When you stay at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, you'll be near the beach, a 1-minute drive from San Diego Bay and 9 minutes from Petco Park. .This spa hotel is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from San Diego Convention Center and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Balboa Park.
What's nearby
Chula Vista Bayside Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
San Diego Bay - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Chula Vista Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Naval Base San Diego - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre - 14 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
H St Trolley Station - 13 min walk
Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Growlers Sports Bar & Taproom - 9 min walk
Tacos El Gordo - 18 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 2 min drive
Chula Vista Marina - 1 min drive
Old Hickory Steakhouse - 2 min walk
About this property
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
Hotel with 8 restaurants, 3-minute walk to San Diego Bay
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center offers 1600 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 65-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided daily.
3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 1600 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take time to pamper yourself with a visit to the full-service spa. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor swimming pools and a 24-hour fitness center.
Grab a bite to eat at Old Hickory Steakhouse, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 8 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 4 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and an elevator. Planning an event in Chula Vista? This hotel has facilities measuring 477000 square feet (44314 square meters), including a conference center. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Old Hickory Steakhouse - Onsite steakhouse.
Growlers Sports Bar - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
PCH Cafe & Market - Onsite café. Open daily.
Taiyo - Onsite sushi bar. Open daily.
Treo Kitchen & Bar - Onsite family restaurant. Open daily.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
Parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 42 to 125 for adults and USD 42 to 125 for children
4 bars/lounges
8 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
Restaurants on site
Growlers Sports Bar
Old Hickory Steakhouse
PCH Cafe & Market
Taiyo
Treo Kitchen & Bar
Things to do
24-hour gym
3 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Full-service spa
Family friendly
3 outdoor pools
Children's pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Business services
Conference centre (477,000 square foot of space)
Outdoors
In a nature reserve
Full-service spa
Spa open daily
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 40 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 42 to 125 for adults, and USD 42 to 125 for children
Self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
Valet parking fee: USD 65 per night (in/out privileges)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 25 per night
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
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
We should mention
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Hotel
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Chula Vista
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Hotel Chula Vista
Reviews
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center Reviews
8.2
Very good
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Didn’t visit any dining, too pricey for my budget, room was great only issue was that refrigerator had food from previous guests, pool was great staff was friendly ,
This is a great resort located just south of Downtown San Diego. Our kids loved the lazy river, water slides, and wave pool! This is a very kid-friendly resort with a classy touch. We had a King Suite Bay View room, and it was very spacious and well designed!
Valet was full on my first night of arrival due to some event. I was forced to park in the convention parking lot with all my bags and luggage which is about a 15-20 minute walk. I thought this was pretty ridiculous due them claiming to be a "high end resort". The self parking cost is also what you would expect in Beverly Hills, $45 per night.
They refused to sell me extra wrist bands for the water park, with the excuse you need to buy extra passes 7 days in advance. That wasn't listed anywhere on their website. So if your planning to have friends come meet you at the hotel to enjoy the pools, think again.
Food prices are extremely expensive, min cost of a drink is around $20.
All in all I wouldn't mind paying the high prices if the customer service was at the same level of a high end hotel. This place wants to be in the Ritz class at an average price of $450-$500 per night, but it's no where near that in regards to experience.
Overall we had a good, fun experience at the hotel. We spent both days at the pool with our son. He had a blast. The water slides, wave pool, and lazy river really made it a unique experience. This was a staycation for us so the location didn’t matter but it wasn’t the most scenic. The “Mountain View” rooms really just see a building roof, large dirt plot, the freeway, and shops.
Areas for improvement
* check in line was long and it took awhile once we got up there. We did get upgraded to a higher floor and was able to check in early though which were both pluses!
* more umbrellas at the pool- spots were all taken very early. Tons of seats in the sun. Just invest in some more umbrellas.
* food service at the pool was a bit slow and our waitress seemed very confused and had a hard time remembering our order
* food selection at the pool was really heavy. More lighter fare options would help!
* inconsistent application of pool rules- some staff didn’t enforce rules, others did. We didn’t know the first half of the day our son who was under 48 inches was supposed to use a life vest in the wave pool. On the kids water slide one staff member made them go one at a time and closed the door in between each kid. Another guy left the door open and had 2-3 kids at a time going down slides. Could tell some people would get frustrated by the inconsistencies in the rules.
* forced to wear wrist bands overnight if you want to use the pool multiple days in a row. Felt like a cattle
Customer service front desk: Terrible. Someone in the beginning helped us her name is (Yadid) she was disaster. I requested early check in and she didnt give me the room and we had only 14 minutes to 4pm so i had to wait with my 2 kids, then she gave me the map for the hotel without tellingme where we are on the map or describing anything.. At 4:01pm I went after she talked couple minutes with BS things she invited someone else her name is (Nadia) and that person was totally different than Yadid. She helped us immediately with the room. Food in general sucks.
Walkable food options outside the property are few. Lots of construction adjacent to the property. Hopefully future development will enhance the neighborhood and support the resort clientele.
Food options in the hotel dismal. Not all food venues open yet. Room service option also dismal. Menu options at the open venues too eclectic. Not enough variety options for those wanting typical food items and those with children. High price for poor food quality. Food from the lobby restaurant/bar made three out of three of us sick to our stomachs. Saving grace were the staff and chefs at the Steak House who brought us mashed potatoes, bread, buttered pasta and ginger ale for dinner. Our server Ruben was the best!!
The room was lovely. The water park fun and not crowded.