My wife and I stayed here in May for 5 nights. The hotel is beautiful, everything was super clean…read more The onsite food was amazing! The absolute BEST customer service from every employee we encountered! We upgraded to a full ocean front view room and the view was epic! A+++ customer service!

This hotel it's like a huge beach house. I really loved all the decoration and details…read more The Lobby had different areas to seat and enjoy the nice setting. I really loved the way they received you when you get there. They give you apple cider in little cute glasses. Making you feel very special. Then when you leave they don't even care. On another places at least they ask you how was your stay. Here they just ignored you. They gave us 2 aluminum water bottles with their name on them. They were pretty but a little bent. The beds smelled clean and the mattresses felt comfortable. You could not jump in them but they were comfy. The bathroom and the shower were very clean and ample. We had have very hard time with the coffee machine. It was not very easy to use. They had couple of coffee pods and they were good. When we finally learn how to used it. We asked for a room with a view and our view was from the side not in front of the beach. It was still a good view just not how we imagined. The hotel it's very close to the beach. We went to the pool and it's at roof top one. It had a nice view to the ocean. We took a very nice sunset picture from there. They had the big pool and some jacuzzis. There was some guest there. It was nice it was not over crowded. At night we were going around to the next door hotel that happened to partners. They had a big bar and music. It was very nice and plenty of people having a good time. Sadly we couldn't stay because we had minors with us. I would comeback and stay here again. It was a pleasant stay. I just felt ignored when we left. Forgot to mention we found an empty used drink can in the fridge and used note pad. Details that make a difference. It makes you think they ate it very thorough when cleaning.

We stayed at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort last week to try Ponto Lago for restaurant week. The resort…read moreis stunning and staff is very hospitable and welcoming. The front desk welcomes you and goes over the layout of the resort very well as it's very big! They also offered a golf cart tour. The amenities are great and the restaurant Ponto Lago was amazing. They have a 4 course dining options for $60 during restaurant week. I highly recommend recommend visiting the Resort and restaurant as its worth the visit!

On May 15, 2026, what should have been a relaxing dinner at Ember & Rye at Park Hyatt Aviara became…read morean incredibly upsetting experience. My husband had just finished working six consecutive shifts at the fire department, and we were simply looking forward to a nice evening together. As we entered the parking lot, two men in a golf cart crossed in front of our vehicle. My husband honked, and there was later a brief verbal exchange about what had happened. There were no threats or physical confrontation from us, and we believed the matter was over. Later, while we were still seated at our dinner table, a woman we had never met approached us and began questioning us about the parking-lot interaction. She told us that she and her husband were club members, repeatedly referenced their membership, said she had never seen us there before, and told us she "didn't want any problems in the future." I cannot speak to what she intended, but the encounter made both of us feel intimidated, unwelcome, and extremely uncomfortable. We later learned that an Aviara Country Club member event was being held at the restaurant that evening. After dinner, we discovered that our vehicle had been extensively damaged while parked on the property. Carlsbad Police investigated, and surveillance footage from the property documented what occurred. An individual associated with the earlier parking-lot encounter became the alleged suspect during the investigation. Our vehicle ultimately sustained nearly $15,000 in repair costs. I am intentionally not identifying anyone or making any statement about guilt. I am simply describing what my husband and I experienced that evening. What has disappointed us most is Park Hyatt Aviara's response afterward. I personally contacted hotel management and was told that Hyatt was cooperating with police, which we appreciated. We were also told that someone from Aviara Golf Club management would contact us to discuss what happened. That call never came. I understand that a hotel cannot control the actions of every person on its property, and I am not assigning legal responsibility to Hyatt. My concern is how we were treated as guests after such a serious and disturbing experience. We experienced an uncomfortable confrontation during dinner, left to discover nearly $15,000 in damage to our vehicle, and had to involve law enforcement. Yet we never felt the level of concern, communication, or follow-through we expected from a five-star property. That is what has been most disappointing. We chose Park Hyatt Aviara because we expected exceptional hospitality and guest care consistent with the Park Hyatt name. Instead, we left feeling uncomfortable, unsupported, and profoundly disappointed. I sincerely hope Park Hyatt Aviara considers how guests are cared for when something goes seriously wrong during their visit.

