Gaylord Hotels and Marriott International have opened the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, CA, the first-ever Gaylord Hotels property in the state and the sixth in the brand’s portfolio.
Developed in partnership with RIDA Development Corporation, this $1.3-billion project features 1,600 guestrooms including 89 suites, 12 food and beverage concepts, a 4.25-acre waterpark with multiple pools and more than 477,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space.
“The debut of Gaylord Pacific marks a transformative milestone for the Gaylord Hotels brand,” said Johann Krieger, VP/managing director, Gaylord Hotels. “Bringing our signature all-under-one-roof experience and expertise bringing people together for extraordinary experiences to the West Coast for the first time is a proud moment for our team and a meaningful expansion of our portfolio. This opening celebrates a decade-long collaboration with the City of Chula Vista and the Port of San Diego, and we’re excited to become part of this vibrant community.”
Flanked by the San Diego Bay and Chula Vista Marina, the resort’s premium guestrooms evoke the feeling of a seaside destination, blending coastal elegance with residential comfort, according to the developers. Offering king or double queen beds, standard guestrooms range from 389 sq. ft. to 623 sq. ft. with a dedicated work area and mountain or bay views. Executive Suites feature up to 838 sq. ft. with a separate living room and sofa bed and option to connect a neighboring queen guestroom.
The property’s premium accommodations include six luxury suites, 10 presidential suites and two ultra-premium penthouse presidential suites. These suites integrate a variety of indoor and outdoor areas. The penthouse presidential suites include 3,254 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space and feature a private furnished balcony with panoramic views of the surrounding San Diego Bay, Coronado Island and Pacific Ocean. Indoors, the suites include a living room, kitchenette, bar, a dining table for eight and a master bedroom with a private dressing room and spa-inspired soaking tub.
Purpose-built to curate meetings, events and celebrations of any size and purpose, the resort has 477,000 sq. ft. of indoor/outdoor space, including 135,000 sq. ft. of event lawns and terrace, 67 breakout rooms and four ballrooms. The resort presents a flexible stage to execute elaborate events and creative gatherings, featuring large balconies off the Chula Vista Ballroom and Bayside Ballroom, diverse culinary offerings and more. Gaylord Pacific also houses the largest convention center and ballroom of any hotel in California, with its California Ballroom & Exhibit Hall at 140,049 sq. ft., according to the developers.
