Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Beautiful amenities
Family-friendly environment
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Food quality concerns
High parking fees

Categories

Cleanliness
6.64
Reports of cockroaches and dirty pools indicate significant cleanliness issues.
Service
8.61
Staff was noted as friendly and responsive despite some issues.
Location
8.65
Standard accessibility for a resort property, though some noted it was not close to attractions.
Room Quality
7.1
Issues with odors in rooms and maintenance highlight room quality concerns.
Amenities
9.63
Several positive mentions of the garden pool and family-friendly activities.
Value for Money
7.59
Mixed views on pricing, particularly regarding food and parking costs.
Food and Beverage
7.14
Generally negative feedback on food quality with some exceptions noted.
Overall Experience
8.61
Overall enjoyable despite notable issues, with a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 02:01

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
The world-class accommodations at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad offer a blend of comfort and sophistication, including luxurious bedding, marble baths, and premium coffee for a relaxing stay.

Recreational Activities
With two championship golf courses, 17 tennis courts, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and eight pools including water slides, guests have a plethora of recreational options to stay active and entertained throughout their stay.

Dining Excellence
From the traditional American prime steak house experience at Bob's Steak & Chop House to the diverse culinary offerings at VUE, Bar Traza, and Marketplace, guests can indulge in a variety of dining options without leaving the property.

Book your stay at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad for a luxurious and unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note: Pet Policy: There is a 2 dog limit per room and a nonrefundable pet fee is charged.

Resort Services Charge includes:
- Welcome beverage served at Guest Reception area
- In-room coffee and tea
- Complimentary premier Wi-Fi
- Local and toll-free calls
- Digital daily newspaper
- 24/7 Business Center access
- 24/7 on-property shuttle service
- Overnight shoe shine service
- Access to golf practice facility with complimentary range balls in the afternoon*
- Golf bag storage
- Poolside amenities including towels, lounge chairs, lifeguard supervision and toys
- Priority access to tennis, golf, cabana and Kidtopia reservations
- Access to the resort Athletic Club and daily fitness classes*
*based on availability.

11/10/25 - 12/31/25 -As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance the guest experience, the Family Pool, also known as the Infant Pool, will undergo resurfacing from November 10, 2025, through the end of the year. During this time, the Family Pool, mini waterslide and Splash Café will be temporarily unavailable. Families will continue to enjoy access to the large waterslides, Resort Pool, Splash Landing and the Splash Pad. We are taking great care to minimize any impact, and all other pools at the resort will remain open for your enjoyment.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for US$45 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8
Based on 405 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.64
Service: 8.61
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 7.1
Amenities: 9.63
Value for Money: 7.59
Food and Beverage: 7.14
Overall Experience: 8.61
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Michael • family_with_children • us
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
9
Great Property north of San Diego
Pros:

Still a great property and resort - and they have recently done some remodeling. Staff is excellent all around.

Cons:

Things can get pricey…looking at you cocktail lounge

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
J
Jim • couple • us
10
Excellent stay. All on staff were outstanding.
Pros:

Location, physical plant, ambiance.

Cons:

All was good.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
M
Michelle • couple • us
9
2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
C
Cole • couple • us
6
It was a brief stay, but fell short of expectations. A simple Hilton or big box hotel has more comfortable beds, better
Pros:

Amazing common spaces, and wonderful staff.

Cons:

Our room smelled like mildew. The adjoining casita #121 was particularly bad. We tried to open the doors, but it didn’t clear nor help. We did not care for the scent of all the soaps either. Lavender isnt everyone’s cup of tea.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
A
Anastasia • couple • us
10
Great get away place
Pros:

Great rooms, spa, pool for kids and fitness center

Cons:

It’s was perfect

2026-06-24 • via Nuitee
A
Aziz • couple • us
10
It’s great for family
Pros:

Kids friend my

Cons:

Clean

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
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Donna • solo_traveller • us
8
La Costa continues to be one of my go-to destinations.
Pros:

Location
Pools
Room service
Room comforts including patio

Cons:

Food choices and quality

Quality is worse overall since the hotel was taken over by Omni. Went from a 5 star to a 3.5.

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
R
Robert • couple • us
10
2026-06-15 • via Nuitee
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David Thompson • solo_traveller • us
4
Pros:

It was clean and staff was helpful.

Cons:

The roomi had was clear across the property and very isolating. As someone traveling alone it would have been nice to be closer to the main area.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
8
818celestew • NONE
10
Omni La Costa is absolutely worth the visit.
Pros:

We recently stayed at Omni La Costa Resort & Spa for a family getaway, and it exceeded every expectation.

From the moment we arrived, we felt completely welcomed. Our room was absolutely incredible and had our whole family saying "wow" when we walked in. The resort itself is beautiful, with gorgeous grounds, plenty of space to explore, and so many activities that kept all three of us entertained.

