The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool loungers
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Property grounds
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA, 92109
  • Place, Mission Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, SeaWorld
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Mission Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Bay View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Park View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Park View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll In Shower)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(46 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Lanai

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Marina View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(85 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lanai

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Marina View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(90 reviews)
  • Marina view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

San Diego

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 Belmont Park. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Mission Beach and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Hotel Circle.

What's nearby

  • Mission Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • SeaWorld - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mission Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Belmont Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Mission and Pacific Beaches - 2 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
  • ‪Calypso Bay Smokehouse - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shipwreck Reef Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Explorer's Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Dana on Mission Bay

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 28.74 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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2814 out of 4385 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 124 out of 4385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 118 out of 4385 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

SHREAF MOSTAFA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great pool area by the bay and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room, great location, friendly staff, beautiful grounds
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, beautiful grounds, great pools, awesome location!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Highly recommend this great spot.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Views were incredible, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rebekka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place , we will come back for sure , Marina view , food , pools , I love everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Demes SP

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot, great hotel, great food options!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room, bed was comfortable and staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, fantastic views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so nice and the property was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jeanine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely place with very well kept grounds, good food at the restaurant, cleaned pools and hot tubs. Staff was extremely friendly and looking out for guests
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and grounds!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool was beautiful and everybody at the front desk and gift shop friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, helpful staff, good location
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great amenities the pool area was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, beautiful pools and delicious restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, friendly staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly attentive staff and great tv setup in rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Doug

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was a great place and loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent rooms and beautiful resort. Great staff and service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice resort , nice room, will be booking again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and staff was helpful and courteous. Loved the heated pools and hot tub!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026