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)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Garden
Reception
Exterior

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • The Oaks Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 148 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(55 reviews)
  • 127 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

  • The Oaks Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Stone Brewing - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 28 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Market at Hidden Meadows - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silverback Breakfast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chabelita Taco Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 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 stovetops. 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Audubon, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 4 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
  • Fenced pool
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • 70 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

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
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • 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

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

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1451 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 95 out of 1451 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and adequate. Problem that we were locked out on our second day and took a while for the lobby to straighten out the problem. Lost some precious time
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patsy Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Our place was not equipped with much kitchen cookware
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lots of good amenities. Two bedroom condo was spacious and very nice but needed a few upgrades (dining room table bobbled, screen on patio was ripped). Front desk was good about reporting issues and trying to fix things.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rogelio Daniel

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

Good place to relax

At first, the unit they gave me was very unpleasant. I didn't like the view or the location. I wanted to cancel my reservation, but they offered me a better unit and I was satisfied. It's a very nice place to relax with the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Welk resort is about 30 minutes away from where we live and it’s a perfect staycation place to decompress for a few days.Upon arrival staff greeted us with smiles and enthusiasm. In fact all staff members we had the pleasure of meeting went above and beyond to help and they were the highlight of our stay. Welk is a lovely resort with beautiful views all around. We enjoyed relaxing at the pool(s), taking walks and just relaxing. However we were disappointed that there was very limited food / drink options at the pools. And we would have liked to have more cabana rental availability at more of the pools. We had planned to spend a day at each pool but only two had cabanas for rent. Our villa was lovely. Very spacious and nice. However there were several things that needed attention. The washing machine leaked and flooded the kitchen, the microwave door needed to be held shut in order to work, and the shower would gradually get too hot because the handle would not stay in position. There were a few other things as well. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely return for little getaways but the condition of the villa made us think twice about buying in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sophia, Monterey Park

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen Lillian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location...fun amenities. Good spot together with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The condos are nice for a small family. There is not much to eat on or near the property, so plan to buy food and cook yourself. The property is very pretty and relaxing with lovely mountain views. The staff was very friendly and helpful at checkin - we were able to check in early, but otherwise would be 4PM, quite late. At checkin you get your parking pass from a time share seller, so beware. Other issues to note: many guests at the pools do not take their wet towels with them when they leave, making a mess and also preventing others from using chairs. The main pool with the slide is very busy with children, but other pools are less busy and crowded. The hotel asks you to put together your own trash etc. and also has a 10AM checkout time which is very early. Our condo was overlooking the fishing pond and while we were able to hear wildlife (frogs, birds, etc.) we also had a loud constant noise from the highway because of how our condo was situated. A condo closer to the mountain or other quiet places would have been nicer. Also, a golf hut was below our room and loud golfers would wake us up at 5AM. Overall I did like this property and would stay again, it was peaceful, nice views, and the pool was nice, but be ready for limiting dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vero

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Facility too old. Location not convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Vero

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Facility is old. Location not convenient.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Family Friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

NaShawnda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This is my second visit to this property. It’s big and beautiful. They just need to upgrade some things on the inside of the villas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay here was amazing! The property is very large and offers many activities throughout the day. The kitchen was well stocked (we only needed oil).
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

zukhro

Very clean and kids friendly hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed staying here, there are numerous activities for the whole family. Next time, we will bring the kids to enjoy. Great hospitality. We had an issue with someone above us but security handled it immediately.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The villa’s kitchen is nicely equipped. Just bring your food. Walls are very thin. I would recommend reserving a few buildings for adults only. We heard laughing, screaming, crying, and even the conversations next door. King bed, spring mattress, soft. Monday night is farmers market. Tuesday night live music. Wednesday night is a concert you can pay for. We saw ABBA band. Worth the money. Servers pools to choose from including adult only. Close to Oceanside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great weekend getaway, super easy and streamlined services....
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

mai

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Angelo

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melvin

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

2/10 Terrible

Ulysses

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John and Linda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful setting. Had a golf course view, so enjoyed watching the players. The only negative was that there were no newspapers available to purchase.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025