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San Diego Mission Bay Resort
1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
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Discover San Diego Mission Bay Resort, where the best of the Southern California lifestyle is at your fingertips – sun, sand, and so much more. We invite you to indulge in the heart of San Diego, where you’ll enjoy waterfront dining, endless outdoor activities, luxurious spa treatments, poolside relaxation, and – best of all – proximity to everything you could want to do in our vibrant city. The San Diego Mission Bay Resort offers a variety of options for the entire family to enjoy - from spa treatments, pickleball and tennis courts to wake-boarding, sailing and splashing around the pool. Enjoy dive-in movies by the pool, nightly live music and making s'mores by the fire pits around the bay as you wrap up the perfect day.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Beach
Bicycle rental
Children's playground
Secured parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Fitness classes
Sauna
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Swimming pool toys
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Private pool
Shallow end in pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Vending machine
Poolside bar
Boating
Canoeing
Game room
Hiking
Tennis court
Water sport equipment rentals
Evening entertainment
Patio
Table tennis
Tennis court offsite
Walking tours
Board games / puzzles
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Kids club
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Taxi service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Body wrap
Couples massage
Facial treatments
Foot bath
Foot massage
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Makeup services
Manicure
Massage
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Neck massage
Pedicure
Salon
Steam room
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Doorperson
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Private check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Laptop safe
Private bathrooms
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Flatscreen TV
Radio
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
Smoking rooms available
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Park View
Lagoon View
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
1775 East Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
Getting there
Somewhat walkable
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Nestled in a scenic spot, San Diego Mission Bay Resort offers travelers clean and modern accommodations praised for their spotlessness and maintenance. While the hotel's atmosphere is generally lauded for its vibrant music and inviting spaces, some guests have flagged inconsistencies in room quality and soundproofing.
The staff's service garners acclaim for its attentiveness, though there have been occasional reports of less responsive interactions. Although the amenities are family-friendly, visitors have mentioned limited dining options and have been vocal about the resort's value, criticizing hidden fees and the high cost of certain services.
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My family and I had such a great stay at San Diego Mission Bay Resort! Everything was perfect from start to finish and the room service was always delivered so quickly! One of the best parts was the welcome that Aricelo at the front desk gave us! He was so humorous yet professional and set the tone for a great stay!!! He offered suggestions for things to do and let me know of all the fun activities available on site. Would definitely come back!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Ott, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 8 Feb 2023
Dear rg680, Thank you for your generous five-star review! It is wonderful to know our staff left a positive impression with their prompt and professional service. We will happily pass along your kind words to Aricelo and look forward to welcoming you back for another unforgettable stay in the future. Sincerely, Hartmut Ott General Manager
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Rooms smelled of smoke upon arrival. People also smoking weed in building and infiltrated rooms. Dining and bar closed early so you couldn’t enjoy food and beverage until pool closed. They should be open until same
Times. Menu was very overpriced for what you get and very limited selections. $10 for child’s peanut butter sandwich!!! That’s robbery! They had to send us away for seafood and the place they sent us to for seafood was very unprofessional and our food was cold by the time we got it back to the hotel, also... how are you supposed to eat crab without shell tools? If covewood was actually serving a decent Californian menu selection and had more reasonable prices this place would have been better. Also, they advertise a heated pool but the pool was freezing cold. when you are charging a guest $15 for a cocktail it better come in a real glass for gosh sakes. Not plastic! Very poor ambiance for the cost of this “resort”. Lastly, most of the amenities offered normally are closed for covid so there’s next to nothing to do. For the price of the place they should keep amenities open and do a good job of covid cleaning practices.
Times. Menu was very overpriced for what you get and very limited selections. $10 for child’s peanut butter sandwich!!! That’s robbery! They had to send us away for seafood and the place they sent us to for seafood was very unprofessional and our food was cold by the time we got it back to the hotel, also... how are you supposed to eat crab without shell tools? If covewood was actually serving a decent Californian menu selection and had more reasonable prices this place would have been better. Also, they advertise a heated pool but the pool was freezing cold. when you are charging a guest $15 for a cocktail it better come in a real glass for gosh sakes. Not plastic! Very poor ambiance for the cost of this “resort”. Lastly, most of the amenities offered normally are closed for covid so there’s next to nothing to do. For the price of the place they should keep amenities open and do a good job of covid cleaning practices.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Douglas Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 6 Jan 2021
Dear Sunshine60070616613, We are disappointed to discover that your most recent stay did not live up to expectations. Currently, our guests’ health and safety are our top priorities, but we, nonetheless, would like to apologize that all of our amenities were not at your disposal. It is our goal to provide everyone with unforgettable vacation memories in a stunning, oceanside resort environment, and we are sorry that this was not your impression. In the future, we would love to have the opportunity to make up for our past shortcomings and provide you with a truly five-star experience on the shores of Mission Bay. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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Our family stayed here for 6 nights and overall really enjoyed this property.
