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Nov 26, 2009 by Mark from West Covina,CA
Overall Rating: 7

• The grounds were beautiful.
• Parking fee: $25 / night. Fee for recreational items.

“The hotel is located on a beautiful and tropical point, surrounded on three sides by water. Lagoons, with resident ducks, are located throughout the grounds.”

Nov 18, 2009 by Mark from Redmond,WA
Overall Rating: 7

• Beautiful property.
• Room was stuffy, odd layout.

“The hotel property was truly beautiful and resort-like. Staff was friendly. The room itself okay at best (and a disappointment after seeing the rest of the property). The bathroom and shower was configured for wheelchair access which made for an odd layout of the rest of the room.”

Nov 16, 2009 by Benny from Austin,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Landscaping was simply amazing. Location very convenient.
• $25 per night to park your car.

“The rooms are on the smallish side. Our room was obviously recently remodeled. No complaints about the value received.”

Oct 26, 2009 by Charles from Las Vegas,NV
Overall Rating: 7

“The staff was very accommodating to us upon arrival getting the extra pillows we requested in a timely manner, etc. But we had to request to be changed suites because the air conditioner unit gaped slightly off the wall, letting in not only the humid air that made the room smell moldy, but also allowed for ants and such to sneak into the room. Once we changed rooms we were quite pleased with the accommodations for the rest of our stay.”

Aug 3, 2009 by Lisa from Oak Park,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Worked out well for our situation those days. I was worried but it was all good. Staff was great.
• A bit dated decor & outside light was not working we requested it be fixed but it wasn't.

“Great for families & relaxation. nice grounds & very friendly, helpful staff. I would recommend. Would like a coffee maker in the room.”

Jul 26, 2009 by Dee from Lakewood,CA
Overall Rating: 8

• Great location. Attractive grounds with spa and fitness center. Option of adult only pool. Not a high-rise; grounds to explore.
• Bed was uncomfortable; sofa bed uncomfortable and trash underneath; poor quality of our room - no view of grounds, no lanai, poor lighting.

“Overall quality of hotel is wonderful with options on pools to use as well as spa and fitness center. Located with easy access to attractions in San Diego, especially Sea World. Also provides some activities for children. But room we were provided was in worst location, no view of grounds, no lanai, poor lighting from lamps (none at desk) - other rooms seemed to have better window locations and lanai.”

Jul 22, 2009 by Danielle from El Paso,TX
Overall Rating: 8

• Carpet had a few stains, bathtub and tile in bathtub area needed replaced/repaired.

“Overall good, but hotel needs some updating and maintenance. Was told at front desk that they are going to do a major renovation in Sept. which will hopefully bring the appearance of the rooms up to par”

Jul 21, 2009 by Jeff from Jasper,GA
Overall Rating: 9

• Upgraded to a beautiful room.
• No airport transportation.

“I was upgraded to a newly refurbished cottage suite right on Mission Bay. It is a very large property that seems ideal for families with many things to do including numerous water sports.”

Jun 28, 2009 by Amy from Bakersfield,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Pool, and lagoon to feed ducks.
• Fees for parking, WiFi and gym.

“This hotel was gorgeous and the rooms were all single level bungalows with 2 rooms per bungalow. It was a great experience for our family to stay there.”

Jun 22, 2009 by Chris Hollern from Portland,OR
Overall Rating: 2

• Nothing.

“The bay rooms looked OK - do not stay on either lagoon, they ate filthy mud puddles.”

Jun 21, 2009 by Kevin from Castle Rock,CO
Overall Rating: 10

“Beautiful grounds. Room was clean and moderately sized.”

Jun 20, 2009 by Leticia from Calexico,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Good location and friendly staff. Peaceful.
• Ridiculous parking fees ($22.00 per night).

“Friendly and helpful staff. Area was peaceful, great for relaxing by the pool or taking a walk. Nice heated pools and jacuzzi.”

Jun 17, 2009 by Eric from Indio,CA
Overall Rating: 1

• The grounds were beautiful but dirty! Parking lot was terrible!
• The front desk staff and staff on the service carts.

“This hotel has a lot of potential but the staff does not maintain it well or deal with the customers well. Very sad!”

Jun 15, 2009 by Gina from Las Vegas,NV
Overall Rating: 5

• The location in San Diego and that it was on the Bay.
• Close quarters - crying babies all night.

