Actual Omni La Costa Resort Villa W/ All Access

We stayed 14 days and extended one more day. This villa is all the way in the back. Furthest from the main plaza. Although it’s far, it’s only a 5 min walk. We loved the privacy of no one walking by or being able to see in. It’s very convenient for loading and unloading the car and parking is a breeze. There are garden pools close by and access to the larger pools with a short 5 min walk. The porch is nice and great to have a washer, dryer and dish washer. The only cons were a broken desk lamp (we just moved it away from the kids) and a closet door that wouldn’t slide open and shut bc it was off the hinges. We called to have them fix it so we could use the closet and no one came while we were out at the pools. Instead we put our clothes away in the drawers and opted to put our empty suitcases on the porch rather than hassle with the closet. The porch has an extra wrap around side area so that put them out of sight. There is no view of the Omni grounds, bc your in the back by the parking lot, but we were never in the room really anyway. For us this was a great option and we would love to book again.

We love La Costa and have stayed in many different villas previously. This one has a large patio for lounging and happy hour. Beautiful place to stay and arrangements were so easy and smooth.

I reserved and paid for this property 4 months in advance of a work related trip. When I arrived, I followed the check in instructions but no reservation had been made in my name. When the front desk manager looked up the property, it was booked to out another party. Luckily I was able to book a comparable room for a lower price directly through the resort. The owners did not return phone calls, but did send an email stating I would receive a refund. It has been over 2 weeks since my stay was supposed to start and I have not received a refund or any further communication from the owners, depsite numerous attempts to contact them. Save yourself the headache and avoid this property!

The room is excellent and has convection microwave oven, stovetop, dishwasher, dining area, fireplace, private patio on a large balcony, double sinks, huge tub, walk in shower, desk and comfy bed. Very convenient to the event center (1 min walk). Also close to the Spa, Omni restaurants and The Chopra Center (3-5 min walk). Road noise is a little loud on the patio and the view isn't great but the overall experience is outstanding because you are a guest of the hotel with full access. I have stayed at the Omni La Costa 5 times in the past and highly recommend this room above the upgraded rooms I've had in the past and will stay in this room again if it is available.

La Costa is a treasured landmark in the Carlsbad area, and not to take anything away from it, but our room was not disclosed as being ON the parking lot and the closest room to a very busy El Camino Real, nullifying the large patio experience completely. The room itself is very nice, but dark, but that's a minor complaint. The resort like all large golf resorts these days are booked to capacity in summer time and to large corporations who take over the entire place, including closing restaurants, pools, and infringing on anyone's wish for quiet in their vicinity. Terrenea is another example. The holiday weekend saw the children's area so crowded that without exaggeration, one could not enter either of the two pools with a child for fear of losing said child. The Garden Pool area however was lovely and serene by comparison. Also another issue of course is that the food, like most resorts, is catered to those less adventurous eaters so it's rather bland but you get the privilege of over paying for it. The resort is about six miles from the Carlsbad Village area, which has great restaurants.

I won't visit La Costa again anytime soon, but that's my issue and likely not many others'.