Omni La Costa Resort & Spa Carlsbad

2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
HOTEL OVERVIEW
Look, I’ll be straight with you about Omni La Costa – it’s one of those places that actually lives up to the hype, which honestly surprised me. When you pull up Costa Del Mar Road (and yes, you’ll want to rent a car because this isn’t exactly walkable Carlsbad), the resort sprawls out like this massive Spanish-style compound that somehow doesn’t feel overwhelming. The valet situation is smooth, which matters more than you’d think when you’re dealing with multiple golf bags and kids’ gear.
What really sets this place apart is how they’ve managed to feel both upscale and genuinely relaxed at the same time. The spa – I mean, people drive down from Orange County just for weekend treatments here, and after spending an afternoon there, I get why. The pools are actually usable (not just pretty), and there’s this lazy river thing that kids lose their minds over while parents can still find quiet corners. You know what impressed me most though? The staff actually remembers your name after day two, which is rare at these bigger resorts. The golf courses are legitimately challenging – I watched some poor guy lose three balls on the Champions Course’s 16th hole – but they’ve got options for every skill level.
Food-wise, it’s solid without being precious about it. The main restaurant does this thing with local fish that’s actually worth the resort markup, and room service doesn’t take forever like some places. Location-wise, you’re about ten minutes from the village if you want to escape resort life, fifteen from the beach (Tamarack is your best bet), and close enough to Legoland that the drive won’t destroy your sanity. Fair warning though – summers get packed with families, and while it’s not chaos, you’ll definitely hear kids around the pools. Spring and fall are honestly the sweet spot here. The 7.9 rating feels about right – it’s really well-run and comfortable, just not the kind of place that’ll blow your mind. But sometimes that’s exactly what you want, especially when you’re trying to keep everyone in the family happy.
HOTEL HIGHLIGHTS


Reviews
Staff: 8.2
Comfort: 8.4
Location: 9.1
Facilities: 8.2
Cleanliness: 8.3
Value for money: 6.9
Kimberly from United States
Beautiful King Room, incredible bathroom and spacious inside with a sweet private patio where we had dinner.
Thao from United States
I liked the decorations . It looks very pretty
William from United States
Would like to see more choices on the menus for breakfast, as well as dinner.
Loved the lunch at the spa cafe
Enjoyed the garden pools. They were very clean and the water was warm!
Loved our massages at the spa.
Anthony from United States
we were surprised buffet wasn’t there anymore. breakfast we did get was great. location yes. lots of options to do at the hotel. beautiful exterior.
Yvette from United States
Staff
Kishalynn from United States
Spa
Alexandre from United States
the layout and all amenities.
pools are awesome for the kids
Samantha from United States
We loved that it wasn't too crowded, the beds were so comfy and my son loved the pool. Wish we could have stayed a little longer.
Kristina from United Kingdom
The staff were what makes the hotel. The grounds are beautiful. Loved the fireplace
Lisa from United States
The grounds are beautiful and so beautifully decorated for the holidays. Great selections of restaurants and amenities. The lobby shop was incredible with so many options of everything you need right there. We absolutely loved the tub in our bathroom. So relaxing. The valet gentlemen were so nice and helpful as well as housekeeping. The gym...
SURROUNDINGS
What's nearby:
- Olympus Park: 5 km
- Topiary Park: 5 km
- Hawk View Park: 5 km
- Sun Vista Park: 5 km
- Scott Valley Park: 3.7 km
- La Costa Canyon Park: 3.3 km
- Aviara Community Park: 3.5 km
- Leo Mullen Sports Park: 3.6 km
- Alga Norte Community Park: 3.6 km
- Magdalena Ecke Open Space: 4.4 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Legends: 150 m
- Restaurant Spa Cafe: 150 m
- Restaurant Bar Traza: 150 m
Top attractions:
- California Surf Museum: 19 km
- Museum of Making Music: 8 km
- San Diego Botanic Garden: 6 km
- Antique Gas Steam Engine Museum: 19 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Squires Reservoir: 12 km
- Peak Evans Point (96m): 9 km
Beaches in the neighbourhood:
- South Ponto Beach: 5 km
- South State Beach: 5 km
- Grandview Surf Beach: 5 km
- Leucadia State Beach: 6 km
- Encinitas Beach County Park: 7 km
Public transport:
- Train Encinitas: 8 km
- Train Carlsbad Poinsettia: 7 km
Closest airports:
- Mc Clellan-Palomar Airport: 5 km
- Naval Air Station North Island: 48 km
- San Diego International Airport: 42 km
ROOMS
- Resort Room 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- ADA Resort Room 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Resort Room 2 Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 3 children
- One Bedroom Suite 1 King Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Golf View 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed for 4 adults, 2 children
- Golf View Room 2 Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 5 adults, 4 children
- Deluxe One Bedroom Villa Suite 1 King Bed with extra-large double bed, 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Deluxe Villa 1 King with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults, 2 children
- Deluxe Villa 2 Queen Beds with 2 × 2 large double beds for 4 adults, 2 children
- Family Suite 1 King and 2 Queens with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, 2 × 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 6 children
- One Bedroom Suite 2 Queen Beds with large double beds, 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Deluxe Two Bedroom Villa Suite 2 King Beds with 2 extra-large double beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 4 children
- Deluxe Villa Petite Suite 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults, 3 children
- Deluxe Villa Studio 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults, 1 child
- Deluxe Two Bedroom Villa Suite 1 King 2 Queens with 2 × 2 large double beds, 2 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 7 adults, 2 children
- Deluxe Villa Petite Suite 2 King Beds with 4 × 1 extra-large double bed, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults, 3 children
- Deluxe One Bedroom Villa Suite 2 Queen Beds with large double beds, 2 large double beds, sofa bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
- Premier Villa One Bedroom Suite 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
- Premier Two Bedroom Villa 2 King Beds with 2 extra-large double beds and 1 sofa bed for 6 adults
- Premier Villa Two Bedroom Petite Suite 2 King Beds with 2 extra-large double beds and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
- Premier Villa Petite Suite 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 4 adults
- Premier Villa 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed for 3 adults
- Premier Villa 2 Queen Beds with 2 large double beds for 4 adults
- Premier Villa Studio 1 King Bed with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 3 adults
- Junior Suite 1 King with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for 5 adults
- Junior Suite 2 Queen Beds with 1 sofa bed and 2 large double beds for 5 adults