Mission Pacific is genuinely one of the most beautiful beachfront properties I've stayed at. The…read morelocation is unmatched. Having access to both Mission Pacific and The Seabird across the street made the experience feel even more expansive and luxurious. The property itself is gorgeous and the aesthetic is immaculate. However, the service during our stay fell significantly short of what a property of this caliber should deliver. I traveled with a 4-month-old infant and requested a pack & play multiple times over three weeks and it wasn't in my room upon arrival despite repeated confirmations. The front desk was consistently unreachable by phone throughout our stay, which made accessing the resort fee amenities we paid for nearly impossible. I genuinely believe this may have been a staffing issue specific to our visit rather than a reflection of the property's standard. I would absolutely return, the location and property alone make it worth it. I just hope the service matches the beauty of the space next time.

Beautiful hotel, but quite pricey. We were upgraded to an ocean front room due to our Hyatt status…read more The room itself was very nice. However, warning- if you are in the middle ocean front rooms (i.e. room 530), they are located outside and there is a train behind the property that runs all night. The manager offered to switch our room but it would have been a downgrade to an ocean view room so we decided to deal with the noise. Note that you also can't see the sunset from those rooms as it is blocked by the rooms on the west side. The front desk service was great. They offered us some wine and champagne and provided us with water bottles. The rooftop pool is wonderful. It's a nice place to lounge. The pool is heated so didn't feel too cold, but we were also there during a heat advisory 75+ degrees). There is a live dj playing lounge music. The food and drinks are expensive so we didn't really order anything. Overall a nice stay, but if we ever go back I would make sure we don't get one of the outside rooms.

Overall, we had a nice stay, but there were definitely some areas that need improvement…read more The positives first: check-in was quick and easy, the room was spacious, and I really appreciated that there was no carpet. We appreciated the complementary breakfast. The towels and bedding were clean, and the hotel staff kept providing fresh, clean towels throughout the day, which was a nice touch. The beach attendants were friendly, the hotel provides sand toys for kids, and we really enjoyed the live music in the evenings. The location is excellent and made it easy to enjoy the beach. Unfortunately, the cleanliness of our room upon arrival was disappointing. The toilet seat had what appeared to be blood or feces on it, there was urine around the base of the toilet, which made it seem like the bathroom floor hadn't even been mopped, and there were crumbs and bits of food, along with a few dead bugs, around the beds. Thankfully, I had hand sanitizer with me and cleaned the bathroom before my children used it. A few other things to note: the balcony door was difficult to open, there was no screen door, and the complimentary beach chairs are quite small and may not be comfortable for larger adults. The sheets also seemed too small for the mattresses and kept coming off the corners during the night, which made sleeping less comfortable, no mattress covers. The beach itself is beautiful but fairly small, so it becomes crowded quickly. One suggestion for future guests: please rinse the sand off before you are getting into the pool, I witnessed people rinsing off im the pool after beach then after 2-3 minutes they came out and went upstairs. The pool is not a shower and the sand on the bottom of the pool hurt. Also, once you're finished using the beach loungers, remove your towels instead of leaving them behind. It was difficult to tell which chairs were actually occupied and which were available because many loungers had towels left on them. Overall, this hotel has a fantastic location and several nice amenities, but better attention to room cleanliness and a few small improvements would make a big difference. * also bring water shoes, the rocks at the beach are very painful*

Came here for my partner's birthday - he wanted the beach and I found this gem!…read more The room was incredibly spacious and our balcony had a perfect view of the beach and ocean. The bed was so comfy and there was a large sitting area with a TV. We got room service and every food we chose was delicious! We rented chairs and an umbrella for our beach day and we spent so much time on our balcony watching wildlife, surfers, people fishing, the waves. The pool also was heated and so lovely to jump in after a day in the ocean. They had live music around the pool Saturday night! It was walking distance from so many stores and restaurants. We picked up pizza and enjoyed dinner on our balcony, while watching the sunset. It was truly a magical beach getaway!

