Terranea Resort
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
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About the Hotel
Dramatically poised above the Pacific on 102 acres with unsurpassed 270-degree oceanfront views, Terranea is located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula just south of Los Angeles. Guests enjoy a tranquil escape in this natural haven, with convenient access from both LAX and Long Beach airports (20 miles). The unparalleled setting and relaxed, gracious service destine Terranea to become California's premier coastal resort destination. The resort offers 360 beautifully appointed guest rooms, suites and bungalows; additional Villas and Casitas are sprinkled across the grounds. The resort is home to The Spa at Terranea, a 50,000 square foot, oceanfront spa with 25 treatment rooms, fitness center, Yoga and Pilates Studio and The Links at Terranea, a Todd Eckenrode nine-hole short course and practice facility.
Location
Terranea Resort
100 Terranea Way
Rancho Palos Verdes, California
90275
Nearest Airport: LAX
Features and Amenities
- General Information
- Ecologically Sustainable Practices
- Dining
- Poolside Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Bar
- Coffee Shop
- On-Site Amenities
- Concierge
- Spa on Property
- Hiking Trails
- Fitness Center
- WiFi
- Boutiques
- Gardens
- Lap Pool
- Culinary School
- Activities
- Bicycling
- Cooking Classes
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Whale Watching
- Surfing
- Archery
- Paddleboarding
- Horseback Riding
- Tide Pooling
- Candle Making
- Mandala Painting
- Plein Air Painting
- Business
- Meeting Rooms
- Family
- Children's Programs
- Waterslide
- Nearby
- Shopping
- Restaurants
- Beach
- Golf
- Interests
- Active & Adventure
- Hotels
- Signature Perks
- Spring Break
- Spring Getaways
Reviews for Terranea Resort
If this is luxury i am a banana
Too crowded. Not a chair to be had round the pool although a.cabana coukd be purchased at additiomal cost. See photos attached. Service very slow and cbaotic but the natural beauty beyond spectacular.
Trevor L - flych1x
Dangerous swimming pool , overcrowded NO LIFEGUARD. Beware! Rip off , old and tatty needs complete refurb
We went for the Labour Day weekend, The last time we were here was 10 years ago, well then , it was fabulous but now the place looks shabby and dated . The furniture in the room is bashed after years of wear . Breakfast took forever and staff incompetent. The worst though was that there were literally a very overcrowded swimming pool and NO LIFEGUARD. I feel this is totally irresponsible and frankly scary . I found myself very stressed watching all little kids on the overcrowded pool bumping into each other. There weren’t enough chairs round the pool for the amount of guests and they ran out of food round the pool . Overall for the huge amount of money we’re paying for 3 nights and three rooms this is an abysmal experience and I’m afraid not one I would recommend. I will not be returning
donnatrevor - London, United Kingdom
Catalina Kitchen Mota
Mota was the best waiter ever. We had breakfast at Catalina Kitchen. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and taken care of. Such a valuable employee!
Margaret J
An incredible close-to-home oasis!
Terranea Resort has something for everyone! The location, staff, and various amenities are all exceptional. From the various pools depending on your mood, the serene full-service spa, to the many delicious F&B outlets, this resort really caters to all. I especially loved the on-site kids club that was available if parents needed a little break from entertaining; they even took my son to play a fun game of laser tag on the grass while my husband and I dined at Mar'sel, one of their incredible on-site restaurants.
amybayer - Costa Mesa, California
Fantastic Family Resort
I took my granddaughters (9 and 11) for a girls weekend and I couldn't have picked a better place! The hotel is beautiful with a grand drive and lobby. Our room was spacious with a huge tub (the girls loved that) and a view of the ocean and pool. We enjoyed dinner at Catalina Kitchen, s'mores over a fire and ordered room service for breakfast. All food was prepared nicely with great presentations. Best part of our stay was the "family fun activities" the hotel provided. My girls love crafts and they were busy creating. We topped off our weekend with a guided kayak experience which was amazing.
Balboalife - Newport Beach, California
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My wife and I just returned from a 3-night stay at Terranea Resort. We bid and won the package on Luxury Link. The resort was spectacular and the service was second to none. From the moment we pulled our car up to the beautiful entrance we knew we were in for a treat. We arrived around noon and were a little concerned that we were too early to check in, but it was not a problem and we flew through the check-in. The view from our balcony was incredible. There was nothing between us and the blue Pacific Ocean. If we had to choose the best thing about the resort (which is hard to do), we would have to say the massages at the spa were the best we have ever had. This resort is all about service. The staff always had a smile on their faces and went out of their way to make sure you had everything you needed and you were having a good time. The resort is luxury without being pretentious. I don't have a single complaint or suggestion for improving my stay. Thanks for an incredible vacation.
-G. Minoff
My husband and I just returned from an absolutely fabulous weekend at Terranea. Our 2 night package from Luxury Link included a beautiful ocean view suite, fabulous massages and outstanding breakfasts. The grounds are amazing and we never even left the resort. On Friday and Saturday they have a jazz band that plays in the lobby that was world-class entertainment. Every one of their wonderful employees went out of their way to make our anniversary weekend special. I am so happy that I took the risk of bidding on my first Luxury Link package, as it exceeded all my expectations - and I got a fabulous deal! I will definitely use this site again!
-M. Schuller
My husband and I returned from a two night stay and we fell in love with this special place. We will definitely go back again, and maybe even bring the kids next time. The service was terrific, the food amazing, and the spa fantastic!
-C. Wrobel
We just returned from fantastic weekend birthday stay at Terranea in an ocean-view suite. Service was top-notch and the grounds are terrific. We watched the sun set into the ocean both nights. They even have a falconer that brings his birds out on a golf cart to deter sea gulls, including an enormous Northern European owl with orange eyes. There were great spa treatments and excellent restaurants, including the stand-out Mar'sel. We will be back.
-A. Paris
My wife and I just stayed at the resort for 3 nights and it was fabulous. We received extraordinary service! Our meals, the room and the grounds are well worth the price we paid. We will go again and again. We can't say enough about the whole time we spent there.
-J. Roles
When my husband and I booked our Terranea package, it seemed too good to be true. Connecting ocean view rooms, 2 massages, breakfast and parking included on a popular August weekend for $1,000? Turns out it was better than anything we could have imagined. The rooms are absolutely 5-star, and the property is breathtaking. The best part, however, was the staff - who really went out of their way to accommodate our every request. At the end of the weekend, the kids were well rested, we were well rested and we couldn't believe we never knew about this resort which is only 2 hours from San Diego. Fantastic. Perfect. Thank You.
-A. Feldman
