Name: Park Hyatt Aviara
Address: 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Aviara, Carlsbad, California, United States of America, Carlsbad, San Diego County, US
Price range: $435–$1,025 per night
Rating: 9.18

What guests think

Across recent reviews of Park Hyatt Aviara, guests consistently praise the beautiful grounds, family friendly pools and slides, comfortable rooms, and welcoming staff, while noting some drawbacks like pricey valet-only parking, occasional noise, and mixed dining experiences.

Many families highlight the kids areas and Topgolf as standouts, and several mentions cite scenic lagoon and ocean views. Cleanliness is generally strong, though a few guests reported poorly maintained pool bathrooms, missed housekeeping details, or minor wear in public spaces. Expect an upscale, activity focused resort suited to families, with premium parking and resort fees and occasional service or noise hiccups.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

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Facilities

Reviews praise the resort pools, with separate family and adult areas, slides, and extras like Topgolf; some also mention an on site golf course and an adult pool with ocean views. Valet only parking and resort fees are repeatedly described as expensive, and a few guests noted pool towel or cleanliness shortages; the pet friendly policy is noticeable and not universally liked.

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10

Cynthia

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property was perfect for our young family! My kids couldn’t get enough of the slide. I like they have a family pool and an adult only pool. The family pool was just that, families and children playing together. Poolside service was 10/10! Our room was clean and beautiful overlooking the family pool which was perfect for us.

10

Alexandre

Jan 8, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Very Nice place, but valet parking only

10

katya

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. Very comfortable beds and nice bedding. Stuff is excellent! Delicious food in all restaurants and pool cafe. Great pool for the kids. Will come back more for sure!

10

Robert

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Five Star in every way… beautiful pools.. grounds.. settling Beach close .. fabulous golf course Best ever vacation!

10

Craig

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were very accommodating in allowing me to check in early. The facility and the rooms are excellent. Because it is a large resort in a residential area, there is not much to see within walking distance. My only complaints were the parking charge and resort fees at $60 each were somewhat excessive.

10

Celene

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully appointed hotel including rooms and main lobby. Adult pool has an ocean view and service didn’t disappoint.

10

YOUSSEF

Apr 8, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything is great except for expensive daily valet parking fee of $65 in addition to resort fee of $45

10

Sarah

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet was terrific and very friendly. The servers inside the Ponto restaurant were also great. Housekeeping was spot on too. Adult Pool was terrific. Had to hustle the server down to order drinks at the pool, but there were plenty of friendly staff members who were customer-focused. Shuttle driver down to the lawn for the Grease Movie was also friendly and overall the resort is very service oriented. 5 Stars for all Staff except for Cocktail server at the pool who was nice, but did not approach us at all to take our order at either pool. Towel staff was also great. Top Golf was a blast for our teens. The Churros at the Ponto restaurant were amazing. Best I’ve ever had. Overall terrific stay but if you want a really quiet stay, look elsewhere as this hotel is full of young children who are well behaved but loud just because they are little. :)

10

Carol

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch — friendly, professional, and always helpful. The food was delicious, whether we were lounging by the pool or hanging out at Topgolf. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We stayed in a poolside room with two king beds, which was perfect for our family. Our son had such a blast with the pools, slides, and Topgolf that we decided to extend our stay another day — totally worth it! This place really knows how to make you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommend!

6

Kurt

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I would give this 5 star property 3 stars. There’s really nothing special about it. We had multiple issues checking in that should have required a manager to speak with us, instead the young ladies at the front had to fix the main issue. One of the restaurants had terrible service and decent food. The bed and main room were very clean. The bathroom could use a fresh look or deep cleaning. The hallways had overflowing trash in the trash cans multiple days. The slide hours don’t match what the hours online state. The pool could also have been cleaned better. I’m assuming it was the same bandage in the pool for 2 days. The views and the exterior of the property are beautiful. All in all not worth the price to stay here. Look elsewhere.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and grounds very clean, but some reported issues such as a dirty bathroom, unclean pool bathrooms, overflowing hallway trash, and minor wear in public areas.

