The best hotel/resort gym I've experienced! Open, natural lighting, full equipment, spacious…read more I have my fair share of travels and my mind keeps coming back to welk gym!

My husband and I were lured in to tour the The Welk in Escondido location with a weeks vacation to…read moreany destination only to find out the week vacation was a motel and not a resort. Don't fall for the misleading promotion. Its all a SCAM!!!!!!!

My wife and I celebrated our anniversary this weekend here. It was an amazing experience. The pool…read morearea is beautifully kept with a really nice layout, whoever designed that, nailed it. The vibe is "vacation". Our room was spacious and very clean. There is a bunch of food options. It was our first time here and we are already planning our next trip back. Thank you Rincon Tribe for being amazing hosts.

Me and my boyfriend stayed here for our birthday and we had an amazing time. Despite mixed reviews…read moreour room was very clean and smelled nice. Upon checking in they upgraded us to the new Dive Inn tower, room was absolutely gorgeous with him and her sinks, huge king size bed and lovely shower. Harrahs offers complimentary valet which was a life saver for us and our luggage. During our 3 nights here it was nice to have our car come to us whenever we needed to leave. We had smashburger here although it was tasty it was a bit pricey but as expected at a resort. Coming on a Tuesday it was very relaxed at the pool and nice to hang out without it being jam packed. We made reservations at Tierra Y Mar for the 16th but unfortunately early morning I received a email cancelling our birthday dinner due to maintenance which was pretty upsetting so we drove back down to San Diego for our birthday. Besides our reservations being cancelled unexpectedly everything went really smooth here at Harrahs and I look forward to coming back soon.

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.

We live nearby, but Omni La Costa has become our favorite place for a staycation whenever we're…read morecelebrating with family or a big group of friends. One of the biggest reasons we keep coming back is Scott, the front desk manager. Scott has helped our family over the years and always goes above and beyond. We celebrated a family member's birthday this past weekend and had a few special requests when booking our room. He was so kind and thoughtful in accommodating us, and he helped make the whole weekend feel special. Scott truly represents the hospitality we've come to love at Omni La Costa. We wanted to recognize him and say a big thank you for helping make this celebration so wonderful!

I've stayed at Omni La Costa several times and have always had a wonderful experience, which is why…read morethis stay was so disappointing. I checked in on a Tuesday after Memorial Day. My first room was adorable. The bed was incredibly comfortable, and I love the unique layout of the rooms. I also enjoyed the pool, complimentary member drinks, and the overall property. That first evening I called for a wine opener and was told someone would bring one up, but nobody ever came. I eventually went downstairs to get one myself. Not a huge deal, but unfortunately it became the first of several instances where I was told someone would follow up and nobody did. The next day was great. I enjoyed the pool and a fitness class and had an amazing bartender. I was having such a good time that I decided to extend my stay another night. That's when everything went downhill. My new room was EXTREMELY hot. Maintenance came up and said it was 78 degrees and that there appeared to be an HVAC issue. After waiting around 40 minutes I ended up sitting in my car because the room was so uncomfortable. The front desk moved me to another room and told me a manager would call regarding compensation. Nobody called. Later that evening I returned to find the replacement room incredibly hot as well. It honestly felt cooler outside. I was told they would send somebody right up to get me moved again. Thirty minutes later, still no one. At this point it was around 10:30 PM, I had already switched rooms once, and I wasn't willing to pack everything up and move into a THIRD room with no guarantee the AC would work that late at night. I decided to check out and find another hotel. Unfortunately, the evening manager made the situation even worse. Instead of being understanding, he was rude and dismissive and pointed out that I had previously agreed to switch rooms. Yes, I agreed before waiting over 30 minutes with no one having shown up. I was told they would check me out and a manager would contact me regarding a refund. Nobody did. I called the next day and was again told someone would call me back. Nobody did. I finally called again the following day and reached someone who resolved the situation. Initially, I was only offered a waived resort fee, which I found unreasonable considering I paid nearly $500 for a room without functioning AC, moved rooms once, and ultimately had to leave late at night and pay for another hotel. After several calls the issue was finally resolved, which I appreciated, but it should not have taken that much effort. It's frustrating because there is so much I genuinely love about Omni La Costa. The property is beautiful, the beds are comfortable, the adults only pool is fantastic, and they offer tons of activities and fitness classes. I've stayed here multiple times because I enjoy the resort. Unfortunately, the customer service during this stay was seriously lacking. Between the HVAC issues, lack of follow through, repeated promises of callbacks that never happened, and the attitude of the evening manager, the experience left a really bad taste in my mouth. I still think it's a beautiful resort, and most of my previous stays have been wonderful, but this particular stay was extremely disappointing.

We experienced a wonderful day at the spa. We had a couples massage and it was amazing…read more My therapist was Elisa and she was incredible! I have been getting monthly massage treatments at my local spot for 20 years. I can honestly say, that the treatment that I received from Elisa, was the best I have ever had!! Thank you Elisa and to the entire team.

