Terranea Oceanfront Resort, Los Angeles
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“Just south of Los Angeles, atop the Palo Verdes Peninsula, Terranea offers ocean view guest rooms decked out with luxurious perks such as deep tubs and rain showers.”
“Nature trails wrap this 120-acre property, skirt the wild coast and are open to the public at LA’s best five-star beach resort. Rooms are flooded with natural light and have been designed in classic California style.”
“A stunning getaway without having to go too far away, Terranea Resort is a chill Mediterranean family retreat on the Palos Verdes Peninsula about 45 minutes south of Santa Monica.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Los Angeles.
“Its magnitude and amenities are unequaled in Los Angeles. Commanding 102 acres of hilly coastline, only one-quarter of which the resort occupies, its greatest amenities are fresh air, open space, and leisure to take advantage of them.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Los Angeles.
What guests liked
- Ocean view
- Great food
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Top location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
The Los Angeles area is not often synonymous with natural retreats but the Terranea Resort has created a Cliffside escape with ocean views from its luxurious rooms. This Resort is ideal for anyone looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. The resort is poised about the Pacific on 102 pristine acres of land. Situated in Rancho Palos Verdes, this unparalleled resort is conveniently positioned between Los Angeles International and Long Beach airports, meaning easy access to Hollywood or Disneyland for guests.
Accommodations range from guest rooms, suites, bungalows, villas and casitas which provide panoramic ocean views at every turn. These rooms feature balcony views, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and an en suite bathroom with a separate tub and shower.
When not relaxing in his room, guests can enjoy the resort’s spa and get treated with a massage, explore the outdoor garden or get an endorphin high at the fitness center. Activities such as horseback riding, kayaking, scuba diving, whale watching and the hotel’s falconry program can be enjoyed. Tucked away, this Los Angeles resort has a culture and way of life that is uniquely it’s own and it is very easy to adopt as it is so very decadent.
Hotel Details
— 582 rooms
— Opened in 2009
— Mediterranean style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Beach front
— Outdoor fireplace
— Picnic area
— Family friendly
— Yoga classes
— Fitness center
— Business facilities
— Restaurant
— Bar and lounge
— Private parking available
— Pets allowed on request
— Concierge service
— 24-hour front desk
— Express check in and check out
— Tour desk
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 4:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
Address
100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275, USA.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
18 June 2025
Exceptional
4 June 2025
Very good
23 May 2025
Fabulous
28 March 2025
Exceptional
2 February 2025
Exceptional
2 February 2025
Exceptional
14 January 2025
Exceptional
31 December 2024
Fabulous
30 December 2024
Fabulous
29 December 2024
Exceptional
The place is stunning in its beauty, the service and the people are amazing! Everything is clean and tidy and most importantly there is peace of mind there and the place gives you all the attractions you want. In addition, there was a live show in the evening which was stunning!
29 December 2024
Very good
28 December 2024
Exceptional
26 December 2024
Fabulous
23 December 2024
Exceptional
12 December 2024
Memorable
The room upgrade was complementary and was a amazing choice
Nothing everything was phenomenal
9 December 2024
Pleasant
location and view and trails
room temp was cold then hot and stuffy. and the lock on one door didnt work correctly and required two separate service calls
26 November 2024
Very good
19 November 2024
Luxury stay
Terranea Resort is a luxurious getaway with stunning ocean views.
Walk by the beach,spa and gym .Very clean
14 November 2024
Exceptional
11 November 2024
Pleasant
Great place for families. Good location. Nice and welcoming staff.
Seemed understaffed. Long wait at restaurants, pool service and front desk.
3 November 2024
Fabulous
28 October 2024
Excellent experience and looking forward to come back.
Excellent customer service and very friendly staff- eager to help whenever needed. Ocean Views with pool was surreal experience.
Less vegetarian options.
27 October 2024
Exceptional
20 August 2024
Bad
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Services were not delivered apparantly because too crowded... couldn't dine on the first night of the stay...not a 5 stars...
14 August 2024
Pleasant
29 July 2024
Fabulous
22 June 2024
Bad
3 June 2024
Exceptional
6 May 2024
Very good
27 April 2024
Exceptional
24 April 2024
Love it and will come back!
The rooms and the view are amazing, the SPA is really nice just above the sea, the coffee is relaxed and cool like a Starbuck
I would like to have. place with amazing breakfast over the sea with fruit, toasts, etc (when possible :))
19 March 2024
Excellent service and great vistas
Location. Great vistas.
No real concerns.
24 December 2023
Fabulous
8 December 2023
It's great but need not to park due to parking fees.
View and hike trail.
Parking fees and buffet prices.
6 November 2023
Exceptional
everything
4 October 2023
Very good
9 September 2023
Had a wonderful stay here for a honeymoon. Would choose this place again.
Friendly staff everywhere.
Parking.
5 September 2023
Very good
12 August 2023
Overpriced resort; poor service; lovely location.
Clean; comfortable beds; nice spa; beautiful walks along the ocean.
Service was a total hit or miss and always slow. Food outrageously priced and nothing exceptional about its quality. Last but not least, paid for a room with an ocean view and got a tiny partial glance of the water, blocked by a huge cluster of vegetation. Went to the lobby to request a change and was dismissed coldly by a “no, this is the standard at this hotel”.
8 August 2023
Fabulous
3 April 2023
Very good
9 March 2023
Exceptional
The breakfast was so tasty and delicious.
4 March 2023
Felt like I was in paradise - why go to Hawaii when you can go to Terranea
Location, cleanliness, welcoming and relaxing
nothing
18 February 2023
Exceptional
We have visited many times to meet family for brunch, and spa, but this was our 1st stay-cation, and we will definitely be back!
27 December 2022
Exceptional
every thing is good
none
10 November 2022
it was amezing!
unique, clean, welcoming
nothing
10 October 2022
Very poor
Extremely overpriced. Service is 3 star, not 5 stars as claimed. We had food poisoning. Valet parking left our car opened - which is extremely unprofessional
4 October 2022
Poor
The location is gorgeous.
We had Ants in our bed and all over the room.
26 September 2022
Fabulous
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne
- - Fruits (additional charge)
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Car hire
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (free)
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Tennis court (additional charge)
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Golf course (within 3 km) (additional charge)
- - Fishing (additional charge)
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Table tennis
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- - Hiking
- - Cycling
- - Diving (additional charge)
- - Horse riding (additional charge)
- - Snorkelling (additional charge)
- - Mini golf
- - Water sport facilities on site (additional charge)
- - Kids' club (additional charge)
- - Beachfront
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Massage chair
- - Fitness
- - Yoga classes
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Beach
- - Stand-up comedy (additional charge)
- - Movie nights
- - Walking tours
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Cooking class (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
- - Live sport events (broadcast)
- - Archery (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
- - Outdoor furniture
- - Picnic area
- - Outdoor fireplace
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Water slide
- - Swimming pool toys
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Salt-water pool
- - Pool bar
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Fence around pool
- - Kids' pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming pool
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
- - Indoor play area
- - Kids' outdoor play equipment
Parking
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
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