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 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
4.6
Arrival Experience:
4.6
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.6
Accommodations:
4.4
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Food & Beverage:
4.4
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Guest Service Experience:
4.7
Recommendation to Planners:
4.5
This property has it all! Fabulous meeting rooms with the best food I have ever tasted during meetings, fantastic and responsive staff, amazing on property views and activities as well as being close to the airport. 1000% recommend this property.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Wendy C. TPI Composites, Inc. Corporate Planner
I really enjoyed Paradise Point for our multi-day conference (peak 200 attendees). Their meeting space worked well for our group. Food and beverage options were great. All of our events went very well and their conference services team was very attentive to my needs. Hotel rooms are a little dated and those near the water seemed to have more wear, but overall accommodations were comfortable and service was very good (and consistent). While we typically don't re-host the same program in the same location, I would definitely consider them again for a similar program.
Overall Rating: 4.5/5
Sara B. Event Planning Support Corporate Planner
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: 3.9/5
Madelyn F. Atis Association 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: 4.5/5
Laura M. Dentons US LLP Corporate Planner
While this is not my favorite property in San Diego, it's very nice.
Overall Rating: 4.0/5
Madelyn F. Atis Association 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: 4.4/5
Laura M. Dentons US LLP 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. Corporate Planner
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. Corporate Planner
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: 4.9/5
Janet A. California Park & Recreation Society Association 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: 5.0/5
Michelle T. NBCUniversal Corporate Planner
Overall it was an exceptional experience
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Semone M. CBS Outdoor Corporate Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Gold and meets at least 15 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.6
11 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.6
Accommodations:
4.4
Food & Beverage:
4.4
Guest Service Experience:
4.7
Conference Services Staff:
4.7
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.6
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.5
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Bay View Foyer
63
7.9 x 7.9
5
676
26 x 26
18
520
910
770
800
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Bay View Room
146
13.7 x 10.7
4
1,575
45 x 35
12
100
160
140
200
N/A
40
N/A
N/A
Dockside Foyer
64
3.7 x 17.4
4
684
12 x 57
12
450
720
650
800
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dockside Room
178
18.3 x 9.8
4
1,920
60 x 32
12
100
160
140
200
N/A
40
N/A
N/A
Double Executive Suite
82
12.8 x 6.4
3
882
42 x 21
8
55
80
60
100
N/A
30
N/A
N/A
Executive Suite Lawn
465
N/A
4
5,000
N/A
12
20
35
400
500
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Garden Foyer
84
5.5 x 15.2
5
900
18 x 50
18
350
600
520
580
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Garden Room
158
14 x 10.7
3
1,700
46 x 35
11
100
180
180
220
N/A
44
N/A
N/A
Island Foyer
130
12.2 x 10.7
4
1,400
40 x 35
12
200
380
360
200
N/A
50
N/A
N/A
Island Palm
385
22.6 x 17.1
5
4,144
74 x 56
16
240
450
380
380
N/A
65
N/A
N/A
Island Point Lawn
111
N/A
4
1,200
N/A
12
20
35
50
70
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Island Room
213
22.6 x 9.4
5
2,294
74 x 31
16
150
260
210
200
N/A
50
N/A