“The grounds are beautiful and the room was nice. The maid did not change my sheets as I found the same bug on my sheet on the second night as I had squished that morning. The rooms are very close together with thin walls so I heard a crying baby during the night. Also, they mow their lawns a little early for me, as I was trying to sleep in on vacation. They were mowing between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m.”

Jun 2, 2009 by Joel from Marana,AZ
Overall Rating: 2

• Potential.
• Outdated, dirty,
  22$ a night to park.

“This hotel has not been renovated in a long time! Beware! We killed 4 spiders the first hour we were there. Restaurant was closed for private function. Dirty property with ponds and pools needing maintenance much like rest of facility.”

Jun 1, 2009 by Janet from Apple Valley,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• The location was excellent, it was like being in Hawaii!
• The curtains did not pull all the way over the window and light from porch came in all night.

“We enjoyed our stay and wish that we had been able to stay longer, the grounds were beautiful just like Hawaii. The pools, beaches were easy access and all close to our room. The staff was friendly and helpful.”

May 31, 2009 by Debra from Simi Valley,CA
Overall Rating: 6

• Location and resort like grounds.
• Remodeling bathrooms.

“Great location and friendly staff.”

May 29, 2009 by Jason from Menifee,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Excellent friendly staff accommodated my family & several other guests not staying at the hotel for a surprise party for my wife.

“Beautiful grounds & wonderful location. The resort was older and has a lot of character not found in newer resorts. The single story layout of the lanai's were both spacious & refreshing. My family, guests and myself had a wonderful time, and it felt like we were in Hawaii. The purpose of our stay was a surprise birthday party for my wife, and we pulled it off flawlessly, thanks to the help of the wonderful resort staff.”

May 13, 2009 by Shelley from Batavia,IL
Overall Rating: 7

• Beautiful grounds.
• Room cleanliness + pricing error.

“1st room given was dirty, huge spider in bathroom tub, requested different room. Second was better, but the star quality of 3 is due to grounds beautiful, but room was 2.5.”

May 5, 2009 by Kim from Cerritos,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Very nice and romantic.

“Staff went out of the way to help me celebrate my husband's 50th birthday. They upgraded my room to a beach front. How fantastic!”

Apr 24, 2009 by Jaxon from Ammon,ID
Overall Rating: 9

• Very friendly staff and accommodating.
• They charged $22 a night for parking. Not cool.

“This hotel has a beautiful atmosphere. Lots of greenery, flowers, and beautiful rooms. Very nice for kids. A lot of room to run around and several pools throughout the premises.”

Mar 25, 2009 by Jane from Prescott,AZ
Overall Rating: 0

• Mature landscaping and flowers.
• Rooms were dingy and dated, entry ways were dirty and old, there was a $22 parking charge/day.

“The outside and common areas were lovely, the casita rooms were old and run down.”

Mar 20, 2009 by Shannon from Moorpark,CA
Overall Rating: 9

• Very family friendly but also luxurious.

“Beautiful grounds, amazing pool, fantastic room!”

Feb 26, 2009 by Patrick from Langenberg,AE
Overall Rating: 10

• Large room, great bed, clean and roomy bathroom.
• I was more inside the resort. Would have liked to be more at the beach.

“Excellent hotel that doesn't feel like one. The bungalow type accommodations make your stay feel more like living in a small town in your own cottage, close to the bay or at the beach.”

Feb 25, 2009 by Rodney from Stockton,CA
Overall Rating: 1

• Nothing.
• Excessive cost to park, 50% of the cost of the room.

“Facility was clean, but the room smelled of mold, the porch light was so bright and the window coverings so poor that our room was barely semi dark. The hotel is off the beaten path and hard to get to from Freeway.”

Feb 18, 2009 by Pamela from Peoria,AZ
Overall Rating: 8

• The room and the location were beautiful.
• There were costs like parking and internet access.

“Beautiful clean hotel with great beach and view of the bay. It is within 15 minutes of downtown San Diego and most attractions.”

Feb 17, 2009 by David from Abilene,TX
Overall Rating: 9

• Surroundings was calming.
• Was charged for parking at my room $22.

“Everything was really nice, I do not like the ribbed towels. Excluding the added price for parking. The location and room was
a great.”

