Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and MarinavsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa and Hyatt Regency Mission Bay are both rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa ranks significantly better than Hyatt Regency Mission Bay. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa comes in at #13 in San Diego with accolades from 11 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and BlackBook.
Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa and Marina
1441 Quivira Road, San Diego, CA 92109
From $110/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Gayot
"The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay is the closest hotel to SeaWorld, making it an ideal place for families and water lovers."
Zagat
4.2
"This upmarket Mission Beach old-timer is cherished for its "great location"... plus "beautiful interiors", "top-notch" service and "spectacular" views of the bay."
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hyatt Regency is an upscale resort hotel with an enviable setting overlooking thewaters of San Diego's Mission Bay." Full review
Star Service
"This place is a dependable midrange pick for families and conferencegoers in search of a quiet resort on the bay." Full review
Fodor's
"Right on the waterfront, this recently renovated high-rise has a private full-service marina, an eco-friendly spa, and three lagoon-like pools with waterslides." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
43.0
"The Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa & Marina offers guests a convenient home base near Mission Beach, just a short drive from downtown." Full review
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Previous visitors say that the views from the rooms are great (make sure to ask for accommodations on a higher floor overlooking the water).
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa 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