamaran who really standout, Sharon Nelson & Dave Hopper.\r \rSharon was a GREAT event coordinator. She helped with so many details for our special day, from organizing our rehearsal Friday night, to being available Saturday for our sand ceremony, grass-side cocktail hour, and finally helping us kick-off the perfect reception upstairs in the Aviary Ballroom. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS, and everything looked very elegant. Thank you Sharon!\r \rDave Hopper was our Banquette Captain. He provided the BEST SERVICE to us. He really went above and beyond. Anything we needed, he was right there to get it for us. If I (the thirsty Bride) needed a cocktail, he brought it! Thanks Dave and Sharon for ALL your WONDERFUL work! I hope I get invited to a wedding at the Catamaran, so I can enjoy it like my guests. It was absolutely to best decision for us!\r\rCheers! From the happy newlyweds,\rJanet & Albert Julian
Reviewed on 22-08-2015
A gorgeous beach-front resort that hosted my wedding-- What a perfect venue! Thank you Catamaran!\r \rMy husband and I had our PERFECT wedding day at the Catamaran Resort, July 2015 with 100+ guests, and it was BEAUTIFUL! My guests had the time of their life, with tons to do all weekend long, pool, beach, boat rides, shopping, spa treatment, activities for the kids, great restaurants, walk to down town Pacific Beach, etc...\r \rThis is by far, the best place to have your wedding in San Diego. Everything is here for you-- you NEVER have to leave the resort. Everything was EXCELLENT, food, rooms, landscape, people, and more! I need to talk about how OUTSTANDING the service was as well... We had a couple of people at the Catamaran who really standout, Sharon Nelson & Dave Hopper.\r \rSharon was a GREAT event coordinator. She helped with so many details for our special day, from organizing our rehearsal Friday night, to being available Saturday for our sand ceremony, grass-side cocktail hour, and finally helping us kick-off the perfect reception upstairs in the Aviary Ballroom. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS, and everything looked very elegant. Thank you Sharon!\r \rDave Hopper was our Banquette Captain. He provided the BEST SERVICE to us. He really went above and beyond. Anything we needed, he was right there to get it for us. If I (the thirsty Bride) needed a cocktail, he brought it! Thanks Dave and Sharon for ALL your WONDERFUL work! I hope I get invited to a wedding at the Catamaran, so I can enjoy it like my guests. It was absolutely to best decision for us!\r\rCheers! From the happy newlyweds,\rJanet & Albert Julian
Reviewed on 22-08-2015
lindsey bench (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-05-2015
The Catamaran is a beautiful venue and the day couldn't have been better! We got married there in May on beachfront north and utilized the boardroom for the reception which fit all 70 people perfectly! Sharon Nelson was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend this venue to anyone! Cant wait until we can return!
Reviewed on 03-08-2015
Wedding Date 02-05-2015
The Catamaran is a beautiful venue and the day couldn't have been better! We got married there in May on beachfront north and utilized the boardroom for the reception which fit all 70 people perfectly! Sharon Nelson was a pleasure to work with and I would recommend this venue to anyone! Cant wait until we can return!
Reviewed on 03-08-2015
Ashley McDonald (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-04-2015
Let me start out by saying our wedding day went perfectly. Not many couples can say that about their wedding day. There is usually something that is missed, goes overlooked, not ready in time, etc. From beginning to end, the Catamaran staff was awesome. They are very accommodating and make sure they really understand your vision and what you're looking for. The catering manager was there for the rehearsal and day of and made sure everything went smoothly. She even cried when I walked down the aisle (could definitely tell she loves her job). The set up for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was beautiful and professionally done. They even threw in candles and table number holders to avoid any spaces from looking empty and bc they didn't want our table number boards to fall over. So thoughtful! The food was delicious and don't skimp on the hors d'oeuvres! Our head catering person was fabulous and made sure we were well fed and had drinks during pictures and during the reception as well. The wait staff and bartender were great and the hotel itself is beautiful. Our photographer mentioned it is her favorite place to do weddings because of the many photo opps this resort has, it's gorgeous! The hotel suite for the bride and groom was amazing as well, it's huge! All of us girls got ready in there the morning of and it fit 12 of us in the living room very comfortably. 270 degree views of the ocean and bay. Definitely recommend for your special day. 3 months later and I'm still bragging about it. Sometimes it would take a few days to hear back about changes in our contract we made and we'd have to call; however, it was wedding season, they do a ton of weddings, and are probably extremely busy. Catamaran is the way to go! I was shocked on how they were on top of every detail.
Reviewed on 01-08-2015
Wedding Date 26-04-2015
Let me start out by saying our wedding day went perfectly. Not many couples can say that about their wedding day. There is usually something that is missed, goes overlooked, not ready in time, etc. From beginning to end, the Catamaran staff was awesome. They are very accommodating and make sure they really understand your vision and what you're looking for. The catering manager was there for the rehearsal and day of and made sure everything went smoothly. She even cried when I walked down the aisle (could definitely tell she loves her job). The set up for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception was beautiful and professionally done. They even threw in candles and table number holders to avoid any spaces from looking empty and bc they didn't want our table number boards to fall over. So thoughtful! The food was delicious and don't skimp on the hors d'oeuvres! Our head catering person was fabulous and made sure we were well fed and had drinks during pictures and during the reception as well. The wait staff and bartender were great and the hotel itself is beautiful. Our photographer mentioned it is her favorite place to do weddings because of the many photo opps this resort has, it's gorgeous! The hotel suite for the bride and groom was amazing as well, it's huge! All of us girls got ready in there the morning of and it fit 12 of us in the living room very comfortably. 270 degree views of the ocean and bay. Definitely recommend for your special day. 3 months later and I'm still bragging about it. Sometimes it would take a few days to hear back about changes in our contract we made and we'd have to call; however, it was wedding season, they do a ton of weddings, and are probably extremely busy. Catamaran is the way to go! I was shocked on how they were on top of every detail.
Reviewed on 01-08-2015
Nikki Rands (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-07-2015
The Catamaran did a wonderful job on our wedding, we had the rehearsal/dinner at the catamaran and it was amazing they had a luau and buffet with great food. The ceremony was beautiful and the decor really made our Hawaiian theme come to life. The food for the reception was so good. Everyone kept raving about the food. We chose the filet mignon and halibut and both were equally amazing. The planning process was easy as Sylvia made sure everything was handled, very organized and the wedding suite we stayed in was so beautiful perfect to get ready in due to the lighting. The night of the wedding we returned to our suite Sylvia had left us a very sweet note with champagne on ice and chocolate covered strawberries to congratulate us! I highly recommend The Catamaran all of our guests were very impressed and had the best time!! I will never forget my experience and how beautiful, wonderful, and great it was.
