Resort Villas by Welk Resorts

Escondido, California

Resort Villas by Welk Resorts Reviews & Ratings

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  • We love this resort! There are so many things for the kids to do and it is relatively quick access to the various zoos and amusement...

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    By jasonn13 Jul 10, 2023
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  • Wonderful, resort with friendly staff, clean units, fun activities on site and nearby activities to explore. Great place to make family...

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    By carlap127 Jun 20, 2023
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  • This is our family favorite with something for everyone. The Resort Villas are spacious with a great family layout to provide privacy to...

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    By garyg432 Apr 16, 2023
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  • Excellent resort lots to do 5 pools 4 recreation areas with pool tables, ping pong and lots more. A full workout gym. Golfing. Close to...

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    By kathyy25 Mar 22, 2023
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  • This is a great family resort. Several pools, two with tube slides. Lots of things to do at the resort including golf, theater, daily...

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    By karenm1671 Feb 26, 2023
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  • You will be wonderfully pleased.

    By bernardw29 Feb 3, 2023
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  • Great couple or family resort with spacious villas and all kinds of activities

    By jeffh272 Feb 3, 2023
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  • It has been our second home for over 40 years now and we always look forward to our time here. Spent a week here in December which was my...

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    By alz3 Updated Jan 3, 2023
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  • We have stayed here multiple times, played golf, relaxed at the various pools, sight seeing in the area. A wonderful resort and very well...

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    By dianas442 Dec 24, 2022
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  • Was just a great family vacation. Resort was fantastic. Tons to do.

    By russellm141 Dec 19, 2022
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  • Wonderful resort! We really enjoyed going to Catalina Island and renting golf cart! We were right in the middle of everything to do in...

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    By jimb888 Dec 5, 2022
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  • All amenities resort! You can never leave the resort the whole week and be entertained. In the middle of Orange County and San Diego.

    By cindiw24 Dec 2, 2022
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  • Great location for taking advantage of all that southern California has to offer. You are more likely to have nice weather due to it's...

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    By sydneyh15 Updated Nov 2, 2022
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  • My family originally purchased this home as a family get-a-away almost 20 years ago. We have enjoyed it immensely. However, our kids are...

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    By danw186 Updated Nov 2, 2022
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  • We have stayed here and LOVE it. Not a golfer but the course looks great! It is a short drive to train station to take you downtown San...

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    By dorisb111 Updated Nov 2, 2022
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  • The resort is absolutely beautiful with many pools and a golf course. The accommodations are updated with lots of activities available...

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    By sandeek7 Updated Nov 2, 2022
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  • We have stayed here numerous times and have loved the pools and barbecue areas, grassy lawns for family activities, or if traveling...

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    By delynnh2 Aug 24, 2022
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  • This is a real resort and continues to be one of our favorite locations. The available services are incredible and being surrounded by a...

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    By scottk254 Aug 16, 2022
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  • Love coming to Welk Resorts in Escondido! Great location, service and the Resort Villas are a luxurious home away from home. The staff is...

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    By russelll89 Jul 5, 2022
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  • We love going to this resort. Everything is well done. We like having the theater on site and enjoy the performances. Our grandkids love...

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    By dennism594 Jun 23, 2022
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  • The best timeshare has great pools and slides in the pool. near everything, Great for kids, good programs for them. Love it here.

    By norrisp3 May 25, 2022
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  • Resort Villas by Welk is an upscale, luxury resort with beautiful mountain views in southern California. Staff are friendly and the...

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    By kellyl552 May 6, 2022
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  • Beautiful upper floor unit overlooking the lake and golf course

    By debbyv2 Mar 30, 2022
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  • The location of this villa is by far the best...the views, proximity to amenities and overall serenity of this villa makes for a...

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    By yvonned12 Feb 17, 2022
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  • This is such a fabulous, year-round location! Plenty of activities (golfing, swimming, crafts) as well as spots to enjoy tranquility -...

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    By elizabethw281 Updated Jan 28, 2022
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  • Wunnerful, wunnerful family-oriented destination resort!

    By brett165 Jan 20, 2022
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  • Welk Resort is a lovely place to get-away for the family. They have activities on-site, and a golf course for the guys. The Safari zoo is...

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    By pamh160 Jan 18, 2022
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  • We have exchanged into this resort several times - have stayed in both the Mountain Villas and Villas On The Green. From guest units with...

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    By evlevin Oct 4, 2020
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  • We have been more than happy every time we have stayed at any of the Welk Resorts in San Diego.... which has been many times in the past...

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    By hje Updated Mar 5, 2020
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  • Neat, calm, great for kids, Loved the location, facing away from sun, was not hot. Staff came during the week and washed the floor, kept...

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    By elenal29 Aug 3, 2017
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  • We exchanged into the resort and were placed in a small 1 bedroom. Said it could sleep 4, but excessively tight--our guest decided not to...

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    By judy723 Updated Nov 14, 2022
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  • Check in was quick and pleasant. We called the resort with a request for room location a week prior to arrival. All requests were...

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    By johnh1013 Dec 17, 2014
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  • We have owned property all over the western US and this is by far our favorite spot. So much to do nearby, golf, casinos, seaworld,...