We stayed in a standard room with 2 queen beds on the second (and top) floor of their lowrise buildings. There is also a tower, but I'm not sure what the difference in rooms is. Our room had a balcony with a view of a grassy courtyard and the bay in the disance, sitting chairs and table. We had an empty minifridge, a huge TV, safe, one chair and sidetable for a sitting area and a high celing which made the space seem more airy. There are baskets and a few small drawers for clothes storage. Lots of USB ports and outlets. The bathroom was reasonably sized with a shower and shampoo/conditioner/body & hand soap & lotion. There was carpet in the bed/living area and cheap laminate in the bathroom/hall (it was bubbling up). The bathroom had chips of paint missing and could have used a deep clean, with some gunk in the corners of showers and discolored caulking.
The grounds are beautiful but there are birds that chirp through the night. Or maybe there was a nest near our room. A clear, consistent chirp every 10 sec that made me first think it was some sort of alarm. Heard it as early as 2am, definitely at 4am... bring earplugs.
The pool deck was great, we had sunny days so spent time on the loungers and in the pool. Lots of kids having a good time. The pool service was exceptionally slow, waitng 1 hr for our order of food/drinks. But I can understand that the service industry is generally stretched, and their staff was super friendly.
We ate at Covewood twice, for dinner and breakfast. Food was ok... quite pricy, my halibut was overcooked and food was again slow to come out. But breakfast was faster.
We didn't really participate in any of their other activities as we were out & about most days and missed them. There was a Friday night movie but no one running the popcorn machine. The fitness centre water dispenser was out for several days even after advising staff 3x . But the bartenders were willing to fill up waterbottles.
There's really nothing else in the area, no other restaurants but we preferred this location vs a downtown hotel as it made us feel more "on vacation". I would highly recommend for those looking for a relaxing hotel with great pool deck.
We stayed in a standard room with 2 queen beds on the second (and top) floor of their lowrise buildings. There is also a tower, but I'm not sure what the difference in rooms is. Our room had a balcony with a view of a grassy courtyard and the bay in the disance, sitting chairs and table. We had an empty minifridge, a huge TV, safe, one chair and sidetable for a sitting area and a high celing which made the space seem more airy. There are baskets and a few small drawers for clothes storage. Lots of USB ports and outlets. The bathroom was reasonably sized with a shower and shampoo/conditioner/body & hand soap & lotion. There was carpet in the bed/living area and cheap laminate in the bathroom/hall (it was bubbling up). The bathroom had chips of paint missing and could have used a deep clean, with some gunk in the corners of showers and discolored caulking.
The grounds are beautiful but there are birds that chirp through the night. Or maybe there was a nest near our room. A clear, consistent chirp every 10 sec that made me first think it was some sort of alarm. Heard it as early as 2am, definitely at 4am... bring earplugs.
The pool deck was great, we had sunny days so spent time on the loungers and in the pool. Lots of kids having a good time. The pool service was exceptionally slow, waitng 1 hr for our order of food/drinks. But I can understand that the service industry is generally stretched, and their staff was super friendly.
We ate at Covewood twice, for dinner and breakfast. Food was ok... quite pricy, my halibut was overcooked and food was again slow to come out. But breakfast was faster.
We didn't really participate in any of their other activities as we were out & about most days and missed them. There was a Friday night movie but no one running the popcorn machine. The fitness centre water dispenser was out for several days even after advising staff 3x . But the bartenders were willing to fill up waterbottles.
There's really nothing else in the area, no other restaurants but we preferred this location vs a downtown hotel as it made us feel more "on vacation". I would highly recommend for those looking for a relaxing hotel with great pool deck.
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Date of stay: March 2022
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Room Tip: Low buildings are stairs-only (2 floors). The tower has an elevator.
