Name: Rancho Bernardo Inn
Address: 17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, Rancho Bernardo, San Diego, California, United States of America, San Diego, California, US
Price range: $224–$442 per night
Rating: 8.35

What guests think

At Rancho Bernardo Inn, travelers consistently praise the lush, tranquil grounds, multiple pools, the spa, and the golf course, along with friendly staff and relaxing ambience, while noting that some areas and rooms feel dated for the price.

Room experiences vary, with reports of thin walls and noise, variable views, and occasional maintenance issues such as AC problems or leaks. Facilities are extensive but with some drawbacks: pool cleanliness can be inconsistent, the gym feels dated, parking can be limited with notable fees, and certain buildings lack elevators. Most guests enjoy the on-site restaurants, though some found food overpriced or service uneven, and the peaceful location is a bit far from downtown. Expect a serene resort stay with standout grounds and amenities, tempered by older rooms and some inconsistencies.

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Facilities

Lush grounds with multiple pools, a popular spa, and an on-site golf course are highlights. Drawbacks include occasional dirty pools, a dated gym, limited or paid parking, and some buildings without elevators.

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Thomas

Apr 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great rooms good service just feel taken advantage of with your $40 parking per night. Captive audience so you socked it to us!!

10

David

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

There is an additional resort fee you pay when you arrive and a $100 per night deposit.

10

Nicole

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

What a beautiful resort. We were stoked to find this little gem. The grounds are huge and very well kept. There was lots going on as it was the 4th of July weekend. If you're a golfer, check this place out. It was very kid-friendly. Next time I would ask to not be by the family pool as it was on the louder side. There's an adult pool and a pool specifically for spa clients. The Spa pool was gorgeous. Great but small gym. Will definitely go back.

10

Paul

Aug 11, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the garden’s and the spa. Multiple restaurants and pools. The 18-hole golf course adds to the experience

8

Judy

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was adequate but not mind blowing. I found the common areas a bit dirty, and the food overpriced. The pool was disappointing, small, no wait staff, just a QR code to order food. I was expecting a resort feel but it really felt like it was catered to golfing mostly.

8

Ariane

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute hotel grounds. Nice adult pool (didn’t see the other one). The rooms seemed outdated but still in good shape. The negative was our bedroom had some questionable splatter on the ceiling above one of the beds, and the nightstand surface and lamp base surface were incredibly dusty. Kinda grossed me out thinking where else did they skimp cleaning. Tried both on site restaurants and pool service. The food was excellent at all three places. We noted on the reservation that we were celebrating our birthdays but nothing happened, it would have been nice to receive a nice card or some small acknowledgment. Overall I’d return, but there are far better hotels in the San Diego area I’d prefer.

6

Nathan Wayne

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The property was nice but the parking was limited.

8

John

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The overall condition of the hotel is a bit dated. The patio king room where we stayed was comfortable, clean, and close to the parking lot. The food at the veranda was good and at reasonable prices. The main thing I noticed that the fitness center needs to update the equipment, since it looks very dated with old machines.

8

Melissa

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed in the pool area. The pictures made it look very big and upscale but it wasn’t. Also, the pool was dirty.

8

Bernadette

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wedding venue, no elevator for elderly guests, decor was jaded. Balconies totally unsafe for small children, solution was green plastic mesh, extremly ugly.

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Cleanliness

Rooms and public areas are often described as clean, but reports of dusty surfaces, dirty pools, damp odors, and building wear show inconsistency. A few stays noted maintenance issues like leaks or slow fixes.

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Lorinda

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and beautiful

10

lynn

Dec 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful hotel, but it is old. Rooms are large and very clean. All the staff are very friendly and helpful.

4

Irina

Feb 16, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very old and outdated property. Sink in the bathroom was leaking all the time and outlets didn’t work. The room smells very damp.