Feb 10, 2009 by Lisa from Los Alamitos,CA
Overall Rating: 1

• $22 parking to park outside your room, no chair in room.

“The room was musky smelling, there were no chairs to sit in. The furniture looked like it was from the early 60's. Parking was $22 a night, it should have been
complementary as there was nowhere to park but in front of your room. We were very disappointed in the hotel.”

Feb 2, 2009 by Seung from Berkeley,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• Wonderful place for family. Very close to Sea World.
• No.

“This hotel is a very wonderful place for family who wants to go to Sea World and look around San Diego. It is very clean and quiet. Beautiful environment. Very close to Sea World. The facilities are also very wonderful. But you have to pay to use most of them, even parking lot.”

Feb 1, 2009 by Sherri from Frederick,MD
Overall Rating: 4

“This hotel nickel and dimed you for everything! Resort fees, deposits, parking fees, internet fees, tips for the person to bring your bags 5 feet to your door! Amazing. I expect some of that with a 4-5 star hotel, but this was a 3.5 star. I was not expecting all of these extra charges. We will not be back.”

Jan 29, 2009 by Jackie from Harbor City,CA
Overall Rating: 10

• The resort was beautiful with great amenities, and the staff was wonderful and friendly.

“We very much enjoyed our stay at the Paradise Point Resort. The room was comfortable with beautiful French country decor. The bathroom was large and clean. My husband fell in love with the great luxurious towels and the spa soap. My 2 year old daughter loved the lagoon with the ducks. We can't wait to go back!”

Nov 28, 2008 by Kay from Mukilteo,WA
Overall Rating: 10

• The setting was amazing!
• I got lost trying to find my room late at night.

“The setting and the staff were fantastic, I felt a million miles from the world, yet a short distance from the city. Gorgeous grounds. Room was fine, but basic.”

Oct 23, 2008 by Mark
Overall Rating: 8

• The grounds are great.
• Rooms outdated.

“The grounds and staff are very good. The rooms themselves need an update, they look a little old. But I loved the privacy and setting of the rooms. Like a cabin in the tropics.”

Oct 15, 2008 by Lauren
Overall Rating: 6

• Large property.
• Did not let us extend check out by 1 hour. Room was outdated.

“I understand that it is supposed to be a beach resort but the style of the room looked grandpa's study. The towels had some tears in them. We asked to extend our check out by 1 hour but they said no because they were paving the road outside our room - on a Sunday! Why wouldn't they do it on a Tuesday? That is the first time a hotel hasn’t extended my check out. The entire resort was pretty and had nice restaurants but I expected a bit more from a 4 star resort. We wanted to visit the pool but did not have time since we couldn't check out late.”

Oct 10, 2008 by Hilda
Overall Rating: 8

• Beautiful grounds; location was near to attractions; easy access.

“This resort is located near Sea World and is easy access to major areas in San Diego. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. The fact that you have your own private beach is a plus. Grounds also have tennis courts, several pools and golf course. Staff was very friendly.”

Oct 8, 2008 by Gerlinde
Overall Rating: 10

• Location, public spaces,interior spaces, privacy.
• Late check in and early check out time.

“Absolutely enjoyable place for a night, a weekend or longer. Rooms are spacious, comfortable and private. Facility is non smoking. The landscaping transplanted you to a tropical island and made it hard to leave.”

Sep 18, 2008 by Jeannie
Overall Rating: 7

• Good location. Free use of safe. Comfortable bed.
• Parking was expensive.

“We enjoyed our stay. The resort was quiet and relaxing. We enjoyed walking around the grounds.”

Sep 17, 2008 by Nicolas
Overall Rating: 8

• Nice landscaping and location.
• The drapes are not well designed for light.

“Overall, it is an 8.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Tim from Marana, AZ
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[3] • Staff:[7] • Location:[6]

• Nice pool and grounds.
• Rooms dirty, outdated and not maintained.

“Very disappointed in the selection of this hotel. We stayed here once before in 1998. Decent hotel back then. This place needs to be closed for a refurbishment of its rooms. Bathroom was a disgrace. We only stayed here a few hours and woke up at 5:00 AM to go home. Stay at a Motel 6 and save the money.”

Sep 12, 2008 by Diane from Fremont, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Mini golf, bungalows, Hawaiian feel.
• Room was stuffy and perhaps musty.

