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4.2 (640 reviews)
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Ann P.

The service was amazing. The food was great. You get validated parking if you dine here and I would dine here again. The chef gave us so many complimentary dishes which made me realize we should have ordered less dishes. And dare I say it, the kids menu dishes were kind of fire too.

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Lindsey R.

Park Hyatt Aviara host some of the absolute best events! We came out for a wellness and pickleball gathering, and everything was 10/10. The courts are gorgeous, the hospitality was top-tier, and the overall resort atmosphere made for such a fun, refreshing day. If you ever have the chance to attend a wellness or sports event here, don't pass it up!

Philip Y.

Just spent the weekend here for the company holiday party. We had a blast and this hotel is top notch. My room, it is just a regular room but everything is well placed and feel exclusives. I can tell they are selective on the hotel staff selection. Alot of them can be models. The service were second to none. After our main party, some of us stayed at the main lobby bar for an after party. We have moved furniture and ordered alot of drinks. When we left, it definitely was a mess. The hotel handled it with ease. When i went back for my breakfast the next day, everything has been cleared up. Bravo. Great experience.

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Elisa G.

This is such a beautiful resort in Carlsbad! The valet parking guys are so friendly and welcoming. I like the fitness center, they have a lot of Techno gym equipment, including 2 ellipticals and five treadmills, also have free weights and a Smith machine.

Bin H.

My husband and I spent a few nights here for our Babymoon, and it was truly a wonderful getaway thanks to Park Hyatt! The resort was well-kept and beautiful, the rooms were clean, the gym was very well-equipped, but most of all, it was quiet and peaceful with incredible views, just the way we wanted our Babymoon to be. Staff were friendly and nice. Not only did Valet act swiftly when we requested them to park at an EV spot for our car to get charged, it rained during our stay and they offered to loan us their large umbrellas, which was so nice. Our fireplace wasn't functioning properly, so when I called Guest Services, we had maintenance at our doorsteps within minutes. We dined at both Ember & Rye and Ponto Lago. Both were great dining experiences, but we preferred Ponto Lago slightly more. There is a convenience store within the resort, which we used on several occasions to purchase water and coffee. I had one minor incident at Concierge/guest services, which wasn't a big deal, but could've been handled slightly better given this is a luxury resort, after all. I inquired at Concierge to book us spa appointments at Miraval Spa, but the female staff wasn't that helpful. She dialed the Spa, but when they didn't answer after a few rings, she just simply told me to come back and didn't even take down my information to follow up or further assist me. I could've just called the Spa myself while I was in my hotel room. I bothered not to go back, just didn't feel like she wanted to help even though no one was around.

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Melissa F.

The Park Hyatt Aviara has my heart! I think it is the best Hyatt in San Diego- beautiful sunset views of Carlsbad and a luxury hotel. The service is always good- they always try to upgrade your room as a World of Hyatt Member, and there are always small touches in the room if you are celebrating an event like an anniversary with prosseco, chocolate covered strawberries, or macarons. The hotel property is huge, it's fun just to walk around! When I've stayed here, there is often a conference or Indian wedding occurring so there's always something to see. They have a good number of dining options. The lobby bar (Pacific Point) and pool food (Waters Edge) are fine. The coffee shop inside is good too for a grab and go coffee, but the food is just okay. For dinner, I really liked Ponto Lago and think their dinner is better than Ember & Rye. Ponto Lago's baja style dinner options have all been great. Ember & Rye's steaks have just been okay! The amenities offered were also great- they offer fitness classes, the pool (both adult and family pool) are fun- check out the water slide!! The gym is also very nice with brand new equipment. They offer a shuttle service to take you to the 4 Seasons tennis court and pickleball court which are very nice.

Jim N.

