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Paradise Point Resort & SpavsCrystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Both properties are praised by experts. Overall, Paradise Point Resort & Spa is preferred by most writers compared to Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. Paradise Point Resort & Spa comes in at #26 in San Diego with recommendations from 9 reviewers such as Oyster, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
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1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109
From $178/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
OysterUpscale
"This 462-room property near Sea World has sprawling, 44-acre grounds on a private island." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At this Indonesian-style spa, jasmine-scented or hot stone massages can precede a soak in a rose petal bedecked tub. The brightly decorated cottage rooms have private lanais."
Star Service "Located on the tip of Vacation Isle, this is a local icon that has been entertaining visitors for more than half a century." Full review
Gayot "This island resort features comfortable, California bungalow-style rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens, tranquil lagoons and one mile of sandy beaches in the heart of San Diego."
Jetsetter "Beaches, tropical gardens and Bali-inspired bungalows on a 44-acre island in Mission Bay." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Decked with tropical gardens and lagoons, this family-friendly resort is a little slice of Hawaii right in San Diego." Full review
Fodor's "The botanical gardens have ponds, waterfalls, footbridges, waterfowl, and more than 600 varieties of tropical plants—a pleasant backdrop for the Balinese spa." Full review
U.S. News & World Report28.0
"Occupying its own 44-acre island in Mission Bay, Paradise Point offers guests a wide variety of ways to pass the time" Full review
Travel + Leisure "This family resort on Mission Bay near SeaWorld features five pools, a mile-long beach, tennis courts, bonfire pits, putting course, beach cruisers, two waterfront restaurants, and a private marina."
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021
Frommer's "Modern beach bungalows with Balinese accents and private patios— many with bay views—are nestled among tropical gardens with duck-dotted lagoons, fountains, and gazebos. " Full review
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Concierge Fodor's
Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide Gayot
National Geographic
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0/night
- Free Parking
- Kitchenette
- Beach
- Flatscreen TV
- Refrigerator
- Private balcony
Concierge "The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's "Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet "Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure "There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
Rough Guide "Beautiful deluxe cottages built in the 1920s and situated right on the pier. All rooms are suites with private decks, and most have kitchenettes."
Michelin Guide "On a dock that juts into the ocean at Pacific Beach, a series of comfortable, blue-and-white cottages provide unique over-the water lodging."
Gayot "Picture your own little village of historic cottages set atop the Pacific Ocean and you've envisioned The Crystal Pier Hotel."
National Geographic "“Rooms are literally above the water, you feel the waves as you sleep”...this 29-room inn has a unique setting on an 80-year-old wooden pier extending into the ocean. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Crystal Pier Hotel is a group of cottages that were built in the 1920s...they each come with a kitchenette and sit on a pier over the Pacific Ocean. " Full review
