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Dreaming of a fast SoCal seashore trip? The Hyatt Alila Marea Seaside Resort in Encinitas is simply what you’re in search of. Situated steps from the water with stunning ocean views, this resort is ideal for a fast getaway or an extended enjoyable keep.
Pete and I’ve been attempting to have fun our twenty second anniversary for over 7 months now.
Each time we determine to take a fast getaway, Covid surges or somebody has a medical emergency. I’m not even joking, now we have been by way of a stretch of medical points these days so when this brief window opened up the place everybody was doing nicely, I jumped on the alternative.
I’m so grateful we did as a result of not even 2 days later, Maddie and Ashley had deliberate medical procedures (sophisticated knowledge enamel removals) after which Emmy was thrown off a horse the following day. She is now taking a look at months of therapeutic and almost certainly surgical procedure. She didn’t simply break her arm, she broke it in one of the crucial painful and tough methods to repair. Go massive or go house, proper? I actually hope that that is lastly the tip of our medical adventures, however I do know higher than to assume it’s.
At the very least we had 24 hours of peace and rest earlier than the week from hell!
In my current regular trend, I had no intention of sharing this overview of Hyatt Alila Marea Seaside Resort Encinitas. I didn’t even deliver my digicam and I by no means even opened my laptop computer the entire time we have been there (this has NEVER occurred earlier than).
However then once we walked in and this was our view, I needed to take an image of it. Issues deteriorated shortly after that and my willpower NOT to take photos was utterly deserted. I nonetheless didn’t plan to put in writing this overview however then I felt like I needed to as a result of we had that nice of a time and I want you all to expertise the identical factor.
Just a little escape from actuality to loosen up did wonders for me and I do know it may for you too!
Additionally, this isn’t a sponsored put up in any approach. They didn’t know we have been coming or scripting this. We truly used a free certificates that we earned from spending on our Hyatt bank card (electronic mail me in order for you extra information on this). We booked a “One King Mattress Lagoon View” room and have been upgraded to a “One King Mattress Ocean View with Balcony” (as a result of now we have Hyatt Globalist standing). We additionally obtained free parking with our standing since we have been utilizing a free night time award. Moreover, we have been supplied free breakfast with that standing. We didn’t find yourself utilizing that profit as a result of we have been limiting publicity to others and since there didn’t look to be many vegan choices.
We already wish to return (spoiler- now we have already been again, see extra on the finish), so hopefully, we’ll be capable to share with you extra concerning the eating choices, the spa, and hopefully a collection overview! Our room was simply what we have been hoping it might be, and I do know a collection could be even higher.
In case you have been to Cabo in Mexico, Pete and I each agreed that this resort reminded us of the resorts down there. All the way down to the structure to maximise ocean views and even the fabric it was constructed with and the minimalistic design have been all similar to what we love about vacationing there.
First impressions, there have been a number of valets ready once we drove up. The check-in expertise was quick and really pleasant. I really like the room keys too. They’re constructed from wooden and simply really feel comfy. Sure, a room key made me really feel comfy.
And that is what we noticed once we opened the door. Not unhealthy in any respect!
So, the mattress appeared actually lumpy and I’m not precisely positive why. I bear in mind being a bit perplexed, however that thought shortly dissipated and I used to be quickly mesmerized by the sound of the ocean. The mattress was very comfy.
Aspect note- I used to be studying evaluations not too way back (not for this resort) of an oceanfront resort and somebody complained concerning the ocean being too loud. Ha! That’s my favourite a part of resort rooms near the water and this one delivered. The ocean waves crashing on the rocks beneath was so enjoyable to take heed to.
The room had a Nespresso espresso maker, water, and an ice bucket. I imagine it’s a must to name for precise ice although.
The mini-fridge was stocked with these 2 drinks every time. On the pre-arrival questionnaire, I specified no alcohol in our room (so it wasn’t wasted) however these have been left every time. We don’t drink alcohol for well being causes so for us it’s no massive deal to have it in our room, however I can think about in case you have an actual have to not have alcohol in your room this may very well be a problem. If so, please ask them at check-in to have it eliminated earlier than you enter.
The closet had tremendous smooth robes too.
We all the time appear to have our purchasing impressed by the locations the place we keep and this was no exception. As quickly as we received house I ordered a Fellow Stagg EKG Electrical Gooseneck Kettle seen beneath. Pete likes to drink Americanos so that is nice to make these together with tea or pour-over espresso too! Replace- now we have had it for five days now and have used it a number of instances a day and we nonetheless like it and might’t think about going again to not having it!
There may be additionally a decent-sized secure within the room:
The lavatory was very minimalistic and once more tremendous comfy and enjoyable in design.
My favourite half was the contemporary eucalyptus that they’d hanging above the bathe. This was an enormous Dealer Joe’s development a 12 months or so in the past and I by no means received round to attempting it then. When the bathe heats up, the eucalyptus is activated and releases its scent. It was fairly cool!
This was my favourite a part of the room although, the balcony.
Pete sat on the market the whole time we have been there apart from when he was sleeping. If he was awake, he was outdoors there. We even noticed dolphins at one level taking part in within the waves.