What a beautiful property. We stayed there this past weekend for the second time, and really enjoyed it. Driving up to the hotel entrance, you can already tell it's a posh hotel, and walking into the lobby and seeing the ocean view... Just amazing. The first time we stayed we were upgraded (my wife is a globalist with the Hyatt loyalty program, so free upgrades and free breakfast, very nice perks! ). to a one bedroom suite which was very nice and spacious. This time we weren't upgraded due to a large wedding party, but we still got a nice room with partial ocean view. As a pickleball player, I was able to take advantage of the courts connected to the hotel free of charge (super nice courts). And lastly, the breakfast was very good, with omelet station, a variety of hot items, fresh fruits and pastries, fresh juices and gourmet coffee, all in an elegant dining room. Elegance without snobbery defines the hotel, which is not the norm for high end hotels. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, adding enjoyment to the stay. Highly recommended!

Mei T.

My friend and I recently attended the Carlsbad Wine & Food Festival (Reserve Wine Event) that took place on the beautiful lawn of Park Hyatt Aviara. This hotel was so incredibly beautiful and had a stunning view! The staff were all very friendly and professional. I'll have to come visit this property again and would recommend to my colleagues and friends who visit Carlsbad!

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Vin T.

R E A L - H O U S E W I V E S - O F - C A R L S B A D Season 1, Episode 5: "I SAID, WHAT I SAID" [INT. PREMIUM COASTAL SUITE (with a lagoon and coastline view) - MORNING] Sunlight pours in aggressively through the shear curtains. STASSIE, clad in Sweaty Betty glamwear, wants to start the weekend off with a "casual brunch". The other housewives are arriving: BRANDIE (spray-tanned Pilates instructor), CARRIE (former beauty queen turned self-help blogger), and LEXIE (TikTok celeb who checks her socials every 5 minutes). STASSIE (to camera): I invited the girls for a goddess getaway at the finest resort in town for some judgy trauma-bonding. We packed our Hermès, Pradas, and Balenciagas... and of course enough lip-plumper to kill a horse. BRANDIE (cold-hugging STASSIE): "OMG babe, I love what you've done with your look. It's giving... 'divorced but thriving'." STASSIE (eye-roll): "Thanks, Brandie. Cute 2023 Versace dress. Love the 'peacock' colors... But why aren't you wearing undergarments!?! Is it a laundry issue?" LEXIE (walking in waving her phone): "You guys, Brad Pitt just followed me! It's so weird because he only has 15 followers!!" CARRIE (excitedly joining): "Which mimosas are we having: Lychee, Guava, or Lavender?" STASSIE: "Yes. They're bottomless. Like Brandie." [THEY SAUNTER TO THEIR RESERVED TABLE] Brandie said that she deserved a "brunch glow-up" and ordered the Japanese Pork Belly Frittata with Okonomi Sauce. Lexie got the Hong Kong-Style French Toast with Apple-Shiso Jam - but bedazzled it with the gold flakes she had in her croissant-shaped Chanel bag. Stassie and Carrie move some fruit around their plate as they continue to game-plan their weekend. [CUT TO CONFESSIONAL - STASSIE]: "They wanna go check out golf? GOLF? Are YOU deluushnnal?! These golfers so sick of the sh*t-show they just wanna repeat-whack somethin with a stick. And why you evaluatin another man's stroke?" [BACK TO THE TABLE - the mimosas are flowing...] The group is reminiscing about their recent escapades-- like when they accidentally crashed a wedding while making a TikTok. LEXIE: "We were just 'Uptown Funking' on their dance floor! Who knew bridezillas could be so territorial?" STASSIE (looking at phone): "So... I saw that someone here has been liking Greg's thirst traps again. You know, my ex?" BRANDIE (without looking up): "Girl, it's social media. I like everything. I liked a picture of a seal in a bikini yesterday." CARRIE: "Can I please finish my mimosa juice cleanse in peace." BRANDIE: "I liked it before I realized it was Greg. I thought it was a sponsored post for bronzing oil or something. He was hella... shiny." LEXIE: "Honestly, this is why I have trust issues. And Xanax delivery on speed-dial." CARRIE (making prayer-hands): "You should be speed-dialing a therapist, or at least a chatbot." STASSIE (pointing dramatically): "You know what, Carrie? You can take your twisted-up liver and go straight back to 1994. You peaked at that year's Miss Inbred Smackdown!" CARRIE (posing): "How dare you. You are in the presence of Miss Human Wax Figure 2001 and Miss Tasty Taco runner-up of '98, thank you!" LEXIE (benzo-rage): "Why don't you all eat a piece of bread and calm down! Hardly even worth getting myself vassinated to be around you heifers." [PROSECCO TAKES FLIGHT ACROSS THE ROOM] Aimed at nobody in particular, the glass shatters against the wall. The room gasps. A slow drip of bubbly orange juice trails down. Then silence. STASSIE (to camera, deadpan): Brunch is over. [TEXT ON SCREEN]: Next time on Real Housewives of Carlsbad: A goat yoga class goes off the rails. Carrie buys a pair of Herman Munster shoes. Lexie starts a podcast. With Brad Pittman. Pro tip: Park Hyatt Aviara is a Five-Diamond luxury hotel and spa. And for those who enjoy activities where the winner is the one who does the least, the best golf course anywhere. Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the Spanish colonial style resort is set among 200 lush acres of rolling hills. We enjoy everything about this place but nothing tops their dramatic brunch service.