8

Vicki

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn location is lovely. The room was immaculate. The building we stayed in was in need of TLC - wood beams rotten, stairs cracking, stucco cracking, paint chipping, etc. The building is in great need of maintenance. Also, the restaurant decor is obsolete and in need of repair. Now, the food in the restaurant was terrible!! We had breakfast. The pancake breakfast was $20 and the pancakes were horrible; dry, thick, tough. How do you mess up pancakes. The toast was not part of the $21 egg scramble and cost an additional $5. The scramble was watery and undercooked. All the food was cold. Our $60 breakfast was a huge disappointment. Probably won’t stay there again. The JC company that owns the Inn is a rather large company. I would think they would want to invest in the aesthetics of the Inn. Overall, a disappointment and expensive.

10

Chloe

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible experience. Comfy and clean rooms. Great amenities (pools, gym, restaurants, activities). Lovely staff. Very good deal for the price. You feel like you’re in an oasis. Would definitely recommend and return.

10

Andy

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful place. Very family friendly. We had a great time at the pool. Room was clean and very comfy. Location is perfect. Staff was very professional and friendly. We are looking forward to come back.

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Caitlin

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Pool was dirty. Ac didn’t work in our room. The walls are so thin we could hear people till 2am

8

Ariane

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute hotel grounds. Nice adult pool (didn’t see the other one). The rooms seemed outdated but still in good shape. The negative was our bedroom had some questionable splatter on the ceiling above one of the beds, and the nightstand surface and lamp base surface were incredibly dusty. Kinda grossed me out thinking where else did they skimp cleaning. Tried both on site restaurants and pool service. The food was excellent at all three places. We noted on the reservation that we were celebrating our birthdays but nothing happened, it would have been nice to receive a nice card or some small acknowledgment. Overall I’d return, but there are far better hotels in the San Diego area I’d prefer.

8

Thomas

Aug 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms were clean and nice, but a little small and were different than photos on Hotel.com. Room was small.

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Melissa

Jun 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was disappointed in the pool area. The pictures made it look very big and upscale but it wasn’t. Also, the pool was dirty.

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Rooms

Many rooms are spacious and comfortable with some great views and suites, but decor can feel dated and noise from thin walls is a recurring complaint. Views and bedding comfort vary, and some rooms face parking or busy areas.

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Evelyn

Jul 31, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

the hotel rooms are outdated. the pillows were uncomfortable. the thermostat was complicated to navigate. there are no vending machines or stores open during late hours.

10

Ginger

Mar 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A room in the Greens was just what I needed. Quiet, beautiful terrace with fire pit. Huge space - it has a living room and dining room with separate bedroom.

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Megan

Oct 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Such a fantastic experience. 5 star stay for a reasonable price. Room was large, view was gorgeous, staff was kind.

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Elliott

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool area was nice. Bedrooms and hallways are a bit dated for the price per night but overall had a pleasant experience.

10

Tyhesha

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great property. It is a bit older and need to be upgraded in certain rooms. I complained about being kept up all night from neighbors above me and no one addressed my inconvenience or concerns. I received only a text message empathizing with me but nothing occurred.

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Shauna

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My only complaint is the mattress was more firm than I would prefer. I will stay again.

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FABIOLA

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Definitely convenient, just beware to not stay on the busy side of the street. We were “upgraded” to a room that faces the pool and backed the steer. Where you could hear the garbage truck. It was definitely not nice of the manager to shove us there on the corner. Properly is a little older, nothing luxurious, but definitely comfortable for families looking for something easy and convenient.

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Stephanie Lynn

Jul 8, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

When we chose "resort view" we had no idea our view would be of the parking lot/drop of zone. Very disappointing.

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Leah

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The bed could have been a little more softer

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Bernadette

Oct 4, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Wedding venue, no elevator for elderly guests, decor was jaded. Balconies totally unsafe for small children, solution was green plastic mesh, extremly ugly.

