La Costa Resort And Spa A Ksl Luxury Resort
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3 Reviews for La Costa Resort and Spa-A KSL Luxury Resort
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"Family friendly resort with an awesome pool area!"
When La Costa resort first opened, it attracted an adult crowd with its championship golf courses and world class spa (recently recognized as the best in Southern California by Spa Magazine) but as time went on, the resort noticed that families were attracted to property, especially after Legoland opened, and now the resort caters to families with multiple room options, a fun pool area, and plenty of activities for children of all ages.
Rooms
We stayed in a standard room with two queen beds which had recently been remodeled as part of the resorts 50 million dollar renovation. As we walked to our room, my 5-year-old daughter remarked at how beautiful the resort was, and how it reminded her of Rancho Las Palmas, the resort’s sister property. Only the preschool-aged daughter of a travel blogger would have that sort of insight... The California mission-style architecture and clusters of low rise buildings scattered over expansive grounds did have a classic California feel. The furnishings in our room were contemporary and the tub in the bathroom was huge. As a matter of fact, the bathroom seemed like it was almost as large as the sleeping area, which I found to be an odd use of space.
There was a fridge in the room but it was stocked with mini bar goods which I am never a fan of (nor am I a fan of $5.00 bottles of water being placed in my room). We did move some things around to shove some leftovers in and were careful to put everything back as it was so we didn’t get charged $12.99 for a can of peanuts.
We did enjoy our patio area which made for a nice spot to enjoy lunch while the kids ran around on the grass as well as our complimentary wireless internet access. I loathe when resorts charge for internet!
I did take a tour of one of the gorgeous villas which are available for families to reserve though they are privately owned. It seems as though owners have a relationship with the resort where they get a certain number of days to use per year and the rest of the year is rented out to the general public. Villas can be booked as a studio, one, two, or three bedroom and feature large living areas and nice kitchens. They were incredibly nice and ideal for multi-generational travel or large families.
Pools
My kids are definitely at the age where the pool is their top priority, so I knew that was where we would be spending a large portion of our time poolside. I was so happy when I discovered that there was a large three foot wading pool with a sandy beach entry waiting for my kids! It was nice to be able to relax on a lounge chair while they splashed away. There was also a waterslide geared towards younger children which was a big hit with my kids. A water splash area can be found at the stairs near the bottom of the children’s slide but my kids were much more interested in enjoying the pool and water slide to be bothered with the fountains.
For bigger kids, there was an awesome pair of water slides which emptied into a pool. Riders must be 48” tall to ride these bad boys. There is also a typical pool and spa as well an adult-only pool. There are also pools in some of the villa courtyards as well as a pool in the spa. Pools, pools, everywhere!
Golf
One of the big features of the remodel is the revamping of the resort’s north golf course. I am not a golfer but I have been told that PGA tournaments have been held here in the past and after the remodeled course debuts this November, they are expected to return. If you have members of your family that love to golf, be sure to make a tee time at one of the courses. If you would rather play tennis, they have 17 courts!
Kids Club and the game room
All kids are VIPS at La Costa and are greeted with little goody bags at check-in. They are also treated like special people in the kid’s only zone- Kidtopia. If parents want to spend time in the spa, golfing, or at a nice quiet dinner, they can check their 3-12 year old kids into Kidtopia (for a fee) and have some adult time. My kids visited while my husband and I had dinner and enjoyed a meal, games, crafts, and movies. When it was time to leave, my little ones were sure to say goodbye to each and every fish in the Kidtopia aquarium and give the club counselors all hugs- I think it’s safe to say they liked it!
Parents of children ages 6 months to three years will be thrilled to know Kidtopia also has a nursery which will take care of your little ones for two hours at a time while Mommy and Daddy enjoy some adult time! Hooray! I can’t tell you how happy I would have been to enjoy this service when my kids were tiny tots. This feature alone is worth the stay to parents in desperate need of some baby-free time.
