Paradise Point Resort & SpavsThe Lodge at Torrey Pines
Paradise Point Resort & Spa and The Lodge at Torrey Pines are both praised by expert writers. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks significantly better than Paradise Point Resort & Spa. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is ranked #3 in San Diego with recommendations from 12 publications like Oyster, Forbes Travel Guide and Star Service.
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
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Show All Reviews
11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $329/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Requisite resort-style amenities, a pool with classical music piped in underwater, beach cabanas... and a full day spa please the families, romantic couples, businessmen, and golfers who stay here."
Oyster
Luxury
"With its proximity to some of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, the 170-room Lodge at Torrey Pines is a haven for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts opting for a rustic, relaxed vibe." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
Star Service
"Next door to the vast, commercial Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, this elegant tour de force is a labor of love, a family-owned and -staffed hotel built as a tribute to the California Craftsman movement." Full review
Gayot
"Upon arriving at the striking porte cochere of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and being greeted by doormen attired in Scottish kilts, you know this is an extremely special and unique property."
Zagat
4.7
"It "doesn't get better" than this "beautiful", Craftsman-inspired "luxury" resort in La Jolla."
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Lodge at Torrey Pines sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by protected forest and unspoiled beaches." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"When you enter the Lodge at Torrey Pines, you're immediately greeted by doormen in kilted Scottish dress—a throwback to a bygone area." Full review
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Make sure to dine at the Lodge’s farm-to-table restaurant, A.R. Valentien, which serves an exquisite tasting menu that includes ricotta and lemon stuffed squash blossoms and a 28-day-dry-aged prime New York strip steak.
National Geographic
"The Lodge is modeled after the landmark Gamble and Blacker houses of Pasadena, skillfully magnified to 171-room size (including seven suites). Excellent dining and top spa." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Charming resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course and a 2,000-acre seaside nature reserve." Full review