Reviewed on 23-07-2015
Wedding Date 18-07-2015
The Catamaran did a wonderful job on our wedding, we had the rehearsal/dinner at the catamaran and it was amazing they had a luau and buffet with great food. The ceremony was beautiful and the decor really made our Hawaiian theme come to life. The food for the reception was so good. Everyone kept raving about the food. We chose the filet mignon and halibut and both were equally amazing. The planning process was easy as Sylvia made sure everything was handled, very organized and the wedding suite we stayed in was so beautiful perfect to get ready in due to the lighting. The night of the wedding we returned to our suite Sylvia had left us a very sweet note with champagne on ice and chocolate covered strawberries to congratulate us! I highly recommend The Catamaran all of our guests were very impressed and had the best time!! I will never forget my experience and how beautiful, wonderful, and great it was.
Reviewed on 23-07-2015
Breanna Porter (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2015
I had my wedding here in June 2015 and everything about my experience was amazing! I am so glad I picked the Catamaran and everything about my wedding was spectacular. My coordinator, Amber, did a great job making my vision a reality and was great working with all my vendors. I live in Orange County so I was nervous about getting married in San Diego, two hours away. Amber made all the coordination easy and was great responding to emails and answering all my questions. Dave was my banquet manager for the night and was AMAZING! The whole night he was constantly asking my parents, my husband, and I what we needed. All we had to do was ask and we received. The hotel was so organized and the view from the bridal suite was spectacular. The day after my wedding we had a brunch on the grass which was just as well coordinated as the wedding. Everyone at my wedding kept complimenting on how kind the whole Catamaran staff was and how nice especially Amber and Dave were. All in all, I would not change a thing and I am sooooo happy I chose to have my wedding at the Catamaran.
Reviewed on 14-07-2015
Wedding Date 21-06-2015
I had my wedding here in June 2015 and everything about my experience was amazing! I am so glad I picked the Catamaran and everything about my wedding was spectacular. My coordinator, Amber, did a great job making my vision a reality and was great working with all my vendors. I live in Orange County so I was nervous about getting married in San Diego, two hours away. Amber made all the coordination easy and was great responding to emails and answering all my questions. Dave was my banquet manager for the night and was AMAZING! The whole night he was constantly asking my parents, my husband, and I what we needed. All we had to do was ask and we received. The hotel was so organized and the view from the bridal suite was spectacular. The day after my wedding we had a brunch on the grass which was just as well coordinated as the wedding. Everyone at my wedding kept complimenting on how kind the whole Catamaran staff was and how nice especially Amber and Dave were. All in all, I would not change a thing and I am sooooo happy I chose to have my wedding at the Catamaran.
Reviewed on 14-07-2015
Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
Our wedding reception was at the Catamaran Resort and Spa hotel on June 19th. Not only are the grounds and amenities the best, but the views from our reception in the board room and our honeymoon suite were breathtaking! To top off our gorgeous experience, during our toasts there was an amazing firework explosion from Seaworld that lite up the room beautifully! Amber Kelley helped to smooth out some transitions that happened during our wedding planning and everything went wonderfully!
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Wedding Date 26-08-2016
Our wedding reception was at the Catamaran Resort and Spa hotel on June 19th. Not only are the grounds and amenities the best, but the views from our reception in the board room and our honeymoon suite were breathtaking! To top off our gorgeous experience, during our toasts there was an amazing firework explosion from Seaworld that lite up the room beautifully! Amber Kelley helped to smooth out some transitions that happened during our wedding planning and everything went wonderfully!
Reviewed on 26-06-2015
Valerie Sedig (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Gorgeous and fun venue with very friendly staff! \r\rOur June Wedding was perfect! My husband and I selected the Catamaran for our June wedding because it met the most important criteria on our list: nature, trees, beach, outdoor ceremony, noise allowed past 10 pm, and inclusive packages. The location is so lush and made a beautiful for setting for our guests, for the day of getting ready there and for our ceremony. (The pictures are so beautiful, partly due to the gorgeous backdrop of the Catamaran grounds and Mission Bay). Everyone—especially our niece/flower girl—enjoyed the parrots and the three-day-old ducks wandering around. Beyond the general excitement about the wedding, there was an extra layer of happiness because of the whimsical setting we were in.\r\rSylvia Ramirez was our Catering Sales Manager and she was such a delight to work with. She got our contract about a month and a half before our wedding when our previous contact left, but we never would have known that she stepped in late. She knew all the details, was organized, friendly, responded quickly and thoroughly to my many questions and handled my last minute changes with patience and grace. My husband felt very comfortable with Sylvia handling our contract and really appreciated how straightforward and honest she was.\r\rDave was the Catering Captain during the reception and he was fantastic: super friendly and very attentive. He took such good care of us, our bridal party, and our parents. The rest of the servers and bartenders were also great. We’ve only heard positive things from our guests about how friendly they were. The food was amazing. My husband and I were so impressed by the menu during our tasting. We couldn’t believe how flavorful and tender the chicken was and were glad the items in our budget were delicious. The night of the wedding, the food didn’t disappoint. We’ve received several compliments about the food (especially the to-die-for au gratin potatoes), which isn’t typical for a hotel-catered wedding.\r\rI have just a couple of thought for anyone considering this venue: Firstly, Due to our inexperience and excitement during wedding planning, we based our contract on the maximum number of guests. That number turned out to be a lot higher than RSVPs. Thankfully, we didn’t overspend too much because Sylvia worked really hard to adjust our contract as much as possible. However, had I’d known more, I would have started with a smaller contract. \r\rSecondly, I loved the outdoor venue but it was a long walk to any restroom. After frolicking around taking pictures, my bridal party and I really wanted to freshen up before the ceremony. I wish we’d had a little hand mirror to smooth our hair and reapply lipstick. This was not a huge deal, but is something to think about if you’re having your ceremony on the beach.\r\rOverall, we had a beautiful wedding and the Catamaran was just the right atmosphere we wanted. The staff understands how important and special weddings are and have such a positive, happy energy, that it really adds to the event.\r
Reviewed on 24-06-2015
Wedding Date 13-06-2015
