The Catamaran is a casual, friendly hotel in the M...

The Catamaran is a casual, friendly hotel in the Mission Beach district. It is not new, and could benefit from a remodel. The property's website is deceiving, making it look more upscale than it is. Still, we liked it and have no real complaints. The rooms were clean and well kept, it was little things like the pedestal sink with no vanity in the bathroom that prompted the suggestion. Yes, there is a vanity outside the bathroom, but with 2 women and 4 teen girls sharing one vanity was inconvenient, and there is space in the bathroom for this upgrade.
Our party has mixed reviews regarding the restaurants and bars. Depending on where you ordered, the same drink had 2 or 3 different prices. We ate at Moray's for lunch. I thought it was O.K. my friend liked it. We ate dinner at Oceania. Same attitude. I say "meh" she liked it. Personally, l do not belive them when they claim the mashed potatoes are not instant. Room service breakfast was adequate but nothing overtly special (to me), but my friend thought it was fantastic.
We all agree the spa was the highlight of our stay. Compared to many spa hotels in the area, this hotel is a good value. I am not a huge fan of stuffy hotels - this hotel is casual but has the amenities we wanted and needed without the price tag associated with some other spa hotels. I would stay here again, but lt is not a "luxury" hotel.