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10

Kristen

Jul 7, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

Beautiful property. Great Service. Great Housekeeping! Pool service from Garret was amazing. Please focus efforts on FFE and overall maintenance of the buildings. It’s starting to wear in areas. Public space needs painting and outdoor cushions need to be replaced. I would definitely stay there again!

10

Marcelo

Jul 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great staff, clean property and really well maintained

6

Leena

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed at this hotel many times in the past and had a wonderful experience - it was my favorite hotel in the San Diego area. However, this 4th of July weekend stay was just not up to par. The staff seemed overrun and unprepared for the amount of guests staying. I called ahead and asked for a crib to be delivered to our room and then I had to call twice once I got there to remind them to deliver it. I also asked for nonfeather pillows due to an allergy and housekeeping did not switch out the pillows (I realized this after suffering from allergies for two nights). The pool had no towels and no available chairs when we arrived at 9am (people were waking up early to save chairs). I had to ask the front desk to look into how the pool ran out of towels (an employee at the pool just said that housekeeping will bring them when they bring them). The pool bathrooms were gross very early in the am which led me to believe they hadn't been cleaned at all. Waitstaff forgot parts of our food orders and still charged for the food. For over $650 - over $1,000 per night, the services provided were just not up to par and not in line with what the hotel service was like in the past. I saw that the employees were doing their best but something just seemed off.

10

Laura

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was the only positive thing about this hotel. We had originally planned to stay here for 5 nights, but after the first night we checked out. I found someone’s shareware hung over the shower, hair in the bathtub, so I assume the bathroom was not cleaned at all after the last quests had been there. One of the beds did not have a sheet fully covering the mattress, which was disgusting to see. I also got woken up around 9:30 or 10:00 PM by people yelling and slamming the door next to us. This went on for about an hour and when I called the front desk they told me it was because someone had just checked in next to us. The next morning when I looked at the door, it wasn’t for a guest room. I asked one of the staff members what the room was and he said it’s for the hotel staff. I asked for a refund from hotels.com and they were able to get that back for me. We were able to find another hotel, which saved our trip.

10

Audrey

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

As soon as we arrived, the concierge was welcoming. Checkin was easy. The staff are polite and accommodating. This is rare – but since it is a five star hotel, I’m glad they live up to the standards. The service was impeccable! My family and I stayed for 3 nights for a little summer vacation away. We enjoyed everything. The family/kids pool was perfect for my little ones. We enjoyed every minute. I actually felt relaxed. Beds were comfy, pillow was just ok (sorry) not the best. Overall, great bedding and rooms were almost perfect and clean. I hope they pay more attention to the carpets and bathroom. Thank you!

10

Gayane

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We absolutely loved the hotel. It was nice and clean, friendly staff and loved dining at Ponto Lago.

10

Carol

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch — friendly, professional, and always helpful. The food was delicious, whether we were lounging by the pool or hanging out at Topgolf. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We stayed in a poolside room with two king beds, which was perfect for our family. Our son had such a blast with the pools, slides, and Topgolf that we decided to extend our stay another day — totally worth it! This place really knows how to make you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommend!

10

Katherine

Jul 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful natural setting, polite& helpful staff members, wonderful cleanliness standards throughout the resort made it a first class experience for me.

10

Lorese

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was amazing! Extremely clean and beautiful!

6

Kurt

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I would give this 5 star property 3 stars. There’s really nothing special about it. We had multiple issues checking in that should have required a manager to speak with us, instead the young ladies at the front had to fix the main issue. One of the restaurants had terrible service and decent food. The bed and main room were very clean. The bathroom could use a fresh look or deep cleaning. The hallways had overflowing trash in the trash cans multiple days. The slide hours don’t match what the hours online state. The pool could also have been cleaned better. I’m assuming it was the same bandage in the pool for 2 days. The views and the exterior of the property are beautiful. All in all not worth the price to stay here. Look elsewhere.

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Rooms

Rooms are comfortable and often spacious, with remodeled touches and scenic views; however, some guests noted noise from neighboring areas and sleep disruptions from in room lights or bright detectors, and a few found pillows uncomfortable.

