Grand Pacific Palisades Resort, Carlsbad ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92008

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort is situated in Carlsbad, California, offering stunning views of the Pacific Ocean, particularly over the seasonal Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The resort is strategically located adjacent to LEGOLAND® California and the SEA LIFE™ Aquarium, providing guests with convenient access via a private entrance. This family-friendly hotel offers a variety of luxurious amenities tailored for both leisure and business travelers.

Location

Conveniently located, the resort provides easy access to the I-5 San Diego Freeway, placing it within minutes of popular attractions like the San Diego Zoo and SeaWorld. The resort offers a complimentary shuttle service within a 8 km radius, making travel to local beaches and shopping areas effortless. Nearby airports include McClellan-Palomar Airport and San Diego International Airport.

Rooms

The resort features an extensive range of accommodations, notably spacious condo-style suites designed for families. Each suite includes modern amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, allowing for a home-like stay. Units are available in configurations ranging from one to three bedrooms, accommodating varying numbers of guests with comfort.

Eat & Drink

On-site dining is provided by Karl Strauss Brewery Restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside a selection of handcrafted beers. Guests can also take advantage of a complimentary shuttle to nearby Twenty/20 Grill & Wine Bar for a refined dining experience with ocean views. The resort also offers room service options from its restaurant.

Leisure & Business

Grand Pacific Palisades Resort offers varied leisure facilities, including two outdoor pools, a kids' interactive splash pad, and a state-of-the-art fitness center. For business travelers, the resort provides a full-service business center, versatile meeting spaces, and catering options, making it suitable for corporate events or conferences.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Two-Bedroom Suite

Max:

6 persons

44 m²

Bed options:

2 Single beds

Coffee machine

Heating

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One-Bedroom Suite

Max:

3 persons

44 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Coffee machine

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Carlsbad 2.0 km

Airports

McClellan-Palomar (CLD) 4.6 km

San Diego International (SAN) 52.3 km

Train

Coaster Carlsbad Poinsettia Station 1.8 km

Coaster Carlsbad Village Station 5.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Stunning Pool Area

“The pool area was breathtaking, and we loved relaxing by the water while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.” view full review

Fun for Kids!

“My children had a blast at the activity center, especially with Ryan's enthusiastic engagement that made their experience truly enjoyable.” view full review

Spacious Family Room

“Staying in the family room was a great experience; it was spacious and comfy, allowing all of us to gather in one place.” view full review

Delicious Welcome Drinks

“We were pleasantly surprised by the welcome drink and food, which added a lovely touch to our arrival.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Luggage storage
Lift
ATM/Cash machine

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Wind surfing
Snorkelling
Golf course

Guest Parking

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

Valet parking
Room service
Car hire
Laundry
Dry cleaning

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
BBQ facilities
Sauna
Jacuzzi

Room features

Air conditioning
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Location

5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92008

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5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92008

City landmarks

5704 Paseo del Norte

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch

1.4 km

Aquarium

Sea Life Aquarium

640 m

Garden

The Flower Fields

900 m

Mall

Costco Wholesale

870 m

Park

Poinsettia Park

2.2 km

Carlsbad Village Drive

Carlsbad Village

3.5 km

Carlsbad Boulevard

2.4 km

Park

Terra Mar Point

1.7 km

Harbour

Carlsbad Lagoon

3.1 km

Church

North Coast Calvary Chapel

2.5 km

South Carlsbad State Beach

2.6 km

Harbour

Carlsbad Lagoon Recreation Area

3.0 km

6212 Corte Del Abeto

K1 Speed Carlsbad

3.4 km

Beach

Carlsbad State Beach

3.8 km

7380 Gabbiano Ln

Batiquitos Lagoon Foundation

3.7 km

Beach

South Ponto Beach

4.4 km

Church

The Fields Church

4.0 km

Nature reserve

Batiquitos Lagoon

4.4 km

Carlsbad

Batiquitos Lagoon Trail Parking Lot

4.2 km

Park

Carlsbad Skatepark

4.8 km

755 Chestnut Ave

Pine Avenue Park

4.4 km

2997 Glasgow Dr

Calavera Hills Community Park

4.6 km

Ponto State Beach

4.4 km

Tyler St. and Pine Ave.

