Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Family-friendly eco-certified hotel with 8 outdoor pools

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Dates

July 2025

August 2025

Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and mountains.

Relax in the hotel lobby's serene atmosphere, surrounded by comfortable seating areas and lush greenery.

Dine under the stars in our serene outdoor space, surrounded by a central water feature and string lights.

Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, stone fireplace, and a television above, offering a view of the outdoors.

Stroll through the serene garden, surrounded by vibrant flowers and lush greenery, with a modern hotel building in the background.

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Location
Policies

Popular amenities

24/7 front desk
Bar

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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

47-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV, DVD player

Villa, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Very good

584 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

Wonderful

820 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Villas on The Green)

Excellent

585 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Wonderful

818.4 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

850.3 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Very good

1598 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 8
2 King Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

Good

585 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Mountain View

Wonderful

1598 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Resort View

Wonderful

1370 sq ft
Sleeps 6
1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

Villa, 1 Bdrm (Villas on Green) Accessible

Very good

820 sq ft
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Mountain View

Very good

585 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bdrm, Mountain View Accessible

584 sq ft
Mountain view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Escondido

Lawrence Welk Resort Village stay.Your stay at this Lawrence Welk Resort Village hotel places you within 20 miles (32 km) of San Diego Zoo Safari Park and LEGOLAND® California. Del Mar Racetrack and Wilson Creek Winery are also within 32 miles (52 km).

What's nearby

The Oaks Course - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Twin Oaks Golf Club - 10 min drive - 7.4 miles
California State University San Marcos - 13 min drive - 12.0 miles
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 23 min drive - 17.8 miles
LEGOLAND® California - 28 min drive - 22.9 miles

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 eco-certified hotel with 8 outdoor pools

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 center and 5 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4800 square feet (446 square meters) and includes a conference center. 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.

714 guestrooms or units

3 levels

70 buildings

2 bars by the pool

4800 sq ft of conference space

446 sq m of conference space

Built in 2000

Deli

Kid's club (surcharge)

Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)

Poolside lounge chairs

Umbrellas for the pool

Charging station for electric cars

Conference center

Business facilities

Coffee in lobby

Dry cleaning

Self-service laundry

Front desk (24 hours)

Express check-out

Staff is multilingual

Storage area for luggage

Front-desk safe

Tour and ticket information

Concierge

Wedding services available

Game room or arcade

Pool or billiards table

Convenience store

Terrace

Garden

BBQ grill(s)

Outdoor picnic space

Gift shop

Newspapers for purchase

Television in lobby

Onsite shopping

Bellhop

No smoking on site

Water dispenser

Bar or lounge

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.

Elevate Day Spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include massages. The spa is 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

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush palm trees and sun loungers.

Pool
Hot Tub
Spa
Parking included

$171 nightly

Aug 14 - Aug 15

Total includes taxes and fees

Property amenities

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

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

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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

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.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

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'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

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

We should mention

Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Children 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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area to the airport?

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area is 18.9 mi (41-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area?

As of Jul 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area on Aug 19, 2025 start from $160.65, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area.

How close is Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area to the beach?

This hotel is 19.8 mi (43-min drive) from Carlsbad Lagoon.

Does Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area offer free breakfast?

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Pala Casino Spa Resort (16-min drive) and Valley View Casino (24-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area have a pool?

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area features 8 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Elevate Day Spa, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area to downtown Escondido?

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area is 1.9 mi away from Hidden Meadows.

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area Reviews

8.2

Very Good

May 13, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie

Traveled with partner

May 13, 2025

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

Stephanie

May 12, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANH

Traveled with family

Apr 24, 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tania

Traveled with family

Apr 24, 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Megan, Santa Clarita