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10

Cynthia

Aug 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This property was perfect for our young family! My kids couldn’t get enough of the slide. I like they have a family pool and an adult only pool. The family pool was just that, families and children playing together. Poolside service was 10/10! Our room was clean and beautiful overlooking the family pool which was perfect for us.

8

Katherine

Feb 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Although this hotel costs $900.00 plus per night, noise is a bit of a problem. The family staying in the rooms next to mine had a dog that made a “ crying” very sad & loud noise, when left alone in daytime,last time I visited. The pepperoni pizza is not available at the small shop in the lobby anymore.. one family next to my room woke up each morning so that they could walk the entire hall on our floor screaming and yelling to each other, while they continued to walk, back and forth, from 1 end of the hotel to the other, before 8 AM . Amazing!

10

Laura

Jun 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The check in process was the only positive thing about this hotel. We had originally planned to stay here for 5 nights, but after the first night we checked out. I found someone’s shareware hung over the shower, hair in the bathtub, so I assume the bathroom was not cleaned at all after the last quests had been there. One of the beds did not have a sheet fully covering the mattress, which was disgusting to see. I also got woken up around 9:30 or 10:00 PM by people yelling and slamming the door next to us. This went on for about an hour and when I called the front desk they told me it was because someone had just checked in next to us. The next morning when I looked at the door, it wasn’t for a guest room. I asked one of the staff members what the room was and he said it’s for the hotel staff. I asked for a refund from hotels.com and they were able to get that back for me. We were able to find another hotel, which saved our trip.

10

Carrie

May 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is amazing, the rooms are beautiful and the staff goes above and beyond.

10

William

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is absolutely beautiful with stunning views of the foothills and even ocean views. Located in a beautiful area of executive homes. Located directly on the Aviara Golf Course. The rooms are very nice, with comfy beds and luxurious bathrooms. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Close to shopping and restaurants and also to the beach. We would definitely stay at this property again!

10

Audrey

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

As soon as we arrived, the concierge was welcoming. Checkin was easy. The staff are polite and accommodating. This is rare – but since it is a five star hotel, I’m glad they live up to the standards. The service was impeccable! My family and I stayed for 3 nights for a little summer vacation away. We enjoyed everything. The family/kids pool was perfect for my little ones. We enjoyed every minute. I actually felt relaxed. Beds were comfy, pillow was just ok (sorry) not the best. Overall, great bedding and rooms were almost perfect and clean. I hope they pay more attention to the carpets and bathroom. Thank you!

10

David

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel. Staff is friendly. Rooms are great.

10

Tami

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is beautiful and pet friendly. The staff is very very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the tennis courts and the driving range while we were there. The room have been remodeled and the beds are super comfy and king sized. Unfortunately the food there is terrible and expensive. We ate at both of the restaurants and room service. We did not have anything from the grab and go but that food did not look appetizing. The only yummy food that we had was the barramundi for 2 at Punto Lago. That was delicious.

4

Jamie

Apr 15, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is very nice and great location. The things I did not like was the sleeping conditions. The pillows were really uncomfortable. The bed had lights that turn on for a long time if anyone gets up lighting up the whole room. The smoke detector lit up the whole room. I just did not sleep well the whole time. The food at the hotel was fabulous. Service was great.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views, comfortable rooms and great amenities

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and professional, with strong poolside and concierge interactions; however, several reviews mention lapses like slow pool service, check in or ID hassles, delayed requests, and inconsistent follow through during busy periods.

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Leena

Jul 9, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I have stayed at this hotel many times in the past and had a wonderful experience - it was my favorite hotel in the San Diego area. However, this 4th of July weekend stay was just not up to par. The staff seemed overrun and unprepared for the amount of guests staying. I called ahead and asked for a crib to be delivered to our room and then I had to call twice once I got there to remind them to deliver it. I also asked for nonfeather pillows due to an allergy and housekeeping did not switch out the pillows (I realized this after suffering from allergies for two nights). The pool had no towels and no available chairs when we arrived at 9am (people were waking up early to save chairs). I had to ask the front desk to look into how the pool ran out of towels (an employee at the pool just said that housekeeping will bring them when they bring them). The pool bathrooms were gross very early in the am which led me to believe they hadn't been cleaned at all. Waitstaff forgot parts of our food orders and still charged for the food. For over $650 - over $1,000 per night, the services provided were just not up to par and not in line with what the hotel service was like in the past. I saw that the employees were doing their best but something just seemed off.

