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About this property

Located on 10 tropically landscaped acres next to Mission Bay, this hotel is just 0.6 mi away from SeaWorld San Diego and 1 mi away from San Diego's Mission Beach. The Dana on Mission Bay features a waterfront contemporary restaurant, 2 outdoor pools, 2 hot tubs and a seasonal pool bar. Guest rooms at this hotel include a flat-screen TV, a microwave and compact refrigerator. Select rooms overlook the hotel's marina. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries in each guest room. The hotel staff can make arrangement for tours, dinner reservations and attraction tickets. Bike hire and car hire are available at this hotel and the area is popular for cycling, fishing and canoeing. Old Town San Diego State Historic Park is 2.5 mi from the property. The nearest airport is San Diego International Airport, 3.1 mi from The Dana on Mission Bay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
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2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
1 sofa bed
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2 queen beds
1 king bed
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1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marko
    United States United States
    Excellent location and good value for the money. Breakfast in the restaurant was pretty good, although not included in the room price. Room was extra clean and very comfortable.
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    My husband, our dog, and I stayed for 3 nights. Although the hotel was built quite a while ago, it is clean, modern, and so cozy. The landscaping is lush with palms everywhere. The quiet location on the bay was so peaceful. Families seemed to be...
  • Brian
    United States United States
    i loved the room we had. it was 3rd flood and had a nice balcony and a great view. the room was great with plenty of room hang out and relax. the property was beautiful to walk around and very well maintained. there is a lot of stuff to do...
  • Melissa
    United States United States
    Great location right on the bay. Great areas to take a walk.
  • Lisa
    United States United States
    All the grounds were very nice and the staff was really nice everything was exceptional
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    Breakfast was excellent. Waiters were very attentive and food was plenty. In fact we shared the pancakes - very good!
  • Malinda
    United States United States
    We loved room service. Also that there are 2 pools to go to. We also loved the view!
  • Kathleen
    United States United States
    Great location. Kind, helpful staff. Beautiful view from our room. Also loved having kayak and bike rental so conveniently located.
  • David
    United States United States
    Great location. Staff was very pleasant. Bobby at the Firefly was incredible - as he said - hospitality is their specialty. Grounds are well kept and provide a great tropical feel like we've been swept away to a southern pacific island.
  • Douglas
    United States United States
    Everything at this resort is amazing. Definitely coming back soon.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Firefly Eatery & Bar
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic

House rules

The Dana on Mission Bay takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
$10 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubDiscover Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note:

Pet Policy: Small dogs permitted with advance approval with a nonrefundable pet cleaning deposit. Please contact property directly for more details.

Resort Fee

Your ticket to a great getaway on the bay! $32 per room/night includes:

• Business Center and complimentary printing

• 2 Bottles Water in Room Daily

• Shuttle Service to Seaworld

• High Speed Wireless Internet

• Dove-In Movies (seasonal)

• Attraction Ticket Discounts

• Beach Chair & Umbrella Rentals

• Free Local Phone Calls

• Fitness Center

• Lawn Games and Board Games

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

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