Enjoyed our stay, quick service if you need anything they are up and about. Love the jacuzzi and swimming pools ( there's two to enjoy). We will be back. read more

Came to Ramona with my wife for three nights while she teaches a class. We were booked into this resort. It's about a 15 minute drive from downtown Ramona but worth it. We were booked into a 1 bedroom suite. More like a 1 bedroom apartment. Full kitchen with a breakfast bar, living room with a fireplace, dining room, and bedroom with a king bed. Large bathroom. Also has a large patio. 3 minute walk to the pool. Theres a racquet club across the street that we have full access to, which has tennis and pickleball courts, spa, fitness center, and sauna. If you ever need to stay in Ramona, stay here. Also, it's a Hilton property. read more

I love to explore different towns and cities with my kids. Julian was one on my list where they are known for their apple pies. I've heard many great aspects about this tiny town. I had searched for hotels nearby and came across Riviera Oaks Resort about 35 mins away from Julian. Lots of good reviews through Expedia and the price for two nights was just right. As we arrived, Trinity greeted us politely and checked us in quickly. The room was spacious with a full kitchen, living room, outdoor patio with lounge chair, and huge bedroom closet. The only complaint I had was it didn't feel as clean with an unbearably bad odor. Plus, the dishwasher was on which I thought was so odd. I managed to cancel the dish cycle, but maybe it was already broken. Maintenance came to fix it the next day and was given some Febreze for the awful smell. Also, the room is outdated and needs a renovation. The highlight of our stay, they do offer snacks, drinks, foods, ice creams, and light bites in their lobby for really great prices. We didn't need to make a stop at the grocery store. Other than that, I can see why we got a good deal on this resort. read more

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What a fantastic vacation spot in San Diego Country Estates. The accommodations are nice and undergoing renovations and the staff are simply amazing. Leanne, Andrea, Miguel, Jose and all of the staff are top notch at their craft, efficient and kind. The customer service is definently 5 stars plus. The 58 miles of local trails, beautiful landscape and mountains make this place a haven for relaxation. Approx. 7 miles from Ramona and 19 miles to Escondido this community of approximately 10,000 residents is quite nice. There are equestrian trails, scenic views at all angles and the weather is appealing as well. The gymnasium, pool, tennis courts and other amenities are to notch. Highly recommended read more

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I was looking forward to staying here and drove 4 hours away as a Mother's Day gift to myself. I left my wallet at home rushing to get here before dark and no other option was given to me because you don't accept Applepay even if I had a picture of my id as well. I was also told you couldnot manually enter my card number if I had someone back home take a picture of - which is a lie. Every modern day machine does this. This is the year 2026 and things happen like this. I also lost out on the money for the reservation. I have to now drive 4 hours back in the dark by myself. I will never recommend or stay here and tell all my travel friends about this. read more

This is one of those reviews where I wish Yelp offered half stars! This property is part of my timeshare and is one I've never stayed at; but my niece had a softball tournament and the games were gonna be in Ramona, so it worked out. The route there is tricky and takes you on many two lane windy roads through the mountains and passed lots of wineries. I'm rating a 3 b/c this property is a bit aged. There was a note in the room that some renovations were happening and there will be some noise. We didn't experience any disruption during our short stay; but some of the buildings were roped off. I was disappointed that the 1bdrm we booked that sleeps 4 only had 1 bathroom. At the other properties I've stayed at the 1bdrm has a full bath in the bdrm and a 1/4 bath off the living room. The room was huge though, a nice King Bed and with a nice patio in with trees around. My 3rd guest stated the pullout was not bad. As for the location...Ramona is a very small town, so it's at least 10-15mins to ant civilization. Barona casino is near but from what the hostess said it's up a crazy rod for 13 miles. I didnt have time explore to the spa; but there's one on site and one across the street. I would consider going back and maybe hitting some wineries. read more

I'm a timeshare owner and I'm just so disappointed at how this place hasn't changed much! No upgrades since the 90's. Everything is dated. Also the room was dirty ! There were bread crumbs everywhere. Restroom was not clean. I come here for peace and quiet. That I do love!!!! It's a quiet location and serene. read more

