I haven't even check out yet but I was compelled to write a review becuase I know it will not get done once I go home.

My husband and I along with 2 children (8 & 3) enjoyed staying at the Lodge tremendously. We got Palisade Reserve King at 600 sq ft had ample room for all of us for 5 days. They did not have 2 Queens left so we had a rollerbed, (free of charge) which was very comfortable. Our room was just as pictured on the website although they could do better job with vaccumming.

They also provided with a refrigerator and microwave oven at no charge which worked out great. Children don't always want to eat out and we did not have to get room service every meal. We stocked up on fresh fruits and veggies and ate healthier which was nice after eating at the zoo, Sea World, etc.

The property is kept up very nicely and the moonlight walk around 10:30 pm was priceless. You can actually see the stars above the darkness of the State Park and the ocean.

And I can't say enough about the beach. The Lodge has cabanas for rental ($100/day) at the State beach with towel & food service. We are pretty cheap but thought it was a good deal. It made the stay at the beach so much nicer.

Lastly, plan on spending extra $20-30 a day on tips without even feeling bad. Everybody from housekeeping, room service, driver (to the beach, concierge provided excellent , excellent service.

They do charge $17 for self parking but you still don't feel nickle and dimed. There is no resort fee and high speed internet is included.

Other than the difficulty we had keeping our children talk quietly than usual we can't say anything bad about this place.

This is indeed where he stayed during the U.S. open, but my wife and I, without the least interest in golf, spent three lovely nights here and enjoyed it immensely. We came from Laguna Beach and the Montage, which is chiefly a spa and gets every last little detail right. The Lodge is not quite at that level, but our larger 600+ square foot room facing the golf course and ocean was of a different nature, a restored historic gem with period Craftsman/Stickley-style decor burnished to a high sheen. Consistent with another reviewer, we found the rooms a little dark but the effect is intimate, artful and consistent with the overall decor. Also, a fireplace and large terrace compensate by bringing in light. This is a fine jumping off point for the San Diego Zoo and Sea World (the latter shockingly commercial, not at all educational the way the Monterey Bay aquarium is). While we enjoyed dinner at the more formal restaurant, we found the resident Grill very good for breakfast outdoors and reasonably priced at that. No hotel in the region is truly on the beach, as the sand lies 100 feet or so below breathtaking rocky cliffs that are themselves a point of interest. But it is a short distance from the ocean and a nature preserve which is itself worth exploring.

We came to the Lodge to celebrate Easter while my sister was attending UCSD. Location was very convienent to the school. Room was very large with plush furnishings and a nice bathroom. Concierge was very helpful booking us a last minute Easter brunch. The pool was very nice however on the small side. There did not seem to be many pool attendents nearby which I thought was odd. Restuarants on property were very nice however overpriced considering all of the nearby restuarants. If you have a spare moment, sit in one of the rocking chairs in the lobby near the fireplace and chat. It is VERY relaxing and seemingly everything on your mind melts away. Thats one of the great things about this property- the views of the rolling greenery, the service, the woodsy feel- it just reminds you to slow down and remember the good things in life. Would stay here again for sure!

It's a beautiful building, and the grounds are perfect...but there are two basic problems with the Lodge. First, as other reviews have indicated, the guest rooms are dark. With every light on, including the reading lights above the bed, the room seems dreary. Don't get me wrong...it's a large room and very nice, but just dark. Second, the marine layer was in during our entire stay and the air conditioning just could not keep up with the humidity in the room. The linens seemed damp and it was impossible to dry my hair.

Some housekeeping issues...the wallpaper by the shower/tub was falling off and the handle to the shower/tub was loose.

Staff at the hotel friendly and efficient.

We were told that the Grill was voted the best casual restaurant in San Diego, and it's good, but cannot be the second best place in the area.

Side note....the golf starter in the little start house was rude and seemed to hate his job when asked questions on rates, tee times, etc.

Overall, very nice, and I would return.