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The Catamaran Spa

4.2 (173 reviews)
ModerateDay Spas, Massage
Closed 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

By appointment only

Services - The Catamaran Spa

Massage

Deep tissue massage

Reflexology massage

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Swedish massage

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Whirlpool
Stephanie B.

I enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing, massage by Mario at the Catamaran Spa. Online booking was easy and there were plenty of open appointment times on the weekend about a week prior. They validate parking in the self parking lot. The spa itself is a bit hard to find, but you enter outside through the outdoor patio of the restaurant. They have a fitness center, sauna and steam room, shower, lockers, fitness center, and other little amenities. You wait for your therapist in the relaxation room, which is comfortable and stocked with fruits, water and hot tea. I was called promptly at my appointment time and Mario gave me the instructions when we got to my room. He checked in to ensure the pressure was good a few times, but not too many to disrupt the relaxation of the massage. Staff were friendly. After my massage, I enjoyed the outdoor whirlpool that overlooks mission bay. You have access to the spa amenities all day so you could leave and get lunch or walk around the property and return. It was a lovely day and price was reasonable (includes gratuity) and comparable to other spas in the area.

Outside spa
Emily S.

Tucked away from the busy beach town is this hidden gem of a spa. They allow you to use the fitness area and have a jacuzzi that is mainly for spa guests. The jacuzzi spa is in an enclosed area with these beach front views. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. When calling booking an appointment, they answered phone promptly and friendly. I Booked a scrub and massage and felt so relaxed that day. It was the perfect end to the trip.

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Anna B.

Enjoyed a couples massage via a gift which was great! Lockers are very clean, filled with amenities, and I appreciated the access to the sauna, steam rooms, rest area with tea. There is an automatic service fee (gratuity of 20%) so keep that in mind as you are paying. The massage therapist was very friendly and attentive to what I wanted to focus on for my massage.

V W.

Overall gripe: 50 minute massage was closer to a 30-35 minute massage Visited The Catamaran Spa on our anniversary for a couple's massage. Read on for the Pros and Cons: PROS: ~Overall, well appointed -- full on resort type spa. ~Relaxation lounge featuring tea and flavored water, dim lights, loungers and relaxing music. ~Nice decor with Buddha statues, mosaic tile, warm browns and creams. ~His and her locker rooms with respective sauna and steam rooms (i.e. not co-ed), 3 spacious showers with double privacy curtains, ample towels, robe in locker, key pad locker, spa slippers available, private changing rooms with mirror/hooks/curtain, complimentary toiletries available for use like deodorant, hairbrushes, hairspray, mouthwash, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, etc. Hairdryers, restrooms, cold wash clothes, water in locker room. ~Generally clean, spa attendant is regularly sweeping for used towels, etc. ~When you pay for a treatment, you are able to use the outdoor spa hot tub (small), the steam room, sauna, relaxation room and resort pool and hot tub. ~ You're given 6 hours parking validation. If you use the resort pool (for which you need a wristband) you get given what is essentially a room key card which enabled us to exit the parking lot without a charge. ~Massage technicians were caring and friendly. ~Spa was nice and quiet the day we attended -- I practically had the locker room to myself most of the time. ~Nice gift shop off reception. ~The resort is attractive with a tropical feel. There are parrots on display (at certain times), a couple of restaurants featuring large fish tanks, a beach, a walking path and water activity rentals available. ~Rhe resort pool a few minutes walk from the spa featured live music, pool towels and food/beverage. CONS: ~We paid for a 50 minute massage, but the massage felt rushed and by my watch it was actually closer to a 30 or 35 minute massage. We paid around $400 for the two of us -- I honestly felt ripped off. I mentioned it to the front desk on the way out, but they just sloughed it off. For this reason, I would not recommend it. The actual massage was average. ~Front desk staff were not that personable. When we arrived they basically shoved a clipboard under our noses to sign the waiver and didn't say much. ~The female spa attendant that guided me around the spa was aloof, not warm and friendly. She neglected to tell me spa slippers were available. ~A bit of 'coming and going' by staff in the relaxation lounge. You could also hear hair dryers and the rumble of a tumble dryer. ~ Sauna and steam room are not co-ed, so you're sat there by yourself wishing you could be with your honey. ~I was not able to make a couples massage appointment on-line, I had to call. ~The relaxation room, massage oil, steam/sauna could have done with a bit of aromatherapy scent. The massage oil smelled like Canola. ~The spa is looking slightly tired in places. ~The outdoor spa hot tub fits about 4 people and is in a cramped corner of a patio overlooking the grass, lots of people walking by. ~If you visit the resort pool, be prepared for it to be crowded with lots of families. (Summer anyway). An overall 'okay' experience, marred by a massage that felt rushed and was definitely not as long as the 50 minutes advertised.

