Fodor's Expert Review Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
7100 Aviara Resort Dr., Carlsbad, California, 92011, USA
As one of the most luxurious hotels in San Diego, this retreat completed a $50 million resort-wide transformation in 2020, with redesigned rooms, a new lobby, family pool with water park, luxury cabanas, and three new restaurants including Ember & Rye by celebrity chef Richard Blais. It's a play-and-relax haven with an Arnold Palmer–designed golf course, a tennis club, two pools, and views overlooking Batiquitos Lagoon and the Pacific among its 250 acres. The 540-square-foot rooms are remarkably spacious and feature every possible amenity including private terraces with water views and deep soaking tubs. The romantic Couple’s Suite has a semiprivate whirlpool spa courtyard, Swiss shower, and fireplace for the ultimate relaxation. Despite the lavishly appointed grounds, the resort is exceptionally family-friendly. Children have their own pool, nature walks, surf lessons, and VIP LEGOLAND tours. A shopping shuttle transports guests to the Carlsbad Outlets, and a beach shuttle makes a daily trip to Moonlight Beach in Encinitas during the summer upon request.
Dinner at Ember & Rye or a pampering treatment at the Aviara Spa are worth the splurge.
PROS
- coastal-chic resort with unbeatable location
- best golf course in San Diego
- surrounding nature trails
CONS
- $45 resort fee and $65 parking
- expensive
- breakfast not included
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Rate Includes: No Meals, Greens fee $275; 18 holes, 7007 yards, par 72