Apr 23, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

When we arrived for check-in at 5:30 PM, our room was not ready. As a gesture of apology, we were offered a $25 resort credit and decided to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine at the Canyon Ranch restaurant while waiting. However, we were unable to charge the drinks to our room because, according to the staff, our room number did not yet exist in the system. As a result, we had to pay nearly $60 out-of-pocket, which was frustrating and disappointing. About 30 minutes later, our room was finally ready. We brought our barbecue ingredients to the grill area, only to find that although the grill turned on, the flame was so weak that we could not properly cook any food. We had no choice but to return to our room and use the induction stove to cook, which filled the room with food odors and made our stay uncomfortable. Lastky, the dishwasher detergent compatment would't close propwrly, so I couldn't run the dishwash correctly and there was no sponge provided either. We were truly looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable experience at your resort, but instead, we were left with a series of inconveniences and unpleasant memories. It is deeply regrettable that what was meant to be a special stay turned into such a disappointing experience. I reached out to the property via email about this issue, but I have not received a response as of today.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Eddy, Barva

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice place to rest, good facilities.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jin

Traveled with family

Apr 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Staff & service

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyl

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Took a trip to San Deigo to visit to Sea World, and the zoo with grandkids. Didn't want to be around the population.This place was beautiful, like a star 5 hotel. Would stay here again. I had amazon send me a wagon and cooler that was a mess at trying to get found when I needed them. We left the wagon for facilty to use but, never heard if it was claimed. Maid hopefully turned in. I would stay here again. Lots to do. again.again.staycwaround

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The landscaping was lovely.The room access was terribly inconvenient.I had to bring luggage & several boxes up two flights of stairs which took many trips& did no favors to my back. (No elevators.) I was talked into an "hour, maybe 1 and 20 min at most" presentation which lasted 3 1/2 hours setting me way behind on my day.1 was given a 2 day stay for going, which I added to my stay; but had to check out at 10 on my already scheduled stay, and wait until 4 to check back in to my new room, which was below floor level so had to navigate two flights of stairs down this time. I was able to get help with my luggage from some very helpful workers, so it was a lot easier, at least. The rooms were large and accomodating, though the fans in the bathrooms sounded like they would fall out of the ceiling at any moment. Overall, I would have enjoyed my stay much more without all the moving hassles and

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Service was terrible minus Leo at the front he was kind. Entire resort smells like it has a sewage problem. The “resort” offers you a service where you can take trolley or golf cart via request through text messaging or calling the front. My family who booked a total of 7 rooms for a family vacation spent the majority of Saturday standing by the trolley after they refused to give us golf cart service (even though it was provided the day before and told it was offered to us as guests) . Needless to say no one ever came to the trolley after 45 minutes of waiting, there is only ONE restaurant on site unlike the 3 it states online. And I got sick at dinner Saturday night celebrating my daughter’s 10th birthday due to the restaurant smelling like backed up sewage. Also green sludge coming through the floorboards right next to our table. The waitress tried to say it was coming from the tv??? Crazy. They refused to move us to the dining room where we could have proper ventilation. Spent $150 on just the meal for us for (2 adults and 2 kids) I literally got up in the middle of dinner and had to run to the room to throw up and requesting a golf cart was not an option for me as already knew they would never show up. Sunday morning they argued w me via text service refusing to give us late check out even though one of the rooms with some of our party was booked as priority 1 since they are ORIGINAL owners here at Lawrence welk before the buyout and our party should’ve been treated acc

6/10 Okay

Vince

Apr 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gregory

Apr 21, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maribel

Traveled with family

Sherri

Traveled with family

Apr 17, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We felt very comfortable at the Welk. The property was beautiful. The accommodations were wonderful, large space, clean, we we really liked the patio and the views.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc, Kelowna

Traveled with family and small children

Apr 17, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

In bad need of a major renovation. Hyatt bought the property 2 years ago, but has done very little so far. Our phones didn’t work, wifi was very poor and came and went. The furniture was newer, but very dirty. We covered some of ours with sheets and towels, which we have never done before. The grill at the pool was not open and it was sitting spring break, etc. It is a lovely property and will be great again one day, but it will be awhile.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Dana

Traveled with family

Apr 16, 2025

There was no dining for breakfast. The restaurant did not open until 11 am.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmin

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Apr 16, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I really enjoyed our stay at the property. The only issue was that there was no service for our phones. Although we were connected to WiFi, it still wasn’t working. Overall it was a great stay but probably wouldn’t go back unless they fix that.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

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