I loved this spa! The space is beautiful and spacious, the meditation vibrating beds were such a…read morecool touch, and my massage was amazing. They even have a unique reflexology path where you walk barefoot over different pressure points to massage your feet--something I've never seen at another spa! My only downsides were the small pool and the limited, very health-focused food menu. Overall, though, a great experience!

I was literally just detained and harassed by security guard "Chris"…read more I am a member and was ask for my "papers" while walking my dog. The problem... I was walking my dog on a public road NEXT to the resort. I was harassed and called derogatory names. I ask for a supervisor He came and as I called the police to report harassment they both got in their golf carts and booked out of there. Strange, no? Aside from the complete disrepair of this resort, it's perfect if you'd like to experience Gestapo type service. Definitely make sure you have your papers! Although i cannot FULLY claim them, last week a Carlsbad police helicopter was announcing over the loudspeaker that they were looking for assistance in finding an armed felon in the neighborhood. But definitely make your resort plans here at Club Gestapo. You'll never forget it. Oh, and definitely bring your papers just in case Chris pushes you up against the spa wall! Enjoy!

I've been staying at this resort with my family for over three years, and over that time I've…read morenoticed a gradual decline in the condition of the cottages. There are small holes in the walls that have been patched with mismatched paint, leaking shower heads, and on one occasion we even found broken glass left in the room that hadn't been cleaned up. That said, what makes this resort special isn't just the buildings it's the people. I could leave my phone outside our cottage for hours, and I genuinely believe no one would touch it. That kind of honesty and sense of community is rare, and it's the reason we keep coming back. It's difficult for me to give this place five stars because I've seen it at its best. Compared to how it used to be, it's no longer in its prime. Based on its current condition, I think 3.5 out of 5 stars is a fair rating. I truly hope the owners invest in restoring the cottages, because this resort has something you can't easily replace a great atmosphere and trustworthy guests.

Beautiful beach with bungalows you can rent and camper hookups…read more If you have base access and in the San Diego area I highly recommend this beach. It's right off of the 5 fwy and the 76 in Oceanside.

We absolutely loved our stay at Cape Rey! We booked a little family getaway before the hustle and…read morebustle of the school year started, and it was exactly what we were hoping for. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. A special shoutout to Chase-- excellent customer service. He was even able to get us checked into our room early so we could settle in and head straight down to the pool. Thanks Chase! The kids had the best time splashing around while my husband and I enjoyed piña coladas with an ocean view. The hotel also offers complimentary bikes to check out, so we took a family bike ride along the coast, which ended up being a true highlight for our girls. From the amazing food at the restaurant to the beautiful setting and genuinely wonderful staff, Cape Rey really stands out. It was the perfect little family escape, and we can't wait for our next stay!

Staff were friendly, including valet (seriously only good part of our stay)…read more Rooms are so outdated, carpets so old looking. Hotel and restaurant staff not on the same page as far as room service goes. Regarding the -chandlers restaurant, that's supposed to be fine dining had the smelliest tuna appetizer, and salmon, yuck. We even ordered an early dinner by 4:45 pm and the fish looked so old! Ugh. We ordered a bunch of food from there that got delivered to our room. Afterwards I informed them to please pick up the dishes (we ordered a lot of stinky fish stuff, and the trays were so big we couldn't put outside our door) staff never came! Had to sleep in a stinky fishy room. Also, The freakin AC in our room was rattling so loud we could hardly sleep! I wish I could attach the video, they must of received complaints on this before us? that crap was so loud and annoying. Ice machine on our floor didn't work, so we had to get the elevator and go to the other floor every time we needed ice. Front desk staff not on the same page. Make sure you record any convo because nobody knows what the other persons talking about apparently.