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Response from Hartmut
Ott, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 29 Mar 2022
Dear A284MPolivial, Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! From our beach-chic accommodations to our thoughtful amenities to our spacious resort pool, we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed so many different aspects of your stay. Whenever your family is seeking another fun-filled escape, it would be our pleasure to welcome you back, and we sincerely hope to see you again soon. Sincerely, Hartmut Ott General Manager
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I am currently staying at this overpriced, rundown “resort” and couldn’t be more unhappy. The rooms are TERRIBLE. I paid an average of $650 per night for a double queen “studio,” which adds a two-seater couch and arm chair and tiny glass table. The room vaguely looks like the pictures on the site — in terms of the decor. What the pictures don’t show is the dirty carpet, filthy glass doors leading out to the balcony, and overwhelming stench of cigarette smoke. I was awake half the night trying to get over the smell, but still had the worst night’s sleep — at the cost of roughly $650.00! Our room safe is broken, the hotel only has something like 17 beach chairs to lend and 5 umbrellas (for the entire hotel) and they are all booked, and we need to take bath towels to the beach (not pool towels). I tried requesting enough beach towels and housekeeping showed up with fewer than I asked for and didn’t seem to care when I pointed it out. Also, this “resort” doesn’t have valet and still charges approximately $40 for self park. The building our room is in is so run down and shows so much wear. It’s very obvious they did a minor, cosmetic “renovation” — even the faceplates in the bathroom are old and yellow from the original building. There is no elevator and the rooms are entered “motel style.” The pool area has been redone and looks nice. The staff by the pool in yellow and blue shirts (pool and adventure staff) are nice and try to be helpful. Overall, we’re all extremely disappointed. This hotel bills itself as luxury, but it’s simply not. We routinely stay in Kimpton/IHG hotels that cost roughly $500-600 per night and are significantly nicer and provide true luxurious amenities. This place put all its money into the pool and decided it’s crappy rooms / zero services would be good enough. If we could find another hotel we would lose our money and leave immediately. I dread sleeping through another night of smoke smell. (Note the room is technically “nonsmoking.” ) A day pass at the pool might be fun for kids, but don’t stay here.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: Avoid this hotel
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Response from Douglas Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 8 Jul 2021
Dear LAAnonymous, Although we are happy to hear that you enjoyed our lovely resort pool so much, we are very disappointed to learn that other aspects of your stay fell short of expectations. We aim to provide our guests with the best of SoCal living in a relaxing resort environment, and we are disappointed that this was not your experience. Please accept our sincere apologies, and know that we have alerted our staff to the concerns you presented so that we might address these issues moving forward. In the future, we sincerely hope we will have the opportunity to make up for these shortcomings so that we might provide you with the relaxing vacation that you deserve. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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They don't have fitted sheets on the beds, when I asked for it, I was told it should have been there, then they checked with the room service and told me that they have it if the patron requests it, but they get it from a sister property so it would come next day, then I got a call saying that they don't use it at all?!? The rooms were not clean, spider webs everywhere, had to kill 4-5 spiders so my family could sleep. Sheets were not clean, asked to get them changed, room service changed it, but the comforters had stains on them. Then I noticed holes at the edges of the comforter cause the fillings were coming out. I called and got a new comforter, but that one had holes as well. At this point it was midnight I didn't want to call again. I booked 2 rooms but arrived with one vehicle they tried to charge parking on both rooms. We are used to staying at Marriott vacation villas and I am pretty sure I paid them much less than this property. Cleanliness is a must and they are not even close. At the check-in they didn't even bothered to tell me about the property or the amenities or nothing. I am not sure what their problem is, but if they don't want to be in business they should just close down. The location is beautiful and I have a feeling people are coming for that, but everything else is pretty much disappointing. I don't usually write reviews especially negative ones, but I feel like staying at this place would be waste of people's hard earned money. This is even after they claim the property is renovated. They put 72 inch Samsung tvs with 50 channels, no Netflix, etc capabilities. Internet connection works sometimes and does not work the other times. The more I think about it the more stuff comes to my mind and makes me mad really...
