Terranea Oceanfront Resort, Los Angeles
Expert reviews
“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
20 January 2022
Terranea is a luxurious family-friendly, gorgeous resort with a wonderful staff.
The resort was SO beautiful and we enjoyed every moment we spent there. The staff went above and beyond to help make it equally enjoyable to our toddler, from providing a stuffed animal at checkin to crayons during meals.
17 January 2022
Exceptional
Staff was too directed by computers and hand helds that were slow or malfuncioning or they weren't trained on how to use it. Could have delivered a better service without the technology and just listen to what guest wants.
14 January 2022
Very good
Breakfast was limited selection. Unfortunately, they have an excuse- because of coving…….
I understand $50 resort fee each day, but plus $50 for self parking for each day?, I am sorry, that’s a highway robbery!
1 January 2022
Pleasant
too expensive.
25 December 2021
Exceptional
Location, location and location. Very clean. Very helpful staff.
19 December 2021
Great!
We loved everything. The whole mini vacation was a success & the view couldn’t have been any better. Once again the wife loved the whole experience.
We went for a one night stay on a Friday we just didn’t get a chance to do any activities due to all activities where either in a Saturday or Sunday.
6 December 2021
Exceptional
our server Jeffrey at Mersal and Bob at the kayaking
6 October 2021
Loved it!
Had no idea there is a resort like this in LA. It felt like we were at some Hawaiian resort - so beautiful and would love to come again.
23 September 2021
Exceptional
The rooms had amazing views and the property in general had beautiful views!
We ate at Catalina Kitchen and Nelson’s. The service was very slow and there weren’t too many meal options. Our server at Catalina Kitchen was not very attentive or friendly.
12 September 2021
Very good
I was exciting when I saw photos of the facility posted on website. But when I arrived on September 7 and I was a little disappointed. The room I stayed table was dusty and bathroom was not fresh and I can’t even find a notepad and pen for the guest to use. Breakfast at Catalina restaurant is over price.
8 September 2021
Exceptional
Very friendly staff and helpful
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”.
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.
29 August 2022
Passable
Food, pools and resort was lovely.
Our room was 4228. We had an ant infestation all over the room. We woke up and ants were all over our clothes, our bags and in the bathroom as well. We had to move rooms to 5203. Rest of the trip we felt like we were itching even when sleeping from the experience. We did not get much sleep rest of our stay.
21 August 2021
Didn’t Live up to Expectations
Wonderful view
Staff has been reduced but prices have not and reservations are needed well in advance of your stay. No walk up dining or spa service.
16 August 2021
Did not get my money worth
Beautiful location
The room was small and due to staff shortage we have no service to our room. We had to make our own beds, reuse towels and no garbage pickup. Had to go down to concierge for shampoo, lotions etc. Phone calls to front desk, activity centers were never picked up.
9 September 2023
Had a wonderful stay here for a honeymoon. Would choose this place again.
Friendly staff everywhere.
Parking.
4 August 2022
It is a beautiful property with fantastic views and trails but just be prepared to spend a lot. It’s definitely a luxury
The property is beautiful on a cliff overlooking the ocean very well manicured wonderful trails fantastic restaurants and great staff. There’s a slide for the kids (and adults) in the pool and you have to have a spa service unfortunately it’s pricey but the relaxation room you look at the ocean through open glass French doors off a balcony and that view made it worth it for me. plus the pool servers were great! Robert and Jorge.
unfortunately the only room that we could “afford”was a double with two full-size beds just off the lobby. We still had a great ocean view but with all the weddings it was very loud and full sized beds were just hard and small for the 4 of us.
14 August 2024
Pleasant
29 July 2024
Fabulous
3 June 2024
Exceptional
6 May 2024
Very good
27 April 2024
Exceptional
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
- - Airport shuttle
- - 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
16 March 2022
Very good
No coffee machine in the room