In the late 1950s, the city of San Diego transformed the shallow coastal waters near its downtown area into Mission Bay Park, the largest aquatic park in the West and still the area’s premiere water-sports playground. At the center of the action, Paradise Point Resort & Spa claims a 44-acre island made up of sleepy lagoons and pools, beach, grassy expanses, and exquisite tropical gardens.
Guests of the four-diamond resort live in 462 cottage-style guest rooms and suites recently redesigned with inspiration from the South Pacific and Bali. Groups meet in the new $9 million conference center complete with full convention facilities for up to 1,100 attendees, a grand ballroom, and smaller meeting rooms of all descriptions. Outside, nearly 30,000 square feet of space for open-air events complements the 36,821 square feet inside.
For recreation, fitness buffs head to the workout facility, racquet fans to the tennis courts, golfers to the 18-hole putting course, swimmers and sunbathers to the five pools, and ocean-sports enthusiasts to the marina for hours of fun on the bay. In contrast to all this California activity, The Spa at Paradise Point employs the traditions of Bali and Thailand to promote peace and relaxation along with wellness and beauty. Naturally, the two restaurants—Baleen San Diego for fine dining and the Barefoot Bar & Grill for casual—entertain with seating both indoors and out overlooking the bay.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
9.0
Arrival Experience:
9.0
Meeting and Function Facilities:
9.1
Accommodations:
8.9
Activity or Recreation Options:
8.7
Food & Beverage:
8.9
Conference Services Staff:
9.3
Guest Service Experience:
9.3
Recommendation to Planners:
This is a nice property for those mid-level meetings. The rooms are clean and a good size. If you like the “campus style” properties, you will love this hotel. The grounds are beautifully kept and the hotel staff is great. The hotel is a bit secluded though, it you don’t have a car, you are pretty stuck.
Overall Rating: 7.7/10
Madelyn F. ATIS Meeting Planner
This was my third program at Paradise Point since Destination Hotels and Resorts took them over. Wow, they have done such a great job turning this property around. The service is top notch, and you get the sense the staff really cares. We will be back again!
Overall Rating: 9.0/10
Laura M. McKenna Long & Aldridge Corporate Planner
While this is not my favorite property in San Diego, it's very nice.
Overall Rating: 8.0/10
Madelyn F. ATIS Meeting Planner
Destination Hotels and Resorts has done a great job of taking over this very special San Diego area property. The guest room soft goods renovation is so drastic it is almost hard to believe it is the same place! The lobby and the guest room baths still need a facelift, but even without that, my high-end clientele were very pleased with their experience. The conference services, A/V(Swank) and F&B staff were on the top of their game and accommodated our (MANY) special requests (even the last-minute ones!) with a smile. We will return to this property, no doubt. If you haven't been in the last year, you need to go and experience the new DHR Paradise Point!
Overall Rating: 8.7/10
Laura M. McKenna Long & Aldridge Corporate Planner
I've planned and attended many meetings, and this hotel, by far, outshined any place I've been to. Everyone went above and beyond to make our stay incredible.
Tanya G. Verizon Wireless
The hotel was amazing, and I would highly recommend it to anyone considering it for a company function. Their customer service was the best I have ever experienced.
Cathy G.
It was a great experience! Beautiful room, wonderful staff and a gorgeous property. Whether for business or pleasure, Paradise Point is an excellent retreat.
Overall Rating: 9.7/10
Janet A. California Park & Recreation Society Meeting Planner
I was here for the Elite Meetings Alliance and I cannot say enough about this property! Not only was it a beautiful property, comfortable accomodations, great views of Mission Bay, the staff is SO friendly and accomodating (I truly can't say that enough) and the spa staff provided me with a heavenly massage. I can't wait to be able to go to (or have) another meeting here.