10

Audrey

Jul 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

As soon as we arrived, the concierge was welcoming. Checkin was easy. The staff are polite and accommodating. This is rare – but since it is a five star hotel, I’m glad they live up to the standards. The service was impeccable! My family and I stayed for 3 nights for a little summer vacation away. We enjoyed everything. The family/kids pool was perfect for my little ones. We enjoyed every minute. I actually felt relaxed. Beds were comfy, pillow was just ok (sorry) not the best. Overall, great bedding and rooms were almost perfect and clean. I hope they pay more attention to the carpets and bathroom. Thank you!

6

Christine

Aug 12, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

It is a beautiful hotel with poor customer service.

10

Krista

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was amazing! Staff, food and beverage top notch, as well as grounds.

10

Sarah

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet was terrific and very friendly. The servers inside the Ponto restaurant were also great. Housekeeping was spot on too. Adult Pool was terrific. Had to hustle the server down to order drinks at the pool, but there were plenty of friendly staff members who were customer-focused. Shuttle driver down to the lawn for the Grease Movie was also friendly and overall the resort is very service oriented. 5 Stars for all Staff except for Cocktail server at the pool who was nice, but did not approach us at all to take our order at either pool. Towel staff was also great. Top Golf was a blast for our teens. The Churros at the Ponto restaurant were amazing. Best I’ve ever had. Overall terrific stay but if you want a really quiet stay, look elsewhere as this hotel is full of young children who are well behaved but loud just because they are little. :)

4

julianna

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

There were a few things that could have been better but I think the start of the trip put a bad taste in our mouth. My husband showed up and didn’t have a DL but had a state issued document while he waited for his DL. The hotel gave him a hard time even though he showed a picture of his DL.

10

Patricia

Apr 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely wonderful. Exceptional service and assistamce.

10

Christopher

Jul 14, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

everything from the second we arrived to the second we left was perfect!

10

Carol

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch — friendly, professional, and always helpful. The food was delicious, whether we were lounging by the pool or hanging out at Topgolf. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We stayed in a poolside room with two king beds, which was perfect for our family. Our son had such a blast with the pools, slides, and Topgolf that we decided to extend our stay another day — totally worth it! This place really knows how to make you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommend!

10

Lorese

Jul 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was amazing! Extremely clean and beautiful!

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Location

Scenic setting with lagoon and ocean views; convenient by car to beaches, shopping, and major roads, but limited within walking distance.

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Kelli

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

Absolutely loved staying here during our time in San Diego. Beautiful property inside and outside. Conveniently located to restaurants and activities for those with a car. My only issue was the parking. It seemed that valet as the only option and an expensive one.

10

Robert

Aug 6, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Five Star in every way… beautiful pools.. grounds.. settling Beach close .. fabulous golf course Best ever vacation!

10

William

Sep 19, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is absolutely beautiful with stunning views of the foothills and even ocean views. Located in a beautiful area of executive homes. Located directly on the Aviara Golf Course. The rooms are very nice, with comfy beds and luxurious bathrooms. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Close to shopping and restaurants and also to the beach. We would definitely stay at this property again!

10

Craig

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

They were very accommodating in allowing me to check in early. The facility and the rooms are excellent. Because it is a large resort in a residential area, there is not much to see within walking distance. My only complaints were the parking charge and resort fees at $60 each were somewhat excessive.

10

Celene

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautifully appointed hotel including rooms and main lobby. Adult pool has an ocean view and service didn’t disappoint.

6

roberto

Jan 21, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Beautiful location

10

Shane

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Park Hyatt is a nice place to get away and relax. The staff is good, they know how to make someone feel welcome and the grounds are spectacular.

10

Katherine

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy access off the 405 freeway; beautiful grounds& buildings; many spectacular views of the lagoon& coastal area from the hotel. Close to Outlet Mall and north San Diego communities. Very walkable grounds, well lit& thoughtfully landscaped.

