Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 star property
VIP Access
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8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool cabanas (surcharge)
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
View from room

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • The Oaks Course
    2 min walk
  • Cal-a-vie
    10 min drive
  • Escondido Country Club
    10 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    41 min drive

Room options

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

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

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

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

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

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

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

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 148 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

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

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

  • 135 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

  • 130 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

  • 76 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

  • 53 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

  • 53 sq m
  • 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 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Carlsbad State Beach and 24.9 mi (40 km) from Del Mar Racetrack.

What's nearby

  • Twin Oaks Golf Club - 9 min drive
  • Palomar Medical Center - 13 min drive
  • California State University San Marcos - 13 min drive
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 22 min drive
  • LEGOLAND® California - 25 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria Chabelita - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Escondido Moose Lodge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sunshine Mountain Vineyard - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Family-friendly Escondido hotel in Lawrence Welk Resort Village with 8 outdoor swimming pools
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 spa 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 ovens. 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 spa 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. Relax with a refreshing drink 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.

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 public transport

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

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 2 poolside bars and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Canyon Grille
  • Pizza Hut
  • Starbucks

Things to do

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • 6 outdoor tennis courts
  • 8 hot tubs
  • Fitness classes
  • Arcade/games room
  • Basketball
  • Bike parking
  • Bike storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fishing
  • Fitness centre
  • Free bike hire
  • Free water park access
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf course
  • Playground
  • Rock climbing
  • Sauna
  • Shopping
  • Steam room
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • 8 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/games room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Free water park access
  • Full-sized fridge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Water slide

Conveniences

  • ATM/banking services
  • Banquet hall
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Corner/local shop
  • Newspapers in reception
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Golf cart
  • Golf lessons
  • Golf pro shop
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (4800 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms - 5

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massages
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • 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

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 47-inch LED TV
  • TV channels
  • DVD player
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Premium channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED light bulbs
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from November 1 2024 to April 30 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from November 1 2024 to April 30 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the swimming pools

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Outdoor pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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
  • Spa 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
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

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 485 out of 1053 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1053 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1053 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1053 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1053 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent last minute getaway. One night is not enough to enjoy the amenities. Only two complaints- nothing opened after 10 and no vending machines. Be prepared but a store about 2 miles away.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely grounds and very nice staff. Only issue was finding our room. Tip: throw the map away and use GPS.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights and enjoyed the amenities. But with my VIP access benefits, the check in staff didnt give the room upgrade and said that they dont do that if it is booked with third party (expedia). 😟
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Walter, Orange

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Welk is a dated property, but with lots of potential now that Hyatt has taken it under its wing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natnapa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marisol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for a family vacation
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

FELICIA

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Th property was nice, but the wifi did not work and one of the TVs did not work.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ezna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Older property. Splash pad flooring needs to be replaced. The restaurant was warm on a hot summer day, had a weird smell and was understaffed. Property is outdated but room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Gabby the front desk clerk has a bad attitude and very condescending perhaps she needs a customer service refresher class. Aside from her attitude the overall property was very clean and relaxing. My family and I visit often and will be back, hopefully by then Gabby has been reminded of what customer service means.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stacey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My only issue was the wifi wasnt great quality.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph Edward

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Room was stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jenna

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved staying here. We will make this our annual vacation spot!! My family has an absolute easy & relaxing stay at The Welk Resort. About 20-30 min from shops & activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernst, Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
When we arrived and got our room keys they didn’t work and i had to drive back down to the lobby to retrieve new key cards. The kitchen was full of gnats. Housekeeping might of left a window open idk. Our master bathroom had no shampoo or body wash. Containers were empty. We were greeted with 4 pillows on the kitchen table with no pillow covers, so they were probably left behind from the previous guest that slept on the pull out couch. Overall i don’t think i would recommend or visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not touch this hotel!!
The hotel cancelled our reservation as they tried to charge an incorrect out of date credit card leaving our 5 person family with nowhere to stay. The hotel did email us to say the payment method had failed and that we had 24 hours to contact them with a new card. We called within 2.5 hours but the duty manager basically told us “bad luck” he had cancelled. To reiterate our payment did not fail, the hotel charged the wrong card not the using the updated one saved on hotels.com. We will be making a formal complaint to Hilton as we have never ever received such appalling service!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorena, Glendora

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Oven and Microwave and some outlets I don’t work. We went prepared to cook our emails. They didn’t have the parts to repair oven.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024