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
Michelle T. Autodesk Meeting Planner
Overall it was an exceptional experience
Overall Rating: 10.0/10
Semone M. CBS Outdoor Corporate Planner
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Valid From: May 28 - Dec 19, 2013 Rate: Hosted Reception, Complimentary Rooms & More Call for Reservation: (858) 581-5900 Contact Email: pprsales@destinationhotels.com
Book your 2013 meeting of 10 guestrooms or more during select August, September, and December 2013 dates and save big on a San Diego conference.
Terms: Based on availability. Valid on new business only, not for previously contracted groups. Only valid on specific dates listed. Must book by 7/31/13.
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9.0
Arrival Experience:
9.0
Accommodations:
8.9
Food & Beverage:
8.9
Guest Service Experience:
9.3
Conference Services Staff:
9.3
Meeting and Function Facilities:
9.1
Activity or Recreation Options:
8.7
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Bay View Foyer
63
7.9 x 7.9
5
676
26.00' x 26.00'
18
520
910
770
800
0
0
0
0
Bay View Room
146
13.7 x 10.7
4
1,575
45.00' x 35.00'
12
100
160
140
200
0
40
0
0
Dockside Foyer
64
3.7 x 17.4
4
684
12.00' x 57.00'
12
450
720
650
800
0
0
0
0
Dockside Room
178
18.3 x 9.8
4
1,920
60.00' x 32.00'
12
100
160
140
200
0
40
0
0
Double Executive Suite
82
12.8 x 6.4
3
882
42.00' x 21.00'
9
55
80
60
100
0
30
0
0
Executive Suite Lawn
465
N/A
4
5,000
N/A
12
20
35
400
500
0
20
0
0
Garden Foyer
84
5.5 x 15.2
5
900
18.00' x 50.00'
18
350
600
520
580
0
0
0
0
Garden Room
158
14 x 10.7
3
1,700
46.00' x 35.00'
11
100
180
180
220
0
44
0
0
Island Foyer
130
12.2 x 10.7
4
1,400
40.00' x 35.00'
12
200
380
360
200
0
50
0
0
Island Palm
385
22.6 x 17.1
5
4,144
74.00' x 56.00'
16
240
450
380
380
0
65
0
0
Island Point Lawn
111
N/A
4
1,200
N/A
12
20
35
50
70
0
20
0
0
Island Room
213
22.6 x 9.4
5
2,294
74.00' x 31.00'
16
150
260
210
200
0
50
0
0
Lagoon Pool Lawn
557
N/A
4
6,000
N/A
12
20
35
350
400
0
20
0
0
Main Pool
N/A
N/A
0
N/A
N/A
0
0
0
400
500
0
0
0
0
Mission Bay Foyer
63
7.9 x 7.9
0
676
26.00' x 26.00'
0
45
75
60
80
0
30
0
0
Mission Bay Patio
167
N/A
4
1,800
N/A
12
20
35
180
250
0
20
0
0
Mission Bay Room
367
24.1 x 15.2
5
3,950
79.00' x 50.00'
18
300
380
250
350
0
50
0
0
Pacific Foyer
130
12.2 x 10.7
4
1,400
40.00' x 35.00'
12
180
350
300
200
0
65
0
0
Pacific Island
577
22.6 x 25.6
5
6,212
74.00' x 84.00'
16
400
700
560
600
0
0
0
0
Pacific Island Palm
749
22.6 x 33.2
5
8,066
74.00' x 109.00'
16
520
910
770
800
0
44
0
0
Pacific Room
364
22.6 x 16.2
5
3,922
74.00' x 53.00'
16
240
450
280
400
0
65
0
0
Palm Room
172
22.6 x 7.6
4
1,850
74.00' x 25.00'
12
100
200
150
180
0
0
0
0
Paradise Ballroom
935
22.6 x 41.5
5
10,064
74.00' x 136.00'
16
700
1,050
700
1,000
0
0
0
49
Paradise Foyer
260
12.2 x 10.7
4
2,800
40.00' x 35.00'
12
0
0
400
400
0