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Service

Staff are frequently praised as friendly, accommodating, and responsive across Rancho Bernardo Inn. However, some guests reported rude interactions, slow follow-up on issues, or uneven restaurant service.

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MARGARET

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone was friendly and helpful. We called on maintenance for a toilet issue and he came quickly, fixed it, and was ultra polite and friendly. The food at the outdoor patio was delicious!

4

Carmen

Mar 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We were greeted in a very rude and discriminatory manner by a valet staff when we were entering the property to check-in. My teenage son and I were stopped by the valet staff and asked several questions about what we’re doing on the property, lastly if we were there to check-in. We are a Latino family with reservations to this hotel. We did not need to be interrogated prior to our check-in. After we checked in to the hotel, and are way to our room, we again asked by the same staff to verify that we had indeed checked into the hotel. Our family has stayed at this hotel at least on two prior and never experienced this. I will say staff at the check-in desk was friendly.

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Maria Riitta

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is splendid and the property is beautiful! We loved the tranquility walking around exploring the property. Food was amazing! Our suite was clean, beautiful and we had a great view of the golf course.

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Aaron

Jul 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everyone at the property are extremely nice. When we checked in we were not having a great afternoon and were full of frustrations from a different hotel. The front desk employee was so nice to us and turned our day around. He was accommodating and gave us the best possible room for our budget. The inns vibes were great as well. The grounds are well maintained and has such a classic look. We came during movie night and my kids had a great time watching the movie and swimming at the same time. We will be coming back.

10

Tyhesha

Jul 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall great property. It is a bit older and need to be upgraded in certain rooms. I complained about being kept up all night from neighbors above me and no one addressed my inconvenience or concerns. I received only a text message empathizing with me but nothing occurred.

8

Nadia

Feb 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely property experience spoiled by attitude of server in the restaurant for our evening meal.

10

Mary

Jun 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great staff!

10

Rodney

Jun 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great place which we really enjoyed. Had a little issue at check-in. Staff eventually got things in order.

10

Kacey

May 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful, and the Spa was so relaxing and enjoyable. What stood out the most was the exceptional service from the staff! The front desk even sent a bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate my mom's birthday! I'm so glad we stayed at the RB Inn

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Alicia

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was not very polite. Gave me wrong information about location of room.

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Location

Peaceful, scenic setting that feels removed from downtown, appealing for a quiet getaway and golf. Convenient to local shops and nature, but can be far from San Diego attractions.

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Claudia

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property it was quiet and relaxing. Lots to do. Only thing i didnt like was the parking. If not valet then self parking but also costs to park.

10

Donna

Jan 31, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Property was very clean and close to shops

8

Danielle

May 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Grounds were pretty but rooms dated. Far to get to surrounding areas.

10

Cynthia

Nov 1, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

A beautiful location

10

Andy

Sep 7, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

This is a beautiful place. Very family friendly. We had a great time at the pool. Room was clean and very comfy. Location is perfect. Staff was very professional and friendly. We are looking forward to come back.

10

Mark Howard

Jun 29, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The property was beautiful, peaceful and relaxing. Exactly what we were looking for!

10

Jeanette

Jul 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Especially compared to properties in the area, RBI far exceeded the others, in the price range of the others also. I enjoyed my 11 day stay, and would return.

10

Alejandro

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 8 nights

Great place a bit remote from downtown San Diego with a lot of green space and proximity to beautiful beaches and nature preserved spaces.

10

Mohit

Sep 9, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

The area was amazing with mountains around the property

8

Karina

Sep 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Nice & quiet place away from the city.

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Dining

On-site restaurants receive many compliments for quality and taste. Some guests found prices high, poolside ordering inconvenient, breakfast inconsistent, or service slow.

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Michael

Sep 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A wonderful stay all around including excellent dining at Avant restaurant!

10

John

Mar 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Really liked the dining options

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MARGARET

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everyone was friendly and helpful. We called on maintenance for a toilet issue and he came quickly, fixed it, and was ultra polite and friendly. The food at the outdoor patio was delicious!