I give this place more of a 3.8. We arrived early Saturday hoping to maybe check in a little early…read morethe very nice young lady at the counter was accommodating but said room wasn't ready but for a $50.00 up charge she will put our room at top of cleaning list with house keeping.. Fantastic let's do that. In the mean time feel free to use the pool, bathroom on the left to change. Went the pool. Two pools, not huge but has a little bar. The pool wasn't crowded but we struggled to find a chair that wasn't reserved with a towel; we spotted 1 empty chair under an umbrell, as we approached a young gentleman grabbed the chair at took it across the pool to the umbrella his family was under. Lol. Okay. We just sat our things on the concrete under the umbrella hoping it wouldn't be long and enjoyed the pool. After checking a couple times and our encounter with the OTHER, older front desk lady; our room was ready at 4. That's check in time. The room was large and pretty nice; we did notice the floors were a bit "damp". The little patio with the chairs and view, very nice. We were able to hear the live music coming from marina bar as we were sitting outside of our room taking in the view. We took out a paddle boat that was complimentary at check in. The lake itself is very nice, pretty peaceful considering it sits smack-dab in the middle of a neighborhood. What makes my review a 3.8 isnt the accommodation. Recommended. Its front desk staff, in particular the second one i mentioned. She should enjoy her job more.

Lakehouse Resort in San Marcos has an attractive setting and presents itself as a polished resort…read moredestination, so I was disappointed that the condition of the room did not reflect that same level of care. Upon arrival, we noticed chips and debris left on the carpet, which immediately suggested that the room had not been thoroughly vacuumed or properly inspected before check-in. In the bathroom, there was a woman's hair left in the shower, and some of the towels did not appear as fresh and clean as one would expect from a resort-level property. When staying at an upscale hotel or resort, cleanliness should be seamless and unquestionable. Guests should not have to inspect the carpet, shower, or towels and wonder whether the room was fully serviced before their arrival. Those details are fundamental to the overall guest experience. The property itself has many appealing qualities, but the housekeeping shortcomings significantly affected our impression of the stay. At this price point and level of presentation, I expected far greater attention to detail and a stronger quality-control process before rooms are released to guests. With more consistent housekeeping and room inspections, Lakehouse Resort could provide the experience its setting and branding suggest. Unfortunately, our room did not meet that standard.

We absolutely loved our stay here! This was our first time visiting Oceanside. It was a quick…read moreweekend getaway and we had a great time in the area! This boutique hotel is so cute, very clean and accommodating! Whenever we come back to Oceanside, we will definitely stay here again!! Easy check-in, affordable, great communication and a perfect location!

Awesome little boutique hotel on the south part of Oceanside (close to Carlsbad)! Check in to our…read moresuper cute room was easy, they text you the code to get in. Great communication through email. There are only 12 rooms, one hot tub, a fire pit, picnic tables and a free parking lot in front. It is on Coast Highway but not as loud as you'd think. Close to lots of shops and restaurants. They have bikes and surf boards you can use. There is a coffee machine in your room along with wine cups and some of the units have kitchens. We drank our wine around the fire pit and actually met and visited with really cool people. In the morning there was hot coffee and doughnuts in the little common area. Fun getaway hotel for the weekend!