0
0
0
Paradise Lawn
604
N/A
4
6,500
N/A
12
20
35
600
800
0
20
0
0
Pine Hill
604
N/A
4
6,500
N/A
12
20
35
600
800
0
20
0
0
Royal or Palm - Any Four
137
18 x 7.6
4
1,475
59.00' x 25.00'
12
80
160
120
130
0
45
0
0
Royal or Palm - Any One
35
4.6 x 7.6
4
375
15.00' x 25.00'
12
20
35
30
40
0
20
0
0
Royal or Palm - Any Three
105
13.4 x 7.6
4
1,125
44.00' x 25.00'
12
60
120
90
100
0
45
0
0
Royal or Palm - Any Two
70
9.1 x 7.6
4
750
30.00' x 25.00'
12
40
75
60
70
0
30
0
0
Royal Pacific
536
22.6 x 23.8
5
5,772
74.00' x 78.00'
16
350
600
420
580
0
44
0
0
Royal Pacific Island
749
22.6 x 33.2
5
8,066
74.00' x 109.00'
16
520
910
770
800
0
0
0
0
Royal Room
172
22.6 x 7.6
4
1,850
74.00' x 25.00'
12
100
200
150
180
0
0
0
0
Single Executive Suite
41
6.4 x 6.4
3
441
21.00' x 21.00'
9
25
35
30
50
0
15
0
0
Sunset Ballroom
657
15.8 x 41.5
4
7,072
52.00' x 136.00'
12
450
720
500
800
0
40
0
29
Sunset Deck
663
4.8 X 41.4
5
2,176
16.00' X 136.00'
16
0
0
0
300
0
0
0
0
Sunset I
89
7.9 x 11.3
4
962
26.00' x 37.00'
12
60
80
75
100
0
22
0
0
Sunset I & II
179
15.8 x 11.3
4
1,924
52.00' x 37.00'
12
100
200
150
200
0
45
0
0
Sunset I, II & III
333
15.8 x 21
4
3,588
52.00' x 69.00'
12
180
350
300
400
0
65
0
0
Sunset I, II, III & IV
488
15.8 x 30.8
4
5,252
52.00' x 101.00'
12
320
560
450
600
0
30
0
0
Sunset II
89
7.9 x 11.3
4
962
26.00' x 37.00'
12
60
80
75
100
0
22
0
0
Sunset III
155
15.8 x 9.8
4
1,664
52.00' x 32.00'
12
90
175
150
200
0
32
0
0
Sunset III, IV & V
478
15.8 x 30.2
4
5,148
52.00' x 99.00'
12
320
560
450
600
0
15
0
0
Sunset IV
155
15.8 x 9.8
4
1,664
52.00' x 32.00'
12
90
175
150
200
0
32
0
0
Sunset Lawn
279
N/A
4
3,000
N/A
12
20
35
200
400
0
20
0
0
Sunset V
169
15.8 x 10.7
4
1,820
52.00' x 35.00'
12
110
200
150
200
0
44
0
0
The Boardroom
42
4.6 x 9.1
4
450
15.00' x 30.00'
12
25
35
30
50
0
15
0
0
The Director's Room
50
5.5 x 9.1
4
540
18.00' x 30.00'
12
35
40
40
40
0
20
0
0
Property News
Paradise Point Named One of the Top Five Meeting Hotels in the World
Posted January 1, 2013
San Diego Tops List as Meetings Destination
Paradise Point, located on Mission Bay in San Diego, has won the coveted “Best Hotel Spaces” award from the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA).
The award, announced in PCMA’s August issue of Convene Magazine, was voted on by the magazine’s readers and editors. Among Paradise Point’s distinguished award recipients include the InterContinental San Francisco, The Peabody Orlando, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, and the Omni Dallas Convention Center Hotel.
With the San Diego Convention Center placing in the top five in the “Best Food & Beverage” category and the San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau for “Best Technology Tools”, San Diego reinforces its reputation as a top meeting destination as no other domestic or international city won as many overall awards.
