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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

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Spa
  • Gym

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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

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47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

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

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In-room dining

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

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47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

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

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

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

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47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

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

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47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

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

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47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

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

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Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

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

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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

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In-room dining

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Market at Hidden Meadows - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silverback Breakfast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chabelita Taco Shop - ‬12 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. 740 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 301 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 200 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1429 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1429 reviews

8.6/10

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

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Welk Resort has been my go to for almost 20 years. Never had issues. However this time, when I arrived they had me booked with a2 bedroom villa when I booked a 1 bedroom. That eventually got fixed. Also the TVs in living room and bedroom didn't work. When I called maintenance I did not get a call back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You don't really have to leave the property!! We only stayed 3 days but we did a lot from painting to rock climbing to the escape room experience. Recommend shopping for easy meals and snacks before hand and easy to use grills available everywhere
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rasha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Torrance

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslee

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

6/10 Okay

Abigail

Disliked: Cleanliness
3.5 - we only planned on staying for one night here as we were passing though but upon arrival they offered us a free night plus 2 tickets to Disney or Universal studios. I asked what the catch was. The concierge stated we just had to do a 90 min presentation of the property. I asked like a tour? They stated yes. The next day when we got to the presentation, we were tricked into listening to a presentation about buying timeshares. Yes, a tour was included but as a brand new couple it was very uncomfortable having personal questions asked to us, and having to share that with a stranger who was trying to pressure us into buying time shares. When we were at 100 minutes we asked how much longer and we were told “you’re required to stay for 90 minutes do you have somewhere to be?” …. It was well past 90 minutes and yes, we are on vacation? It lasted another 45 minutes.. on top of that, the “tickets” we got, you have to pay for. you can only do certain days and you have to request them to allow you to get the tickets even though they were offered as “free tickets”. The rooms are outdated but nice. There are no elevators so keep that in mind that these buildings are 3 story’s high. All the amenities they offer, you have to pay for. 98% of things here are a fee (daily resort fees, rock climbing, classes, etc). All that should be included for the price we pay. None the less, it was a decent hotel. We would go back without the pressure of the time shares!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maricriz

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything was good, it was just so confusing to get to our hotel because it was a huge place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norma

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

10/10 Excellent

R Donna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean & organized Except coffee maker was broken.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

DO NOT COME HERE

I had a disappointing experience at this hotel. The Wi-Fi is terrible everywhere — it barely works. Because this is a vacation club, many people come and use the pools just by showing they are owners. This makes the pools extremely crowded. The water even looks dirty and has a strange, sweaty color. It was also bad planning to start renovating one of the large pools right during the spring-to-summer season, when more guests are here. The staff at the golf pro store were very rude and arrogant. Also, the golf courses are not well maintained. I especially recommend avoiding the Par 3 Golf Course. It’s in poor condition and you have to share it with people playing “footgolf” — a game where they kick large balls into big holes. It really ruins the golf experience. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fateema

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pavel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Very limited info about the property, too many steps to the units. We were sitting outside at the morning while a gardener came close to our unit and started to spray around using heavy chemicals without checking who's around. It was very disrespectful and harmful to our health.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place for a family getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always plenty of activities and the bbqs are fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Gerald

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

F

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025