This was our third stay at the "Cat" over a ten-year period. Perhaps the best feature is the location, with Mission Bay behind and Pacific Beach across the street. We opted for a pool-view room and enjoyed the convenience it offered. The atmosphere was so pleasant on the wide upper deck I preferred spending time there instead of the room. The rooms are a bit dated but comfortable and clean, nicely decorated and reasonably roomy. I love the Cat for it's authentic south-Pacific feel and everything that goes with it. The Friday luau is a great time, watercraft and bicycle rentals are conveniently close and the steamboat ride is fun (especially the fireworks tour). When I enter the lobby with it's lush waterfall I can feel the stress of everyday life wash away. It is now a familiar home away from home. One improvement I'd like would be a quick-food option for convenience and budget. However, the restaurant is a great upscale option if time and money are no concern. Parking is an exercise in patience at times but maybe inevitable given the location and popularity with visitors and conferees. People who aren't particularly enthralled with a Polynesian environment might not appreciate the Cat and prefer a more modern premium resort instead. But for me and family, it's always a refreshing pleasure to look forward to.
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