With over 62,000 square feet of flexible waterfront meeting space, Paradise Point offers unique meeting venues including bay view ballrooms, spacious decks, and tropical gardens and lawns. Each setting is distinctive and reminiscent of a tropical island paradise.
“Paradise Point’s idyllic 44-acre island just 10 minutes from San Diego airport, its abundance of unique teambuilding opportunities and space, and waterfront ballrooms give planners a setting for meetings that stimulate, refresh, and inspire attendees, even after they’ve headed home,” said David Hall, general manager of Paradise Point.
David Hall Appointed General Manager of Paradise Point
Posted November 1, 2010
San Diego, CA - September 2010 - David Hall has been named general manager of Paradise Point Resort & Spa, the newest addition to Destination Hotels & Resorts' collection of luxury properties in Southern California. With more than 20 years of hospitality experience, Hall will oversee the 44-acre private island resort located in San Diego beginning this month. "Paradise Point holds a warm place in the hearts of so many. I am proud to be part of this San Diego treasure. I look forward to enriching the legacy of this great resort over the next several years," Hall said.
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The industry leader most recently worked as general manager at InterContinental Chicago O'Hare, where he played a key role in the debut of the $200 million, 556-room development. Hall (pictured) played an integral role in designing and directing plans for the property's expansive art gallery, three restaurants and live entertainment venue. Under Hall's management, the hotel was ranked second in customer service of InterContinental North America during its first year of business.
Hall's extensive hospitality background has also assisted him in serving as general manager of Chicago City Centre Hotel, Westin Atlanta Airport, and Crowne Plaza's Atlanta Airport and Atlanta Northwest locations, totaling more than 15 years of experience in the position. Named "Hotelier of the Year" by the Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association in 2001, he has also served on the Board of Directors for both the Chicago and Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureaus. "David has a proven track record in helping properties successfully build a creative and inspirational vision for long-term success," said Michael J. Slosser, Vice President & Managing Director for Destination Hotels & Resorts. "Paradise Point brings a fresh and diverse personality to our Southern California Collection, and David's expertise will empower the resort to evolve into the iconic and respected property Destination Hotels & Resorts is recognized for."
Paradise Point is a 462-room bungalow-style resort set on Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego. Established in 1962 by famous Hollywood Director Jack Skirball, this island getaway features over one-mile of sandy beach encircling the resort, five swimming pools, a freshwater lake and tranquil lagoon. Among the resort's various amenities are a luxurious Asian-themed spa, two dining venues, an 18-hole putting golf course, fitness center, and private marina equipped with sailboats, jet skis, kayaks and more. Secluded yet centrally located, the resort is just minutes from top attractions including SeaWorld, Old Town, the Gaslamp District, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo. For more information, visit www.paradisepoint.com.
About Destination Hotels & Resorts
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the country with 34 luxury and upscale hotels, resorts and conference centers. To protect and preserve the unique communities in which the company operates, Destination launched Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program in 2008. New for Destination Hotels & Resorts is the 582-room Terranea Resort situated on the Palos Verdes Peninsula in Southern California. Opened in 2009, the 102-acre ocean front resort features a 25,000-square-foot destination spa, three swimming pools, three restaurants and a Todd Eckenrode-designed par three golf course. In addition to Terranea in the greater Los Angeles area, Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit www.destinationhotels.com.
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Destination Hotels & Resorts - now managing Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Destination Hotels & Resorts to Manage Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego
Destination Adds Third San Diego Property to its Collection
Englewood, Colo. - Aug. 11, 2010 - Charles S. Peck, president and chief operating officer for Destination Hotels & Resorts, today announced the company will manage Paradise Point Resort & Spa. The 462-room resort, owned by LaSalle Hotel Properties, is located on a 44-acre island on Mission Bay in the heart of San Diego.
"We're excited to add another unique property in the San Diego area to the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection," said Peck. "We've been serving business and leisure customers in San Diego since 1992 including the Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa and the $26 million total renovation of L'Auberge Del Mar that was completed in 2008. Paradise Point is an irreplaceable beachfront property with tremendous appeal to both the leisure and meeting segments which adds to the diversity of what our customers have experienced with us in this special part of Southern California."
