Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, open 9 AM to 10 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

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5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Family Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 110 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

Carlsbad

With a stay at Grand Pacific Palisades in Carlsbad, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and LEGOLAND® California. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets.

What's nearby

  • LEGOLAND® California - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Carlsbad State Beach - 5 min drive - 4.8 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 5 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Miniland USA - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Windmill Food Hall - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Dragon - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Grand Pacific Palisades

Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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 swimming 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.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, French, German, Portuguese

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered 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

Family friendly

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

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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Resort fee: USD 35.84 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 223 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 53 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel especially if you have young kids. Our daughters played at
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful

Beautiful stay with the most beautiful scenic walk
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place and good service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE, HUNTINGTON BEACH

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has many options of Restaurants, Shopping, Theme Parks & Ocean Beach fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lidia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Randi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and accommodating staff
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

iara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay here and enjoyed my stay. Staff was pleasant to deal with and it’s walking distance to the park
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Or stay at Grand Pacific Palisades was excellent! There was enough room for all the family and the kids loved the pools and hot tubs. And it was only a 10 minute drive to the beach!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELICA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family trip turned out successful, everyone was happy!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

qiao

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle, Keizer

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Audrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotels
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh, Carlsbad

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great option for staying with a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doug, Vancouver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice property but the room insulation was not sufficient to block the loud noises of kids at the pool and kids running down the halls and in the adjacent suites, starting at 6:30 am.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent!

Nice place, lots of amenities, clean, walking distance to LegoLand. We will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025