Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 star property

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8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Garden
Reception
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • The Oaks Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • LEGOLAND® California
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

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

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

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

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

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

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 149 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 148 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 127 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

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

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About the area

Escondido

With a stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area in Escondido, you'll be 16 mi (25.7 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California. .This family-friendly hotel is 24.9 mi (40 km) from Del Mar Racetrack and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Wilson Creek Winery.

What's nearby

  • The Oaks Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Stone Brewing - 13 min drive - 16.7 km
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 23 min drive - 28.6 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 28 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Oceanside Transit Center - 25 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vamos A Texcoco - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Chabelita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Escondido Moose Lodge - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Family-friendly hotel with 8 outdoor pools and 8 hot tubs
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area offers 714 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature iPod docking stations and MP3 docking stations. Beds feature premium bedding. 47-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels and DVD players. Kitchens offer full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can play rounds at the 36-hole golf course and enjoy the facilities at the waterpark with waterslides. 8 outdoor swimming pools and 8 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Elevate Day Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 714 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 47-inch LED televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages. After practicing your swing on the golf course, you can dip into one of the 8 outdoor swimming pools or 8 hot tubs. Additional amenities at this hotel include wireless internet access (surcharge), concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite at Canyon Grille, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Escondido? This hotel has 4800 square feet (446 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Canyon Grille - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Pizza Hut - This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Starbucks - This coffee shop specializes in American cuisine. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Audubon, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 20 per night)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (USD 20 per night)

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Grille
  • Pizza Hut
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • 36-hole golf course
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • 8 hot tubs
  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free water park
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf carts
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free water park access
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Playground
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4,800 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 70 buildings
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2000
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
  • DVD player
  • IPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Living room
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 17 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.71 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Laundry facilities
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Shuttle service
  • Hot tub access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 20 per night (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: USD 20 per night (rates may vary)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay and unit size

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

San Diego Welk Resort
Welk Resort
Welk Resorts San Diego Hotel Escondido
Welk Resort San Diego Escondido
Welk San Diego
Welk San Diego Escondido
Welk San Diego Resort
Welk Hotel Escondido
Welk Hotel San Diego
Welk Resort Escondido
Welk Resort San Diego Hotel Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego Condo Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego Condo
Welk Resorts San Diego Escondido
Welk Resorts San Diego
Welk Resorts San Diego Hotel

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 702 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 289 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 192 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1369 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1369 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
1-The room safe was not operational. 2-Hotel’s wifi weak. 3-Shower, could not fully get the water to come up in the overhead shower head.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ramachandran, Chesterfield

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Overhyped! Need Bell Service to move anywhere. Unreliable front desk services. Sleepy thoughtless management!! No buffet breakfast place. Dining options spread all around the resort. Mountain View’s are average. Very average resort overall! Avoidable!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Doreena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the activities available for kids and adults. On Mother’s day weekend, a little short of staff, at the Canyon Grille, no answer when calling Front Desk so had to call Concierge. Otherwise, good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

keenan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing amenities.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel so much and our room was so beautiful and luxurious. I would definitely book to stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Travelled with family
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Is always a good time there
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hyon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is nice, clean and fully stocked condo. Only problems are pools closed and wifi signal is bad. I could not get any signal in bedroom, had to go to patio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed here last year..no issues..this year well not so good. We were in a villa open the door to a huge marijuana smell. Tv in the living room don’t work or the fireplace in living room didn’t work. Had maintenance up twice. Then go to soak in the jetted tub and nope jets don’t work. I called and called. Finally got a supervisor and they refunded me my resort fees. Had to have the maintenance guys come up and they were supposed to be while we are gone. My 5 year old put the DND on the door and they never came in. Didn’t call me or text as that’s what the resort told me to do but they couldn’t call me. The pool that was supposed to be open wasn’t and the slide for the other pool opened at late and closed at early. We were not alone with our complaints as we had asked a few other people and they were having the same issues. After being told they wouldn’t fix the tub and there was a temporary fix we filled it to try and it and black flakey stuff kept coming out of it. We will not be back again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominique

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Cory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Finally the normies can stay!!

I lived in Escondido for like 18 years and delivered pizza all over North county and a few times to the welk resort. But it used to not be available unless you had ownership or whatever to stay. Now that it's available for us normal people I stayed. I was not disappointed. One thing they should offer is HDMI hookups for laptops in the living room. Would be nice if I could game or put movies on my laptop and send it to the giant TV. Also they need to do a better job at spraying for ants. My girl left a box of doughnuts on the counter while we went out to see a movie and have dinner and they were covered in ants when we got back. Seems they came in through the dishwasher? But the morning I left they were in the shower and toilet area. But I would stay there again. It's a gorgeous spot and it's quiet and only about 10 minutes to Escondido where all the food and stuff is.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We had rate
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary, Northlake

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are spacious & clean. Property is a bit dated, but largely in good shape. Difficult to stream on TVs & even work the TVs. Would stay there again if needed full kitchen LR & extra bedroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark, UPLAND

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely kept grounds with above average sized rooms.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maritsa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property has been an existence for quite a while and has been expanded several times. We stayed in the second generation buildings, which were fine, but also toured the latest generation of buildings which were much nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, but the noise with the gas carts running all over from sunrise to sunset was annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025