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When we checked in i was shocked there was no elevator. Handicapped and stairs. Ashton was not sure what to do being sold out and Andrea to the rescue. She offered to help me upstairs if necessary and give us a ground floor in the am. She did just that. Professional and an asset in every way to this company she saved our vacation The whole staff, the grounds are kept up. The room was immaculate and my niece played pickle ball with her son and the groundskeeper there was more concerned he might get in our way. I will add there isnt anything you could need they did not have or were willing to provide. Quiet and out of the way but worth it. I could live here! Thank you to all the employees that made this such an amazing stay. We will be back! read more

This location is in the mountains, about 45 minutes to an hour from San Diego International Airport. The location is quiet with nearby trails. Not much was going on during the second shutdown that went to effect the day after arrival. After a mix-up, the front desk handled it well and we were finally in our room on the 2nd floor. Although the parking lot was not full, we were not given an alternative option on the room that faced the swimming pool. The grounds were well maintained and service personnel was prompt with the delivery of requested items and trash pickup. I will say the furnishings are a bit dated but the place had been thoroughly cleaned. The bed, however, was very firm, not to my liking. I twisted and turned all night to alleviate my body parts from the firm pressure. A good place to stay in the middle of nowhere, maybe an hour to an hour and a half to Disney. Oh, the casino is about 20 minutes away. read more

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Riviera Oaks Resort at Ramona: Sanguine Adventure Riviera Oaks Resort and Monarch Grand Vacations at Riviera Oaks Resort near Ramona in Southern California clearly is an Interval International Premier Resort (the highest distinction awarded by Interval International.) Riviera Oaks Resort contact is 25382 Pappas Road, Ramona, CA 92065. The phone is 760-788-7711. We have delighted in several Riviera Oaks Resort holidays over the past 30 years. Our first holiday occurred following Christmas, and our Dayton, OH flight connected through LAX (Los Angeles) into Lindberg at San Diego. Our arrival was near midnight, and the drive to I - 15 was carefree. San Diego elevation is 42 feet above sea level, and we were driving to Ramona at an elevation of 1430 feet above sea level. The clear skies and full moon illuminated the rocky foothills of the Laguna Mountains. It was as if we were seeing huge snow mounds everywhere. We later discovered that some of these rocks were La Posta rocks, which contain abundant white-weathering plagioclase and low color index (C.I.), which together impart a white color to the low platy outcrops of the unit. This was our first moonlight experience with white-weathering plagioclase rocks, and we delighted in a special "White Christmas," that had followed us from snowbound Ohio. Our 1:30AM arrival (4:30AM Ohio time) was very dramatic due to the change in Ohio, San Diego, and Ramona landscape and geology within a matter of hours. Riviera Oaks Resort at Ramona is located in the San Vicente Valley. Check in proceeded well, and we easily found our villa. My wife was intent on locating the bedroom and finding a deep sleep. At some time the next day, we emerged from the villa to a California wonderland. We really lacked the stamina the previous night to appreciate the villa at Riviera Oaks Resort in the "middle of the night." So, it was an ingenuous revelation when we viewed the interior elegance of the villa. Unfortunately, the three slides on the Interval International site do not do justice to the designer quality of Riviera Oaks Resort. The kitchen is fully functional, and tile and carpet selections are attractive. We always appreciate a villa fireplace. The dining area is inviting, and the living room and balconies are delightful. Both bedrooms and bathrooms reflect designer quality. We notice that two slides on the Interval International site does provide a view of the La Posta rocks which evolve in beauty from sunrise to sunset and seem to turn white in the full moonlight. We have spent nearly a year of our lives (timesharing) in California, and the diverse beauty of this state from Oregon to Mexico as well as from the Pacific to the eastern border is fascinating. 17 tennis courts and the hiking trails attracted us. We did spend several days at or near the resort. One feature which serendipity provided was that several area butchering shops and meat stores provided wild game. The meat shops provide a variety of wild game, both fresh and frozen. My wife and I have always been fans of wild game, and my wife prepared several interesting game dinners. There are also a variety of neat restaurants in the Ramona area, and given our condo kitchen and excursions, we were delighted with many choices that are not available in Ohio. Riviera Oaks Resort has contracted with a Tijuana and Mexico tour operator. A small van will come directly to Riviera Oaks Resort to provide an all-day tour into Tijuana and Mexico. Our rental car company advised us that additional Mexican insurance would have to be purchased, and we had investigated the drive into Mexico previously. Mexican Auto Insurance: If you plan to take your car into Mexico, you must purchase Mexican automobile insurance prior to crossing the border. Most U.S. policies are not valid in Mexico. In the unfortunate event of an accident, only a Mexican insurance policy will be recognized as valid. Unfortunately, Mexican border towns are not representative of Mexican culture. Experienced Mexican travelers seem to know that Mexico is an experience of a rich and proud culture as well as several proud subcultures. An alternative is to drive to San Diego and employ a San Diego tour company into Mexico. Of course, the U.S. tourist may park at the U.S. border and walk into Mexico. There are Mexicoaches (Red Bus), Tijuana taxis, and other local transportation. All adult U.S. Citizens require a passport. Children ages 18 and under only require a birth certificate. Non-U.S. Citizens: Either a Passport, I-94, Multiple Entry Visa or Resident Alien Card is required for re-entry to the United States. Visitors may purchase up to $800 in merchandise duty free and 1 liter of alcohol per person 21 years of age or older. The day trip that we selected began with a Rivera Oaks pick up, and then crossed the Mexican Border into the small seaside resort of Rosario, which is only 20 miles south of Tijuana. Just north of Rosarito is "Hollywood, Mexico." read more

