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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA, 92026
  • Place, The Oaks Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Zoo Safari Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, LEGOLAND® California
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪22 min drive‬
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

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
(14 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 Single 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
(37 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
(57 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 this property

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Family-friendly hotel with 8 outdoor pools and 8 hot tubs
Along with 8 outdoor pools, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a golf course. Self parking is free. Additionally, free water park access, 2 poolside bars and a health club are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area offers 714 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features 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 fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis 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 water park with waterslides. 8 outdoor swimming pools and 8 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a kids' pool, other recreational amenities include outdoor tennis courts, a health club, a sauna and complimentary bicycles.

Children aged 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.
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from The Oaks Course. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus 8 outdoor pools and 2 poolside bars.
  • Free self-parking
  • The coffee shop/cafe, 2 poolside bars and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Splash around at the free water park with a waterslide or swim in the 8 outdoor pools
  • Treat yourself to massages at Elevate Day Spa
  • Services include a children's club, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a golf course, 4 outdoor tennis courts and a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the family-friendly amenities and the location
  • 16 mi (25.7 km) from San Diego Zoo Safari Park and 17.7 mi (28.4 km) from LEGOLAND® California
As a guest of Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area, you'll find a full-service spa, a golf course, and a complimentary water park. 8 outdoor swimming pools and 8 hot tubs are also on site. Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is available in public spaces for a fee.

A business centre and 5 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4800 square feet (446 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A children's pool, a health club, and a sauna are also featured at the family-friendly Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area. Free self parking is available.

This Escondido hotel is smoke free.

Canyon Grille – This restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Starbucks – This coffee shop specialises in American cuisine. Open daily.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
  • 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
  • Splash pad
  • 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
  • Splash pad
  • 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 aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from 19 November 2025 to 30 April 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Lobby
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool

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

  • Recreational facilities

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 37.87 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness centre 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
On-site 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 849 out of 1564 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 1564 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 210 out of 1564 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 1564 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 93 out of 1564 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

Regina

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

Love the resort but not impressed with unit

Very nice but I’d prefer to stay in the older units at the Welk. These units are on top of each other and it is a bit loud at night. We love the resort though.. great pools and activities. I’ve been staying at the Welk for over 30 years.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rebekah

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Mariam, Covina

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen, Bellaire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a very nice property. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The WiFi was horrible and did not work once inside the room. Had I know the rooms were also down a flight of stairs with no elevator I would not have booked this location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Kid friendly with the recreation center for kids being their highlight. The pools were clean and very nice. Love coming back. We will be back in March, but only if we get assigned the requested 2 villas adjacent to each other, like Nocturene, #307-308, or Bewitched. We have a grandchild with CP, and we would appreciate the respectful allocation of those two Villas for our March 2026 return visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like the room, I’m not a handicap person however the room was handicap. Bathroom has no shower separation, then it is all wet around. This was very uncomfortable since water was all around during my visit. Also it is very bad the check out is at 10:00 am. There is no other hotels with this early policy. I don’t think I come back here.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Eva

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dillan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Golf course is really nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebeca

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

May Thazin

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yolanda

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

Getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brian

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quynh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

La Kaisa

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

10/10 Place to stay during a family trip

I had such a great time! The staff was very friendly, helpful, and professional. All my needs were met during my stay. Parking was easy and close to my room, literally outside of my door! There was so much to do during the stuff, we were never bored. I cant wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie, Suffolk

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for out of town guests for our daughters wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, family orientated
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was nice, more like a furnished one-bedroom apartment. The pool area was awesome and great for families.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Teri

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025