I've been going here for years- usually annually for my birthday as a special retreat; Really love…read morethe Balancing Gemstone Massage &/or Deep Tissue Massage. Depending on my energy level, I will sometimes take a yoga class prior to my massage. If this review were solely for the Spa, it would be hands down a 5 star! However, it is also for the restaurant by the pool where most of us go post-treatment for lunch. Yesterday I had Lila, & as soon as I put in my order, she had asked if I were staying there & since I was not a hotel guest, she asked me upfront for my card on file. Typically when I have gone there for lunch, they wait until the end to charge you out and/or assist you with the bill. It felt a bit off, considering that after I sat down, another Caucasian lady and her daughter found a spot to sit near me. Alex was their server, & as he took the order, he didn't ask if they were hotel guests &/or if he could put their card on file. Later I happened to walk by the bar area where the servers hang out, & I asked to speak with Lila. I let her know I have been coming here for years & no one has ever asked for me to give them my card on file upfront. I asked her if they have had a few Dine n' Dash situations? She let me know she has been there under a year but she has been asking for cards b/c some people think their food is taken care of when they leave the pool & then check out for their treatments. As a result, they are out of tips and can't go after the customers. I told her it is disappointing to hear that at such a nice place at Rancho Valencia that people would do such a thing. Even if people are coming for the first time, most humans would ask what is the best way to charge out and work it out with the waiter and/or when I have been there, the waiter or waitress will ask if I need anything else, and if not, then they will bring me the check (or I tell them hey I am ready to cash out). I had just had a fabulous massage with Noel (who is my new favorite therapist there) so to have this awkward experience when I am ready to eat and relax by the pool was really not great. To be fair, there are regulars who go there, but it was clear that she didn't recognize me & so decided to ask me upfront for my card. Whereas Alex another server, helping customers next to me, didn't ask the Caucasian lady for her card upfront. And what is so funny is that when the Caucasian lady got her food, the order was all wrong - they put dressing in her salad, put tofu on the side, and put bacon in her salad when she asked for bacon to be taken out etc. Alex was super apologetic for the mix-up in the kitchen, and the whole time I kept thinking, I wished he were my server because he was so nice and treated the lady next to me the way I have always been treated -when I have come here. Lila was more defensive and kept saying "Oh we ask for cards here and you can speak to my manager etc." I didn't come out and ask why there was a disparity from how she asked for my card upfront versus how other servers just took orders like a normal restaurant and then let guests relax and pay at the end. I still love this SPA and will come to get a treatment, but the inequality I felt from being asked for my card upfront was a subtle jab that made my overall experience not as pleasant.

Rancho Bernardo Inn is a magical place for me and my husband. Before we were married we stumbled…read moreupon RBI to eat lunch at one of their restaurants while visiting the area for his birthday. The grounds struck us as so beautiful. We walked around sharing the same thought that someday we would get married here. In 2018 my husband and I had an incredible wedding in one of the Rancho Bernardo Inn ballrooms. The staff made everything so special. When we went back to visit for our anniversary years later, we were treated with such kindness and hospitality. Rancho Bernardo Inn is forever in our hearts. We've had delicious experiences with each of the restaurants as well. The catering at our wedding was also spot on. When we walk the grounds of this place, it feels like a destination that transports us to a magical place. I will forever love Rancho Bernardo Inn and will continue to visit on anniversaries to come. Thank you.

We recently booked a weekend stay at Rancho Bernardo Inn hoping for a luxury resort experience, but…read moreunfortunately, it was marked by severe understaffing and poor service recovery. Service & Dining: Breakfast at Veranda started off on a bad foot with an unattended host stand, an unwelcoming greeting, and a 20-30 minute wait, forcing us to pivot to the coffee shop. While the coffee shop team was sweet, they were visibly understaffed and running low on basic inventory. Food overall across the property was unimpressive for the price point. Housekeeping: The biggest issue was returning to our room late in the evening after being away for over 10 hours, only to find it hadn't been serviced at all. Management: When we texted about our disappointment, management gave us cold, dismissive, copy-pasted responses rather than taking accountability. To top it off, shortly after giving us canned answers, they sent an automated text begging for a 5-star TripAdvisor review! Verdict: The property itself is lovely, but the level of service, staffing shortages, and indifferent management fall far short of high-end standards. Wouldn't recommend for travelers expecting a reliable, high-touch resort stay.

This place is like a Disneyland for adults and I can't wait to come back. I went alone and made the…read moremost beautiful friends for life. I went for Lisa Hubbard's Pilates week and she was phenomenal. For being healthy food, the food was amazing and I probably ate too much of it lol. The activities were amazing. The place is legit like traveling to a five star resort in Tuscany and breathtaking. The servers were amazing, particularly Devon, James, Jacob and Jordan. I loved Victoria- she was a hoot and really listened to me and helped me achieve some of my goals on this trip. Kristen was a great person to talk to life coach- I could talk to her all day. The staff was so accommodating you can even text them all day long if you wanted to ask them for snacks or whatever else you need. I can't say enough good things and I can't wait to go back. also big shout out to the chef we made our own pasta with him and it was the best pasta I've ever had. And also biggest shout out to John the owner he would have dinner with us and was so friendly and had the best stories. Thank you so much.