Gorgeous and fun venue with very friendly staff! \r\rOur June Wedding was perfect! My husband and I selected the Catamaran for our June wedding because it met the most important criteria on our list: nature, trees, beach, outdoor ceremony, noise allowed past 10 pm, and inclusive packages. The location is so lush and made a beautiful for setting for our guests, for the day of getting ready there and for our ceremony. (The pictures are so beautiful, partly due to the gorgeous backdrop of the Catamaran grounds and Mission Bay). Everyone—especially our niece/flower girl—enjoyed the parrots and the three-day-old ducks wandering around. Beyond the general excitement about the wedding, there was an extra layer of happiness because of the whimsical setting we were in.\r\rSylvia Ramirez was our Catering Sales Manager and she was such a delight to work with. She got our contract about a month and a half before our wedding when our previous contact left, but we never would have known that she stepped in late. She knew all the details, was organized, friendly, responded quickly and thoroughly to my many questions and handled my last minute changes with patience and grace. My husband felt very comfortable with Sylvia handling our contract and really appreciated how straightforward and honest she was.\r\rDave was the Catering Captain during the reception and he was fantastic: super friendly and very attentive. He took such good care of us, our bridal party, and our parents. The rest of the servers and bartenders were also great. We’ve only heard positive things from our guests about how friendly they were. The food was amazing. My husband and I were so impressed by the menu during our tasting. We couldn’t believe how flavorful and tender the chicken was and were glad the items in our budget were delicious. The night of the wedding, the food didn’t disappoint. We’ve received several compliments about the food (especially the to-die-for au gratin potatoes), which isn’t typical for a hotel-catered wedding.\r\rI have just a couple of thought for anyone considering this venue: Firstly, Due to our inexperience and excitement during wedding planning, we based our contract on the maximum number of guests. That number turned out to be a lot higher than RSVPs. Thankfully, we didn’t overspend too much because Sylvia worked really hard to adjust our contract as much as possible. However, had I’d known more, I would have started with a smaller contract. \r\rSecondly, I loved the outdoor venue but it was a long walk to any restroom. After frolicking around taking pictures, my bridal party and I really wanted to freshen up before the ceremony. I wish we’d had a little hand mirror to smooth our hair and reapply lipstick. This was not a huge deal, but is something to think about if you’re having your ceremony on the beach.\r\rOverall, we had a beautiful wedding and the Catamaran was just the right atmosphere we wanted. The staff understands how important and special weddings are and have such a positive, happy energy, that it really adds to the event.\r
Reviewed on 24-06-2015
Hannah Munneke (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-03-2015
My husband and I got married at The Catamaran and we are SOO happy we did! We couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous place to say \"I Do.\" With views of the bay, the well-upkept landscape, and the newly remodeled restaurant and outdoor area, it was literally everything we wanted! Not only was the weather and the view/scenery absolutely amazing, but the staff was really helpful as well. Sylvia Rameriz helped us from the very beginning, every step of the way! She thought of every little detail, and made sure everything was all in order. She was very organized, detailed, and thorough which made things easier for me as I am sure I would have forgotten many details. I basically communicated with her on a weekly basis since the day we booked The Catamaran and she was always quick to respond and very helpful. The Catamaran also put my husband and I in a suite the night of the wedding, and it overlooked the entire bay, downtown, and ocean. It was absolutely breath-taking! In addition, they provided our entire bridal party (22 people!) free passes to ride on their Bahia Belle SternWheeler. I was very pleased with The Catamaran and would definitely recommend it to those looking for a venue for a wedding or other special event.
Reviewed on 08-04-2015
Wedding Date 27-03-2015
My husband and I got married at The Catamaran and we are SOO happy we did! We couldn't have asked for a more gorgeous place to say \"I Do.\" With views of the bay, the well-upkept landscape, and the newly remodeled restaurant and outdoor area, it was literally everything we wanted! Not only was the weather and the view/scenery absolutely amazing, but the staff was really helpful as well. Sylvia Rameriz helped us from the very beginning, every step of the way! She thought of every little detail, and made sure everything was all in order. She was very organized, detailed, and thorough which made things easier for me as I am sure I would have forgotten many details. I basically communicated with her on a weekly basis since the day we booked The Catamaran and she was always quick to respond and very helpful. The Catamaran also put my husband and I in a suite the night of the wedding, and it overlooked the entire bay, downtown, and ocean. It was absolutely breath-taking! In addition, they provided our entire bridal party (22 people!) free passes to ride on their Bahia Belle SternWheeler. I was very pleased with The Catamaran and would definitely recommend it to those looking for a venue for a wedding or other special event.
Reviewed on 08-04-2015
Anonymous (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
We had our wedding in early August and it was beautiful. The director of catering, Amber Kelly, is amazing and helped out so much, making sure that everything went smoothly. The service was incredible as well, they really take care of you through your special day. The ambiance there is awesome. Right when you walk in the lobby has an amazing waterfall and when you walk further they have so many tropical trees and plants and not to far is the beach. Perfect spot for a tropical, Hawaiian themed wedding. The room where we had the reception was well spaced for venue of 50-60 guests. My family and friends pretty much told me it was the best wedding they ever been too and they didn't know how I pulled it all off. The director of catering helped a lot and she honestly felt like a wedding planner to me.
Reviewed on 27-02-2015
Wedding Date 02-08-2014
We had our wedding in early August and it was beautiful. The director of catering, Amber Kelly, is amazing and helped out so much, making sure that everything went smoothly. The service was incredible as well, they really take care of you through your special day. The ambiance there is awesome. Right when you walk in the lobby has an amazing waterfall and when you walk further they have so many tropical trees and plants and not to far is the beach. Perfect spot for a tropical, Hawaiian themed wedding. The room where we had the reception was well spaced for venue of 50-60 guests. My family and friends pretty much told me it was the best wedding they ever been too and they didn't know how I pulled it all off. The director of catering helped a lot and she honestly felt like a wedding planner to me.
Reviewed on 27-02-2015
Jeannie Lee (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-09-2014
I've been meaning to write this review for months but I really wanted to sit down and give a proper review - not only for the Catamaran Resort but for our Catering Sales Manager, Sylvia Ramirez.\r\rFirst of all, I want to point out that my husband and I are quite frugal. We had originally planned on renting a small venue and doing everything ourselves (renting the furniture, hiring the catering, etc.).\r\rWe had walked past weddings at the Catamaran and always assumed that it would be waaay out of our budget. On a whim, I decided to request a quote...just for the heck of it.\r\rSylvia was kind enough to meet with us to go over the options. She didn't laugh at us when she heard our budget. In fact, she was able to come up with a dream wedding package that worked for us.\r\rIn the end, we paid a little more than what we would have if we were to have done everything ourselves. I can't tell you how much that difference made. Pretty much not having to lift a finger. To be able to get married in a fairy tale setting.\r\rI am SO thankful that we had the opportunity to work with Sylvia. She really went above and beyond. We didn't hire a wedding coordinator so she filled that role, too! We really had no idea what we were doing but everything went smoothly thanks to Sylvia.\r\rI was so distracted with the wedding. Imagine my surprise when I looked up and saw Sylvia still hustling and bustling as we were wrapping up cocktails. She truly made me feel like it was our BIG day.\r\rI highly recommend that you check out the Catamaran for your wedding venue. Ask for Sylvia!
