What’s included in your stay and what costs extra
Your nightly rate covers the room plus a mandatory daily resort fee that includes pool and beach access, fitness center and classes, Wi‑Fi, in‑room coffee and safe, housekeeping, and some recreational extras. Most food, alcoholic drinks, spa treatments, cabana rentals, and on‑site parking are charged separately.
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What the resort fee includes
San Diego Mission Bay Resort charges a daily resort fee; that fee covers a bundle of on‑property amenities that are available to registered guests for the length of the stay.
Included items listed by the resort and booking sites include pool and beach access, use of the fitness center and scheduled fitness/yoga classes, complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the property, in‑room coffee and an in‑room safe, daily housekeeping, and access to some recreational features and children's activities.
- Outdoor pool and children's wading pool (pool hours published)
- Fitness center access and fitness/yoga classes
- Beach access, pool towels, and sunscreen
- In‑room coffee and in‑room safe
- Daily housekeeping, business center/computer access, and Wi‑Fi
- Access to some recreation (bike rentals offer included options vary) and weekly live music / nightly bell ritual
| Amenity | Included via resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Pool & beach access | Yes |
| Fitness center & classes | Yes |
| Spa treatments | Spa access included; treatments charged separately |
Room inclusions and check‑in/out
Your paid room rate secures the room type you booked (examples include Traditional Room, Studio, Villa, Junior Suite, and Suite (Sunset)). Standard in‑room conveniences covered by the resort fee include in‑room coffee, an in‑room safe, daily housekeeping and complimentary Wi‑Fi.
Check‑in begins at 4:00 PM and check‑out is until 11:00 AM. A government‑issued photo ID and a credit card in the primary guest's name may be requested at check‑in for incidental authorizations.
- Room types are listed by name (e.g., Traditional Room; Studio; Villa; Junior Suite; Suite (Sunset))
- Wi‑Fi is free throughout the resort; wired/other specialty internet options may carry separate fees
- Early check‑in may be available for a fee, subject to availability
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check‑in | From 4:00 PM |
| Check‑out | Until 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 (under 18 only with parent/guardian) |
Dining: what’s included and what costs extra
The resort is not an all‑inclusive property; meals, drinks and specialty dining are charged à la carte at on‑site venues. The property lists four dining outlets: Covewood (waterfront California cuisine), Plaza Del Sol (outdoor patio bar/lounge), Solrisa (poolside stand), and Mission Joe (coffee shop).
Covewood accepts reservations and has published hours; Solrisa is casual poolside dining that does not require reservations. Alcoholic beverages and most menu items are charged separately to your folio.
- Covewood — waterfront restaurant with brunch and dinner service (reservations accepted)
- Plaza Del Sol — evening patio bar and lounge (separate bill for food/drink)
- Solrisa — poolside Mexican‑inspired bites; swimwear acceptable
- Mission Joe — coffee, pastries and light breakfast items
| Venue | Typical payment |
|---|---|
| Covewood | À la carte; reservations accepted |
| Solrisa | À la carte; casual poolside service |
| Mission Joe | À la carte; coffee and breakfast items |
Pools, cabanas and beach firepits
Pool and beach access are included via the resort fee. The main outdoor pool and a children's wading pool are open on published hours (pool hours listed as 7:00 AM–10:00 PM on guest information).
Private cabanas are available poolside but are offered for an additional surcharge; the resort also maintains private‑beach firepits on the shoreline for guests to use per the property's policies.
- Main pool and children's wading pool — included (hours published)
- Pool towels and sunscreen — provided as part of the resort fee
- Cabanas — available for an extra charge; reservations/availability may vary
- Beach firepits — included access, but guest rules and scheduling may apply
| Feature | Included or Extra |
|---|---|
| Pool access | Included |
| Pool cabana rental | Extra fee |
| Private‑beach firepits | Access included; check scheduling |
Spa, fitness and wellness extras
The resort operates Spa Brezza; spa facilities (locker rooms and general spa access) are listed with access included via the resort fee, but actual spa treatments (massages, facials, salon services) are charged separately and require advance reservations.
Spa Brezza has published hours and an age policy: treatments and locker‑room use require guests to be at least 18 years old. The property also maintains a 24‑hour fitness center and scheduled fitness/yoga classes, which are included through the resort fee.
- Spa treatments (massage, facials, nail services) — book and pay separately
- Spa Brezza hours are published; reservations are required in advance
- Fitness center — 24‑hour access included via resort fee
- Fitness and yoga classes — included via resort fee
| Service | Included or Extra |
|---|---|
| Fitness center & classes | Included (resort fee) |
| Spa treatments | Extra (reservations required) |
| Spa locker rooms | Access rules apply; 18+ for treatments/locker use |
Parking, transport and incidentals
On‑site self‑parking and valet are available for a daily fee; parking is not covered by the room rate or resort fee. The property offers limited EV charging stations on site. An airport shuttle and car service options are mentioned but may carry separate charges.
A government ID and a credit card are commonly requested at check‑in for incidental charges. Early check‑in and late check‑out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.
- Self‑parking and valet — daily fees apply (not included)
- Three EV charging stations available on property
- Airport shuttle and car service — may be offered for a charge
- Incidental authorizations usually require a card at check‑in
| Item | Cost status |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking | Extra (daily fee) |
| EV charging | Available (may carry fees) |
| Airport shuttle | May be extra |
Pets, events and group fees
Pets are allowed in limited pet‑friendly rooms for a non‑refundable pet fee charged per stay; service animals are exempt. There are limits on number and weight per room and a pet policy agreement is required.
Weddings, meetings and special events use separate event spaces (Garden by the Bay, International Ballroom, Terrazza Ballroom, etc.) that carry venue rental fees and event‑specific charges; these are not covered by the nightly rate or resort fee and must be arranged with the resort's events team.
- Pet fee — non‑refundable fee per pet, per stay (charged at check‑in); maximums and weight limits apply
- Event venue rentals and wedding packages — priced separately and vary by space and guest count
- Private dining or large‑group catering at on‑site restaurants — billed separately
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Pet fee | Non‑refundable fee charged per pet, per stay; limits apply |
| Wedding/event venues | Venue rental and catering charged separately |
| Private dining | Separate billing through restaurant or events |