Sublime. Could not get a more perfect 4 days. The classes, staff, spa, room, accommodations were…read moreamazing. Could not imagine a more perfect girls trip to reset. Cannot wait until I can return.

I'm not surprised at all the bad reviews I just saw on The Welk's Yelp page. The hotel does have…read moresome old run down rooms, but it depends on what area you stayed. They are renovating here and there. The Welk is in Escondido, which is far from downtown San Diego. It's maybe 30-40 minutes driving. It is a large property that was owned privately by Lawrence Welk around the 1960s or 1970s. I learned it was only a Hyatt property less than five years ago, so maybe around 2022. It's good for families with children and older people who like to stay on site/don't want to drive too much for vacation. The biggest issue I encountered was the lack of service in terms of internet. I got no signal up in the Mountain Villas, and that's where most of their offices are too. I was told they are working on getting more towers, but you would think that's their number one priority especially if the staff can't even get service in their own office. The WiFi in the room did work, but ONLY in the room. That made it hard to access navigation in the parking lot when leaving. Two other issues I had during my stay in September 2026 were the mosquitos and the lack of cleanliness in the room. I just hate mosquitos, and I got bit like crazy. Yes, they were inside our room. After the first night, I tried to keep all the bedroom doors closed at all times. Our bathroom shower water pressure was so bad. There were three shower heads, and water would come out of two (and only two of them). The center rain shower head never worked. There was no way to adjust the temperature. Also I need to note that there were no elevators. My room was under ground level, so I had to take a flight of stairs down. The plus side of this hotel property is the variety of activities. They have four swimming pools, and one of them has a water slide/park. There is golf, tennis/pickleball, an $18 escape room, fitness center, free fishing pond, paid movie theater, $8 climbing wall, free ping pong tables, and more! I think it would have been nice to have a brochure with activities listed by alphabetical order instead of by location. Also it should be noted whether reservations are required. I tried to go to the climbing wall, but they didn't have any available times anymore. If I had known reservations were required, then I would have contacted them prior to my stay. There's lots of free parking. Make sure you have the parking pass displayed on your dashboard. For food, they have a market available on site, but we would just go down to eat in San Diego. We totally ignored everything in Escondido, oops. I bet once they renovate all the rooms, this property would do much better. I have hope for them!

Severe Safety Hazard, Victim-Blaming, and Horrible Management!…read more What was supposed to be a relaxing weekend getaway with my husband turned into an absolute nightmare due to a severe safety hazard and shocking negligence from management. Our room's fireplace exploded. When I flipped the switch It instantly exploded, sending debris blasting across the living room and hitting my left leg. While security and engineering came to inspect the unit, the management's response was abysmal: Gas & Fire Safety: No one bothered to call the fire department to verify gas or structural safety following an explosion in a guest room. Blame-Shifting: Management promised a prompt callback, but when they finally reached out hours later, they falsely claimed I admitted to toggling the switch multiple times to avoid taking responsibility. Ignored Cleanup: Despite the front desk repeatedly reassuring us that housekeeping was "on their way right now," the explosion debris was never cleaned up for the remainder of our stay. Empty Promises: Front desk staff promised a $150 credit for the ordeal. At checkout, they reneged, stating it couldn't apply to our rate due to a third-party booking and could only be used for resort purchases--a useless gesture as we were walking out the door. DELAY TO ZERO Follow-Up: Both at checkout on September 14th and since returning home, management promised follow-ups via phone. To date, no one from Hyatt leadership has reached out to apologize, follow up on patient safety, or address compensation. To top off the trip, service across the property was terrible. When we tried to dine at the on-site grill on Saturday, we sat ignored for 20 minutes in a virtually empty restaurant before having to leave without being served. While we were fortunate that the explosion didn't cause fatal injuries, the total lack of urgency, gas safety protocols, clean up, and customer care was unacceptable. We felt completely unsafe, unheard, and dismissed. Avoid this property until they take guest safety and property maintenance seriously.

Harrah's Bar - Ask for Casey!…read more If you're at Harrah's and looking for a solid drink and great conversation, do yourself a favor and head straight to the bar and ask for Casey. This guy knows his stuff--he makes a dynamite Bloody Mary that's easily one of the best I've had. Perfectly balanced, just the right amount of kick, and garnished like a pro. But what really makes Casey stand out is the way he handles the crowd. Whether it's a packed bar or a quiet afternoon, he knows how to read the room, connect with people, and make everyone feel welcome. You can tell he's a total professional but also genuinely enjoys what he does. Friendly, fast, and knows how to pour a drink--what more could you ask for? Harrah's is lucky to have him. Cheers to Casey!

Esteban is kind. I caught him. on amazing day.he made great drinks and remembered what customer…read moreservice was about I applause his professionalism. thank you Esteban.