Reviewed on 24-11-2014
Wedding Date 14-09-2014
I've been meaning to write this review for months but I really wanted to sit down and give a proper review - not only for the Catamaran Resort but for our Catering Sales Manager, Sylvia Ramirez.\r\rFirst of all, I want to point out that my husband and I are quite frugal. We had originally planned on renting a small venue and doing everything ourselves (renting the furniture, hiring the catering, etc.).\r\rWe had walked past weddings at the Catamaran and always assumed that it would be waaay out of our budget. On a whim, I decided to request a quote...just for the heck of it.\r\rSylvia was kind enough to meet with us to go over the options. She didn't laugh at us when she heard our budget. In fact, she was able to come up with a dream wedding package that worked for us.\r\rIn the end, we paid a little more than what we would have if we were to have done everything ourselves. I can't tell you how much that difference made. Pretty much not having to lift a finger. To be able to get married in a fairy tale setting.\r\rI am SO thankful that we had the opportunity to work with Sylvia. She really went above and beyond. We didn't hire a wedding coordinator so she filled that role, too! We really had no idea what we were doing but everything went smoothly thanks to Sylvia.\r\rI was so distracted with the wedding. Imagine my surprise when I looked up and saw Sylvia still hustling and bustling as we were wrapping up cocktails. She truly made me feel like it was our BIG day.\r\rI highly recommend that you check out the Catamaran for your wedding venue. Ask for Sylvia!
Reviewed on 24-11-2014
Nicole Gauvreau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
We had our wedding at the Catamaran on 10/11/14 and our day was beyond amazing. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Amber Kelly, the catering coordinator there. We had a very long engagement (16 months from the time we booked the venue to the wedding date) and that means she got A LOT of emails from me during that time period. She was always super fast at responding and was really easy to work with and so nice. We were really upset when 5 weeks out from our wedding we were told that there was going to be construction at our ceremony and cocktail hour site to update their restaurant. The news really blind sided us as we picked the Catamaran for its aesthetics both outside and inside. Amber completely understood our concerns. She was able to reassure us and in the end delivered a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour space despite the construction that you didn’t even notice was there. (Except for our family who was staying there all week and had to hear the jack hammers and drilling on the week days.) She also helped to set up the ballroom with our homemade centerpieces, kept all my supplies overflowing in her office for a week, and snuck down the stairs behind me without anyone seeing to fix my train and veil as I came down the aisle.
Reviewed on 11-11-2014
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
We had our wedding at the Catamaran on 10/11/14 and our day was beyond amazing. I seriously cannot say enough good things about Amber Kelly, the catering coordinator there. We had a very long engagement (16 months from the time we booked the venue to the wedding date) and that means she got A LOT of emails from me during that time period. She was always super fast at responding and was really easy to work with and so nice. We were really upset when 5 weeks out from our wedding we were told that there was going to be construction at our ceremony and cocktail hour site to update their restaurant. The news really blind sided us as we picked the Catamaran for its aesthetics both outside and inside. Amber completely understood our concerns. She was able to reassure us and in the end delivered a beautiful ceremony and cocktail hour space despite the construction that you didn’t even notice was there. (Except for our family who was staying there all week and had to hear the jack hammers and drilling on the week days.) She also helped to set up the ballroom with our homemade centerpieces, kept all my supplies overflowing in her office for a week, and snuck down the stairs behind me without anyone seeing to fix my train and veil as I came down the aisle.
Reviewed on 11-11-2014
Lauren Gallagher (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-10-2014
This was such a perfect venue for our wedding. Our coordinator, Adrienne, was so helpful and kept everything on track for the big day. It is such a tropical venue and right on the bay in San Diego. Everyone that came from out of town loved the location and loved staying at the resort. The Catamaran provides great wedding packages and is pretty reasonable considering the location. My only complaint would be the double-booking on the day off...it was very hard for my coordinator to have enough time to get everything done. Overall it was a perfect day and great venue.
Reviewed on 05-11-2014
Wedding Date 18-10-2014
This was such a perfect venue for our wedding. Our coordinator, Adrienne, was so helpful and kept everything on track for the big day. It is such a tropical venue and right on the bay in San Diego. Everyone that came from out of town loved the location and loved staying at the resort. The Catamaran provides great wedding packages and is pretty reasonable considering the location. My only complaint would be the double-booking on the day off...it was very hard for my coordinator to have enough time to get everything done. Overall it was a perfect day and great venue.
Reviewed on 05-11-2014
Alexandra Purdy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
I recently got married at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. Everything went perfectly, and all my guest told me it was the best wedding they have ever been too! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
I recently got married at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa. Everything went perfectly, and all my guest told me it was the best wedding they have ever been too! The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful and the staff are very friendly and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this venue.
Reviewed on 26-10-2014
Kara Polillo (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
Right from the start the Catamaran seemed like they wanted our business. She was a pleasure to work with, and very responsive to emails. Since I was an out of state bride this was very important. Everything went flawlessly, and they even cleaned up the honeymoon suite and left a little gift :) Thanks Sylvia!
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Wedding Date 12-09-2014
Right from the start the Catamaran seemed like they wanted our business. She was a pleasure to work with, and very responsive to emails. Since I was an out of state bride this was very important. Everything went flawlessly, and they even cleaned up the honeymoon suite and left a little gift :) Thanks Sylvia!
Reviewed on 13-10-2014
Mary Beth Reed (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-09-2014
We would very strongly recommend the Catamaran for wedding ceremonies and receptions. I agree with the previous recommendation -- Sylvia Ramirez is AMAZING! We also planned our wedding from out-of-state (Kansas City, MO), but Sylvia made everything very low stress and our day was absolutely perfect! Sylvia was extremely responsive, especially the day before when I started freaking out about little details (and last minute cancellations by guests due to the Chicago radio tower incident). \r\rEverything was on time, the food was delicious, and the service was absolutely fantastic! Multiple guests commented about the friendliness of the staff. The waiter serving our sweetheart table was a complete sweetheart himself and I even got him to dance with me! Another waitress let me know that everyone was commenting about how sweet and thoughtful our personalized notes were (this really meant a lot to me). The North Lawn is beautiful and The Kon Tiki Ballroom is a beautiful room, with a beautiful ceiling, a balcony, and plenty of space (we did not want our guests to feel trapped). I can not say enough great things about Sylvia, the Catamaran, and the wonderful kitchen and wait staff. Thank you, Catamaran, for making our day so perfect!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2014
Wedding Date 27-09-2014
We would very strongly recommend the Catamaran for wedding ceremonies and receptions. I agree with the previous recommendation -- Sylvia Ramirez is AMAZING! We also planned our wedding from out-of-state (Kansas City, MO), but Sylvia made everything very low stress and our day was absolutely perfect! Sylvia was extremely responsive, especially the day before when I started freaking out about little details (and last minute cancellations by guests due to the Chicago radio tower incident). \r\rEverything was on time, the food was delicious, and the service was absolutely fantastic! Multiple guests commented about the friendliness of the staff. The waiter serving our sweetheart table was a complete sweetheart himself and I even got him to dance with me! Another waitress let me know that everyone was commenting about how sweet and thoughtful our personalized notes were (this really meant a lot to me). The North Lawn is beautiful and The Kon Tiki Ballroom is a beautiful room, with a beautiful ceiling, a balcony, and plenty of space (we did not want our guests to feel trapped). I can not say enough great things about Sylvia, the Catamaran, and the wonderful kitchen and wait staff. Thank you, Catamaran, for making our day so perfect!!!
