Our first impressions of the Catamaran were favourable, it has an impressive lobby complete with cascading water feature, complete with fish, and although we had asked our agent to reserve a room with a bay view he informed us that he would pass our request onto the hotel but he could not guarantee this would be provided, so to be shown the way to a 1st floor (top) room with a lovely outlook onto the bay was in my opinion a bonus. The room was spacious and clean and apart from the bathroom, which was in need of refubishment, was very acceptable. Although it was not centrally located it was perfect if, like us, you love the sound and smell of the sea and like having the beach on your doorstep. There were plenty of restaurants and bars in the area of Mission Bay all within walking distance and if you don't fancy hiring a car there is a bus service which takes you to the 'Old Town' bus depot (about 15 minutes) from where you can get to all parts of S.D. and the surrounding areas and even over the border to Tijuana via the San Diego trolley.
Mission Beach is a place where, no matter what your age, you feel invigourated and i for one thought it was an ideal location. Enjoy!
I found the hotels facilities to be in good order although i did not frequent the gym as i was on vacation, a time for rest. We were there in September so the pool area was fairly quiet, the hotels restaurants were of very good order and the bars very pleasant, the regular Friday night trips on the paddleboat 'Bahia Belle' (free to residents of the 'Catamaran' and 'Bahia' resorts) were very pleasant with live music aboard and refreshments were available from the bar, a very pleasant way to begin your Friday evening and one of those little things that helps this resort remain in the memory long after your vacation is over. The staff were very helpful, from the maids to the receptionists.
