Ignore my 1 star rating. I LOVE THIS PLACE. This is a 5 Star resort and this was my second stay there and I enjoyed it just as much. Although the first time we had a better view from room 262 this time we were looking at rocks and concrete bridge over the bay but still gorgeous views. Basically the only "resort" I know of that is almost 3/4 of an island and completely private with views of the bay which are actually nicer than ocean views because you see lights on the other side of the bay at night and even during the day its gorgeous compared to a plain ocean view. Plus the water is so calm and quiet so its great for kids if they can stand the chilled water (and probably warmer than the ocean since the water doesnt move much here compared to the ocean). Its truly a piece of paradise on earth, well except that it may get cold in San Diego so you cant really get in the water at the bay. We were there in June and had jackets on about half the day. The views are delightful, the grounds are amazing and the place is truly heaven on earth. You MUST stay here at least once in your lifetime, and if you cant afford it at least get there and park in the free restaurant parking, bring your own chairs and sit by the bay or walk the area. You may even be able to bring your own bikes and ride around the area.
I would not stay here if I was attending Sea World or the San Diego zoo as you would NOT want to leave the resort all day long.
The beach area has many firepits and you see people all around the bay light fires at night and sit around it. Its a lot of fun.
Now why did I give it 5 star while I love this place so much? Its the fkn resort fee and parking fee that ruined our trip. When you budget for a trip and you get hit with $50/day between resort fee of $17 and $32 for parking you feel like you are at the airport and they are charging extra for carry on bags. Since you cant get there without a car and the resort fee doesnt include anything you actually use then its complete BS.
Dont take me wrong I think they should charge the resort fee, specially because it includes everything no one uses such as:
1) Local calls (if your cellphone doesnt have free long distance you must be from Mars or something)
2) In room internet, while the internet is free in the lobby you can use in-room internet but there is a big catch, you cant use it on your iPhone, iPAd or Android phone because its on a CABLE so if you are still in 2005 and travel with a laptop to vacation like a business pro, you CANT use the internet.
3) GYM, while some may use it, I usually dont use the gym on vacation, I rather enjoy my time and use the gym at home where I know the equipment well, the weight associated with numbers and my capacity.
Ok so what could this f'n RESORT FEE include that people could actually use and it doesnt?
1) It doesnt include WIFI internet.
2) It doesnt include PARKING
3) It doesnt incldude NEWSPAPER (WT?? I have never seen a resort fee that doesnt include a 25cent USA Today.
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