The dining was excellent throughout our stay. Dinner at VUE was outstanding and easily one of the best meals we've had in a long time. The service was attentive, friendly, and made every meal feel special.

Another standout experience was the pickleball lesson my husband and daughter took together. Their instructor was patient, encouraging, and made learning the sport so much fun.

I treated myself to a spa visit, which was the perfect opportunity to relax and recharge.

We left feeling refreshed, connected, and already talking about when we can come back. If you're looking for a Southern California resort that offers something for everyone Omni La Costa is absolutely worth the visit.

2026-05-29 • via Tripadvisor
K
Kimino • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
S
Setareh • family_with_children • us
5
VERY THIS APPOINTING!!!!!
Pros:

The grounds, beautiful views, and landscaping are still amazing and continue to be the best part of the property.

Cons:

We have been coming to this property with our family regularly for the past 13–14 years, so this stay was very disappointing compared to our past experiences.

The front desk employees were not friendly or welcoming. We had most of our meals at the hotel during our stay, and while the food was acceptable, the overall service was just average and staff interactions did not feel warm or attentive.

The room and villas felt very outdated and poorly maintained. I also requested an upgrade and was told someone would get back to me, but nobody ever followed up or checked in with us. For a room that cost around $700 per night, having a parking lot view was extremely disappointing.

Overall, this stay did not meet the level of service or quality we expected from a place we have loyally visited for many years.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
C
caronr539 • Business • World
10
Gift of relax
Pros:

Beautiful grounds and gorgeous beach location. Excellent service and logistic support from the hotel. We really enjoyed our stay and felt refreshed

2026-05-22 • via Tripadvisor
P
packerjohnson • NONE
10
Anniversary Get Away
Pros:

We had the best time celebrating our 25th anniversary here! We enjoyed golf and the spa. We had dinner at Bob’s where they treated us to a delicious dessert. Our favorite part was the complimentary champagne and strawberries delivered to our room! And every person treated us extra special!

2026-05-21 • via Tripadvisor
D
Danielle • couple • us
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
B
Benny • couple • us
6
Been there after 20 years,, don’t think will go again
Pros:

Bob restaurant, pools , few pepole on the service

Cons:

We were assigned to an area and a room that is out dated , the room was in bed condition, we had to waste
Over 2 hours till we change the room, instead of enjoying our stay,
Very dissatisfied and disappointed

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
2
238nitas • Business • Schaumburg, Illinois
10
I will be back!
Pros:

My first time at this property but definitely not my last! The grounds are like a small city with beautiful shops, restaurants and the amazing gardens. If you are fortunate enough to be a guest, you MUST spend time at the spa. The amenities inside and out are perfect for a day of self-pampering and relaxation.

2026-05-15 • via Tripadvisor
4
410kristenc • Family • New York City, New York
2
Terrible - stay at park Hyatt
Pros:

I wanted to share feedback regarding my family’s recent experience at your hotel through ResortPass yesterday. Unfortunately, the experience was extremely disappointing and far below expectations for an Omni hotel especially a beautiful property like this one in the La Costa area,

The pool area was severely overcrowded to the point that there were no available pool chairs for guests. It appeared that the hotel had accepted far more day guests than the facilities could reasonably accommodate. Rather than being a relaxing experience, the atmosphere felt chaotic and uncomfortable. There were lawn chairs set up on the grass which was muddy. They had people laying on the grass changing their babies diapers because they didn’t have a chair. The pool chairs were old and breaking.

Additionally, it was very clear that the service staff was overwhelmed and overworked. While the staff members we encountered were courteous and doing their best, the level of demand placed on them made it difficult for guests to receive adequate service or attention. This reflected poorly on the overall guest experience and created an environment that did not feel enjoyable or well-managed.

The pool food was terrible. The food was cold. It took forever to come.

As someone who lives nearby, I often have friends and family visit the area and regularly make recommendations for accommodations and local experiences. Based on our experience yesterday, I would not feel comfortable recommending your hotel to visiting friends or family members.

Furthermore, if my family and I were considering a local staycation in the future, we would absolutely choose the Park Hyatt Aviara instead, as our experience at your property did not inspire confidence in the quality of the guest experience.

I'm hopeful this feedback is used to reevaluate capacity management and staffing levels for guests moving forward. I felt worse for those individuals and families that were actually staying at the hotel than my family. I couldn’t imagine coming to the hotel and spending money on staying there to have a pool situation such as yesterday. It is clear there was a lot of greed at play here and didn’t care about the customer experience.

2026-05-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Quest11849154081 • NONE
2
Not worth the money.
Pros:

Completely over priced and nickel and dime for everything resort fee parking fee over priced food and beverage cost. We went down for breakfast and were not told that it was some speacial brunch or what it even included and was charged $110 per person. For eggs and bacon is crazy.

2026-05-11 • via Tripadvisor