Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, open 9 AM to 10 PM, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Grand Pacific Palisades offers an 18-hole golf course and a rooftop pool. It's conveniently located near LEGOLAND California and Carlsbad Premium Outlets. After exploring, guests can unwind in the spa tub and sauna before dining at one of the two on-site restaurants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Family Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 818 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Dishwasher
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 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

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5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Knights' Smokehouse BBQ - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Granny's Apple Fries - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Grand Pacific Palisades

Family-friendly hotel near LEGOLAND® California
Located close to SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium and Flower Fields of Carlsbad, Grand Pacific Palisades provides an adjacent golf course, a poolside bar and a rooftop terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, a golf clubhouse and a golf pro shop. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the 2 hot tubs. Enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as basketball. In addition to shopping on-site and an arcade/games room, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Wedding services, concierge services and golf cart on-site
  • Smoke-free property, a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the family-friendly amenities and helpful staff
Room features
All 90 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, as well as perks such as safes and WiFi. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Shower/bath combinations, hairdryers and shampoo
  • TVs with DVD players
  • Balconies, separate sitting areas and kitchens

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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
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 at the property

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 centre 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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 transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Grand Pacific Palisades have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM to 10 PM.

Is Grand Pacific Palisades pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Grand Pacific Palisades?

Self-parking is available for USD 35.84 per stay.

What time is check-in at Grand Pacific Palisades?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Grand Pacific Palisades?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Grand Pacific Palisades located?

This family-friendly Carlsbad hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of SEA LIFE Carlsbad Aquarium, LEGOLAND® California and Flower Fields of Carlsbad. Carlsbad Premium Outlets and Carlsbad State Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Grand Pacific Palisades Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 632 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying here so much. It was within walking distance to Legoland and had so many fun amenities for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

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

Great time

Amazing stay! So fun for the kids with pool so close to the room :) very friendly staff:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Halim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel, our second time there for summer break. The front desk staff our accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nice and great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

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

10/10 Excellent

Dustin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here with my family. So much to do after a day at the parks/museums.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Priscilla

Breakfast buffet is really expensive in staying at hotel should be included for the stay days
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

LAURIE

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

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, clean and staff were friendly. Liked there was a restaurant next door to walk to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivy Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the atmosphere and vibe for both adults and kids.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, rooms are spacious and comfortable and the pool/spa is wonderful as it's heated - the kids loved it in the evening!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Randi

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

10/10 Excellent

Dylan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service beautiful rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great spot for a family vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

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

Nice family place to stay

Really nice resort close to Legoland. All the staff was extremely nice as well which was an added bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The rooms are great. What I did not like was the unkept cleanness of the pool area. Additionally the quality of the breakfast food was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place. Have stayed before and will be booking again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent resort with lots of room for families and excellent amenities and things to do for kids. Walking distance to a restaurant and also two excellent pools. Really enjoyed our stay with her family of six.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

kelley

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

Good stay in ADA accommodations

Hotel was nice stay. ADA room was decent but the shower water will run into the adjoining room carpet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Naomi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Elevator not working. Only central air and not in just the bedrooms. Family pool area was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location

Very family friendly. Great guest service. Room and surroundings were clean. Very accessible to shops and Legoland. Only issue, beds were not to comfortable, made lots of noise and although I did not see droppings i could hear what sounded to be mice strachinng in the walls.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025