Our 2nd time at Riviera Oaks Resort & for a couple of weeks w/it's been quiet w/mountain view's & relaxing. We're thankful for all the hard work & excellent wonderful service & help from pool-man James, & Miguel, Leanne, Beth, Jessica, Tony, Hilary & Pennie!!! read more

My cousin has a timeshare here. She invited me to be in quarantine here with her. It really was a nice places . Equestrian activities across the street beautiful neighborhood to walk around . Be prepared to see roaming turkey. Unfortunately the gym was closed due to coronavirus. But I had an excellent time . read more

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I was hesitant about staying at a hotel during covid, but remembering past stays at other Diamond resort locations I felt Diamond resorts would be a safer bet. Upon entering the room aka mini apartment I was put at ease. Looked clean and you could tell they cleaned the room thoroughly. I reserved a 1 bedroom king size with a queen sofa. The size of the room really is like a 1 bedroom apartment. The whole resort is made to look and feel like you are in a home not a hotel. Really appreciate them stocking the kitchen with anything you may need. The pool was opened and has a grill area for you to cook. I really liked this resort and definitely considering coming back for another staycation . read more

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Definitely a diamond in the mountains. We did a local hike and wanted something close by for the night. Reasonable prices and the amenities are 5 stars. Racquetball, pool tables, sauna, jacuzzi, basketball courts. Now we want to come back and do a few more days. The rooms are suites with a living room and full kitchen. Only reason I dinry give 5 stars rooms a bit outdated but heard they are remodeling read more

Lovely resort. Friendly and professional staff; great checkin service. Great location too. read more

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We made a mistake and got a non refundable room. First, my wife called and was treated rudely. Clearly, we made a mistake, but I called back, asking for some consideration of a refund or partial refund. I won't use the name of the attendant who I spoke with, but I asked her to ask her boss and that person said no. I asked for that persons name to write and email and she wouldn't give it to me and then hung up on me. Never did I raise my voice. It's understandable to not receive any support on refund, as we erred, disappointing to treated so disrespectfully and to have her hang up. read more

Fantastic place to stay in Ramona. Close enough to San Diego, about a 45 minute drive to big attractions. Resort is also surrounded by amazing wineries, about 40 in the Ramona area with the best wines, focus is on Reds if your a red fan. Rooms are spacious and full size kitchens with cookware, flatware, basically bring the food and everything else is covered. Rooms that can be booked are a 2 bedroom or one bedroom/studio, both types are really big. All rooms have a sofa bed in the living room. There are 2 pools and hot tubs to enjoy. Pickle ball, Tennis, ping pong, shuffle board and much more. Best place in Ramona to stay! read more

I enjoyed the resort. It was very peaceful, and the views were great. The condos are nice, and they have a well stocked kitchen. They have balconies and outside sitting areas outside the condo. Tops of the line grills are at the pool area. read more

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Truly a home away from home, but better. Love the heated pool and jacuzzi. BBQ and out door amenities are awesome. So relaxing. Wayne Varn came into our suite to change the bedding since we were staying for an extended time and I came back from work to a clean suite. He cleaned up the kitchen and bathrooms, changed all the beds and even vacuumed. Even my stove and dishes were clean. Thank you so much! K.Meyers read more