Bonnie Y.

I booked a cabana for a day via Resort Pass. We got complimentary valet parking upon arrival. The check in process was quick and easy. We got key cards from the reception desk and then went downstairs to the pool area. We were the first ones there and they gave us a cabana right next to the slides when we asked for it. The cabana had a refrigerator and a tv for entertainment. The pool staff brought us complimentary water, soda, fruit salad and chips and guac. We ordered some food and drinks and they were reasonable for a 5-star resort. The staff checked in on us once in a while. Kids were having fun with the water slides (open 11am to 4pm). It was very relaxing by the pool. I would stay here next time for a staycation.

Amethyst W.

This resort is just absolutely gorgeous. it was very clean and well organized. You can see that so much detail is maintained here to ensure an amazing experience. We valet our car and they took very good care of it. The food was delicious. The gym was very well equipped. The views were beautiful overall wonderful stay highly recommend.

Park Hyatt Aviara front desk screen showing checkout still "processing" at 4:50 pm.
Colleen G.

(2/5) We booked a stay at Park Hyatt Aviara and paid for a pool suite upgrade. We agreed to no early check-in and planned our day accordingly. The issue arose when the room was not ready well past the prior guest's checkout window. We were told 4:00 pm, then 4:20 pm, and ultimately waited over four hours beyond the latest checkout time while being repeatedly asked to wait another 20-30 minutes. During this time, our family waited on property with no access to the room and were at risk of missing a 5:30 dinner reservation. We escalated to on-site management and asked for any reasonable service recovery--waiving the upgrade fee, refunding the points used, or offering an alternative. None was offered. Janet who identified herself as manager was condescending, passive aggressive, and seemed to revel in the little sliver of power she'd been granted. What was most disappointing was the lack of flexibility or problem-solving from management despite the significant delay. We were told checkout for the prior guest was 4:00 pm, which conflicted with Hyatt's stated policies, and no reconciliation or accommodation was provided. The property itself is beautiful, but the service recovery and management response did not align with expectations for a Park Hyatt stay, particularly when a paid room category is not delivered within a reasonable timeframe.

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Come here often for staycations and every stay better than the last. Gigi in guest services especially kind.

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We had a beautiful day at the pool. Poolside service is excellent and food was amazing. It was so relaxing! Highly recommend!!

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Ask the Community - Park Hyatt Aviara

Do they offer any birthday packages?

Is there a way to park and avoid valet fees if not staying at the hotel?

From my experience I believe they only offer valet. I think they have day and overnight options, but it's still valet parking

Do they provide microwaves in the rooms?

I did not have a microwave in my standard room maybe the suites.

Is this all inclusive? Are there complimentary food or drinks?

Not all-inclusive, you pay for your food at the restaurants/room service

What time do the water slides open?

Greetings, the waterslides open at 11:00 am!

How fast do the waterslides go?

