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)
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Exterior
Garden
Reception

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 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
(56 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
(13 reviews)
  • 76 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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, 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 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

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

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, 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 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

  • 54 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • 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

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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

  • ‪McDonald’s - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Market at Hidden Meadows - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chabelita Taco Shop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Silverback Breakfast - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Side Yard Public House - ‬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.

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
  • 4 outdoor pickleball courts
  • 4 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
  • Fenced pool
  • 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 37.87 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. 809 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1515 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 96 out of 1515 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria Liza

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was nice. However, I requested a view of the golf course instead I got the view of the children’s pool. Too loud! Also, service requests are very slow. Parking is limited. I attended their time share talk and was promised to receive a $150.00 cash card. It’s been over 3 weeks and I still have NOT received it. I called 4x already!!! Very in convenient!!! Property is far from anything interesting. Almost 1 hour away from downtown SD. Lots of bad golfers too! Play was slow. It’s an executive course and very short. So you get a lot of hackers. Nice practice. Oh and only 1 bathroom, after the 9th hole. So if you’re drinking, you’ll need to hold it for a while!!!
Melody pool
Fountain course.
First tee
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

diana

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean property. Everyone was super friendly and the place itself had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Athena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite a bit noise from air conditioning etc
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ghazaleh

Travelled with family
It was nice. Needs more food options. One restaurant in the whole property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Paid over $600 for ONE night,got about $300 worth

For starters the property itself is AMAZING, we were assisted at the front desk by a super friendly and helpful guy named “hanz” (he needs a promotion imo) after being solicited for a timeshare for the next 30 minutes, we were finally shown on a map where our villa would be & given a parking pass . Again the property is amazing and huge ! We got food in the downtown area and headed back to the room to relax , called the front desk a few times and got ONE REPLY essentially. The rest we were either ignored or seems like made to wait until the question or item requested no longer mattered. While out shopping I received a text asking us to clean the room for the maids 😆 we were already planning on doing so , but to be told to do it after paying almost $700 for the night seemed “extra” … This isn’t about the price at all though , in fact we left and got another room for the weekend @ damn near the same price (1150 for 2 nights) … Not as fancy ,as far as the property goes but we’re actually being treated like PAYING GUEST here … we’ve been asked over 5x in the last hour or so “is there anything I can get you” & even received a check up call from the front desk reassuring whatever we needed was only a call away & NO PROBLEM. All in all , not sure if I’d do the Hyatt again 💯 Your money to waste though
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The key card for the first room we were assigned didn't work (this is because someone else was already in the room?) I had to go back to the lobby building to address the issue, this is when I realized I could get a free room upgrade (expedia gold). The room we ended up with was nice, but it was not an upgrade-nothing was available...which I was realistic, because parking was packed around all the buildings. The kids loved the pools and had fun in the arcade too. We enjoyed some live music and had a good time while we were there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas and Nichole

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Brian J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
this place was great except for 2 things... they don't take cash. AT ALL. and second, the jacuzzi tub in my room didn't work, and it seemed like they didn't care to fix it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lemer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice property.
Dining Area
2nd Bathroom with Shower
Balcony
Living Area
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff and amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyrene

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved staying here! Room was clean and spacious! Will definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Valentyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
New place we've been to , we will be back !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great place for a family vacation, a bit out dated but very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Keena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Too expensive. Pretty property. Small pools. Average customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Prior to our arrival, we received calls indicating that the resort's systems were down and were asked to provide payment information in advance to streamline check-in. However, when we followed up, multiple representatives seemed unaware of this request, resulting in long hold times, being transferred repeatedly, and ultimately needing to call back a second time to resolve the issue. Upon arrival, we were informed that early check-in would not be possible and were told they "hoped" to have a room ready by 4 PM. This uncertainty caused concern for our group, as we were in town for a graduation. Fortunately, we were able to check in approximately ten minutes before 4 PM. During our stay, we discovered that one of the pools was closed—a detail we were not made aware of beforehand. This led to overcrowding and significant noise at the pool near our room. Additionally, we encountered difficulties trying to make golf reservations. The phone system was unresponsive, and the text service redirected us to the same non-functional number. We ultimately had to visit the pro shop in person to secure a tee time. We also noticed that we had been double charged for taxes, which required a visit to the front desk to correct. While the issue was eventually resolved, it added another layer of inconvenience to our stay. Lastly, the sofa bed in our room was extremely uncomfortable, resulting in a poor night's sleep.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely coming back…
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Monique

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have not booked through Expedia in a long time and this has been the worse experience. We were given an ADA room with an unsafe bathroom. The room I booked was suppose to have a washer and dryer and this room did not. The bathroom shower which was connect to the roller and sink did not drain and the water filled the entire room. The wall to wall tile was stained and dirty. While at the pool other guests had bowel movements in the pool then on the spa. Feces was left on the floor in which a friend stepped in. Expedia did not get what I booked. Very disappointed. Hyatt and Expedia won’t be on my list next time. Awful experience overall. Don’t book through Expedia because this resort won’t give you what is listed. My daughters soccer jersey didn’t get washed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Family felt safe
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
There was so much to do. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel.. will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025