This place is a nice family resort. Its 1 hour from San Diego but it's up and around a mountain. I didn't like the turns. The resort has heated pools, nice gym, tennis, basketball courts, and playground. There isn't anything bu the resort like has shopping or grocery stores. The rooms are nice and spacious. The smaller room bed sink in the middle. Plenty of parking. Some activities go on during the weekend. Close to wineries :) read more

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Jenny! Thanks for making our night easier! With everything going on you helped us get what we needed and took the time to even take us to who we were meeting. Just because of this we will be back 100% read more

This is our second stay and won't be our last we love this place they have the best staff , that can answer, and resolve any questions

Only gets two stars because suites are (although dated) are large and clean and the pool is pretty nice. Front desk staff seem to be barely tolerant of the customers paying their salaries. This place is a Motel NOT a Hotel. No restaurant, no breakfast and they can't even bring themselves to bring in some bagels and pre packaged things and fruit for a pseudo-continental breakfast. 2.5 mile drive to anything resembling breakfast. Like I said, MOTEL. If you need to stay in this area, this may be your only choice (my sympathies), stop in Ramona about 4 miles away and do some grocery shopping. read more

To start, location is horrible--literally in the middle of nowhere. You'll have to drive at least an hour to get anywhere. If you have kids, don't even think of staying here. The posts on the balcony are so wide that a child could easily fall through (see picture). How is this legal, seriously? So just keep the kids inside? Nope. The walls and the floors are so poorly insulated that the people staying below you will only be satisfied if all people staying in a unit are perched on the couch the whole time. We were traveling with a 17lb baby, and according to the people below us, her crawling around the unit sounded like a herd of elephants. Absolutely ridiculous. Also, the housekeepers are completely useless. Expect to remove your trash on your own and wash your own towels. read more

Riviera Oaks by Diamond Resorts - Our daughter standing on the patio in our room. As you can see she could easily fall through the posts. How is this legal? - Hotels Near Me - Ramona, California

If I could give this place 0 stars I would. After a 9 hour drive, I arrived and there is no food within a 10 minute drive. Not the worst thing ever, but it definitely contributes to comfort and convenience. We entered the room and there were two large flies in the bedroom. Not the worst thing but it made me feel like it was dirty or something. When it came time to sleep, I found the bed was the most uncomfortable thing ever. Literally the floor had more padding than the bed, and that's where I had to attempt to sleep. Unfortunately every time my upstairs neighbors moved I heard it. So I was woken up when they were running around between 4 and 6 am, and when they showered, and when they flushed the toilet. After a restless night my only saving grace was coffee, or so I thought. The coffee machine burned the coffee so badly it was undrinkable. I even doubled up on my creamer. (I brought my own coffee and creamer, so it was the machine for sure) While attempting to drink my coffee at 10am the front desk called me and asked me to move my car from the disabled parking. Why you ask? Because they needed to trim the trees. Maybe a notice in advance or something would have been nice. I'm literally disabled and it's difficult for me to walk. Had to move my car in the rain. Then I went to shower to prepare for the wedding (the reason I was in Ramona) and there was no conditioner in the bathroom. I called my mother who was in a different room, and apparently this resort does not provide conditioner. That wouldn't be the end of the world but again, nothing is within a 10 minute drive. My boyfriend also needed to shower before the wedding, and I am disabled and can't go places alone so buying conditioner was out of the question. The towels were so itchy my boyfriend and I had red marks all over our bodies from needing to scratch so much. We also used the entire bottle of provided lotion. I still would rather of had conditioner than lotion. After my shower upon getting ready for the wedding, suddenly there was a gardener in the back yard on an lawn mower car who saw me naked. Again some warning about this would have been great, then I would have shut the curtains. Last but not least, the television had some sort of "lag" where the sound and the show did not line up. Upon checking out, I was asked how my stay was. Well after not sleeping for more than 4 hours in two days I didn't have the energy to explain. Plus with how rude the front desk was in regards to the map I figured they wouldn't even care. I simply told her it was terrible and I left. read more

