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    3.0 (657 reviews)
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    Bathroom (partial view)
    Michelle F.

    Such an underrated place to stay and indulge. Check in was seamless (wish check in staff they would've mentioned the treasure hunt for a prize on the back of the map). Parking is available in the lot next to the conference center or right in front of your room (depending on the room you book). HUGE property, you'll definitely get your steps in. I believe it's over 44 acres. Lots of seagulls, turtles, ducks and other wildlife roaming the property. Great views of the bay and several ponds along the property as well. They have mini golf, sound baths, yoga, bikes and more available for your excursions. The room was lovely, plenty of space, a semi private patio, parking right in front the door, a separate kitchenette (microwave, fridge, sink, coffee maker) a dining table, a walk in closet and spacious bathroom.

    Yvette A.

    Tried it again.. so prices of course are quite a bit more... booked a premium lanai room it is spacious but was in the backend of the resort and this is a big property. Can only park one car in the space. They do have a lot of amenities, room service now that is reasonable as far as room service goes.. restaurants on site the island market. Mini golf that is free and several pools. We did have some hiccups.. Keurig didn't work, phone was down.... They did fix it once I called the front desk from my cell. It was pretty crowded this weekend so they did the best they could. Check in is at 4:00 so that's pretty late. If you book you need to do 2 nights to enjoy it.. we did it for a staycation and Easter. Next time it's a bayside room.

    Janelle F.

    We decided on a whim to drive to San Diego for the weekend. We chose paradise point because it's right in the middle of everything and I'm so glad that we did not only was service. Amazing from start to finish. They have two restaurants on site. A dock where you can walk out and rent kayaks, etc. two accessible beaches on the property and to me the best part is you can book your own bungalow, which is what we did. It had a nice garden view. It was so quiet and peaceful. We didn't hear anyone while we were inside. There are five pools . The only downside is only one of them had an outside bar. I thought that there would be more considering it's considered a resort, but of course they do have room service and all that we love the barefoot bar and the bartenders they even remembered our orders from the night before when we came back we decided not to dine at the fancier restaurant and went out instead. In all honesty if you had kids, you could probably spend your entire time at the resort and not need to leave. There's a store that stays open till about eight. There's a day spa all the pools the restaurants it was great. The views of the bay were nice. The room itself was nice very clean. Beds were comfortable even the pillows. There was a couch and there as well and a large shower. They even came to make up our room even though we were only there two nights. I'd stay again in a heartbeat. We had a great time..

    Bungalow living room
    Jasmine D.

    Stayed in a bungalow with fire pit & cove view for two nights. A great place for a staycation, family or couples trip, or even a solo getaway! Beautiful property with several pools, and a variety of things to do such as mini golf, tennis, pickleball, yoga, and options to rent bikes, boats, kayaks and more. Although this was a definite splurge ($49 daily resort fee and additional $49 daily parking fee on top of the room rate) I recommend coming here at least once. The grounds is open to the public, with public beach and cove access and a free public parking lot (but no overnight parking). We had a wonderful time with family and friends celebrating my husband's birthday.

    Jocii M.

    They couldn't follow simple requests you have made before coming,Bugs, dirty sheets, dirty towels, dirty walls, horrible service at the bare foot restaurant( don't make you feel welcomed), Dust, broken things. They don't take your issue seriously. For being a paradise resort would have expected much much better. Instead left disappointed. Don't recommend, unless you really want to spend your time with the bugs. Lights weren't working outside also the electrical outlets don't work either. The time wasn't even on right. Just bad have more pictures but wouldn't allow me to post past 20

    En suite sink/vanity/closet area
    Amy F.

    We had a great time staying at Paradise Point Resort for the weekend. We stayed in a Bayside Bungalow in the cove area. The room had a sofa bed, coffee table, end table, dining table with 4 chairs, entertainment center with TV, and a wet bar. There was a separate bedroom with a king size bed, two end tables, a desk, and a full size mirror. Both the living room and bedroom had sink/vanity areas and closets. The bathroom area was positioned in between with a tub/shower and toilet. We really appreciated this setup and it worked well for having people stay in the bedroom as well as on the sofa bed. The room was great at first glance, but there were some missed opportunities to make it fantastic. Some easy cosmetic fixes could have really elevated the experience, and it's really surprising that they were overlooked given the cost of the room. The light in the shower area is problematic. I don't know if there's a trick to it, but we each had the light turn off on us while in the shower. If there is a specific way to prevent this from happening, it should be communicated. There is one dedicated parking space right outside each room ($46/night). Our room had an open patio on the bayside with two chairs and a small table. Stepping off the patio, there was a small grass area before reaching the sand on the beach. This was super convenient as we had our dog with us. There was a bonfire pit on the public beach directly in front of the room, which we used to have a get together on one of the nights. We had drinks at Barefoot Bar and Grill, which were really good, but insanely expensive (over $40 for two mai tais to go in 12 oz cups full of ice). I had the breakfast burrito one morning from the food delivery menu. It was a little over $20. It wasn't bad, but I found it to be bland. The salsa that came with it didn't help at all and had zero spice, like no peppers had been used at all in making it. There are several walking paths around the property and lots of birds and turtles in the water, with plenty of areas to sit and watch them. There is also a tower to climb. We didn't have a chance to participate in the activities offered, but there are a lot. Among them - miniature golf, several swimming pools, tennis, a marina, and bikes.

