Grand pacific palisades/ Carlsbad seapointe

[TerriJ]

I've been to Seapointe twice and would like to return. The resort was different than many I have stayed at, but I liked it. The trains were loud but we took advantage of how close they were and rode the Coaster several times, which was very fun for us.

 

[benjaminb13]

I usually head for CI palm desert during easter, but I have heard some negative reviews recently on quality - So I am considering Seapointe?
How would you rate it relative to HGVC or Hyatt resorts?

 

[benjaminb13]

I've been to Seapointe twice and would like to return. The resort was different than many I have stayed at, but I liked it. The trains were loud but we took advantage of how close they were and rode the Coaster several times, which was very fun for us.

Hi Terri

How was it different from other resorts?

 

[Denise L]

Seapointe is comfortable and close to the beach. I thought it was clean. Walls are thin, but it had all we needed. Hyatt and HGVC are much better quality, but it was fine for our family of four, and I am a bit particular about where I stay (which is why I like owning where I want to stay like Starwood, Hyatt and DVC). I would not buy at either Marbrisa or Seapointe because it isn't that hard to rent in the years that I might want to go...at least so far. If you don't mind being away from the beach and are looking for nice accommodations, I'd stay at Marbrisa because it is new and HGVC-like quality.

 

[TerriJ]

Denise L summed it up well. I have stayed in many HGVC resorts over the years, so it was nice to me to stay somewhere with a different feel and approach. Not sure how to describe it, but there were good pictures and reviews on the internet when I was looking.

 

[Amy]

Also the walkway to the rooms is adjacent to the bedroom, so if you have your window open, as we did, you can hear the people outside, and especially people rolling their suitcases.

Is that the case for all 2BRs or just the units in your area/building? Can you hear outside noise when the window is shut? We have a July 2010 exchange into GPPalisades and the kids would be in the second bedroom. At lease one would still need a nap and both have early bedtime, so I'd hate for them to be distracted by constant outside noise.

 

[Steve]

I usually head for CI palm desert during easter, but I have heard some negative reviews recently on quality - So I am considering Seapointe?
How would you rate it relative to HGVC or Hyatt resorts?

If HGVC is, of course, a Hilton...and Hyatt resorts are naturally Hyatts...then Seapointe is like a Holiday Inn. That's really where I think it fits on the quality scale if you want to compare it to a hotel brand. The layout, the furnishings, the "feel", etc.

Steve

 

[benjaminb13]

Thanks for the info, folks
Ill wait for a Marbrisa opening. If that doesnt happen Ill give CI Palm desert another go.

 

[TerriJ]

That's good Steve, I was thinking of a nice motor inn type resort, but right by the beach and lots of cool stuff!

 

[benjaminb13]

Just surprising

for a motor home inn type resort-----

why would HILTON pick them up as an affiliate?

Maybe they had major upgrades?

 

[hicksville]

Is that the case for all 2BRs or just the units in your area/building? Can you hear outside noise when the window is shut? We have a July 2010 exchange into GPPalisades and the kids would be in the second bedroom. At lease one would still need a nap and both have early bedtime, so I'd hate for them to be distracted by constant outside noise.

I don't know- we had a 1 br and it was -- I think Villa C. As far as I can tell, it's probably the same for all the units, as they all enter the unit from the concrete sidewalk. With the windows closed, it's ok, I guess. Even with the windows open, I slept thru the night - it was occassional noise as people walk by.
I'd still opt for MarBrisa next time, as it has a more opulent look & feel (at least from the model I saw)