Park Hyatt Aviara San Diego Hotel Exterior hallway breezeway
Park Hyatt Aviara San Diego Hotel Exterior hallway breezeway

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

$$RCA 2018
A luxe spot in Carlsbad with a beautiful 18-hole golf course to boot.

7100 Aviara Resort Dr., Carlsbad, California 92011, United States

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  • Rooms


High-end service, SoCal style
    First impression

    Sophisticated Spanish-Colonial


    Efficient and detail-oriented

    Food & drinks


    Bathroom and shower

    Modern but comfortable

Our Review

Archana RamContributing Writer

How did it strike you on arrival?
You can sense the luxury as you drive up Aviara Resort Drive. Formerly a Four Seasons, this Spanish-style Park Hyatt overlooks Batiquitos Lagoon in the seaside community of Carlsbad, an upscale area with a beach vibe. Palm trees, lush gardens, and an Arnold Palmer golf course dot the 200 acres.

What’s the crowd like?
You'll spot couples, families, golfers, and business travelers.

Now, the important stuff: Tell us about the rooms.
The 327 rooms are spacious—even the standard option is 540 square feet and includes a balcony or terrace—and outfitted with comfortable, albeit slightly generic, furniture.

We’re craving some deep, restorative sleep. They got us?
Beds are comfortable, with a pillow-top mattress.

How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies. Any of that worth a mention?
Caffeine addicts, rejoice: they have high-quality coffee (Illy) in the rooms.

Please tell us the bathroom won’t let us down.
Bathrooms are roomy, with a separate shower and soaking tub, plus granite-top counters. We don't condone stealing, but we do suggest saving space in your dopp kit for the Le Labo products.

We all need some good Wi-Fi. What’s the word on that?
It's free and in most spots around the resort, very strong.

What about the food? What are we looking at here?
Carlsbad has a cool culinary scene, but if you're looking for good eats, you don't even have to leave the resort. There are five dining options on-site, including a modern Italian restaurant, a steakhouse overlooking the golf course, a farm-to-table spot, a swanky lobby bar, and a casual poolside eatery.

How did you find the staff?
One of the best reasons to stay here is the customer service. Everyone, from valet to housekeeping to the front desk, is friendly and efficient. This place runs like a well-oiled machine.

Any other extras that feel unique to this hotel?
The $40 resort fee covers the essentials (bottled water in your room) to the helpful (solar-powered charging stations by the pool), to the extra (overnight shoe shine and free shuttle service to a nearby outlet mall) to the random (notary services). There's also a fun Surfing with the Chef program that starts with breakfast alongside Executive Chef Pierre Albaladejo, a surfing lesson, and then a gourmet lunch on the beach, plus a personalized longboard shipped back home for you.

For little ones, the 3,200-square-foot family pool has a “Kiddy Café” with mini picnic tables.

If you want some time away from those little ones, the adult pool offers panoramic views of Batiquitos Lagoon and the Pacific, and the 18-hole Arnold Palmer-designed golf course, will let you practice your swing.

What was most memorable—or heartbreaking—about your stay?
The service is second to none.

Bottom line: worth it?
Absolutely. It has all the five-star quality you'd hope for, with an amazing staff to boot.

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