from 4 sources
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"Never before have I experienced a staff so inexperienced (which is ok) but with management so fcused on stopping fun and anybody smoking as their most important goal for the good of the hotel." — source Travelocity
"We had a fabulous time and highly recommend The Dana to any family looking for a nice place to stay close to all of the main San Diego attractions." — source Travelocity
"Overall, I felt that I got a good deal considering the price that I paid and the quality that I received in return." — source Expedia
"Hotel staff seemed a bit indifferent at times and were not that friendly overall." — source Expedia
"I would definitely stay there again but not in a non-view room, which did not seem worth the money." — source Travelocity
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"Housekeeping kept the room very clean." — source Orbitz
"I at first was a little put of by the rooms a cigarette burn on my quilt, but in saying that the house keeping staff kept the room really nice and was nice and clean when you return from our day of sightseeing." — source Travelocity
"Our second floor balcony view was lovely, the room well furnished and immaculately clean." — source Expedia
"the location was wonderful and the premisis was clean but i was not totally impressed with the cleanliness and the rooms were quite small." — source Travelocity
"Room was clean and the staff was very responsive to my problems and requests." — source Expedia
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"Beautiful location and the service was excellent." — source Hotels.com
"Friendly staff and nice on site restaurant for the family." — source Travelocity
"I did order a snack from room service." — source Expedia
"The maid service was prompt and done consistently well, there are small electric carts for rides to the restaurants or other areas if needed, The staff was very friendly and helpful which we especially appreciated as we need help getting around for any long distances." — source Travelocity
"At this level, you'd expect amenities like parking would be included in the price, and they weren't--but, conversely, the concierge service was very helpful." — source Travelocity
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"It was a nice hotel in an easy access area." — source Hotels.com
"The location is very nice." — source Hotels.com
"We stayed in a much smaller two story building that is actually located behind the building shown in the pictures." — source Travelocity
"The hotel is centrally located to many attractions, which was great, but they need to update this place a bit." — source Travelocity
"However it cost me another $100 to upgrade to one that wasn't next to the ice machine (it overlooked the highway and some grass so it was called a "park view")\n\nLocation:\nGood location but the "resort feel" is far from it and the view is nothing spectacular." — source Travelocity
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"Thats about all thats worth the price for the hotel. Otherwise its not worth the price per night, you might as well stay at motel #." — source Hotels.com
"The food at the 2 on-site restaurants is great and reasonably priced." — source Travelocity
"It's location was great the food was overated if I had to do it again for the price we paid I would stay somewhere else." — source Travelocity
"However, they are half the price of the nicer rooms and the location cannot be beat." — source Travelocity
"We thought it was a great deal compared to other hotels." — source Travelocity
More information on The Dana on Mission Bay
Waterfront hotel with spectacular bay views, 2 pools, 2 restaurants and unlimited recreational opportunities located on San Diego's Mission Bay. Closest hotel to SeaWorld and within minutes of San Diego's most popular attractions including the San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Balboa Park. Shuttle service is available for arriving and departing guests only to the Airport and Amtrak for a minimal fee. Complimentary shuttle service is available for arriving and departing guests only to the Cruise Ship Terminal. Complimentary SeaWorld shuttle service is also available, and the schedule varies based upon park hours. All shuttle service is limited, based upon availability, and is subject to change. The two restaurants located on property are the Blue Pearl casual eatery serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and the Firefly Bar & Grill offering dinner with a contemporary atmosphere and innovative cuisine unique to the California region. The 2 pools each have their own unique atmosphere. The Tropical Pool area with lush greenery surrounding a Palapa bar will make you think you've stepped right into a Hawaiian oasis! Our new Infinity Pool offers spectacular views of Mission Bay and our private marina!The Dana on Mission Bay offers beautifully appointed rooms and suites nestled among 10 tropically landscaped acres. Accomodations are located in two distinct areas, Water's Edge or Marina Cove. The Water's Edge guest rooms and suites are located in two sweeping curvilinear three-story buildings overlooking Mission Bay and were constructed in 2004. The Marina Cove accommodations are centrally located on the property, have been recently renovated, and offer marina views, pool views, courtyard views, and non-view rooms. Many of rooms and suites feature wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves, and coffeemakers to make guests stays that much more comfortable. Some also feature flexible sleeping options with king or queen-sized beds as well as sofa beds.Explore beautiful Mission Bay Park, the largest aquatic park in North America, with 27 miles of bayfront trails perfect for biking, jogging, roller blading or a leisurely walk. Beaches, shops, restaurants, parks and playgrounds, including Belmont Park, a family theme park and home of the "Giant Dipper" a restored 75-year-old roller coaster, are walking distance from the hotel. Charter companies for sportfishing, diving, and whale-watching excursions are nearby.Parking will be available for a charge of $12 per vehicle, per night.With a fantastic location, numerous activities and outstanding service, you'll want to make the Dana on Mission Bay your San Diego home!