FACILITIES
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Alarm clock
General:
- Shuttle service
- Pet bowls
- Minimarket on site
- Shared lounge/T V area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Wake-up service
- Tile/marble floor
- Heating
- Car hire
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Barber/beauty shop
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
Kitchen:
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Outdoor fireplace
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
- Garden
Wellness:
- Kids' pool
- Personal trainer
- Fitness classes
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Spa/wellness packages
- Spa lounge/relaxation area
- Spa facilities
- Body wrap
- Body scrub
- Hair styling
- Hair colouring
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Hair treatments
- Make up services
- Waxing services
- Facial treatments
- Beauty Services
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Water slide
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage Additional charge
- Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
- Fitness centre
- Sauna Additional charge
Activities:
- Bicycle rental Additional charge
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Movie nights
- Tennis equipment Additional charge
- Kids' club Additional charge
- Entertainment staff
- Hiking Off-site
- Games room
- Golf course (within 3 km) Additional charge
- Tennis court Additional charge
Living Area:
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals Additional charge
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
Languages spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- Filipino
Cleaning services:
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
Media & Technology:
- iPod dock
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Luggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities Additional charge
Great for your stay:
- 6 restaurants
- Parking
- Private bathroom
- Spa and wellness centre
- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Fitness centre
- Family rooms
Entertainment and family services:
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Parking Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs U S$40 per day.:
- Accessible parking
4 swimming pools Pool 1 - outdoor Free! Pool 2 - outdoor Free! Pool 3 - outdoor Free! Pool 4 - outdoor Free!:
- Opening times
- Open all year
- Adult only
- Infinity pool
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Pool with view
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Water slide
- Swimming pool toys
- Pool/beach towels
- Pool bar
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas
- Opening times
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Shallow end
- Pool/beach towels
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- Sun umbrellas


HOUSE RULES
Pets:
- Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups:
- When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Check-in:
- From 16:00
- Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out:
- Until 11:00
Age restriction:
- The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
HOTEL ADDRESS
2100 Costa Del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009, United States
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