Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

I was very underwhelmed by the Hyatt. Compared to other five-star hotels, this experience fell short. When paying a premium to stay at a property of this caliber, I expect a much higher standard. The Ritz, Four Seasons, Montage, and St. Regis are all true five-star hotels—this one simply does not compare. The biggest disappointment was the pool area. It’s clearly designed for young children (toddlers to about 11–12 years old) and adults, with nothing to offer in between. Overall, the stay didn’t meet expectations, and I won’t be returning. However, we did not use the spa or golf course, so I cannot comment on those. I will say that Ponto Lago and Ember & Rye served delicious food.

This is a very pretty resort and the rooms are spacious. The dining is nice. There are a lot of dogs staying there so if that is not your thing, reconsider. Our room didn't have a top sheet on the bed; the comforter was heavy so you were either all in or all out; the a/c wasn't cooling effectively so it made for a restless sleep. There was an elevator incident where a dog/person had an accident in the actual elevator and it was a gross foul mess all over the marble floor.

Great hotel in a great area. Everything from the bedding and room A/C, food and shopping market, to the meeting rooms was top notch. I also liked the 3 elevators that had elevators arrive almost instantly when called

Ovearall great location, facilities, amenities and service. Will definitely return. Pool services were excellent, cabana had to be reserved and paid for separately through a third party, Resort Pass.

Stay was simply “ok”. The hotel was big and nice, but there was nothing special that stood out nor did anyone do anything to make us feel special (even with status). Breakfast was ok but was forced to do buffets for whole family ($40per adult , $20per kid), despite not wanting a buffet, but dinner and Ember & Rye was great and probably the highlight. Don’t expect upgrades, ppl to remember your name, or even housekeeping to come every day, but you can expect a nice clean, large room, solid amenities (gym and pool) and generally friendly staff (when you engage with them). Not a bad property or stay at all! Just expected more for what we paid and, hence, the average rating. Would consider staying again under right circumstances but not for what we paid