    Resort has great views
    Vivian F.

    Rooms were spacious and clean. Beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. Rooms are allotted one spot which worked for us. There is a little marina on the property to rent boats etc.

    Sunset at the beach.
    Daniel D.

    I kayaked, I jetskii'nod, I bonfire'd, but most importantly, I ate. Paradise Point is situated in what has been called a man-made island. Our room was awesome and the barn doors leading to the restroom was a nice touch. The pillows were a little too soft for my liking but I just stacked it on top of the pillows from the other bed that we didn't use. Our patio had a nice view of the...parking lot. I did love having to only send a quick text over to the staff for any questions I had as opposed to calling over for a simple question. Setting up reservations for dinner and water activities was easy enough. A QR code can be scanned at the Island Market and my party was able to reserve the amenities pretty easily. However, reserving the rooms entailed a lot of follow ups as there was a lot of miscommunication. Fortunately, the staff was friendly enough to remove our parking and resort fees for the complications that arose. SeaWorld is right next to Paradise Point so you can watch the fireworks from the beach at night if you prefer. My party had a bonfire dinner and finished off the weekend with fireworks. The staff are friendly, the water activities are fun, but reserving the rooms and checking in was a bit of a hassle. I wouldn't mind coming back here again, though.

    Paradise Point Resort & Spa is one of those places that doesn't even feel like San Diego -- it feels like you left the country and landed on a private island. The entire property is spread out across a massive island on Mission Bay, so you're not dealing with a crowded hotel vibe. You get bungalow-style rooms surrounded by tropical landscaping, lagoons, and water in every direction. It's quiet, private, and actually relaxing. What really makes this place stand out is how much there is to do without ever leaving. Multiple pools, hot tubs, private beach areas, bike rentals, fire pits, and water activities -- you can easily spend a full day (or multiple days) just enjoying the property. The spa experience is top-tier. Everything is designed to slow you down -- from the treatment rooms to the steam room and jacuzzi. Perfect reset environment. The vibe is a mix of relaxing and fun. You've got quiet areas if you want to unwind, but also enough activity and energy if you're there with friends or family. That balance is hard to find. Staff was friendly and accommodating, and everything ran smooth. No issues, no stress. Bottom line: if you know how to use this property right, it's one of the best resort experiences in San Diego. It's not just a stay -- it's an experience. 10/10 -- would absolutely come back.

    Steven C.

    There are so many improvements that could make this better. First, this is truly a family budget-friendly resort (also said by my Uber driver), not a conference hotel. The rooms are dated, and I had ants, giant gnats crawling on me when I was in bed, and mosquitoes in the room. I did not open the doors to get outside bugs in) maybe because my "upgraded room" faced the beach they came in. The room was spacious, so that was a plus, and it does have a beach resort theme with the color scheme. The bathroom was renovated and is lovely. There is excellent water pressure and temperature in the shower. However, the body wash was out and not checked. I'm assuming it's not an everyday checklist item The clean crew left chemicals in my room and only halfway cleaned the sink when I saw the hair clippings remaining from a morning shave. The most disappointing was the transit system of shuttles. The mechanism to call the front desk and request a ride or text a number and request a ride is DEEPLY flawed. I had to walk to the front desk, which was not close to the way with luggage, because the driver either didn't come or didn't come on time. On my last day, I contacted the driver/ front desk via text messages to request a pickup from my room (I resolved I was not going to get a ride from the conference center back to the hotel room because, again, there was no way to contact the shuttle/cart. I thought they would be on time if I contacted them to pick me up at a designated time. They responded that they would pick me up 5 minutes after my suggestion. I waited over 12 minutes after my suggested time, and as I walked again to the hotel lobby, I ran across the cart coming up late. The food is slightly overpriced, but that's expected for a "resort." It's not a conference hotel/resort.

    Zuleika H.

    This place is amazing! The staff is wonderful and the grounds were so beautiful. The events that they offer for the resort are so much fun and very family friendly. This resort was definitely made for families to enjoy. The only thing that fell short was the cleanliness of the bungalow. The bungalow needed a good cleaning in the kitchen and bathroom areas. Aside from that I highly recommend coming this resort. It was so nice to stay in the bungalow and open the door to the ocean.

    Bugs with wings that died during my shower. Lots more or them that I couldn't catch on camera
    Christina Z.

