With a stay at The Dana on Mission Bay, you'll be centrally located in San Diego, within a 5-minute drive of Mission Bay and Mission Beach Boardwalk. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mission Beach and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
What's nearby
Mission Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
SeaWorld - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Mission Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Mission and Pacific Beaches - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Belmont Park - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Morena - Linda Vista Station - 5 min drive
Old Town Transit Center - 11 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Dana Landing - 5 min walk
Shipwreck Reef Cafe - 18 min walk
Explorer's Cafe - 4 min drive
Calypso Bay Smokehouse - 7 min drive
Starbucks - 19 min walk
About this property
The Dana on Mission Bay
Suburban hotel with 2 outdoor pools, near Mission Beach
The Dana on Mission Bay offers 271 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided on request.
2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 271 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming are available for your entertainment, while MP3 docking stations help you enjoy your music in the comfort of your room. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include gift shops/newsstands, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Satisfy your appetite with Californian cuisine at Firefly Eatery & Bar, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge and a pool view. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 13 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Firefly Eatery & Bar - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Tropical Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.
Bayside Pool Bar - Onsite bar. Open select days.
Property amenities
Parking and transport
Parking on site (USD 35 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 25 for adults and USD 10 to 12 for children
2 poolside bars
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Bayside Pool Bar
Firefly Eatery & Bar
Tropical Pool Bar
Things to do
2 hot tubs
2 outdoor pools
Gym
Heated pool
Kayaking
Motor boating
Personal motorised watercraft
Water skiing
Water sports equipment
Family friendly
2 outdoor pools
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping on request
Multilingual staff
Wedding services
Business services
13 meeting rooms
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Outdoors
Firepit
Garden
In a provincial park
Marina
On the bay
On the boardwalk/promenade
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible spa
More
3 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Free cot
Bathroom
Dressing gowns
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
MP3 dock
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Eco-friendly toiletries
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Recycling
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 40 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Resort fee: USD 22.99 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
Business center/computer access
Fitness center access
In-room bottled water
WiFi access (may be limited)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 25 for adults, and USD 10 to 12 for children
Self parking fee: USD 35 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
Pet fee: USD 40 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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The Dana on Mission Bay Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2595 out of 4080 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 882 out of 4080 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 369 out of 4080 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 119 out of 4080 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Cynthia
17 Nov 2025
Disliked: Amenities
The restaurant was terrible and understaffed. Food was awful and hostess was rude e.andwas undd . I had a pair of earrings go missing from the room. Room was located near street and traffic noise was loud. Would recommend not staying here
The staff was very friendly and the service was excellent
JAIME
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Bryan
14 Nov 2025
Bryan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Dave
Travelled with family
14 Nov 2025
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room had a fairly strong odor, bathroom fan didn't work, cricket that wouldnt stop squeaking all night every night. Facilities overall are fairly nice, but didn't love that I paid for a upgraded suite with a view and got a view of the construction project. Parking and resort fees charged on top of hotels.com fees even though it says included.
Dave
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eugene Allan, ukiah
13 Nov 2025
Eugene Allan
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa
13 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, friendly staff close to many things to do definitely enjoyed my stay
All staff very helpful. Breakfast was very good at a fair price.
Richard
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Glen
12 Nov 2025
Glen
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Tanya
11 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Way too expensive you pay for what you pay for online and then there’s resort fees taxes, and forget it. If you have dogs there’s even more fees I ended up paying double than what I felt I needed to and then I was placed in a room where a light fixture Brightened my room throughout the night.
So, the stay started off super rocky. The system, for what I was told, the power grid in the city went out and we weren't able to get key card for the evening which required the security guard to get us in the parking area and our room. OK, no big deal. We got in and I figured we'd get our card in the morning and awesome. THEN, the TV went out literally. So I called and they said they would fix it. They claimed they fixed but nope. I asked them to fix it again and they weren't able to do so which is when they asked to have my family move to another room? I said, unless it's an upgrade, I want a full refund. They gave us a good suite, didn't charge for the parking, and the rest of our stay was worthwhile and very relaxing. Thank you to those at The Dana! The food was excellent and the staff was very understanding and accomodating.
be prepared to pay $35 a day for parking they did not offer free parking.. staff was would stay again but will look for other options for the price we only stayed sat & sunday we did not stay or book friday idk why it says friday Nov. the 7th
Got a suite on the bottom floor Bayside. Room was clean big and comfortable and was nice having a patio that was steps right out to the bay. Was a staycation for me and the wife the Jacuzzi was amazing and the heated saltwater pool was AWESOME. We booked a King Bed Junior suite but found out those are only on the upper floors and since we had our bikes with us asked for a floor level junior suit which are the two queen bed suites which wasn't an issue at all for us and they were very accommodating. Very clean and nice property and the service from everyone at the check in desk was friendly and professional. Didn't get a chance to eat at the restaurant on site Firefly but seemed busy whenever we went to the pool. And they have a nice selection of drinks and snacks in the lobby. Highly recommend the Dana will def be back
Michael
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janie
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
This was such a gem of a surprise for us. We were here for a music festival and I can’t wait to go back and have a stay cation. Service impeccable and the upgrade was such a treat. Thank you so much for making our stay so memorable.
Whole stay poor, front desk poor, Firefly so so, breakfast over too quickly for late sleepers/risers, noisy children running stomping on floor outside room early in morning,