8

Vicki

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The Inn location is lovely. The room was immaculate. The building we stayed in was in need of TLC - wood beams rotten, stairs cracking, stucco cracking, paint chipping, etc. The building is in great need of maintenance. Also, the restaurant decor is obsolete and in need of repair. Now, the food in the restaurant was terrible!! We had breakfast. The pancake breakfast was $20 and the pancakes were horrible; dry, thick, tough. How do you mess up pancakes. The toast was not part of the $21 egg scramble and cost an additional $5. The scramble was watery and undercooked. All the food was cold. Our $60 breakfast was a huge disappointment. Probably won’t stay there again. The JC company that owns the Inn is a rather large company. I would think they would want to invest in the aesthetics of the Inn. Overall, a disappointment and expensive.

4

Grace

Sep 6, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

There were no swim towels when we went to the pool in the afternoon (hotel ran out and it took an hour to restock) and a shortage of chairs around the pool. Ordering food at the pool was really inconvenient so we ended up leaving and going out to eat. And when we ordered food from the cafe the next day, it was not good and way overpriced. Not worth the $45 resort fee and $40 overnight self parking. Would not return nor would I recommend.

10

Heather

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

5 stars all the way. This property is quite lovely, especially if you’re out all day at the San Diego Zoo and/or Safari Park. The grounds are relaxing, pools quite nice, restaurants OK but there are great options in town, rooms are true resort-level rooms. We LOVED it here. Came with our 13yo daughter.

10

Marlen

Apr 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved the property and the on site restaurant was delicious.

8

Judy

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place was adequate but not mind blowing. I found the common areas a bit dirty, and the food overpriced. The pool was disappointing, small, no wait staff, just a QR code to order food. I was expecting a resort feel but it really felt like it was catered to golfing mostly.

8

Ariane

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute hotel grounds. Nice adult pool (didn’t see the other one). The rooms seemed outdated but still in good shape. The negative was our bedroom had some questionable splatter on the ceiling above one of the beds, and the nightstand surface and lamp base surface were incredibly dusty. Kinda grossed me out thinking where else did they skimp cleaning. Tried both on site restaurants and pool service. The food was excellent at all three places. We noted on the reservation that we were celebrating our birthdays but nothing happened, it would have been nice to receive a nice card or some small acknowledgment. Overall I’d return, but there are far better hotels in the San Diego area I’d prefer.

4

Alondra

Feb 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a nice space however the walls are very thin. Also I paid 80$ for wings, a pasta, and a drink. It was not tasty. It was cold. I did asked to be charged only half. I literally ate nothing and they still charged full amount.

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Month	Average price
January	$286
February	$273
March	$282
April	$305
May	$304
June	$299
July	$288
August	$247
September	$288
October	$286
November	$295
December	$294

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $374	16 $344	17 $292	18 $322	19 $412
20 $239	21 $269	22 $307	23 $341	24 $299	25 $322	26 $340
27 $268	28 $327	29 $269	30 $287

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $241	5 $298	6 $442	7 $288	8 $299	9 $307	10 $327
11 $271	12 $269	13 $269	14 $271	15 $329	16 $342	17 $335
18 $239	19	20 $337	21 $295	22 $246	23	24
25 $258	26 $284	27 $307	28	29	30 $224	31 $280

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Pool View

Room, Poolside

Room, Patio, Resort View (Resort View Room, Patio Entrance)

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Garden Fountain View)

Premium Room (Golf Or Spa View)

Studio Suite (Estate)

Studio Suite

Suite (Estate)

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible (Resort View | Patio)

Studio Suite, Mobility Accessible (View)

Room (Garden Or Fountain View Room)

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Mobility Accessible, Pool View

Studio Suite with Firepit

Vice Presidential Suite ( Presidio )

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Very good

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