    What the absolute F*ck happened to this place? We're currently checked into a bayside bungalow with the attached 2 queen room. Rooms 434 and 435. They're absolutely DISGUSTING. Covered in bugs and I'm itching like crazy. The first night I told the front desk about it via the chat and they sent a young kid over with a towel and a spray bottle. Not surprised the issue was worse today. I sent them pictures and videos and texted it over since no one answered the phones. One hour later no response so I reached out to Expedia and was told that someone would reach out to me immediately to move me out of the room. My whole body is itching uncontrollably. Don't stay here. It's literally giving Motel 6 vibes but for the price of a four seasons. I'm not the only one having this experience. Sort by the most recent and you'll see that all of the most recent reviews are one stars

    Patricia R.

    IM GOING BACK AS SOON AS I HAVE MONEY! this place was so beautiful! you can be in a pool and then with a short walk, your in a lagoon! date night restaurants in walkable distance, drinks everywhere where you can even sip in the hottub. spa and hot tubs! your own firepit! lets go!!

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    We had an excellent time. Kylee in particular was attentive and professional, she made everything so easy and fun. Would come back again!

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    Ask the Community - Paradise Point

    Do you allow late check out? If so what's the latest?

    It's all depends on their level of occupancy. I've gotten an hour extra, sometimes two.

    Are there towels provided for the pool/beach?

    For the pool there definitely is. I'm sure you can ask the pool for towels for the beach.

    Are any of the pools heated?

    All of them. 80°

    Is there a bar at any of the pools?

    Yes

    Does anyone know how I can get a recipe for Paradise Point's Mexican Snickerdoodle cookies?

    yes, there is also food

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    This is for the Spa…read more.. The spa opens at 7 AM and there I was. I came in through the gates of the gated community and parked in the self parking lot at the spa. Waited in front for five minutes and the doors opened! I felt like putting my face against the window while I waited and say, "open, open, open". I was greeted by a lovely young woman who checked me in and walked me around the grounds to show me around. As I came so early, I had the place to myself for the first two hours. I used the gym, took a swim, went in a couple of Jacuzzis until my girlfriends arrived at 9:30 AM. I'm more of an introvert, so it was perfect. Altogether, we took a yoga class at the beautiful yoga pavilion. We sat by the pool and had a lovely lunch. The food was excellent, including the complementary treats and banana bread. The only negative about the pool was that we were told if we left for more than 20 minutes our belongings would be removed. We couldn't hold our chairs for the day. That was news to us. It was a warm 90° day on a Friday in March and the community and hotel is allowed to use the spa grounds and they all showed up. Every lounge chair was full. Note to self: come Monday through Thursday. The massage: I'm going to say it's one of the best massages I've ever had in my life (and I've been to other five star spas). Pure bliss. Jackie was my masseuse. She listened to me when I asked for stronger pressure and then from there, I went into another world of goodness. She had such love in her eyes when it was all done. This is the most expensive massage I've ever had in my life. Around $400 for a 60 minute massage (with tax and tip) not including lunch. But treating ourselves once in a while is worth it. We felt like we were princesses. Yes, we'll be back. Maybe a while from now to save up our pennies, but we will be back.

    Beautiful Grounds, But Not the Five-Star Experience I Expected…read moreI visited Rancho Valencia on my birthday expecting a true five-star experience, and while there were genuinely lovely moments, the overall visit fell short of what a resort at this level should deliver. A few things worth knowing before you book: they do not offer a day pass. Access to the resort is granted by booking a service through their spa, which is fine in principle. What's not fine is their pricing transparency. The rates listed on their website are not what you'll actually pay. Pricing changes based on demand, time of day, and availability. I received two different booking confirmations for the same treatment at two different prices, neither of which matched what was on their site. When I asked at check-in, they explained their dynamic pricing model casually, as if it were common knowledge. It isn't, and it should be disclosed at the time of scheduling. No one mentioned it when I called to book. The check-in staff was cordial, but the energy made it clear they were sizing me up. It was subtle and perhaps unintentional, but noticeable enough to color the start of my day. The property itself is genuinely beautiful. Lush grounds, a cold plunge, multiple pools, and access to yoga and fitness classes throughout the day. The yoga class I attended was listed as intermediate to moderate, but the instructor, who normally teaches the advanced class, ran it at a moderate to advanced pace. I was the only person in the room at the intermediate level and spent more of the class struggling than unwinding. The food and beverage program is what you'd expect at a resort of this caliber. When I booked my massage, I specifically requested champagne for my birthday. It was noted. It was never offered, not before my treatment, not during, and not after. That kind of detail is exactly what separates a five-star experience from a four-star one, and it was simply forgotten. My massage therapist was outstanding. She was thorough, skilled, and clearly excellent at her craft. She identified tension I didn't even know I was carrying and worked through it with real intention. She was the highlight of the day without question. Rancho Valencia is a stunning property that has the bones of an exceptional experience. But the lack of pricing transparency, the inconsistent service details, and the atmosphere at check-in kept it from living up to its reputation. I'm not sure I'd return.

    Paradise Point - resorts - Updated May 2026

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