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Response from Douglas Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 18 Feb 2021
Dear Camper99147, Although we are happy to learn that you liked our prime location on the tranquil shores of Mission Bay, we are disappointed to learn that so many other aspects of your stay fell short of expectations. We strive to provide all of our guests with the best of SoCal living in a stunning, comfortable resort environment, and we are sincerely sorry that this was not your impression. That being said, we will certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continue to work toward our goal of providing all of our guests with unforgettable vacation experiences, and we hope that we will one day have the opportunity to make up for our past shortcomings and provide you with an even better experience in sunny San Diego. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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We arrived last thursday and enjoyed a great few days of a wonderful escape from COVID reality. The rooms were wonderful and the resort did a great job of distancing, using masks, and we enjoyed the property and were able to relax. The resort was only partially open and it seemed like they were doing a great job of making sure they were taking the steps necessary to be responsible during these challenging times. Then on Saturday they opened the tower and booked out the entire thing. The rest of the weekend was a total zoo. Large groups of partiers were acting like COVID didnt exist and began power drinking at 8AM. No masks, no protocol and no social distancing anymore. The resort still only had 1 of 3 restaurants open and the staff we spoke to were unhappy about management's choices to book out the entire resort's rooms while only keeping part of the resorts outdoor spaces open. It was the opposite of our first few days. We only felt safe in our room or just outside our room in the garden areas. It is places like these that value $ over safety that are continuing to drive the disease's numbers higher. Shame on Mission Bay Resort for promoting safety on their website but failing to deliver on that promise to both their staff and their customers.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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As a San Diego native, I know some of the best places/ activities that the city has to offer. Mission Bay is one of my favorite locations because there’s so much to do in the water and on land. Molly Flynn was so accommodating and gave my friend and I the best villa on the water for our staycation. We were able to walk out the patio of our room to the sand and it was a short distance to the resort pool as well! The room was super hygienic when we arrived and everything was contactless during our stay so we were able to isolate away from others the whole time. Thank you again Molly and the rest of the team for a wonderful stay!!
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from Douglas Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 12 Nov 2020
Dear chaminied, Thank you for your five-star review! Reading your outstanding feedback has truly made our day, and we will definitely pass along your comments to Molly. Whenever you are seeking another safe, relaxing staycation, it would be our pleasure to host you, and we sincerely hope you will join us again soon for beachfront fun and unforgettable resort memories. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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We recently spent a week (Dec 14-21) at Mission Bay Resort, and we were so pleased that we chose this resort for our first family vacation.
The resort was clean and well maintained, which in this day is a bare minimum. The room that we had was spacious enough for us plus the Pack and Play for our daughter, without feeling cramped. We frequently observed the Mission Bay team out and about, tending to the gardens, pools, or other public areas. The restaurant staff was friendly and gracious, helping us feel welcome while also providing some excellent food (for breakfast, the marscapone french toast was amazing, same with the chilaquiles!)
We felt the location was ideal in terms of all the attractions we wanted to see. Being 15 minutes or less from the airport, downtown, Balboa park (zoo), Seaworld, La Jolla, and both Ocean and Pacific Beach meant that we weren't stuck in traffic for any length of time, allowing us to maximize our time.
What really impressed us were the people, specifically Arcelio and Jeffrey. Jeffrey was the first person to greet us as we pulled up, and in a short period of time, he made us feel extremely welcome. We saw Jeffrey sporadically over the remainder of our trip, and he was quick to wave, engage us in conversation, and even took pictures for us of our family.
Once we had parked and started the check in process, Arcelio took over and made us feel like we were home. Him and I got along great from the start, and for a few days, starting my day with a quick conversation with him really set the tone for a great day ahead. Arcelio gave recommendations for things in the area, as well as food options that may not have been commonly known, but were favorites of his.
Retention of these two staff members will go a long way towards repeat visits.
Other little unexpected surprises at the resort were Mrs Claus reading Christmas stories, ducks that landed in the pool, and hummingbirds!
I will say, the downside of the resort is the parking rate. You can park outside the resort (and have a two minute walk) for free, vs the $42/day rate, which adds up in a hurry.
The resort was clean and well maintained, which in this day is a bare minimum. The room that we had was spacious enough for us plus the Pack and Play for our daughter, without feeling cramped. We frequently observed the Mission Bay team out and about, tending to the gardens, pools, or other public areas. The restaurant staff was friendly and gracious, helping us feel welcome while also providing some excellent food (for breakfast, the marscapone french toast was amazing, same with the chilaquiles!)
We felt the location was ideal in terms of all the attractions we wanted to see. Being 15 minutes or less from the airport, downtown, Balboa park (zoo), Seaworld, La Jolla, and both Ocean and Pacific Beach meant that we weren't stuck in traffic for any length of time, allowing us to maximize our time.
What really impressed us were the people, specifically Arcelio and Jeffrey. Jeffrey was the first person to greet us as we pulled up, and in a short period of time, he made us feel extremely welcome. We saw Jeffrey sporadically over the remainder of our trip, and he was quick to wave, engage us in conversation, and even took pictures for us of our family.
Once we had parked and started the check in process, Arcelio took over and made us feel like we were home. Him and I got along great from the start, and for a few days, starting my day with a quick conversation with him really set the tone for a great day ahead. Arcelio gave recommendations for things in the area, as well as food options that may not have been commonly known, but were favorites of his.
Retention of these two staff members will go a long way towards repeat visits.