10

Elizabeth

Nov 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful views, comfortable rooms and great amenities

10

Anita

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elegant property , 5 star rooms and pool area, excellent dining and beautiful staff take care of you and provide sweeping views of the ocean. loved it!

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Dining

Many enjoyed the food, including Ponto Lago and poolside options, but others found some restaurants mediocre or expensive and felt the room service menu was limited.

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katya

Jun 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful property. Very comfortable beds and nice bedding. Stuff is excellent! Delicious food in all restaurants and pool cafe. Great pool for the kids. Will come back more for sure!

10

Gayane

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We absolutely loved the hotel. It was nice and clean, friendly staff and loved dining at Ponto Lago.

10

Elysse

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel with all the amenities you could want. Staff was lovely and very Informative. The food was OK. They could do better with room service menu. This hotel was very dog friendly. There were literally dogs everywhere so if you don’t like dogs, this probably wouldn’t be the place for you. A guest even had their dog running around the pool off leash. The dog started to follow myself and my kids. Not cool (wasn’t friendly) and I love dogs!

10

Tami

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The property is beautiful and pet friendly. The staff is very very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed the tennis courts and the driving range while we were there. The room have been remodeled and the beds are super comfy and king sized. Unfortunately the food there is terrible and expensive. We ate at both of the restaurants and room service. We did not have anything from the grab and go but that food did not look appetizing. The only yummy food that we had was the barramundi for 2 at Punto Lago. That was delicious.

10

Krista

May 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

It was amazing! Staff, food and beverage top notch, as well as grounds.

10

Joseph

Feb 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Wow, absolutely beautiful hotel, excellent staff, great food. You cannot go wrong here.

10

Tim

Jun 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great food at a hotel!

10

Carol

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a fantastic stay! From the moment we arrived, the customer service was top-notch — friendly, professional, and always helpful. The food was delicious, whether we were lounging by the pool or hanging out at Topgolf. Our room was spotless, spacious, and comfortable. We stayed in a poolside room with two king beds, which was perfect for our family. Our son had such a blast with the pools, slides, and Topgolf that we decided to extend our stay another day — totally worth it! This place really knows how to make you feel relaxed and taken care of. Highly recommend!

10

Anita

Apr 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Elegant property , 5 star rooms and pool area, excellent dining and beautiful staff take care of you and provide sweeping views of the ocean. loved it!

6

Kurt

Jul 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

I would give this 5 star property 3 stars. There’s really nothing special about it. We had multiple issues checking in that should have required a manager to speak with us, instead the young ladies at the front had to fix the main issue. One of the restaurants had terrible service and decent food. The bed and main room were very clean. The bathroom could use a fresh look or deep cleaning. The hallways had overflowing trash in the trash cans multiple days. The slide hours don’t match what the hours online state. The pool could also have been cleaned better. I’m assuming it was the same bandage in the pool for 2 days. The views and the exterior of the property are beautiful. All in all not worth the price to stay here. Look elsewhere.

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Month	Average price
January	$630
February	$600
March	$668
April	$730
May	$625
June	$774
July	$823
August	$759
September	$625
October	$688
November	$556
December	$528

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $435	16 $503	17	18	19 $1,025
20 $710	21 $766	22 $775	23 $816	24 $814	25 $814	26 $889
27 $811	28 $814	29 $804	30 $831

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $871	2 $956	3
4 $869	5	6 $814	7 $803	8 $804	9 $992	10
11 $804	12 $774	13 $799	14 $814	15 $814	16 $814	17 $911
18 $798	19 $545	20	21 $816	22 $992	23 $816	24 $881
25	26	27 $874	28 $793	29 $742	30 $783	31 $782

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Courtyard Suite

Palmer Suite

1 King Adapted Shower

Premium Coastal Suite

Fireside Terrace Suite

Presidential Suite

1 King Adapted Tub

1 King Foothills View

2 Kings Courtyard View

1 King Pool View

2 Kings Coastal View

2 Kings Foothills View

2 Kings Garden View

Blue Heron Suite

1 King Courtyard View

Pool Suite

1 King Coastal View

Premium Garden Suite

2 Kings Pool View

Room, 1 King Bed (Fireside, Terrace)

1 King Garden View

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