I've been to the Riviera Oaks Resort a few times now, and while it isn't the most luxurious place, I feel like I'll be there again in the future. I will note that I have visited on the time share of another person, and I have not paid a dime for a night's stay, and therefore have no idea what the value-per-dollar is. The resort is in a gorgeous town just 5-7 minutes from downtown Ramona, CA, a small city that appears to cater to tourists looking for the isolated, small-town feel, but want to stay close to civilization. One review said something like [not too far away, but far enough], and I think that perfectly describes the town. It allows you to enjoy the mountainside grounds, but going into town for a really good bite to eat is only 7 minutes away. Or if you forgot the bottle of wine, or the eggs for your Saturday breakfast, 7 minutes and you're at the Stater Bros. The rooms are very big and clean. Very comfortable beds (really, more comfortable than what I have at home), pull-out sofa, chairs comfortable enough for movie viewing, 4-person dining room, breakfast bar, full kitchen, and the warmth of a real fireplace (with free logs, even more than one per night, if you ask nicely). Strong and fast Wi-Fi is not to be ignored. The grounds are nice, and amenities include bikes, pools, hot tub, nice grills, tennis court with equipment, and probably other things that I didn't even look at. There's also the event center, which has a pool table, board games, and daily crafts and activities throughout the day. I would say that there aren't too many negatives, but to list them: DVD players that are from 1999, loud whistle on windy days from pressure difference through the front door, the raccoons outside that drive my dog wild, and relatively small TV's. If you keep in mind that you're actually here to get away to a place that's lush and secluded, then you're going to enjoy this. I think that if you're looking for 5 star accommodations, or tons of activities, you're going to have a lot to complain about. read more

I really like this resort. With a charming country atmosphere, this place makes you feel like home. The suites are very spacious and the bedrooms are as well. The kitchen/living area is big enough to host a dinner party, lol. The staff of the resort are very nice and ready to help you when you need it. The receptionist wrote down the security phone number on all the check in papers to make sure we were ok, since we checked in late at night. There is a clubhouse up the hill where they sell snacks, have books available for recreational reading, there's a pool available and they offer swim aerobics. There's tennis courts and basketball courts. And of course golf! They also have horseback riding, but I haven't tried that yet. The property is very big and there's definitely many things to do for the whole family. It's a 30 min drive to San Diego so when you're done with the country life, you can venture to the city or go to the beach! read more

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ATTENTION ATTENTION.... MUST READ I have stayed here so many times I normally would give them 5 stars... Out of 12 times that we stayed here.... 11 were great.... Our last experiences were very horrible.... We loved coming here so much.... Our daughters had their diamond resort medals ... And they said they wanted to do their birthday party at the resort.... So we called and made reservations and my cousin also ran in the Room next to us... When it was just me and my family we never had any problems.... But when we brought a lot of family members For the birthday celebration which we told them of the celebration prior.. And the office said it was fine.... But when family members started to show up we had a lotta other guest looking at us weird..... As if there were too many black and Brown People... A staff member even said to the kids and some of the adults at the pool... That there is a lot of color here today was there a basketball convention in town..... I made a complaint but it was Documented..... All the guest went home and my family stayed at the Room for the night checked out the next morning... This was September 2017.... On April 2018.... We booked another Room online for my wife's birthday party.... A month ahead Of time..... It was not until.... I was on my way driving to the resort that the resort itself gave me a phone call saying they could not Honor my reservation.... I asked them why what they notify me Only 30 minutes before my Check in..... And I also asked why they could not honor they said I was Red flag.... So I asked them for what they said the last time I rented a Room there was damages to the Room.... So when I asked them why they did not with hold my deposit if there was damages... Why did they not charge me... Their reply was the damages were not that bad.... Which makes no sense to me... A long time customer... All of the sudden red flag for damages and his card was never charged for those damages???... I even brought a family member who purchased the Room next door... I helped again business..... The reason I am giving a one star is because I know the reason we were red flagged and not allowed back was not because it damages it was because of racism.... Apparently there was too many black and Brown people on the Property.... When I brought that to their attention and told them what about the complaint I filed O their employee making a racist comment.... They said there was never a report filed... So I called corporate made several complaints with proof and witnesses..... And was basically taken as a big joke... Not only did they treat us with racism... Hey route my wife's birthday telling us 30 minutes prior to Check in.... We had to actually find a new place for her birthday with 30 minutes of time... I don't know what we were thinking we had to pass 2 Confederate flags just coming to the resort..... I wish my children did not have to experience this racism... And I wish corporate offices would have took.... My complaints more serious...... But it is OK I have everything documented and plan on exposing this company.... Who lets rights is a d*** take their customers read more