Taking advantage of the beach chairs available right outside of the spa on the public beach!
Melissa E.

If I could give this place a higher review I would! We purchased two 50 minute massages and spent several hours enjoying the amenities. We left more relaxed and happy than we could have imagined. The massages were perfect, from the pressure to the kindness of the staff! We then grabbed some fresh fruit and made our way to the public beach and soaked in some sun before heading back for some time in the hot tub. Before we left, we each took advantage of the infused showers. Although we checked out after a few hours to explore San Diego, they were so kind in reminding us that we had access to the facility until 9pm! Highly recommend!! I can't wait to bring more family members on future trips!

Eucalyptus steam room.  Uhmazing
Joy L.

I loved, loved, LOVED the spa. I mean, I seriously fucking loved the spa. If I lived in SD, I'd be a regular. I'd probably get a part time job there so I could get a discount though, cause it ain't cheap. So make sure if you schedule an appointment for a service of any kind, be sure to make use of all the wunderbar perks that come with it. Even if you're the last appointment of the day, you get to enjoy all the amenities as soon as they open in the am. You check in, get your orientation, locker, robe and spa shoes and they set you free to enjoy all the amenities which include: -Beach front hot tub under palm trees surrounded by gardenias. -Beach front fitness room -The world's dreamiest locker room that has EVERYTHING a girl could want (including showers with fruit infused water OMFG! it's SO beautiful. -Cedar sauna -Eucalyptus steam room that smells like heaven -Fruit infused spa water, hot tea and fruit -Relaxation room that I swear, is literally the most relaxing place I've ever been in my life. You can spend the whole day bouncing between all the amenities with no limitations. I get palpitations just recalling how absolutely wonderful the spa was. The massages weren't the best I've ever had, but when you take into account use of all the facilities for the entire day, it's an amazing deal. I HIGHLY recommend visitors to San Diego take a trip to the Catamaran Spa. The staff and facilities are wonderful. It's an experience I will NEVER forget. I generally don't revisit places, cause after all, there's so much world to see, but the Spa undoubtably warrants return visits.

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Great experience spending the day with a message and facial. Haruka did a wonderful job working out all the kinks.

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Clean, small gym. Memberships start at $300.00 per month. Too expensive for what they offer.

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Mario did my massage and he did a magnificent job I felt great afterwards The spa is very mellow and relaxing.

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An amazing spa experience with truly the best massage I have ever received! Will definitely return. Great location and friendly staff.

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Great massage by Shelan! Very nice and listened to what I wanted. Spa was clean and everyone very nice!

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Ask the Community - The Catamaran Spa

Can hotel guests pay to use the vicinities without having a service done?

Do you need to be a guest at the Hotel To use the spa?

Hi, thank you for your inquiry. No you do not need to be a guest to use Spa services. Please go to our website to book an appointment (https://www.catamaranresort.com/spa-services). We also offer our local residents a spa membership. Information… Read more

What facilities will be open in February? Steam room? Sauna? Also, are manicure and pedicure services available?

Is the steam room open?

We are pleased to announce that The Catamaran Spa will be reopening on May 28, 2021. Per the San Diego County Health Ordinance, our sauna, steam room, and whirlpool will be closed until further notice.

How much are facials and full body massage for two people?

Currently, The Catamaran Spa is closed until further notice. We have rates starting from $140 for individual spa services. We have limited treatment rooms for couples and recommend booking well in-advanced. Please sign up for our newsletter on… Read more

Do they have a sauna?

Yes, there is a separate men and women's sauna.

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Review Highlights - The Catamaran Spa

Totally worth it to book a facial or massage and just spend the day in the gym, hot tub, steam and sauna room.