Reviewed on 08-10-2014
Annie Borst (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
We would highly recommend having your wedding ceremony and reception at the Catamaran Resort. Sylvia Ramirez was our wedding coordinator and she was AMAZING. We had to plan our wedding out of state due to being in the military--as you may know, this can be very stressful. But, we made a very specific wedding timeline and Sylvia made sure everything was executed exactly as intended. It's crazy to be able to say honestly that our wedding day went PERFECTLY...everything was on time, the ceremony location was perfect (on the Mission Bay side near the beach), the cocktail hour was really nice, the food was incredible, and the reception hall (Kon Tiki Ballroom) was beautifully decorated---plenty of space, especially if you have a larger wedding with many guests. Our big day was perfect and we had the best time ever. \r\rThe hotel itself is beautiful. It's kind of tucked away on Mission Blvd, but once you walk inside you are blown away with how vast the area is. The grounds are covered with plants, trees and little ponds. They have fish, turtles, and even tropical birds that live within the hotel grounds too! Really cool. We also stayed in one of the suites in the tower...it was very nice! It had a mini kitchen, living room, separate bedroom, and two balconies overlooking the beach and Mission Bay! Look at the photos...the view alone made the room perfect. \r\rThe restaurant in the hotel was called The Atoll. The food and drinks were very good, maybe a little pricey, but you kind of expect that. Unfortunately, we did have some issues with planning our rehearsal dinner here. Due to miscommunication with one of the managers, Ashley Brown, our rehearsal dinner was moved up 2 hours later than it was supposed to be and we were not notified of the change until 2 days before the rehearsal. (We had booked our reservation a month prior to this.) That was disappointing, however the director of the restaurant, Harry Siebert, did personally call us and apologize for the sudden change after we expressed our disappointment. He did offer our rehearsal party a free champagne toast and appetizers while we waited for our tables. We did appreciate this gesture. The restaurant created a smaller menu for our rehearsal dinner per my request and they even personalized it with our names and wedding date. They turned out great. Around 7:15pm, we were seated in our reserved private area. The tables in the private porch did not move and only seated 4 people each. They were spaced out pretty far from each other as well, so we were unable to have an intimate dinner as we had originally planned with our 20 guests. That was a little disappointing too. They offered to seat us in the main restaurant at one large table, but we declined. We wanted the privacy. The first course took about 1 hour to be served (salads), so that was a littler frustrating as well since our dinner was already delayed 2 hours. BUT, the food was excellent. The wait staff were very attentive and kind, and all in all, it was a great experience. Our guests had a nice time and that's all that really mattered.\r\rThough we had a slightly unfortunate experience regarding our rehearsal dinner, the wedding ceremony and reception wer
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
Wedding Date 13-09-2014
We would highly recommend having your wedding ceremony and reception at the Catamaran Resort. Sylvia Ramirez was our wedding coordinator and she was AMAZING. We had to plan our wedding out of state due to being in the military--as you may know, this can be very stressful. But, we made a very specific wedding timeline and Sylvia made sure everything was executed exactly as intended. It's crazy to be able to say honestly that our wedding day went PERFECTLY...everything was on time, the ceremony location was perfect (on the Mission Bay side near the beach), the cocktail hour was really nice, the food was incredible, and the reception hall (Kon Tiki Ballroom) was beautifully decorated---plenty of space, especially if you have a larger wedding with many guests. Our big day was perfect and we had the best time ever. \r\rThe hotel itself is beautiful. It's kind of tucked away on Mission Blvd, but once you walk inside you are blown away with how vast the area is. The grounds are covered with plants, trees and little ponds. They have fish, turtles, and even tropical birds that live within the hotel grounds too! Really cool. We also stayed in one of the suites in the tower...it was very nice! It had a mini kitchen, living room, separate bedroom, and two balconies overlooking the beach and Mission Bay! Look at the photos...the view alone made the room perfect. \r\rThe restaurant in the hotel was called The Atoll. The food and drinks were very good, maybe a little pricey, but you kind of expect that. Unfortunately, we did have some issues with planning our rehearsal dinner here. Due to miscommunication with one of the managers, Ashley Brown, our rehearsal dinner was moved up 2 hours later than it was supposed to be and we were not notified of the change until 2 days before the rehearsal. (We had booked our reservation a month prior to this.) That was disappointing, however the director of the restaurant, Harry Siebert, did personally call us and apologize for the sudden change after we expressed our disappointment. He did offer our rehearsal party a free champagne toast and appetizers while we waited for our tables. We did appreciate this gesture. The restaurant created a smaller menu for our rehearsal dinner per my request and they even personalized it with our names and wedding date. They turned out great. Around 7:15pm, we were seated in our reserved private area. The tables in the private porch did not move and only seated 4 people each. They were spaced out pretty far from each other as well, so we were unable to have an intimate dinner as we had originally planned with our 20 guests. That was a little disappointing too. They offered to seat us in the main restaurant at one large table, but we declined. We wanted the privacy. The first course took about 1 hour to be served (salads), so that was a littler frustrating as well since our dinner was already delayed 2 hours. BUT, the food was excellent. The wait staff were very attentive and kind, and all in all, it was a great experience. Our guests had a nice time and that's all that really mattered.\r\rThough we had a slightly unfortunate experience regarding our rehearsal dinner, the wedding ceremony and reception wer
Reviewed on 27-09-2014
SKYE CURBELO (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
The Catamaran resort was the perfect place for my intimate wedding of 65 guest. Everything was perfect. The food was fantastic, that staff was so attentive and the wedding coordinator Amber Kelly was outstanding. She helped me with everything from setting up candy buffet to putting gift boxes together. I highly recommend the luau and boat ride for a rehearsal dinner idea. All in all my experience was A+++
Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
The Catamaran resort was the perfect place for my intimate wedding of 65 guest. Everything was perfect. The food was fantastic, that staff was so attentive and the wedding coordinator Amber Kelly was outstanding. She helped me with everything from setting up candy buffet to putting gift boxes together. I highly recommend the luau and boat ride for a rehearsal dinner idea. All in all my experience was A+++
Reviewed on 17-09-2014
Rosalind Hopper (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2014
We got married on September 6th, 2014 at The Catamaran hotel and worked with Sylvia on all of the details. Not only was the hotel extremely responsive to our sometimes odd questions, but they were fun, professional and extremely knowledgeable. They took care of everything and left nothing for me to worry about. The setting could not have been more beautiful. I can honestly say I was worried about having our reception in the Aviary ballroom because of the bird pictures however when the room was set up with our decor, you had no idea it was there (people even asked why it was named the Aviary!). I would get married at the Catamaran again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend this venue not only for the location but for the service they provide. Additionally, I highly recommend working with Sylvia on your wedding, I promise you wont regret it!