Our kids (6.5 yo) mentioned that the slides weren't super fast. The open air slide is a bit slower because it has an extra turn/circle. Note that you have to be 48 inches tall to ride. Overall, the slides are a great feature and our kids enjoyed… 

Hello, When is the family pool/slides open during the year? Thank you in advance!

Good afternoon! Our pools are open 24/7 throughout the year and the slide pool hours vary based on the time of year due to daylight. Our most updated hours can be found here: https://parkhyattaviara.com/experience/resort-pools/… 

Can we bring our cat and dog? We've been traveling during a home remodel and need a place for our last few nights, but we have fur baggage! (We have a sweet little cat and a 40-pound dog!)

Hello! We are a pet friendly hotel! Your fur babies are certainly welcome!

Is there a height requirement for the waterslides?

Good afternoon! The height requirement for the waterslides is 4 feet. We also offer a splashpad area and beach area for smaller children. We hope this was helpful and we hope to welcome you soon.

Does anyone know if they're still offering high tea? And if so, how? Is it outdoors?

Hello Beverly, Thank you for reaching out. We are not currently offering High Tea, however we have all-new culinary experiences at the resort with the completion of our recent $50 million renovation. We offer both indoor and outdoor dining. Please… 

Are movies currently played outside for children?

Hello Michelle, thank you for reaching out. We currently offer movies at the pool for resort guests and during the summer season. We hope this is helpful!

Can kids swim in the pool? Are pools open on october?

Hello Agzen M., Yes, kids are able to swim in the Adult pool until the Family Pool/slides open. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Will the pool be open during the month of March?

When we were there, they said the pool would be under construction until June.

How is the spa in comparison to La Costa Resort?

Similar, except the pool at Aviara is not attached to the spa, so you do need to walk through the courtyard, and it's open to all hotel guest 21+. I also felt like it was a tad more $$, but otherwise the lockers, showers, sink area, amenities,… 

Is your pool heated?

Yes, our pools are heated between 82-84 degrees.

Does this hotel offer weekly buffet style Sunday brunch?

Yes Park Hyatt Aviara offers two options for Brunch: California Bistro features a Sparkling… 

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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!

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*

Lakehouse Resort - Kid pool

Lakehouse Resort

(844 reviews)

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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.

I hate writing more negative reviews but here we are. We stayed here for what was planned to be two…read morenight staycation, the room we had was one with a lake view which I was so excited for. When I got in the room it just felt dirty, the carpet felt gross, the lights on the wall didn't work and there were bugs in the corner. Something I wish that was disclosed before staying, you Couldn't even open the screen because they were right up against it trying to get in. And I get it, it's in the lake so maybe there's bugs. My problem was that there were dead ones in cobwebs that weren't cleaned by the staff. We ended up checking out a night early and leaving to go back home. Pros: close to a few local restaurants and Almalfi and brickmans is great. We went and had dinner at brickmans that night and that was enjoyable and it's a lake view.

Hilton Grand Vacations Club MarBrisa Carlsbad - Pool

Hilton Grand Vacations Club MarBrisa Carlsbad

(502 reviews)

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We always have a fantastic time here! Service is always very friendly, hospitable, and welcoming…read moreand the resort and amenities are all very clean and nice. Plus, this resort is in a great location where you can walk to Legoland from here if you want to go. Love hanging out in the main pool area with the slide. Lots of Jacuzzis and firepits throughout the resort. Our room was super nice and I loved the electric fireplace and expansive patio; it really set the mood. They do some cool perks/activities too like free popcorn in the lobby or Sunday Ice Cream Social. We enjoyed playing bingo as well. My one note is that the aqua fitness class at 9 am was short (only 30 minutes). We still enjoyed it but I was hoping to get a full one hour workout in and do more aqua aerobics stuff along with the water fitness. I wish the painting classes were done poolside instead of inside a room, but I am sure there's a reason for that. Love our stay here and definitely recommend.

