Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

Architecture and Landscaping: The hotel boasts impressive modern architecture with extensive, well-maintained landscaping and stunning views of the water.

As a mom on a budget, I read through the reviews and planned ahead. Noted the pricey pool food, so I packed snacks, fresh fruit and juice for the kids along with cup o noodles, boiled eggs and kimchi for the room, post swim. Each room has a fridge and coffee maker. Rooms are fine, beds and pillows are great, TV is amazing, shower had great pressure I read about the annoying bathroom light and figured out how to disable it by taping a kleenex over the sensor. Worked like a charm. We have the Marriott Bonvoy app so we got our room numbers otw there at 12pm and we were swiftly checked into our rooms way before 3pm with 4 pool wristbands per room (age 3 n under are free). The housekeeping staff we came across in the hall were extremely friendly and welcoming. I thought check out was 12pm, but housekeeping said its actually 11am. No problem, we called for late check out and got it for 1pm. My 3, 5 and 7 year olds enjoyed the pools and did not want to leave. On a Saturday we were able to easily find a chair to drop off our stuff. Note, we did see towels on prime location chairs without belongings near, so we simply moved those towels to the bin and took over the area. Bring water toys for extended fun and going up and down from the room to the pool was a breeze. Valet is $65 (good gawd) and self parking is $45. It was a bit of a walk with luggage and kids in tow, but saving $20 is still a saving. We didn't eat at the restaurants downstairs but our other family did and it took 2 hrs for them to actually get their main course. I sent the husband out while we napped for Tacos El Gordo for us and pasta from Olive Garden for the kids. Ate comfortably in the room and took a nice stroll around the property after dinner. Bring right by the water its chilly, so pack a sweater. Do the homework, set your expectations and plan accordingly. We had a great time and will consider coming back.

What a beautiful hotel full of amazing restaurants and hospitality professionals from all over!! First off, I want to thank Rich, the front desk manager for the amazing rooms on the 17th floor facing the ocean. We were celebrating a 65th birthday in our group and everyone… I mean EVERYONE delivered and made our group feel special. Adam at the speakeasy and steakhouse! A gentlemen and a scholar! Alejandro at the bar in the atrium was full of energy and excitement. We sat at the same spot 3 days in a row and from the time we met him he knew our drinks and kept the good vibes flowing!! Sushi dinner Thursday was out of this world with Chef Aaron and our server Brenda! Breakfast Buffet was out of this world extensive and reasonable priced for everything you get at $42 per person! Bring your appetite!! Alexis the omelette making man made the most delicious one I’ve had in ages! You just have to see this place in person to experience the full magnitude of the 1,600 rooms and 4 acre water world. Sports bar amazing food! Poop, amazing food and drinks. Bike rental with the resort fee along with Yoga!! Ladies did a Spa treatment! Loooooved it! Guys used the Sauna and Steam room!! We walked the grounds and the Bay Area! Valet parking service needs some training to open the doors for everyone coming and going. For $65 per night I’ve never seen so many guys just standing around talking and doing nothing while guests doors are left to themselves. They all seemed young and new and were friendly though. I would have ripped them more if they did a better job but they need some pep in their step! This large resort has everything and we’ll be back to enjoy the steakhouse and stay again!! Thank you Gaylord staff, we had a blast!