Older kids (and adults that still act like kids) will love the Vidz game lounge. There is a wide variety of arcade games, air hockey, foosball, pool, skee-ball, a PGA challenge machine, and an Xbox 360 room. Just try to drag ‘em out of there!
Dining
There are a few different dining options on property and I was able to experience two of them. The first is the poolside dining at Splash Café. I ordered my kids and I chicken strips and an order of fries to share. While I have come to expect pool food to be subpar and expensive, the fact that I had to order the fries separately from the chicken strips at the cost of $8.00 was a bit much. The portions were not very big either which confirmed my suspicion that poolside dining was probably not the best way to go.
We enjoyed our dinner at Legends Bistro, however. The setting is family friendly and outdoor seating near a cozy fireplace is available. I ate every last bit of my salmon with a rich mushroom risotto while my husband raved about his chicken. My kids ate in the Kids Club that night but the children’s menu was varied and featured healthy options such as rice bowl and gluten free pasta in addition to classics such as pizza and hot dogs. Entrees were typically $7-$8 for kids and $18- $35 for adults- not bad for a resort. We decided to partake in caramel crème brulee for dessert. It was an excellent decision!
Bottom line: This resort is top notch and is definitely a great place to make home base while you are exploring Carlsbad and the rest of San Diego County. It is also a great place for locals looking a weekend getaway like my family. While we were on resort property, we might as well have been a world away.
Disclosure: My family received a complimentary stay, kids club, and meal at Legends in order for me to complete this review. . I received no other compensation, and was not required to express any particular point of view. All opinions are honest and entirely my own.
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3 families found this helpful
"Totally Awesome"
Can't say enough about La Costa -- luxurious without feeling stuffy, totally kid friendly, and if you're a tennis and/or golf junkie (like we are), you will be in heaven. Included in the price of the room was 4 hours per day of Kidtopia time (an awesome kid camp facility), so the kids spent the morning there while Mommy and Daddy played tennis or golf, we picked them up after lunch, then spent the rest of the day together as a family. It was perfection. The best combination of family time and adult tiime. I could stay here every weekend!!!!
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"Rated Family-Friendly by Ciao Bambino"
There are a number of family-oriented activities for all ages at La Costa including a beach pool with a waterpark and slides, as well as Kidtopia and TeenZone facilities with daycare for young kids and teens alike. The property is Mommy and Daddy friendly too with a full spa and golf course. Guest rooms have kitchenette facilities and the location is central for regional exploration.
Location.
This resort is located in Carlsbad. Sealife Aquarium and Legoland
California are local points of interest.
Features.
Dining options at La Costa Resort and Spa A KSL Luxury Resort
include a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Room service is available
during limited hours. Recreational amenities include a golf course.
Also located on site are an outdoor pool, a health club, a sauna,
and a fitness facility. There is a full service health spa on site.
This 4.0 star property offers audio visual equipment and business
services. Wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
This Carlsbad property has event space consisting of conference
rooms and a ballroom. Additional property amenities include a
poolside bar, a coffee shop/café, and valet parking.
Guestrooms.
There are 610 guestrooms at La Costa Resort and Spa A KSL Luxury
Resort. Guestrooms are all accessible via exterior corridors. Beds
come with premium bedding. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are
offered. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and
hair dryers. In addition to in room safes, guestrooms offer multi
line phones with voice mail. Televisions have video game consoles
and pay movies. Air conditioned rooms also include irons/ironing
boards and clock radios. Guests may request refrigerators and hypo
allergenic bedding. Cribs (infant beds) are available on
request.
Check-In: 8 a.m.
Check-Out: 8 a.m.
Number of Rooms: 610
Number of Suites: 0
Non Smoking Rooms Available: yes
Recreational Facilities:
Pool
Fitness Facility
Golf Course
Games
Services:
In house Restaurant
In house Bar
Room Service
Child Care
High Speed Internet
Children's Equipment
Full size cribs
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