Barrio

4.7 km

Park

Alga Norte Community Park

4.9 km

9935-9955 N Coast Hwy 101

Perfect Balance Fitness

4.5 km

Batiquitos Lagoon State Marine Conservation Area

4.5 km

799 Pine Ave # 200

Carlsbad Parks & Recreation

4.6 km

Church

Carlsbad Community Church

4.7 km

Nearby

Museum

Museum of Making Music

390 m

Restaurants

Blaze

1.2 km

5620 Paseo Del Norte Carlsbad Premium Outlets

Subway

1.0 km

5620 Paseo Del Norte Ste 127

San Sai

1.4 km

5600 Paseo Del Norte Ste 115A

Panda Express

1.4 km

5630 Paseo Del Norte

Wetzel's Pretzels

1.6 km

5620 Paseo Del Norte C#122

Carlsbad Ranch Market

1.3 km

6120 Paseo Del Norte Suite Q1

Corner Bakery Cafe

1.6 km

5617 Paseo Del Norte Ste 110

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

1.6 km

5617 Paseo Del Norte

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

64%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.8

Location

7.8

Service

7.0

Dining

5.0

Arthur

United Kingdom, February 2024

5.6/10

The hotel is like a mini paradise on top of the hill next to the beach, perfect for families with kids. However, it was disappointing to find the room in poor condition, with cleanliness issues and signs of wear and tear. The service was a mix of extremely courteous staff and some unfriendly encounters. The location was convenient for beach and shopping but had drawbacks like inconsistent water temperature. Dining options were limited and mostly off-site, impacting the overall experience.

Rooms

5.0

The room was in poor condition, with cleanliness issues and signs of wear and tear upon arrival.

Service

6.0

The staff was a mix of extremely courteous but with some unfriendly encounters.

Location

7.0

The hotel's location was convenient for the beach and shopping but had drawbacks like inconsistent water temperature.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were limited and mostly off-site, impacting the overall experience.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel offers basic facilities, but dining options were lacking.

John

United States, February 2024

8.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. The rooms were comfortable and had everything we needed, with a very good bed. The service was proactive and accommodating, and the location was convenient to multiple attractions. However, the dining options were limited, requiring us to venture off-site for better meals.

Rooms

8.0

I found the room very comfortable and well-equipped.

Service

9.0

The staff, including the Manager, were helpful and attentive.

Location

9.0

The hotel had a great view of the beach and was conveniently situated near top attractions like San Diego and the zoo.

Dining

6.0

The dining options on-site were limited; we had to go off-site for better choices.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel offered a variety of services like room service and shuttle transportation.

Peter

United States, July 2023

6.8/10

The hotel is like a mini paradise on top of the hill next to the beach and our kids' favorite park, Legoland. The rooms are large with a full kitchen, lots of storage space, and beautiful ocean views, especially in the spring with the flower fields in bloom. However, some minor issues with the remote control on the TV and the malfunctioning iron slightly affected our experience.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are spacious and offer stunning ocean views. The full kitchen and ample storage space were convenient for our family.

Service

7.0

The customer service was exceptional, although there were a few instances where our requests were forgotten. The staff tried to upsell a return trip with a timeshare presentation, which was a bit pushy.

Location

8.0

The location is great, offering peaceful surroundings, excellent ocean views, and easy access to shopping, food choices, and the beach within a short drive. However, the constant noise from trucks backing up was a drawback.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were limited, and we had to go out of the hotel to a restaurant that felt more like a bar food location. The pricing for meals seemed high compared to standard hotel rates.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities provided, like room service, car hire, and valet parking, were satisfactory. However, accessibility could be better, and the quality of the restaurant did not match the pricing.

Alice

United States, June 2023

6.0/10

Upon arrival, the room wasn't ready until well past 6 pm, which was a bit inconvenient. Despite the delay, the room was very comfortable, especially the bed. However, it seemed to be designed for handicapped guests and lacked a modern touch.

Rooms

7.0

The room was very comfortable with a very good bed.

Service

6.0

The service was a mix of forgetting parts of our food order but being overall helpful and accommodating. It felt like they didn't make extra efforts to correct mistakes, which might be due to management.

Location

7.0

The hotel is situated outside Carlsbad Village in a corporate business park close to Legoland. It offers a good location, but some noise and messiness are present.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was not satisfactory, as the food was terrible and cold. It was also not ideal to hear construction workers talking about their lunch while dining in the hotel.

Facilities

6.0