Reviewed on 16-09-2014
Wedding Date 06-09-2014
We got married on September 6th, 2014 at The Catamaran hotel and worked with Sylvia on all of the details. Not only was the hotel extremely responsive to our sometimes odd questions, but they were fun, professional and extremely knowledgeable. They took care of everything and left nothing for me to worry about. The setting could not have been more beautiful. I can honestly say I was worried about having our reception in the Aviary ballroom because of the bird pictures however when the room was set up with our decor, you had no idea it was there (people even asked why it was named the Aviary!). I would get married at the Catamaran again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend this venue not only for the location but for the service they provide. Additionally, I highly recommend working with Sylvia on your wedding, I promise you wont regret it!
Reviewed on 16-09-2014
Lauren Barnecut (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2014
My husband and I got married here in July and it was absolutely the most AMAZING day of our lives! The Catamaran is a gorgeous venue and the customer service there on all ends was undeniably GREAT. Most importantly to me was that our venue coordinator, Amber Kelly, made all of the planning process so easy and organized for me. We went through a year of planning and she made sure that every detail that we had discussed was exactly what we wanted...the Aviary Ballroom & the North Lawn made the perfect places for our ceremony and reception. Truthfully, we couldn't have imagined doing our wedding anywhere else and Amber was the one who made the whole package complete. The hotel itself is just wonderful - it's beachy and tropical vibes make the perfect getaway for wedding guests and the staff all around are awesome - from bartenders to bell boys and front desk receptionists. Another person who made our event such a wonderful night was Dave Hopper, our \"Captain\" for the night. He managed the Cocktail Hour and Reception making sure that the service was going smoothly and keeping guests so happy. If you choose this venue for your wedding (which you should!), I highly recommend a special request for both Amber Kelly & Dave Hopper - they know what they are doing, are VERY friendly, and both do everything in their power to make your wedding day the most special day of your lives with their personal touches :)\r\r~ Lauren Maskell
Reviewed on 18-08-2014
Wedding Date 19-07-2014
My husband and I got married here in July and it was absolutely the most AMAZING day of our lives! The Catamaran is a gorgeous venue and the customer service there on all ends was undeniably GREAT. Most importantly to me was that our venue coordinator, Amber Kelly, made all of the planning process so easy and organized for me. We went through a year of planning and she made sure that every detail that we had discussed was exactly what we wanted...the Aviary Ballroom & the North Lawn made the perfect places for our ceremony and reception. Truthfully, we couldn't have imagined doing our wedding anywhere else and Amber was the one who made the whole package complete. The hotel itself is just wonderful - it's beachy and tropical vibes make the perfect getaway for wedding guests and the staff all around are awesome - from bartenders to bell boys and front desk receptionists. Another person who made our event such a wonderful night was Dave Hopper, our \"Captain\" for the night. He managed the Cocktail Hour and Reception making sure that the service was going smoothly and keeping guests so happy. If you choose this venue for your wedding (which you should!), I highly recommend a special request for both Amber Kelly & Dave Hopper - they know what they are doing, are VERY friendly, and both do everything in their power to make your wedding day the most special day of your lives with their personal touches :)\r\r~ Lauren Maskell
Reviewed on 18-08-2014
Brenna Kelly (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Last month I married the love of my life in San Diego, CA. I started planning the wedding while I was still living in Washington, DC and my future husband was here in San Diego. While most of the wedding planning was done via email and internet searches, I was able to spend a couple days in San Diego 3 months before the wedding. Fortunately all of the vendors, especially Sylvia Ramirez, the Catering Sales Manager at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, exceeded my expectations and made our special day better than I had imagined. The outdoor ceremony space was breathtaking with views of the bay, the reception area was elegant and perfect for an intimate event, the service staff was professional and extremely accommodating, the food was superb and brought accolades from all of the guests, and the rooms were lovely. Thank you, Sylvia and Catamaran, for creating such elegant and enchanting ceremony and reception spaces and providing such exceptional customer service for our wedding day!
Reviewed on 17-08-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
Last month I married the love of my life in San Diego, CA. I started planning the wedding while I was still living in Washington, DC and my future husband was here in San Diego. While most of the wedding planning was done via email and internet searches, I was able to spend a couple days in San Diego 3 months before the wedding. Fortunately all of the vendors, especially Sylvia Ramirez, the Catering Sales Manager at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, exceeded my expectations and made our special day better than I had imagined. The outdoor ceremony space was breathtaking with views of the bay, the reception area was elegant and perfect for an intimate event, the service staff was professional and extremely accommodating, the food was superb and brought accolades from all of the guests, and the rooms were lovely. Thank you, Sylvia and Catamaran, for creating such elegant and enchanting ceremony and reception spaces and providing such exceptional customer service for our wedding day!
Reviewed on 17-08-2014
Charmaine Margetson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
We had our wedding at the Catamaran on July 12th 2014. We had Kristen Ackermann as our Catering co-ordinator and got married at the Garden Gazebo site with the cocktail hour in the foyer and reception followed in the Boardroom\rWe were traveling from Australia and first met Kristen 14 months earlier, we weren't even engaged yet!! I'm sure she thought we were completely mad and going to waste her time haha.\rBut we did return, 5 days before the big day and stayed at the Catamaran the entire 8 days of being in San Diego.\rKristen and her team, we fantastic. They were patient and understanding of our situation of being so far away and was available to answer any questions and help in any way she could.\rOn the day, everything was set up as requested, the service was amazing and the food to die for.\rWe ordered our linens through the resort and the vendor they use, I wouldn't say I was totally happy with them. Try to say on the day that the chair sashes we ordered weren't available, Kristen sorted that out though, but the napkins used were satin when we asked for Polyester and the table cloths on the belly bars were too short even thought I expressed my concerns for this when ordering.\rBeing a July wedding it was hot. However the Boardroom and Foyer area was a/c'd but for some reason it was absolutely boiling in the boardroom. I asked for the a/c to be turned up or to open the windows, it didn't make a difference and the reception ended up being mostly on the balcony where people could cool down which was a shame coz then no one was dancing and was probably really offensive for the poor dj.\rThere for a shift change over half way through the night and I wasn't aware this would happen until it did. This made it really confusing at the end of the night when deconstructing the room and storing our items until they were brought up to the room.\rOnly tips I would give for future weddings would be to discuss the after party procedure, ensure the room is totally cooled down well before the event is to start, and do not allow them to put your wishing well outside in the foyer area.\rApart from that the night was amazing and we are so grateful to Kristen and her team for helping us create one of the most amazing moments of our lives\r
Reviewed on 10-08-2014
Wedding Date 12-07-2014
We had our wedding at the Catamaran on July 12th 2014. We had Kristen Ackermann as our Catering co-ordinator and got married at the Garden Gazebo site with the cocktail hour in the foyer and reception followed in the Boardroom\rWe were traveling from Australia and first met Kristen 14 months earlier, we weren't even engaged yet!! I'm sure she thought we were completely mad and going to waste her time haha.\rBut we did return, 5 days before the big day and stayed at the Catamaran the entire 8 days of being in San Diego.\rKristen and her team, we fantastic. They were patient and understanding of our situation of being so far away and was available to answer any questions and help in any way she could.\rOn the day, everything was set up as requested, the service was amazing and the food to die for.\rWe ordered our linens through the resort and the vendor they use, I wouldn't say I was totally happy with them. Try to say on the day that the chair sashes we ordered weren't available, Kristen sorted that out though, but the napkins used were satin when we asked for Polyester and the table cloths on the belly bars were too short even thought I expressed my concerns for this when ordering.\rBeing a July wedding it was hot. However the Boardroom and Foyer area was a/c'd but for some reason it was absolutely boiling in the boardroom. I asked for the a/c to be turned up or to open the windows, it didn't make a difference and the reception ended up being mostly on the balcony where people could cool down which was a shame coz then no one was dancing and was probably really offensive for the poor dj.\rThere for a shift change over half way through the night and I wasn't aware this would happen until it did. This made it really confusing at the end of the night when deconstructing the room and storing our items until they were brought up to the room.\rOnly tips I would give for future weddings would be to discuss the after party procedure, ensure the room is totally cooled down well before the event is to start, and do not allow them to put your wishing well outside in the foyer area.\rApart from that the night was amazing and we are so grateful to Kristen and her team for helping us create one of the most amazing moments of our lives\r
Reviewed on 10-08-2014
Nicole Perez (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-06-2014
From the start the Catamaran was great to work with. We were able to have our dream wedding on a very small budget. We had our tropical ceremony under the gazebo with our 60+ guests. Pictures in the surrounding areas were AMAZING it is so beautiful there. We then joined the luau on the beach for the most fun reception ever. Our guests are still saying how it was one of the best weddings they have been to. Thanks so much to everyone at the Catamaran for making our dreams come true on the most important day!