With the three San Diego properties, Destination's presence in Southern California continues to grow as the company also manages Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, which opened in 2009, and Miramonte Resort & Spa in Indian Wells.
"We're excited to have Destination Hotels & Resorts manage the Paradise Point Resort & Spa," said Michael D. Barnello, president and chief executive officer of LaSalle Hotel Properties. "Their ability as a proven operator of independent upscale resorts, coupled with their expertise in the group and leisure markets will add great value to this unique resort. We look forward to working with their team to bring this resort to even greater prominence in its market in the years to come. "
Paradise Point's convenient, beachfront location provides travelers' with easy access to all of San Diego's attractions. The resort is adjacent to SeaWorld Adventure Park and a short drive to Balboa Park where the world-famous San Diego Zoo is located. The hotel's proximity to these attractions and its family-friendly amenities caught the attention of the editor's at Forbes.com who designated the resort one of the "Top Ten Family Resorts in the World."
Paradise Point, which recently completed a $20 million renovation, features comfortable, California beach bungalow-style guest rooms amidst lush, tropical gardens and meandering lagoons. The resort's location offers guests one of the best settings for indoor and outdoor dining, offering spectacular views of Mission Bay. And Indonesian-themed spa transports guests into a pampered retreat with custom-designed spa services and rituals. Additional guest amenities include five swimming pools, five hard-surface tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, an 18-hole putting course, a full-service marina, bicycle rentals, lawn croquet and a 1.3-mile jogging course.
The property's central location and proximity to San Diego International Airport makes it a great escape for business travelers, as well as group and meeting attendees. Paradise Point's 29 meeting and banquet rooms offer more than 32,000 square feet of indoor event space for group and social activities which are complimented by an additional 30,000 square feet of outdoor meeting space. Spacious meeting rooms overlook Mission Bay and provide a unique setting for both day and evening events.
The resort first opened in 1962 with 150 guestrooms and has gone through a number of enhancements and expansions over the years. Its rich history dates back to 1902 when a city commissioner had a vision for creating an aquatic park, which is now Mission Bay. The master plan was approved in 1958 and included 30 miles of shoreline beaches, grassy knolls, areas for sailing, swimming, boating, SeaWorld and Paradise Point Resort & Spa.
The original resort, which opened as Vacation Village in 1962, was the vision of producer Jack Skirball who saw the potential to create a destination for both vacationers and Hollywood productions. Skirball envisioned a fantasy-island setting that would feature family vacationers as the cast. Today, guests can still see remnants of the property's Hollywood heyday such as the porpoise fountain from the movie Cleopatra that Skirball produced.
For more information on Paradise Point Resort & Spa, please visit [url]www.paradisepoint.com[/url].
LaSalle Hotel Properties is a leading real estate investment trust (REIT), owning 32 upscale full-service hotels and resorts, totaling over 8,700 guestrooms in 14 markets in 11 states and the District of Columbia. The company focuses on investing in upscale full-service hotels located in urban, resort and convention markets. LaSalle Hotel Properties seeks to grow through strategic investments, aggressive asset management and partnering with premier hotel operating companies.
Destination Hotels & Resorts is the fourth largest independent hospitality management company in the United States with more than 30 luxury and upscale properties and conference centers located in urban and resort locations. The company has developed a variety of initiatives to better serve its communities, stakeholders and customers including Destination Earth, an environmental sustainability program, and the Destination Delivers guest loyalty program, which provides the best available offers to members. Destination operates properties in key metropolitan areas and resort markets including Washington, D.C., Denver, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Fe, Aspen, Palm Springs, Houston and Lake Tahoe. Destination is a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based investment, development and management firm Lowe Enterprises. For more information on the properties in the Destination Hotels & Resorts collection, please visit [url]www.destinationhotels.com[/url] or to join Destination Delivers, visit [url]www.destinationdelivers.com[/url].
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