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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & SpavsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both Park Hyatt Aviara Resort and Rancho Valencia are recommended by professionals. On balance, Rancho Valencia is the choice of most reviewers compared to Park Hyatt Aviara Resort. Rancho Valencia scores 83 with recommendations from 9 publications including DK Eyewitness, concierge.com and oyster.com.
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Forbes Travel Guide
Jetsetter
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
Time Out Show All Reviews
7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011
From $459/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "This Carlsbad hotel offers all the luxury resort requisites—top-notch food, meticulously maintained grounds... and a first-rate spa with alfresco treatment cabanas."
Fodor's "The quietly elegant hilltop retreat is one of the most luxurious hotels in the San Diego area." Full review
Oyster4.0
"The 373-room Park Hyatt Aviara features Spanish colonial architecture and a stunning setting just north of the Batiquitos Lagoon wildlife sanctuary, which makes for stunning views." Full review
DK Eyewitness "With impeccable service and a superb setting, this hotel is one of the most highly rated in Southern California."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Park Hyatt Aviara Resort puts you in the middle of stunning mountain, valley and Pacific panoramas." Full review
Jetsetter "Family friendly lagoon-side resort outside San Diego with standout restaurants and a blissed-out spa." Full review
Gayot "Luxury accommodations perched high on a hill in Carlsbad with ocean and lagoon views."
Travel + Leisure "The Park Hyatt Aviara Resort has acre upon acre of sprawling green fairways, coupled with beautiful ocean views, tennis courts, and a 15,000-square-foot Aviara Spa." Full review
Afar Magazine "You’ll find two pools, six tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course on the huge property. Both adults and children will have plenty to entertain themselves with." Full review
Time Out "Hidden in the hills of Carlsbad, Park Hyatt Aviara is most known for hosting the LPGA Kia Classic Tournament on its distinguished golf course." Full review
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The renowned temple of beef boasts a Steak Knife Concierge Program, where guests can choose the perfect knife for their particular choice of meat.
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa Concierge 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