It was alright. The rooms are spacious and the pool is perfect temp. The front desk people are nice and lent us board games. The tennis courts were across the street, foosball tables, pool tables, stables, etc... The fireplace made me wish it was winter. There are electric bbq grills,which I thought was interesting. The one thing I didn't like was how remote Ramona was from San Diego, but that's not the resort's fault. Make sure you shop on Main Street in Ramona, it's far to drive back and forth. The best pizza place though is down on St. Vincente Ramona Pizza. read more

Riviera Oaks by Diamond Resorts - Sunset at the Riviera Oaks - beautiful at night with the sunsets and the stars. - Hotels Near Me - Ramona, California

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We really enjoyed this resort. Two bedroom was perfect for a large family. The pool was heated, a park nearby, played tennis, did crafts at activity center. Everything was great at the resort. I only wish our room was closer to the pool. 4 stars because of location but that's not really the fault of the actual resort. The roads are super windy-and sometimes a little scary but worth it for the resort. Ramona town is about 8 miles away, has everything-99 cent store, grocery stores, drug stores, everything you could need. About a hour to Sea World, Poway for fishing was fun and about 30 mins away. Will most definitely come back during the summer. Attached are some photos of resort as well as Lake Poway which we really enjoyed. read more

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I would give this place 0 stars if I good. Facilities are beautiful but the front desk staff is the rudest I have ever encountered. It seems as if they get a high off of telling people what they cannot do at their resort. Who ever owns this resort should restaff immediately. I wouldn't wish this treatment on my worst enemy. Will never be coming back or recommending this place. read more

We found this place through Travelocity while looking for a So Cal stay-cation. We loved it! The front deal was super nice, be prepared for a small pitch about all the cool stuff Diamond Resorts offer. Our room was much more than I expected, and was very clean. I do agree with the musty scent, but we opened up the sliding door to the large patio and the breeze made it a bit better. They offer all sorts of activities for families, and even have bikes for you to ride around on! The location is perfect if you want to be far away from "city" life, and leaves you with a small town feel. The drive to Julian isn't so bad- but don't use SIRI to bring you back! We went on a real back road adventure. Overall, we would definitely return! read more

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Me and my wife regularly do mini get aways around san diego and we saw this place on hotels.com not only was the room the size of a condo (1100sqft) but it had a full kitchen living room 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3 tvs wifi dishes cookware and stuff of that sort. Oh and a large balcony. The staff was friendly the grounds and amenities were great. I will be back again soon. Thank you for the great time. read more

Riviera Oaks by Diamond Resorts - Crappy picture haha sorry but enormous room well kept and child friendly - Hotels Near Me - Ramona, California

If you're a "country bumpkin" like me, probably the best thing about Riviera Oaks Resort & Racquet Club is its location. It is miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city, in rural Ramona, California. But it is not too far away from all the action as San Diego is just a 45-minute drive. Ramona is a quiet and seemingly safe town, and it reminds me of my hometown of Waimea on the island of Kauai in Hawaii, sans the tropical scenery and chickens (there are rabbits and squirrels instead). The resort itself is like a home-away-from-home. My family's one-bedroom unit had a kitchen with full-size appliances, eating utensils, and drinking glasses; a dining room with a table that sat 4; and a spacious living room with a fireplace, large-screen TV, and memory-foam sofa bed. The bedroom was equally spacious, with a mirrored closet that occupied an entire length of the room. I just wish the unit had two full bathrooms (like at its sister resort, Cancun Resort, in Las Vegas) instead of only one. But, like at home, laundry (and one box of Fab detergent) is FREE! Although the resort seems far from civilization, it is abound with activities to kill any boredom, including multiple swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and saunas, a fitness room, and even a game room with air hockey, foosball, billiards, and ping pong. As for food, the closest restaurants and grocery stores (Albertsons and Stater Bros.) are only a 10-minute drive away on Main Street - yes, small towns actually HAVE a Main Street! read more

Came in with a large group reservation. Due to extensive pre-planning months in advance,we were disappointed to find the rooms were not ready at 6pm (check in is 3pm). A minor inconvenience became an evening ruined, however, when Jim King offered to mitigate the situation by talking our group through the amenities of the property, then instead forced us to listen through an unrequested timeshare sales pitch. He failed to tell us where the pool was or any other useful piece of information about the property, and refused to stop his sales pitch when asked repeatedly. This man should not work in hospitality. We suspect our rooms were ready, but access was intentionally delayed to force us into an aggressive sales pitch. (They were able to quickly switch someone's room while another group in our party waited another 20 minutes.) Our room did not seem recently cleaned, as it had a strong aroma of food prepared in the kitchen, rather than of cleansers. read more