Reviewed on 14-07-2014
Wedding Date 27-06-2014
From the start the Catamaran was great to work with. We were able to have our dream wedding on a very small budget. We had our tropical ceremony under the gazebo with our 60+ guests. Pictures in the surrounding areas were AMAZING it is so beautiful there. We then joined the luau on the beach for the most fun reception ever. Our guests are still saying how it was one of the best weddings they have been to. Thanks so much to everyone at the Catamaran for making our dreams come true on the most important day!
Reviewed on 14-07-2014
Monet (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
The grounds and location was absolutely perfect. We wanted a tropical beach wedding and got it! Wonderful that catering, cocktail hour, cake and hotel room for bride and groom were all included! Our hotel event coordinator, Kristin Ackerman, was a mess. Please invest in your own planned at least for day of. Kristin have us miss information all over the place. Even day of, 50% of the set up supposed to be done by the hotel was wrong. Thank god I had my own to write all her wrongs. Kristin was more interested about giving tours to prospective couples than our wedding. All in all it was beautiful and I didn't have to deal with any of the problems but my poor planner will never work with her again. Absolutely love the venue though and would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed on 08-07-2014
Wedding Date 21-06-2014
The grounds and location was absolutely perfect. We wanted a tropical beach wedding and got it! Wonderful that catering, cocktail hour, cake and hotel room for bride and groom were all included! Our hotel event coordinator, Kristin Ackerman, was a mess. Please invest in your own planned at least for day of. Kristin have us miss information all over the place. Even day of, 50% of the set up supposed to be done by the hotel was wrong. Thank god I had my own to write all her wrongs. Kristin was more interested about giving tours to prospective couples than our wedding. All in all it was beautiful and I didn't have to deal with any of the problems but my poor planner will never work with her again. Absolutely love the venue though and would recommend to anyone!
Reviewed on 08-07-2014
Yvette Corradini (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-05-2014
I just got married at The Catamaran in May and the experience from start to finish with everything from planning through the entire weekend of and even after could not have better. Amber Kelly is hands down the best Event and cateering planner I have ever encountered and I come with a background in Hospitality. She was professional, fun, on top of every detail, and above all, patient with me and my needs/demands. She did not let a single detail slip through the cracks and I can truly say our wedding ran flawlessly. In addition to Amber, the resort staff from the valet to reception and bartenders were phenomenal and so kind, and not just to us as the Bride and Groom but all of our guests that traveled in for the weekend. All of my friends and family commented on what a great resort and staff it was. I feel lucky to say that our wedding was so spot on and ran perfectly. I cannot recommend this place highly enough as an option for a wedding!What is also great is there is so much to do at the resort you never have to leave and we had fun all weekend there. The food was delicious as well and this was a plated dinner for over 200 guests so I was prepared to be served cold food, but not at all! it was hot, delicious, and served on time!I wouldn't change a thing about my experience and want to personally thank The Catamaran and especially Amber Kelly for giving us the weekend andwedding of our dreams!
Reviewed on 17-06-2014
Wedding Date 17-05-2014
I just got married at The Catamaran in May and the experience from start to finish with everything from planning through the entire weekend of and even after could not have better. Amber Kelly is hands down the best Event and cateering planner I have ever encountered and I come with a background in Hospitality. She was professional, fun, on top of every detail, and above all, patient with me and my needs/demands. She did not let a single detail slip through the cracks and I can truly say our wedding ran flawlessly. In addition to Amber, the resort staff from the valet to reception and bartenders were phenomenal and so kind, and not just to us as the Bride and Groom but all of our guests that traveled in for the weekend. All of my friends and family commented on what a great resort and staff it was. I feel lucky to say that our wedding was so spot on and ran perfectly. I cannot recommend this place highly enough as an option for a wedding!What is also great is there is so much to do at the resort you never have to leave and we had fun all weekend there. The food was delicious as well and this was a plated dinner for over 200 guests so I was prepared to be served cold food, but not at all! it was hot, delicious, and served on time!I wouldn't change a thing about my experience and want to personally thank The Catamaran and especially Amber Kelly for giving us the weekend andwedding of our dreams!
Reviewed on 17-06-2014
Catherine Roberts (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-05-2014
We had a great experience with the Catamaran. Amber, one of the catering managers, went above and beyond to help us plan our reception. She was always accomodating to our difficult schedules for planning and was really helpful with suggestions for keeping the overall costs of the reception managable. The food and beverages were all delicious, and they were very receptive to us choosing atypical wedding fare (including a taco bar!). Service at the reception was great and the banquest manager was very attentive. I loved that they set aside some of the appetizers from cocktail hour for my husband and me, since we were busy with the photographer until dinner. \rWe had a smaller wedding (60 guests), and the boardroom was the perfect size for our party. The Catamaran is a beautiful venue for a wedding or reception, and it has a ton of gorgeous spots for pictures.