“We were pleasantly surprised at the site amenities and its proximity to things for families to do. I would go back for the price.”

Aug 31, 2008 by Jean-Paul from Oakland, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• Clean, fantastic location, inflated prices for parking.
• Ridiculous daily parking charge.

“Paradise resort is tucked away on the north side of San Diego. It is a little oasis on Vacation island, just feet away from the beach. It was a refreshing visit to the San Diego area. This section of SD is relaxed, calming and filled with inexpensive eats and great coffee shops. Paradise is a perfect family destination. There were plenty of children, yet it was peaceful enough for us adults.”

Aug 30, 2008 by Shawn from Pueblo, CO
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[2] • Location:[10]

• The overall location.
• Cleanliness, maintenance and upkeep.

“Upon arrival our room smelled very musty, shower was rusted, tiles were missing and when we contacted staff we were told they could move us to another room but we would have to pay additional money. The room was terrible. Room service trays from the adjacent room went uncollected for 2 days. I have stayed at an Econolodge in Santa Rosa New Mexico that was considerable better. I will not return to that hotel. The hotel ponds were filled with a lot of litter and several dead fish floating.”

Aug 21, 2008 by Martha from Whittier, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• This hotel was very inviting. We had gone through a very stressful situation and by the time we left we were feeling great!
• When you came into the room it had a old smell to it. You had to air the room out a bit, but after that the experience was absolutely fantastic.

“What more could you ask for in a resort! The beautiful surroundings just made you feel 100% relaxed. Everyone there was great and very friendly. I would recommend this hotel to all my friends and family.”

Aug 20, 2008 by JoAnne from Petaluma
Overall Rating: 3
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[3] • Location:[5]

• Grounds were pretty.
• Unless money is no object, this place is too expensive to stay at!

“They charged $22.00 per night to park, $5.00 to rent a basketball, for the weight room, to putt a golf ball, etc. We were miserable all week, wondering if we would get charged to use the toilet paper! Pools were cold, surrounded with skunk odor at night, and not well kept up. The only pool that is somewhat heated is the adult pool, which is rather restrictive if you're traveling with kids - they can't use it! Check this hotel's policies carefully before taking the risk of staying there.”

Aug 20, 2008 by Laurie from Mentor, OH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• The landscaping and visual appeal of the common areas.
• Charges to use the business center were high.

“It was a great resort. It was a great one-time vacation at a resort we would always want to go back to again and again. Would want a room with a mini kitchen if were staying longer.”

Aug 18, 2008 by Christopher from Saunderstown, RI
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Beautiful grounds and location.
• Rooms were dirty. Furniture was broken/substandard. 4 star potential, 2 star delivery.

“We arrived to find a room with a door, but no windows, and only one queen bed. We assumed the couch was a pull-out, but it was not. Were our young sons supposed to sleep on the floor? We returned to the front desk. We were told the only other available room had a king and a pull-out queen. We accepted. We got to the room and were astonished. The bathroom had peeling paint, moldy grout, a spider colony. The 'entertainment unit' had doors and drawers falling off. Upon pulling out the sleeper sofa, the unit collapsed upon itself. I put the mattress on the floor and dumped the twisted metal frame back into the sofa.”

Aug 16, 2008 by Colleen from Gold Canyon, AZ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• The location was great and we had our own little patio to sit and look out at a pond with ducks & a water fall. It was nice!
• They nickel and dime people to death! Parking was $22 per day, internet was an extra charge and morning newspaper was also a charge.

“We were very happy. I don't think people like to arrive somewhere and be nickel & dimmed to death! Parking was $22 per day and I thought that was outrageous! Other than that, it was a wonderful place!”

Aug 11, 2008 by Willow from Twentynine Palms, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Everything was wonderful - true paradise.
• Nothing.

“This hotel was gorgeously landscaped, perfect for kids, close to the water, had beautiful pools, wonderful hospitality. It was pure paradise. I can't wait to go back.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Greg from Anaheim, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• Grounds are beautiful. Location is fantastic.
• Barefoot Bar is pricy, considering very mediocre food.

“Beautiful, romantic, and private. I love the bungalows and being able to park just outside the room. I love this place.”

Aug 11, 2008 by Keith from Benicia, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Good value nice location.
• Having to pay to use the Gym.

“Nice hotel. Could use some remodeling, but was clean. Kids enjoyed the pools.”