Upon arriving we found the staff to be very welcoming and helpful. The surrounding grounds were very well maintained. we stayed in suite 251 which was very clean and comfortable. The Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you needed. the only down fall is I was not able to receive phone service, as T-Mobile does not service the area, nor was I able to connect to the internet with their wi-fi . Other than that it's a fantastic Resort! Long Beach, Ca read more

This is a nice cozy little resort. We had a two bedroom that also had a sofa sleeper. Everything was fully furnished, three big screen TV's and good AC. Two pools on property, lots of arts and crafts for the kids. They had a ton of DVD's and board games to check out. The customer service was great. The two things that I didn't like... 1) That my kids didn't know a sofa sleeper existed and thought the invention was genius. (Which only makes me feel old since you know those aren't common anymore!) Side note to management: I didn't hold this against you. :-) 2) The reason for 4/5 stars was solely due to lack of food on property. We didn't even have the choice of a snack bar. And the first "real options" for food is about 15 minutes away. Not a biggie something that makes it easier for us when we are away from home. Overall, totally recommend this home way from home. read more

We love it here. Two bedroom suites with kitchen and living room. Balconies that overlook the pool or the quiet serene green grass and tress with mountain view. Two large pool areas and clean BBQ area. Casino Barona is not far and we always have to go on Adventures on Horseback. Really close to Safari Park and like to go there too. Not a lot to do in the city of Ramona, but their 99 cent store has got everything. Nice people read more

My husband and I just returned from a 3 day stay at Riviera Oaks for a short vacation. We are Monarch Grand owners. We wanted a get-away where we didn't spend most of our vacation driving to the location. Since we live in Long Beach, Riviera Oaks was an easy 2 hour drive. It is close to attractions: Legoland and, San Diego, Animal Safari, etc., which is great for families. We were greeted at the front desk and they asked if we had stayed at the resort before. Since this was our first time, they give us a list of activities and stuff you could do. The activities included water aerobics, bike riding, horseback riding, crafts and, hiking. It's a nice selection of activities. Or we could just hang out at the spacious pool. They also gave us a map there they circled the location of our room. Our room was a very spacious one-bedroom. The bedroom had a king sized bed and the room was so large there was room for another king sized bed! One wall was a closet and we also had a wardrobe. The living room was large and the kitchen had all the stuff we needed to cook our meals. The room also had a l-shaped patio that had a lounge chair, a table with four chairs and an umbrella and a electric grill. We had a wonderful mountain view from our living and bedroom. The resort is old but they seem to be keeping it up and it was clean. There are no grocery stores nearby: you will a have to drive 5 miles to downtown Ramona where you'll find a Stater Brothers and an Albertsons. We really enjoyed the stay and recommend Riviera Oaks. We met some very friendly people and had a fun time. We will be back! read more

I owned a couple of timeshares elsewhere and decided to do a getaway through II. We originally chose Riviera Oaks, for its proximity to L.A. We wanted something that our friends and family could drive to and share some time with us. When we arrived, I thought, wow this place is way out in the sticks and looks pretty average. However, the checkin staff was very friendly and accommodating. I had called to inquire about the availability of a crib for our little one. I was told that they had pack n plays but not cribs. That will work just fine. During the check in process, the young lady advised me that they had already set it up in our room. That was very nice. We were in a 2 bed/ 2 bath, 1st floor unit, with a well equipped kitchen and an electric grill on the patio. The nice thing about our unit was the patio opened up to a large grassy area that was totally fenced in for our peace of mind. My only complaint was the tenants above us were very heavy footed. At times I thought they were doing gymnastic tumbles up there. This was only an issue because we have a little one with a early bed time. Behind the complex is a large park with fenced play ground. Very nice. The main pool was closed. It looked like they were putting new tile. So we used the smaller pool at the club house. The week we stayed it was unseasonably warm, in the 80s. The pool was salt water and a very relaxing temperature. I must say this was one of most relaxing vacations I have had in a while. Not to mention overall very affordable. We are already talking about retuning for more R&R. read more