Paradise Point Resort & SpavsRancho Bernardo Inn
Both Rancho Bernardo Inn and Paradise Point Resort & Spa are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Paradise Point Resort & Spa is preferred by most reviewers compared to Rancho Bernardo Inn. Paradise Point Resort & Spa ranks #26 in San Diego with praise from 9 reviewers like Frommer's, Jetsetter and Gayot.
Paradise Point Resort & Spa Show All Reviews
1404 Vacation Road, San Diego, CA 92109
From $178/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Report
28.0
"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
Rancho Bernardo Inn Show All Reviews
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Public areas throughout this two-story, red-roof adobe resort are a collection of small sitting rooms where Spanish Mission–style sofas and fireplaces invite you to linger with a good book." Full review
Jetsetter
"Country club-style pampering on the outskirts of San Diego with Spanish fountains, a spa and acres of gardens." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The 288-room Rancho Bernardo Inn features charming Spanish-Colonial-inspired design, a quiet location surrounded by residential homes, and a renowned golf course that is a destination unto itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located in the exclusive area of the same name, Rancho Bernardo Inn houses 287 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Two-story, red-tile-roof adobe buildings and bougainvillea-adorned patios evoke images of early California at this gracious resort."
Gayot
"Three things come to mind when thinking of the Rancho Bernardo Inn (or the RBI as locals call it): classic California style, premier golf and an award-winning spa."
BlackBook
"Tranquility-seekers, beeline it to RBI. This historic property is a secret garden of peaceful luxury in the midst of the cookie-cutter suburbia that has grown up in its environs."
Condé Nast Traveler
"It's a sprawling property with Spanish Colonial-style buildings and gardens throughout." Full review
Time Out
"Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo, the Inn makes guests feel worlds away from the busy city." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"More resort than bed-and-breakfast with its 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa and four on-site eateries...the property's 287 guest rooms and suites all offer views of the property." Full review
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Just be aware that Rancho Bernardo charges a resort fee to cover fitness center access, Wi-Fi connection and complimentary use of courtesy vehicle within 5-mile radius.