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Rancho Valencia Resort & SpavsHyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and Hyatt Regency La Jolla are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa scores slightly better than Hyatt Regency La Jolla. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa comes in at 85 with recommendations from 11 reviewers including Hideaway Report, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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Fodor's
Jetsetter
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure
Gayot
Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Casitas of various sizes—49 of them—are secreted within 40 acres of citrus groves and flowers in this quiet, relaxed, and luxe resort 25 miles north of downtown."
Fodor's "Luxurious, two-level, Spanish-style casitas, appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious carpeting, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios." Full review
Jetsetter "45 acres of gardens, olive groves, and relaxation at the only Relais & Chateaux property in SoCal." Full review
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More active types can choose between tennis, yoga, and biking, then select from among seven types of massage in the spa.
DK Eyewitness "Bougainvillea cascades over the Spanish casitas in this stunning resort. Many rooms feature cathedral ceilings, private terraces, and fireplaces."
BlackBook "This exclusive Rancho property boasts world-class tennis courts, not to mention an award-winning spa where you can sweat it out during a Pilates sesh or indulge with a his-and-hers treatment."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Located in the canyon of Rancho Santa Fe on 40 manicured acres of rolling hills, this relaxing retreat is just minutes from the charming boutiques and cafés of La Jolla." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The all-suite Rancho Valencia Resort opened in 1989 in a bougainvillea-and-hibiscus-filled canyon 25 miles north of San Diego and remains southern California’s only Relais & Château property." Full review
Gayot "This romantic, Mediterranean-Mission-style resort is tucked away in Rancho Santa Fe."
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Make sure to indulge in some pampering at The Spa, arguably one of the most beautiful in the country with its Spanish tile work, lush gardens and fountains.
Afar Magazine "Spanish colonial fountains. Roaring outdoor fireplaces. Brightly colored bougainvillea vines and hibiscus flowers. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s only Relais &..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Tucked up from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego horse country, Rancho Valencia hotel is as impressive as a prize-winning thoroughbred." Full review
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Zagat
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Frommer's
3777 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92122
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Popular among business travelers, this Hyatt is in the Golden Triangle area, about 10 minutes from the beach and the village of La Jolla."
DK Eyewitness "Post-Modern architect Michael Graves designed this Italian-style palace hotel. A large fitness spa and highly acclaimed restaurants are next door."
Star Service "This is a class act, a top-shelf commercial operation that draws a fair number of leisure travelers with its well-rounded recreational options." Full review
Gayot "Set in La Jolla's UTC/Golden Triangle sector, the Hyatt Regency Aventine is not near the beach or the mountains, but it is close to the mall and both central freeways."
BlackBook "This landmark holds court in the hustle-and-bustle of the Golden Triangle without losing its glitz."
Zagat4.2
""Extremely well located" on 11 acres in La Jolla, with "incredible ocean views and sunsets", this "high-style" venue has "comfortable", "spacious" rooms."
OysterUpscale
"For a business hotel, Hyatt Regency La Jolla makes a grand impression in this affluent seaside community." Full review
U.S. News & World Report23.0
"The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine offers visitors a convenient home base near the beaches of La Jolla and away (but not too far) from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Diego." Full review
Frommer's "All the benefits of a luxury chain hotel are at hand, including a club floor with complimentary beverages and food in a private lounge; a long outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, cabanas" Full review
