Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 star property

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8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Aerial view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 79 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Jetted Tub (Villas on the Green)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

  • 79 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 148 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

  • 54 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 135 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

  • 53 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Escondido

With a stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area in Escondido, you'll be 16 mi (25.7 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California. .This family-friendly hotel is 24.9 mi (40 km) from Del Mar Racetrack and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Wilson Creek Winery.

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Stone Brewing - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • California State University San Marcos - 13 min drive - 15.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 22 min drive - 25.7 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 25 min drive - 28.5 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Chabelita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Escondido Moose Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Mountain Vineyard - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Family-friendly hotel with 8 outdoor pools and 8 hot tubs
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area offers 714 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and DVD players. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the waterpark with waterslides. 8 outdoor swimming pools and 8 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Elevate Day Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 714 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and ovens. 47-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 8 outdoor swimming pools or 8 hot tubs. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at Canyon Grille, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Escondido? This hotel has 4800 square feet (446 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Canyon Grille - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Pizza Hut - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Starbucks - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 20 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 20 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Grille
  • Pizza Hut
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • 8 hot tubs
  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,800 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2024 to April 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from November 1 2024 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.71 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 20 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 20 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

San Diego Welk Resort
Welk Resort
Welk Resorts San Diego Hotel Escondido
Welk Resort San Diego Escondido
Welk San Diego
Welk San Diego Escondido
Welk San Diego Resort
Welk Hotel Escondido
Welk Hotel San Diego
Welk Resort Escondido
Welk Resort San Diego Hotel Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego Condo Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego Condo
Welk Resorts San Diego Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego
Welk Resorts San Diego Hotel

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 89 out of 1201 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Valencia

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rowena

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

cornelio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Several pool and rec rooms on site.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myeisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me and my family enjoyed our stay…it was safe clean quiet ymthe kids had a ball here…we will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma, Bell

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lester

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is pretty remote actually, no downtowns or malls.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
You would think that having the Hyatt name it would be a very good property with excellent and flawless service. When I got there I was assigned a room where the bed was not done, there were covers and towels on the floor, TV was on and I think I saw someone on the bed. Did not have a complete look because I did not want to be intrusive even though it was not my fault. I had reserved a jetted tub room and was put on a non jetted tub room without a fireplace as well. Different in price was not given back. Never again even though the rest of the stay was just ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shih Chieh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

The most terrible experience when staying at hotel

Our neighbor started partying from 10 PM to 4 AM. We called the front desk a couple of times, and security came by to knock on their door, but our neighbor just didn’t care. The hotel front desk told me there was nothing they could do, and our family couldn’t sleep the whole night. The neighbor even knocked on our door, which scared my wife and kids, making them feel threatened. The next morning, I asked the front desk for a full refund, but they only compensated us for the resort fee and nothing else! I will never stay here again, and I will advise my friends and family to avoid this hotel if they plan to visit the area. This was a terrible, terrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

LAURA

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
scrnic but facility needed TLC
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with so much to do. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me and wife stayed at this hotel it is very nice and staff are very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rogelio

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet.... lots of space 3 televisions. Great showers. Bed linens are great. Dishwasher is very old and doesn't work properly. Overall a great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kids and I loved this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Donna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice, lots to do within the property. Unfortunately staff was not as helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

The staff in the rec centers were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charesa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good , quite, well kept very friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property and room was exactly as described in the pictures. The room was perfect, clean, lots of amenities, beautiful view. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Overall Pretty Good

Overall, we had a good stay. The bed was comfortable, we used the fireplace regularly and having a full kitchen in our hotel room was a huge plus. The property was beautiful and we enjoyed playing golf at both of the courses. The only downsides were that after being out of the room from 10 am - 5 pm we came back to the room and found it had not been turned over by housekeeping. Considering it's a luxury hotel and we paid an extra $75 resort service fee you'd think that would be included. Additionally, the on-site dining options are subpar and most options are at least 5-10 miles away on one-way roads. If you don't mind no housekeeping and bringing your own food to cook, I would recommend the property for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great! The little market had much more than we thought they’d offer minus almond milk. Also wish the Canyon Grill had more options on their menu. Other than that, pools were great, clean and heated, property was very clean and well kept, All levels of staff were very helpful and nice. We hope to be back soon. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025