Grand Pacific Palisades

Property class: 3.5

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A hotel courtyard with a covered walkway, palm trees, and well-lit building facades.
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A hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and a well-lit entrance.
A spacious lobby with marble flooring, a reception desk, and a seating area with sofas and chairs.
A lobby with a modern ceiling design, glass doors leading to a seating area with cushioned chairs, and a brick floor.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is $244
$218 nightly
$244 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 29 - Nov 30

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5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

Family Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(70 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Carlsbad

Located in Carlsbad (Carlsbad Ranch), Grand Pacific Palisades is within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and LEGOLAND® California. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • GIA Museum - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Grand Pacific Palisades

Grand Pacific Palisades offers 90 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Accommodations at this 3.5-star hotel have kitchens with coffee/tea makers.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and hair dryers. In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 90 guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Rooms have private balconies. DVD players are provided for your entertainment, and wired and wireless internet access is available for a surcharge. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and separate sitting areas.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a sauna. This Mediterranean hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Cassara Kitchen and Bar, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a business center, and express check-out. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Cassara Kitchen and Bar - Onsite café. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 22 per night); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 35.84 per stay; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Cassara Kitchen and Bar

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Splash pad

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Splash pad

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • In the mountains
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1999
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 39.20 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Children's club/arcade access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Parking
  • Pool access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 22.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: USD 22.00 per night (rates may vary)
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 35.84 per stay (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 199512510011

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 10 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Grand Pacific Palisades Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for a visit to Legoland.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great with this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt like home, lovely family suite. Clean and cozy and the kitchen is such a great bonus when traveling with kids.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly and right next door to LegoLand. The kids loved the pools and splash pad areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was last minute getaway and the registration, accommodations, staff, was wonderful from check in to check out. We would love to come back and stay even longer to enjoy all the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome place and great price. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family friendly, great location, wonderful pools
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious rooms and comfortable beds. Great for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

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Staff was great and room was spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and great staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location location location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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such a beautiful hotel room and view was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for family trips
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole facility was clean. I was very impressed by the sweet that sleeps like six or seven people highly recommend this resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, the amenities were great for the kids, the main pool and bar looked amazing! Texting for towels, birthday candles and late check out made things go so smoothly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and extremely quiet. It was a great place for families and the kids were having a lot of fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very nice. The ammenities were great. It was like a nice little apartment which worked great for my big family! It was basically next to Legoland and shopping outlets.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this resort when me and my family are in SD! Rooms are very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, nice rooms! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and informative
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and family friendly. The kids loved the pool.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ryan is incharge of the activity center and was AMAZING!!! Very family inclusive environment on the amazing property!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The hotel was very clean, the staff were friendly and helpful, and it’s a great place for kids. The location is perfect and made everything so convenient. We would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026