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Mellow Massage - Massage room

Mellow Massage

4.2(87 reviews)
0.3 miPacific Beach

EDIT: I updated from 1 star to 3 star. When I spoke with a higher level manager I got a better…read moreunderstanding of what happened. Hiding the review because he said they would implement a procedural approach to make sure this doesn't happen to others. He also offered us a free couples massage at another time. It turns out the massage therapists are independent contractors who only see their schedule unless they look at the others. So there wasn't something specific on a general schedule that showed the room was already booked. Meaning it was easy for something like this to happen. They were going to add a step that the massage therapists need to check the upcoming schedule for the couples room before using it. The couple that wound up in there had booked two separate rooms online (because you have to call to book the couples room) then asked to move it to the couples room when they showed up 30 min before we were scheduled. I hope they follow through on their plan to add a process fix. No massages for us! Edit: It gets worse! When they called me to apologize at first the guy was saying it wasn't their fault because the location to a first come first served basis. It absolutely is your fault (as a company if you allow your only couples room to be double booked!) Turns out that a couple booked massaged online for 30min before us. However you can't book the couples room. So when they showed up they asked for the couples room and were given it despite the fact that we had it booked starting at 1pm. Not cool! I literally called instead of booking online since you can't book the couples room online. (Doing the massage another day is easier said than done for a variety of reasons.) Just showed up for our couples massage appointment to find out that the couples room was already being used. I was really looking forward to our day date while kids are out of town so I'm bummed. The woman helping us said she would talk to the manager about waiving our same day cancellation fee since we didn't want to get two separate massages. Yeah, not paying that! She also mentioned that they do double book rooms when I asked what happened. So, this can't be an uncommon event. Amazed by all the great reviews if this is how they do business! The woman who helped us was quite polite Andi don't have any issue with her. Also the place looked nice on the inside. But what a bad approach to booking!

Visited Mellow Massage recently and it was a pleasant experience. I will say the location is pretty…read moreconvenient and there is some parking available. We were a little late for our massage appointments as I accidentally missed a turn and drove to the plaza across the street. I was slightly confused and couldn't find the business initially, so I think more visible signage could help, at least with the PB location. The interior is pretty simple, with a front counter to check in and some seating on the left side. The massage rooms are cozy and on the smaller side but seemed pretty adequate. I booked an 80-minute Swedish Massage and I believe the therapist was Sally. It was a great massage and I requested that she focus on my shoulders and back. The first part of the massage was alright, as I had trouble relaxing and the pressure was a bit much, but the massage improved significantly afterwards. There was an aromatherapy component, and I recall Sally applying a peppermint scented oil. My mom had a massage as well, and thought it was good, but felt it was a bit rushed. This could be due to the fact that we were the last appointments of the night (before a holiday) and since we arrived a little late. Pricing for our massage services were reasonable and you can use a promo for 10% off as a new customer. Just a note that if you're in a room closer to the front entrance, you may hear other customers and folks talking in the lobby, which wasn't super great, but luckily the noise was brief. Overall, I enjoyed my massage service and would possibly return if I'm in the area again.

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Happy Head Reflexology and Massage Spa - Pacific Beach

4.1(340 reviews)
0.5 miPacific Beach
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I've been going to Happy Head for years and can say I've never had a bad massage or experience…read more The front desk receptionists are always so friendly and pleasant and I always walk feeling like I just had the best massage ever. Case in point with my last session with Andy. Magical hands. Can't wait to request him again.

As I'm getting older, I decided to treat myself to a proper massage, and I'm glad I chose this…read morespot. I booked online easily the day before and arrived right on time the next morning. From the start, I was greeted by a young woman at the front desk, Johnny, who was incredibly pleasant, polite, and welcoming. She checked me in smoothly, explained the available add-ons clearly, and made the whole process feel effortless and comfortable. I opted to add the CBD oil to my session, highly recommend! I then met Pete, my masseuse, for a 90 min deep tissue massage. The room was quiet, peaceful, and soothing, with just the right ambiance to unwind. The massage itself was amazing! I was so relaxed I could barely stay awake! Pete's technique was spot on, working out all the knots without being overly aggressive. I checked the clock before and after out of curiosity (I've been shorted 10-15 minutes at other places for undressing/dressing time), and I was surprised to see I got the full 90 minutes! No skimping here! When it ended, Pete offered me water, and the receptionist followed up right away to ask how it went. I told her I was very satisfied and plan to return soon. The business is very clean, the staff is professional from start to finish, and the massage quality is top-notch. If you're looking for a genuine, no-rush experience with skilled therapists and friendly front of house service, this place is highly recommended. I'll definitely be back!

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