Grand Pacific Palisades

3.5 star property

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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5805 Armada Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92008
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flower Fields of Carlsbad
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Carlsbad Premium Outlets
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Family Condo, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen

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

Family Condo, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(59 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 - 0.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flower Fields of Carlsbad - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • GIA Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets - 12 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby's Diner - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Rubio's Coastal Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 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.
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 transport

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

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 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

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sharie

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clan room, quiet place
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ALDO, HEBER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, clean. Staff was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful sunset and live music by the bar and main pool area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room felt very clean, kitchen had the dishes we needed, staff was pleasant and helpful and quickly took care of requests. We enjoyed the many amenities and beautiful views.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

TAWEKE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, Santa Ana

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Resort was great! Perfect for families with children! A short 5 minute walk to Legoland was a big plus also! Will definitely be staying here again in the future! Naz at the front desk was nice and helpful with everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Sarkis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in is 5pm - too late. Check out is 10am - too early. Elevators not working. Walked a mile to get to our room from parking garage. Front desk never picked out our calls.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Room was clean and spacious, walking distance to Legoland, Goo
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large room, very clean. Excellent location for our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Danielle

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beau

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lidia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rose, at the front desk was very helpful and went above to answer all of our questions and help make our vacation memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eunice, Oxnard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was great, especially for families with children. It has a heated pool, splash pad, playground, and hot tube. Also great to have a full kitchen. Excellent views.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing ambiance. Great for children. Quick walk to Legoland.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First of
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALDO, HEBER

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

tiffani

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassie

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

Family friendly.

Staff was very helpful and friendly. Was able to borrow sand toys to take the Beach and they had complimentary swim diapers available. My daughter loved the activities that are planned daily. The size of the room with the full kitchen made our stay comfortable. We will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025