Reviewed on 09-06-2014
Wedding Date 03-05-2014
We had a great experience with the Catamaran. Amber, one of the catering managers, went above and beyond to help us plan our reception. She was always accomodating to our difficult schedules for planning and was really helpful with suggestions for keeping the overall costs of the reception managable. The food and beverages were all delicious, and they were very receptive to us choosing atypical wedding fare (including a taco bar!). Service at the reception was great and the banquest manager was very attentive. I loved that they set aside some of the appetizers from cocktail hour for my husband and me, since we were busy with the photographer until dinner. \rWe had a smaller wedding (60 guests), and the boardroom was the perfect size for our party. The Catamaran is a beautiful venue for a wedding or reception, and it has a ton of gorgeous spots for pictures.
Reviewed on 09-06-2014
Katti Fesmire (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-03-2014
My husband and I wanted a small beach ceremony. The Catamaran is one of the only resorts that will do an actual beach ceremony. It was a pleasure working with and getting to know Amber. She was able to fulfill all of our expectations, and then some! Her and the rest of the staff at the Catamaran were absolutely AMAZING! We'll definitely be back again :)
Reviewed on 13-04-2014
Wedding Date 07-03-2014
My husband and I wanted a small beach ceremony. The Catamaran is one of the only resorts that will do an actual beach ceremony. It was a pleasure working with and getting to know Amber. She was able to fulfill all of our expectations, and then some! Her and the rest of the staff at the Catamaran were absolutely AMAZING! We'll definitely be back again :)
Reviewed on 13-04-2014
Kim Knopf (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 06-09-2013
We were married at The Catamaran on September 6, 2013. What an absolutely beautiful setting and amazing day we had!! Amber Kelly assisted us through the whole process from beginning to end. She was so helpful and responded to all of our calls and e-mails promptly, which we greatly appreciated as we reside out of state. She is AWESOME!!! We were married on the North Lawn and it was an absolutely picture perfect day with the bay in the background. Our reception was held in the Boardroom, which had large windows looking out over the bay - breathtaking!! The food and service were excellent and everyone who attended commented on what a great time they had. Amber went out of her way and she and her assistant set up all of the decorations for our reception. They did a beautiful job and it was more beautiful than we had pictured. If you want a beautiful backdrop for your wedding pictures and a fantastic wedding assistant, The Catamaran Resort and Spa and Amber Kelly are who you should choose! Our wedding pictures were absolutely beautiful, with pictures on the sand, sitting on a catamaran, and with the lush tropical flowers throughout the grounds and lobby in the background - gorgeous and vibrant colors!! If you want a beach-side wedding at a great hotel and with an assistant who is there go guide you through the process seamlessly, The Catamaran and Amber Kelly are the ones! We cannot thank Amber enough for all of her hard work and truly appreciate her efforts! Thanks, Amber!!!!\r\rScott and Kim Lamoree
Reviewed on 08-12-2013
Wedding Date 06-09-2013
We were married at The Catamaran on September 6, 2013. What an absolutely beautiful setting and amazing day we had!! Amber Kelly assisted us through the whole process from beginning to end. She was so helpful and responded to all of our calls and e-mails promptly, which we greatly appreciated as we reside out of state. She is AWESOME!!! We were married on the North Lawn and it was an absolutely picture perfect day with the bay in the background. Our reception was held in the Boardroom, which had large windows looking out over the bay - breathtaking!! The food and service were excellent and everyone who attended commented on what a great time they had. Amber went out of her way and she and her assistant set up all of the decorations for our reception. They did a beautiful job and it was more beautiful than we had pictured. If you want a beautiful backdrop for your wedding pictures and a fantastic wedding assistant, The Catamaran Resort and Spa and Amber Kelly are who you should choose! Our wedding pictures were absolutely beautiful, with pictures on the sand, sitting on a catamaran, and with the lush tropical flowers throughout the grounds and lobby in the background - gorgeous and vibrant colors!! If you want a beach-side wedding at a great hotel and with an assistant who is there go guide you through the process seamlessly, The Catamaran and Amber Kelly are the ones! We cannot thank Amber enough for all of her hard work and truly appreciate her efforts! Thanks, Amber!!!!\r\rScott and Kim Lamoree
Reviewed on 08-12-2013
Nicole Gricius (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2013
Not only is Catamaran beautiful, but its very romantic and right on the water. The location can't be beat! When first starting to look at venues, we saw some beautiful places, but then I met Amber Kelly. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. She was professional, knowledgeable, flexible and completely understood my vision. She made me feel at ease right from the beginning all the way to the wedding day. I LOVE her. The Catamaran is a beautiful resort and with such a prime location it sells itself. However, Amber was the reason I chose to have my wedding there.\rAnd I was not disappointed. She handled every aspect of the wedding like a true pro. She helped me figure out details and keep me sane when wedding stresses started to factor in. We had a destination wedding so she recommended vendors who were also wonderful. \rTHe only minor issue we had was with the front desk not having rooms ready in time for guests to check in.\rEverything about the wedding weekend was wonderful! Food was great too and the catering staff was Excellent! Highly recommend this venue and Amber!
Reviewed on 19-09-2013
Wedding Date 08-09-2013
Not only is Catamaran beautiful, but its very romantic and right on the water. The location can't be beat! When first starting to look at venues, we saw some beautiful places, but then I met Amber Kelly. To say I was impressed would be an understatement. She was professional, knowledgeable, flexible and completely understood my vision. She made me feel at ease right from the beginning all the way to the wedding day. I LOVE her. The Catamaran is a beautiful resort and with such a prime location it sells itself. However, Amber was the reason I chose to have my wedding there.\rAnd I was not disappointed. She handled every aspect of the wedding like a true pro. She helped me figure out details and keep me sane when wedding stresses started to factor in. We had a destination wedding so she recommended vendors who were also wonderful. \rTHe only minor issue we had was with the front desk not having rooms ready in time for guests to check in.\rEverything about the wedding weekend was wonderful! Food was great too and the catering staff was Excellent! Highly recommend this venue and Amber!
Reviewed on 19-09-2013
Eileen Fields (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-06-2013
The one thing that my guests raved about this venue was the food! I had a buffet luncheon for my wedding reception in June. There were several salads, fruits, meats and sides to choose from. The coordinator was so accommodating the whole 6 months of planning. She was extremely helpful with details and helping me make sure I was comfortable with pricing and decorations. I chose a package that included the ceremony site and reception. The hotel itself is a tropical theme and the rooms seem a little dated. But it is on the bay and provides a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.
Reviewed on 09-07-2013
100 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.91 out of 5.0Wedding Date 01-06-2013
The one thing that my guests raved about this venue was the food! I had a buffet luncheon for my wedding reception in June. There were several salads, fruits, meats and sides to choose from. The coordinator was so accommodating the whole 6 months of planning. She was extremely helpful with details and helping me make sure I was comfortable with pricing and decorations. I chose a package that included the ceremony site and reception. The hotel itself is a tropical theme and the rooms seem a little dated. But it is on the bay and provides a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony.
Reviewed on 09-07-2013
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