Book this beautiful resort via Amex site…read more Located in Encinitas by coast hey 101. 30miles from San Diego. The hotel is sort of the middle of nowhere. The point is for relax and enjoy. Parking: Valet only $60 overnight Concierge and receptionist table is very simple and 1 person helping only, she is Super duper sweet and helpful. She checked us in, and since we booked via Amex, we received complimentary: - Suite upgrades - early check in - guarantee 4pm check out - daily breakfast for 2 - In room wifi - and $150 resort credit apply for restaurant, spa etc. This place has a e-bike, paddle board an surf board for guests to use anytime complimentary. If you happened to stay in 2nd floor, which they only have 3 floors, where Vaga restaurant is, to find your room is kinda tricky. Look at the signage and the room are through the double door, on your left when you face the restaurant. It requires your keycard access to enter through the double door. The room is so relaxing,the vibe is comforting. It has complimentary coffee, nespresso tea and bottle water. You can ask for more water at concierge. Look at the real life I believe eucalyptus stem on top of the shower head, love it. There's also a gym and spa in 1st floor, also access to beach. We asked for recommended restaurant around the area, she gave a 4 pages list of restaurant and little shops 2nd floor - has venue area with spacious gathering area and balcony overlooking the beach. Evening: you can enjoy cocktails on VAGA restaurant overlooking the beach with outdoor fireplace and patio. Fyi: the room has thin walls. We can hear ppl talking, walking, running on hall way every moment. So on our final bill: They comp all our daily breakfast including tips and room service delivery. They automatically deduct $150 resort credit regardless you spend under. It will apply to any other fees. Like it because they don't Knicks pick every single expenses, that shows their reputation and their hotel guests matter over little charges. Overall, love this place. Will definitely come back. Highly recommended.

My wife and I recently took a trip to San Diego, and for one night, we stayed at the Alila Maria…read moreBeach Resort Encinitas. While we loved the resort room we were assigned, the water and the sunset, and the VAGA restaurant, we had some challenges with checking in that impacted our stay and made us question whether it was worth our visit. As a Hyatt Globalist, I took advantage of a Suite Upgrade Award in advance to get upgraded to a one-bedroom suite with a nice balcony. Also, as we were needing to depart first thing in the morning, we only had the day of arrival to enjoy the resort, so we also requested an early check-in, which we were told would likely be able to be offered (when we called 24 hours in advance). We requested a noon check-in as we made the reservation using American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts, which offered this as a benefit based on availability. Not only were we not offered an early check-in of noon, the room was not available until 4 PM. As such, we ended up being unable to use the resort amenities as we had dinner reservations and then after watching the sunset, had a low-key evening after it was dark out. When we finally got keys to our room, which was a long walk from the front desk, our keys were not even programmed correctly. We were glad that some staff found us in front of our room unsuccessfully trying to get in. They went to the front desk for us to exchange our room keys with ones that worked. The suite itself was wonderful with a nice living room and a spacious bathroom and bedroom. It had a lovely balcony that we watched the sunset on. It was also near the pool and easy viewing of the water and area. Also, we received four chocolate truffles as guests within the American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts program. While we were also celebrating a birthday, Alila Marea Beach Resort doesn't provide additional amenities for the occasion; however, they acknowledged the birthday at check-in, and during our dinner reservation at VAGA Restaurant, they did provide a birthday dessert. We absolutely loved the VAGA Restaurant and the manager and staff there along with the delicious food and drinks. I wrote a separate 5-star review for the VAGA Restaurant on Yelp. We booked a Fine Hotels + Resorts offer that included early (noon) check-in when available and late (4 PM) checkout guaranteed, room upgrade when available, daily breakfast, $150 credit which we used for a nice dinner, and welcome amenity. We were unable to receive an upgrade the day of our arrival nor an early check-in, and we were unable to take advantage of the late check-out. Thanks to my Hyatt Globalist benefits, complimentary breakfast and other benefits like complimentary dishes at VAGA for dinner and breakfast, the breakfast from Fine Hotel & Resorts was not needed. The Globalist access also waived the $55 daily resort fee, which included 2 welcome beverages, 2 water bottles, access to the fitness center, beach access with chairs, umbrella, and towels, a weekly sound bath experience (not while we were there), and local transportation within 3 miles of property. Again, if we only could have enjoyed some of the resort's amenities, this would have included so many ways to spend our time. All in all, this seemed like a wonderful resort, though my wife and I were unable to experience that. I would strongly advise anyone planning to go to Alila Maria Beach Resort for only one night to find another hotel to stay at. On the other hand, if you plan a full weekend or several days, it sounds like this resort could offer a lot. We simply didn't feel it was a place for a "special occasion" or that we were valued as customers, even as Hyatt Globalists and AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts customers.