We come here annually cause my family has a timeshare here and it's usually ok. The rooms are…read morerelatively clean and it's a convenient location. The newer pool area has a water slide. The burgers at the bar there are good. This last time we checked in though, we had major issues with room cleanliness. There were pill and chewing tobacco left in the room, as well as crumbs all over the cabinet, which made us all wonder how well the room was clean. It wouldn't have been a huge deal if it weren't my son's bday and then I basically had to ask for any remedies, which I guess is my own fault cause I didn't know what to ask for. We ended up getting some reward points and some dining credit which ended up not even paying for the whole meal. I guess what I'm trying to say is, they do try and the place is normally a good find but I probably wouldn't shell out money to stay here if I didn't have a timeshare to offset the cost. Though the private entrance to Legoland is a nice plus.

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa

(278 reviews)

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Overall, we had an enjoyable relaxing stay for just 1 night. Guys at valet were friendly. Front…read moredesk staff were also friendly. Asked for a late check out however was told they cannot consider until morning of. Was given 1 more hour for a 1pm check out. Valet is only $5 more than self parking-- a no brainer. The lobby is gorgeous. Really cool that you can take the golf cart shuttle that comes every 20 minutes to the other 2 resorts for their restaurants. We were disappointed that we didn't get to ride bikes as per the perk of being guests here however we were refunded the resort fee due to this situation. There was a weird smell in the room like as if they sprayed something to mask a scent. We didn't make a fuss about it but did let them know as they asked for feedback at checkout. 24/7 pretty stocked and well maintained gym with cold towels in a fridge and towels, water dispenser. The pool is heated to 80 degrees. We got the enjoy a night swim after dinner. They had a large hot tub with large lounge area with fireplace. Game area with a pool table ( missing balls and rack thing), connect four, ping pong, jenga? Poolside lounge chairs very comfy. Enjoyed reading my book there and swimming in the large pool. We enjoyed an early dinner at their on site restaurant 20/twenty. The room was comfortable with comfortable bedding. The balcony was really crammed. Kinda weird they didn't have a fridge or a microwave in the room. You can use the microwave at the lobby convenient store. Room service was nice with healthy options. We opted for an acai bowl which my son and shared. There is a poolside restaurant you can grab food to eat at the pool or bring it back to your room. We got chicken tenders to snack on $24 but we were hungry, it was convenient and great!

"I been up straight for nine days, I need a spa day"…read more(Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Big Sean) A family wedding brought us to the Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa for a three night stay. It was one of the best and most gorgeous hotel complexes we've ever seen. The spiffy main lobby started things off for us- it was huge with all sorts of cozy seating areas. Over the next few days, we used it as a rendezvous site to schedule early morning strategy sessions with my relatives to map out the day's activities. Let's talk customer service. The front desk personnel were all fantastic. The servers and bartenders and everyone we met were all fantastic. Smiles, courtesy, helpfulness, were everywhere. Our room was big and comfortable with plenty of charging outlets, a comfortable bed, and a big bathroom with a big shower. We had two breakfasts at the 20|Twenty restaurant (see separate review) that were very good, we had a private brunch on the fourth-floor deck, and we attended an outdoor wedding that was incredible. They have a beautiful pool with cabanas, a billiards table, outdoor games and a smoothie bar to help you cool off when those San Diego temperatures flirt with the 100-degree mark. The hotel gift shop is quite large by hotel standards and has a full-blown coffee shop with a barista to craft your lattes, cappuccino, macchiatos and the like. And then there was the on-site wedding on a Saturday night. Signage was everywhere, directing us to the cocktail hour, ceremony site, reception, after-party and Sunday morning brunch. The wedding locations were beautiful -the cocktail spaces, the seating and ceremony site, the reception and dance floor, and pretty much every single component of the wedding. What a fantastic job. Shout outs to Al at the front desk who graciously helped us with a late checkout request, and to Digna, our server at the 20|Twenty restaurant with a 1,000-megawatt personality. PRO TIP Ask for an extra room key, because you need to pop it into the slot by your room door to turn on the lights and such. We learned that if you left the room without leaving a room key in the slot, the AC will shut off and the room will warm up quickly. We only did that once!

Park Hyatt Aviara - resorts - Updated October 2026

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