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    By c614 Updated Jul 1, 2014
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  • Recently spent a week here using two 2BR villas. Both were recently refurbished, well appointed, and very clean. Response to maintenance...

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    By comsulserv Updated Apr 2, 2011
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  • We stayed at the Welk this past week. Overall, it was a good experience. The resort is well kept. Pools are great for kids. Weather is...

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    By adama7 Jul 5, 2009
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  • We just returned from spending a week at the Lawrence Welk Resort. We do not own at this resort, it is in a good location if you want to...

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    By karen39 Updated May 6, 2009
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  • Visited both Lawrence Welk Resort Villas and Lawrence Welk Villas on the Green ( separate lock out units). Had a small family reunion....

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    By sandyh55 Updated May 31, 2008
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  • By dougb41 Apr 16, 2008
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  • We returned from our April visit, most days the weather was nice but still a bit chilly. The resort staff is friendly and helpful. I had...

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    By rogerf15 Apr 6, 2008
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  • We just got back from a stay in the Villas. We had a 2 BR lockoff unit. Since we have a teen, this was very nice. She enjoyed having her...

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    By bennett3 Feb 23, 2008
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  • By pat455 Sep 18, 2007
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  • We just returned from our stay. We stayed in a two bedroom unnit which was spacious and very clean. Since our kids are young, I like the...

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    By kellyanned May 2, 2007
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  • Our unit was beautifully decorated and very spacious. We overlooked a lake and had a great view. The unit has not only two bedrooms with...

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    By jeanneb2 Apr 22, 2007
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  • By annaj18 Jan 11, 2007
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  • We just got back from the Villas and we enjoyed our time there. The kids enjoyed the waterslide and kids water play area. The units were...

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    By belanger Aug 11, 2006
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  • My partner and I are English and work in the timeshare industry, and are not easily impressed. It was our first time in this area, and we...

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    By cathyg32 Updated May 5, 2006
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  • The unit was spacious and in generally good condition. Our room had a very nice view of one of the two golf courses at the resort. We...

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    By john5786 Nov 18, 2005
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  • I thought this resort was very nice!! I was however disappointed with all the construction that was going on, and that none of the shops...

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    By daveb45 Oct 24, 2005
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  • This place is great. Huge units, well equipped! Excellent facilities. Even had a desk in the master bedroom. The grounds are beautiful...

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    By dennis283 Jul 29, 2005
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  • By rtribe Jun 16, 2005
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  • My first us of my unit is now over an I can't wait to go back. Everything was perfect! The unit, the ground, the staff, and the pools...

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    By ron490 May 26, 2005
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  • This is the second time we have stayed at this resort; last time at Villas on the Green, this time at the Resort Villas. Both times we...

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    By blodders Jan 2, 2005
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  • The Description of this resort definitely needs to be updated. The resort actually has 3 recreation centers, 6 swimming pools and a...

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    By malia4 Updated Nov 23, 2004
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  • A five star resort. Close to many family attractions. Great place to just stay and relax.

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    By karen1579 Jul 21, 2004
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  • For Rent 7days at the Gold Crown Resort Lawrence Resort Villas in Escondido, Calif. May 28th - June 04th 2005. For Only $600.00 for the...

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    By annamaria5 Updated Jul 16, 2004
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  • Very nice resort. 5 pools, 5 jacuzzis, a lap pool, a small kid splash zone, a water slide (48 inches and up only!), a sauna, two small...

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    By julian18 Updated Jun 3, 2004
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  • Gold crown certainly justified. Expansive, well-kept resort with top notch amenities including botiques, a theatre, restraurants,...

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    By bobnelson Nov 21, 2003
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  • UNITS WERE LARGE AND CLEAN. GROUNDS WELL MAINTAINED. DID NOT RECEIVE ANY INFORMATION ON AREA UNLESS WE WERE TO TAKE SALES PRESENTATION...

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    By wonder2181950 Nov 6, 2003
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  • Large units good for families. 2 golf courses on site range from easy to difficult. Lots of retirees.

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    By scrubbyoak Jul 28, 2003
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  • First class accomodations and friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful golf course, and something to do for everyone. We would definately...

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    By vettboy Jul 22, 2003
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  • Gold Crown rating completely justified. Friendly, courteous, and responsive staff from check-in to check-out. Large, lap, childrens'...

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    By mrawmurray May 28, 2003
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  • WE HAVE ENJOYED THE THIS FACILITY TWICE DURING THE LAST FOUR YEARS. WE LOVE THE FACILITY AND WILL PURCHASE A PERIOD, TWO BEDROOM. WE ARE...

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    By drather May 23, 2003
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  • Beautiful, large resort with lots to do for all ages. Our unit was huge but in need of refurbishment. Smelled of cigarette smoke on...

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    By pedsnurse May 5, 2003
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  • We stayed at the Welk in July 2002. What an incredible place! We are accustomed to staying in Gold Crown resorts and this resort...

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    By schultzie6 Mar 15, 2003
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  • The units are very nice, clean and well maintained. Pleasant surrounding, easy check- in. The concierge was useless. San Marcos is the...

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    By talog Mar 7, 2003
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  • I have owned there since 1994 and feel it to be one of the finest resorts in the country. Golf, Restaurant, and Theatre on site.

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    By georgef Dec 28, 2002
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  • By shane Dec 24, 2002
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