N/A
Lagoon Pool Lawn
557
N/A
4
6,000
N/A
12
20
35
350
400
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Main Pool
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
400
500
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Mission Bay Gallery
63
7.9 x 7.9
N/A
676
26 x 26
N/A
45
75
60
80
N/A
30
N/A
N/A
Mission Bay Patio
167
N/A
4
1,800
N/A
12
20
35
180
250
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Mission Bay Room
367
24.1 x 15.2
5
3,950
79 x 50
18
300
380
250
350
N/A
50
N/A
N/A
Pacific Foyer
130
12.2 x 10.7
4
1,400
40 x 35
12
180
350
300
200
N/A
65
N/A
N/A
Pacific Island
577
22.6 x 25.6
5
6,212
74 x 84
16
400
700
560
600
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pacific Island Palm
749
22.6 x 33.2
5
8,066
74 x 109
16
520
910
770
800
N/A
44
N/A
N/A
Pacific Room
364
22.6 x 16.2
5
3,922
74 x 53
16
240
450
280
400
N/A
65
N/A
N/A
Palm Room
172
22.6 x 7.6
4
1,850
74 x 25
12
100
200
150
180
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Paradise Ballroom
935
22.6 x 41.5
5
10,064
74 x 136
16
700
1,050
700
1,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
49
Paradise Foyer
260
12.2 x 10.7
4
2,800
40 x 35
12
N/A
N/A
400
400
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Paradise Terrace
604
N/A
4
6,500
N/A
12
20
35
600
800
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Pine Hill
604
N/A
4
6,500
N/A
12
20
35
150
350
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Royal or Palm - Any Four
137
18 x 7.6
4
1,475
59 x 25
12
80
160
120
130
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
Royal or Palm - Any One
35
4.6 x 7.6
4
375
15 x 25
12
20
35
30
40
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Royal or Palm - Any Three
105
13.4 x 7.6
4
1,125
44 x 25
12
60
120
90
100
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
Royal or Palm - Any Two
70
9.1 x 7.6
4
750
30 x 25
12
40
75
60
70
N/A
30
N/A
N/A
Royal Pacific
536
22.6 x 23.8
5
5,772
74 x 78
16
350
600
420
580
N/A
44
N/A
N/A
Royal Pacific Island
749
22.6 x 33.2
5
8,066
74 x 109
16
520
910
770
800
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Royal Room
172
22.6 x 7.6
4
1,850
74 x 25
12
100
200
150
180
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Single Executive Suite
41
6.4 x 6.4
3
441
21 x 21
8
25
35
30
50
N/A
15
N/A
N/A
Sunset Ballroom
657
15.8 x 41.5
4
7,072
52 x 136
12
450
720
500
800
N/A
40
N/A
29
Sunset Deck
663
4.8 X 41.4
5
2,176
16 X 136
16
N/A
N/A
N/A
300
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Sunset I
89
7.9 x 11.3
4
962
26 x 37
12
60
80
75
100
N/A
22
N/A
N/A
Sunset I & II
179
15.8 x 11.3
4
1,924
52 x 37
12
100
200
150
200
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
Sunset I, II & III
333
15.8 x 21
4
3,588
52 x 69
12
180
350
300
400
N/A
65
N/A
N/A
Sunset I, II, III & IV
488
15.8 x 30.8
4
5,252
52 x 101
12
320
560
450
600
N/A
30
N/A
N/A
Sunset II
89
7.9 x 11.3
4
962
26 x 37
12
60
80
75
100
N/A
22
N/A
N/A
Sunset III
155
15.8 x 9.8
4
1,664
52 x 32
12
90
175
150
200
N/A
32
N/A
N/A
Sunset III, IV & V
478
15.8 x 30.2
4
5,148
52 x 99
12
320
560
450
600
N/A
15
N/A
N/A
Sunset IV
155
15.8 x 9.8
4
1,664
52 x 32
12
90
175
150
200
N/A
32
N/A
N/A
Sunset Pavilion
1,486
55.2 x 32.4
9
14,864
184 x 108
28
1,000
1,725
1,080
1,450
N/A
N/A
N/A
73
Sunset Pavilion North
394
25.8 x 12.9
9
4,236
86 x 43
28
225
440
280
500
N/A
N/A
N/A
17
Sunset Pavilion South
988
29.4 x 32.4
9
10,638
98 x 108
28
675
1,250
760
1,000
N/A
N/A
N/A
56
Sunset Terrace
279
N/A
4
3,000
N/A
12
20
35
200
400
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Sunset V
169
15.8 x 10.7
4
1,820
52 x 35
12
110
200
150
200
N/A
44
N/A
N/A
The Boardroom
42
4.6 x 9.1
4
450
15 x 30
12
25
35
30
50
N/A
15
N/A
N/A
The Director's Room
50
5.5 x 9.1
4
540
18 x 30
12
35
40
40
40
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
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