Other little unexpected surprises at the resort were Mrs Claus reading Christmas stories, ducks that landed in the pool, and hummingbirds!
I will say, the downside of the resort is the parking rate. You can park outside the resort (and have a two minute walk) for free, vs the $42/day rate, which adds up in a hurry.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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Response from Hartmut
Ott, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 29 Dec 2022
Dear aaronbG9615NX, Wow! We are over the moon reading your superb review! From our prime location on the shores of Mission Bay to our immaculately manicured grounds, beach-chic accommodations, delicious dining destinations, and beyond, it is our goal to provide all of our guests with everything they need for an outstanding vacation in beautiful San Diego. That being said, the holiday season presents us with even more opportunities to brighten peoples’ lives, and we are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our visit from Mrs. Claus so much. Will all that being said, we are especially delighted to discover that our team could make your stay all the more special, and we will certainly pass along your compliments to Arcelio and Jeffrey. They are two of our best. In the future, we would be overjoyed to welcome you back for any occasion, whether it’s for another winter escape with the family or just a weekend getaway to soak up the summer sun. Sincerely, Hartmut Ott General Manager
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This was our third time staying at the Mission Bay Resort previously Hilton. We like staying here due to the location and amenities. The resort itself was not crowded was handed hand sanitizer and disinfect wipes upon checking. My issue was my rude loud neighbors that were yelling profanities the whole night to each other. Needless to say did not get any sleep at all. We let security know but these guest were not told to leave even though one of the employees heard them arguing. When I spoke to management in the morning I was asked what was being said I told her I could not repeat it since it was just profanities and my kids heard all of it. It was very upsetting that management never offered any type of compensation or further investigated this domestic dispute next to us. Needless to say will not be staying there again. They have no regulations for rowdy guest.
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Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Douglass Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 18 Aug 2020
Dear bjnava, Thank you for continuing to stay with us over the years. Although we are pleased to discover that you enjoy our prime location and exceptional amenities so much, we are disappointed to learn about your most recent experience. Our 24-hour security team strives to keep unruly behavior to a minimum, and we will certainly work to better address these concerns moving forward. In the future, we hope we will have the opportunity to host you again so that we might make up for our past shortcomings. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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The hotel, amenities, location, rentals, restaurants, pool area, park area and everything else was amazing. The price you are paying is for the location and great resort, it’s not often you have a resort like this on the bay. Some of the rooms are not updated, so be sure to ask for an updated room. They have a texting service where you can text a number and ask for anything you need like towels, coffee, room service, etc. It was so beneficial to our entire family. We had seven rooms and only experienced issues with one of the rooms mini fridge/microwave. Thanks Mission Bay!
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Douglas Rucker, Guest Services / Front Office at San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Responded 22 Apr 2021
Dear brookeb1234, We are over the moon reading your detailed, thoughtful review! From our prime location on the shores of Mission Bay to our beach-chic accommodations, it is truly our pleasure to provide you with the best of SoCal living in a wonderful resort setting. Whenever you are seeking another unforgettable getaway, we would love to host you again, and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Sincerely, Douglas Rucker Resort General Manager
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The Bay View rooms seem to actually be right on the water or beach, the water view rooms means you can see the bay or water but your balcony may not be directly on the path/beach or water.
This facility has several buidings and a tall tower, so make sure you book exactly what you want.
I visited over the 4th of July and didn't feel unsafe. Didn't notice a bunch of homeless but there is a public park/bay area next to it so it isn't secluded. The bay front is within walking distance for you to paddleboard. It isn't a beach though, it is a bay area.
It is a very long walk, plus it goes through the older parts of San Diego (not desirable) you can take a cab to the trolleys in downtown old San Diego, very reasonable. Once on the trolley system, you can get off at multiple locations throughout the city and walk around, the trolleys come by every 20mins and stop around 5pm.
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"Check out hotels on Shelter Island or Hotel circle where they do not charge fees for parking or pool. "Read full review
"Ask for any room that is not in the tower. It is a completely better experience staying in a room that is not in the tower."Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
$443 - $578 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
hilton san diego hotel san diego, hilton san diego resort and spa, hilton hotel san diego
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan DiegoMission Bay Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
357
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Frequently Asked Questions about San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Which popular attractions are close to San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Nearby attractions include Mission Bay Park (1.2 km), Fiesta Island (1.0 km), and City Lights Collectables (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid public parking on-site, and secured parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Covewood Restaurant, Baci Ristorante Italiano, and Bay Park Fish Company.
Are there opportunities to exercise at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness centre, and a sauna during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does San Diego Mission Bay Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at San Diego Mission Bay Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.