Check-in Time:
1600Check-out Time:
1200Year Renovated:
2003Total Rooms:
Standard - Pool view Room:Standard Pool view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area and feature a large picture window overlooking the Tropical Pool and courtyard. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork, and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Standard - Marina View Room:Standard Marina view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area and overlook the hotel's private Marina. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork,and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Microwave, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Deluxe - Premium Bay View Room:These extra large guest rooms are located in the Water's Edge area and offer upgraded amenities including private patios or balconies with sweeping bay views and wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature custom, hand-crafted and imported furniture and louvered shutters. These Bay view rooms are "the place" to watch for fabulous sunset views and SeaWorld fireworks (seasonal) at night! Bay View rooms have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa however, rooms with 1 king bed may also be requested. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Standard - Non view Room:Standard Non view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork, and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Microwave, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Deluxe - Bay View Room::These extra large guest rooms are located in the Water's Edge area and offer upgraded amenities including private patios or balconies with sweeping bay views and wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature custom, hand-crafted and imported furniture and louvered shutters. These Bay view rooms are "the place" to watch for fabulous sunset views and SeaWorld fireworks (seasonal) at night! Bay View rooms have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa however, rooms with 1 king bed may also be requested. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Courtyard View Room - 1 king bed:Our beautifully decorated Courtyard View rooms are located in Marina Cove area and overlook our lush, tropical courtyard. These rooms offer one king bed, separate vanity areas, and refrigerators. All guestrooms are non-smoking.Total Floors:
3 floors.Rooms:
Standard - Pool view Room:Standard Pool view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area and feature a large picture window overlooking the Tropical Pool and courtyard. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork, and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Standard - Marina View Room:Standard Marina view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area and overlook the hotel's private Marina. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork,and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Microwave, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Deluxe - Premium Bay View Room:These extra large guest rooms are located in the Water's Edge area and offer upgraded amenities including private patios or balconies with sweeping bay views and wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature custom, hand-crafted and imported furniture and louvered shutters. These Bay view rooms are "the place" to watch for fabulous sunset views and SeaWorld fireworks (seasonal) at night! Bay View rooms have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa however, rooms with 1 king bed may also be requested. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Standard - Non view Room:Standard Non view Guestrooms are located in the original Marina Cove area. These rooms offer two queen beds, plantation shutters, imported furniture & artwork, and newly remodeled bathrooms. Guestrooms feature: Wireless Internet (fee), Cable TV with pay-per-view movies & video games, Voice mail, Individual climate control, Refrigerator, Microwave, Fresh brewed coffee maker, Hair dryer, Iron and full-size ironing board. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Deluxe - Bay View Room::These extra large guest rooms are located in the Water's Edge area and offer upgraded amenities including private patios or balconies with sweeping bay views and wet-bars with refrigerators, microwaves and coffeemakers. Rooms also feature custom, hand-crafted and imported furniture and louvered shutters. These Bay view rooms are "the place" to watch for fabulous sunset views and SeaWorld fireworks (seasonal) at night! Bay View rooms have 2 queen beds and a sleeper sofa however, rooms with 1 king bed may also be requested. The Dana On Mission Bay is 100% Non-Smoking property.Courtyard View Room - 1 king bed:Our beautifully decorated Courtyard View rooms are located in Marina Cove area and overlook our lush, tropical courtyard. These rooms offer one king bed, separate vanity areas, and refrigerators. All guestrooms are non-smoking.Price
$165-$235 double (sleeps up to 4), from $270 suites, MCredit Cards Accepted
AE, DC, DISC, MC, VDirections
Next door to SeaWorld, Within walking distance of Beaches, Belmont Park. Complimentary transportation to: SeaWorld, Airport & Amtrak station. 10 minutes from Downtown San Diego, Zoo, Old Town & Balboa Park.
Area
San Diego, SeaWorld, Mission Bay, Belmont Park, San Diego Zoo, Gaslamp Quarter
Parking
Free parking
Attractions
Sea World 0.25 Miles / 0.38 Kilometers San Diego Zoo 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers San Diego Wild Animal Park 30 Miles / 48 Kilometers Legoland 20 Miles / 32 Kilometers La Jolla 7 Miles / 11 Kilometers Gaslamp District (Downtown) 10 Miles / 16 Kilometers Balboa Park 8 Miles / 13 Kilometers Pacific Ocean 1 Mile / 2 Kilometers Old Town 5 Miles / 8 Kilometers
Dining
Firefly Bar & GrillWith a contemporary atmosphere and innovative cuisine unique to the California region, the Firefly is the perfect stop for a relaxing dinner or simply a cocktail to unwind at the end of the day. The Firefly also provides poolside service at the Bay View pool.The Blue PearlThe Blue Pearl casual eatery offers fresh, California cuisine in a casual atmosphere. The restaurant is known throughout the San Diego area for its incredible breakfast menu. The Blue Pearl also offers children's menus. Picnic lunches can be prepared by the restaurant for families to take along on their day at SeaWorld or enjoy under a shady tree next door at Sunset Park.
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