The Dana on Mission Bay

The location right on Mission Bay is attractive and has a fun vacationy feel. We took an upgrade to a Junior Suite with a patio facing the bay- good choice. Outrigger canoes, kayaks and fishing boats pass are in view. Nice big pool. The hot tub’s water is actually hot. Our room was very clean. Two new water bottles every day, coffee bar stocked. Those little things count for us. Sea World is a 1 mile walk away. It probably takes just as much time to walk there as it does to find a parking spot at SW!

The room was clean and the beds comfortable. Unlike some hotels, the room was cleaned daily. We had a beautiful bay view. From the balcony and also the seating in our room, we could watch the boats, birds, and occasionally a sea lion go by. The large salt water pool was delightful and warm. The jacuzzi was nicely hot with strong jets. It is near Sea World but there was no additional noise or traffic from that. I tried the Thai wings at the Firefly restaurant and they were delicious. Service was friendly. The AC worked well-it was 95 degrees outside the weekend we were there!

What I liked best was kayak rentals right there at your door. Hotel property borders a park right on the waterfront, lots of people BBQing, picnicking, playing sports, and having fun, and you can take long walks, bike scooter etc along the water. It’s a really lovely location for relaxing for a while. Our room had a view of marina, which was obviously beautiful. Room was really clean and the cleaning lady was so charming and sweet. Restaurant had cocktail deals almost if not every day. Lobby had free melon infused water, delicious. Gated parking with card access

We really enjoyed our stay at The Dana. The pools/hot tubs were a big hit with my 8 year old. We loved the location, and the grounds were just beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. My daughter also enjoyed the dive in movies!! The shuttle to Sea World was convenient, and our driver, Duncan, was awesome!

Brought our ski boat, put in water at boat ramp adjoining the hotel property, rented a slip at the hotel. Very convenient! Location convenient to ski beach, Barefoot Bar, etc. Outdoor/indoor restaurant next to swimming pool pretty decent, not great. Staff all pleasant, We were originally placed at the absolutely farthest from the central area (2 rooms). We immediately called the front desk, stating we are 82 and 85 and they gave us rooms much more convenient. We had to wait for one room, but we were out on the water, so no problem. Beds super comfortable, microwave, refrig, safe.