Grand Pacific Palisades Resort & Hotel

Prós: Close to Legoland. Karl Strauss on site. Pool options. Friendly staff.

Contras: Still under construction in the "hotel" area. Lots of areas closed off with yellow tape, plastic covering on floors, one kids water park fountain toy was out of service.

Prós: I loved the location. Walking distance from legoland, short drive to a variety of restaurants, and the Carlsbad outlet mall. Great family pool with splash pad and a onsite park. Rooms had a microwave and mini-fridge.

Contras: It was kind of pricey.

Prós: very nice pool with kids pool. nice amenities. great location.

Contras: hotel needs updating. very squeaky floors with old carpet.

Disappointed.

Prós: This is a BEAUTIFUL RESORT, the location is EXCELLENT and the view is AMAZING but...

Contras: We were walking around in the room barefoot and after 15 min we noticed the bottom of our feet were BLACK. The carpet in our room was disgustingly dirty!!! Then there was not hot water for our entire stay. I understand hot water was a mechanical issue but dirty carpet in the rooms in a lack of cleanliness.