Catamaran Resort Hotel

Catamaran Resort Hotel Review

Exotic macaws perch in the lush lobby of this appealing hotel on Mission Bay. Tiki torches light the way through grounds thick with tropical foliage to the six two-story buildings and the 14-story high-rise. The South Seas theme continues in the room design, while the Catamaran Spa, where the almost-10,000-square-foot facilities are devoted to treatments such as Lomi Lomi massage and seaweed body wraps. The spa has an Asian decor accented by beautiful mosaics, Buddhas, and gilt ceilings. The fitness center looks out on Mission Bay's beach; yoga and Pilates take place outside on the secluded lawn. A classical or jazz pianist plays nightly at the Moray Bar, and the Atoll Restaurant is a favorite for Sunday brunch. Among the resort's many summertime activities are free cruises on Mission Bay aboard the Bahia Belle stern-wheeler and Friday-night Hawaiian luaus on the lawn.