There may be an onsite restaurant, a espresso store with the native model Lofty Espresso, and a poolside restaurant. Plus, in addition they have room service. Right here is the room service menu:
Listed below are some photos from contained in the resort frequent areas:
The pool will not be massive by any measure however is enough for positive.
That is actually not a family-friendly resort per se, though I might completely deliver my household right here. I’ll clarify extra. My youngsters are actually adults + a 12-year-old who may be very well-traveled and enjoys the finer issues in life (ha) however can be thrilled to play in a water park. She is sort of a teen/baby. (double ha) She would haven’t any downside morphing into the environment of this resort, however others her age may not get pleasure from it as a lot.
I don’t assume that we noticed a single baby the entire time we have been there and when Emmy was youthful this could not have been my first option to deliver her to. She beloved to splash within the pool and youngsters golf equipment have been her factor. This resort wouldn’t be a sensible choice with that in thoughts, however she nonetheless would have favored the pool, and with the seashore steps from the resort, she would have beloved that half.
In case your youngsters are in search of a energetic resort that caters to kids- this isn’t it. In case your child(s) get pleasure from a peaceable environment and entry to the beach- it might work.
The perfect visitor for this resort is somebody in search of an grownup, enjoyable trip which might be why Pete and I favored it a lot.
The pool at Hyatt Alila Marea space has cabanas for lease, lounge chairs, and a fireplace pit space with wonderful views of the ocean.
The fireplace pit space is likely to be one among my favourite locations apart from our balcony. Since we’re nonetheless taking part in it as secure as doable, we didn’t spend time right here. Having mentioned that, we by no means noticed any space of the resort really feel crowded. The primary time we have been there the resort was full-ish and even had a comfy wedding ceremony taking place, and the second time it was loads much less full. Each instances the resort felt like we have been a few of the solely individuals there.
Our balcony room was one among these with the upper roofs.
Pete made enjoyable of me for taking photos after saying I used to be 100% not going to take any photos and simply loosen up. And… look who I caught taking his personal photos! I’m stunned he didn’t begin filling a video too! Perhaps subsequent time!
That is the view wanting north from the resort.
That is the spot the place I took the above picture from.
And here’s a bigger take a look at that space.
And a fair broader take a look at the North aspect of the resort.
These are the steps you possibly can take to get right down to the seashore.
On the seashore, there’s a protected space for nesting birds.
View from the road of the North aspect of the resort.
That is the seashore space proper in entrance of the resort. Not the place for swimming or sunbathing or any of that. The rocks listed here are what amplifies the ocean wave sound and make it so enjoyable to take heed to.
And it is a view wanting up north to the precise space the place you’ll be having fun with the seashore from the rock-filled space beneath the resort.
If you’re native, you’re used to those seashores. There are rocky areas that we locals would possibly stroll alongside however we don’t essentially deal with them as seashore day areas. The resort has any such seashore straight beneath it, however proper subsequent to it’s an precise seashore with public entry. It additionally has public restroom services so that you don’t have to return as much as your room. There additionally ought to be lifeguards on responsibility throughout the summer time months. We all the time look to verify we’re as near the lifeguards as doable since there will be riptides and different sturdy currents on most SoCal seashores.
Replace! Pete and I went again for a second go to.
We had one other certificates that will be expiring for a free night time and taking a look at our calendar, we knew that we wanted to go sooner fairly than later. We had deliberate to make use of it for my birthday so we simply moved up the celebration!
This time, we had the identical room kind but it surely was on the underside ground. We thought it was going to have a fireplace pit on the patio, however I believe there was a miscommunication at check-in. It wasn’t a sufficiently big problem for us to query it as we have been nonetheless proper on the ocean- which is the place we wished to be. We love the sound of the water crashing on the rocks so we have been thrilled with the placement.
Having stayed on the bottom ground with a patio and in addition one stage increased with a balcony, we each agreed that the balcony room could be most well-liked. That is primarily as a result of it’s extra personal and has a greater view of the ocean, however we’d be completely glad to have the bottom stage once more too.
Listed below are some photos from our current keep:
I don’t bear in mind seeing this stand within the picture beneath earlier than so it have to be new or seasonal but it surely seems you possibly can lease boards now too and perhaps get seashore towels? Make sure you ask about this if you check-in whether it is of curiosity to you.
Last ideas on the Hyatt Alila Marea Seaside Resort:
We actually loved ourselves each instances. I’d like to see how the suite choices would elevate our keep. The costs for the rooms we stayed in have been proper across the $1,000-$1,300 worth mark however I’ve seen them within the $800 vary too and presumably decrease when not in such excessive demand. The placement makes this worth price it too.
Talking of the placement, we walked to the whole lot we wished (or received DoorDash supply) so as soon as our automotive was with the valet, it stayed there. However I might nonetheless suggest getting a rental automotive so you possibly can actually see the world in case you are coming by airplane, practice, and so forth.
For meals choices, I’ve heard the meals is nice on the resort. If you wish to discover different choices, there’s a fast-food Mexican restaurant on the identical street simply south of the resort. Perhaps a 3-minute stroll. It’s extra genuine to the native fast Mexican meals San Diego is understood for and is your finest budget-friendly possibility. I grew up consuming any such meals and like it. Out-of-towners have a tendency to love it too- however it’s completely different than nationwide Mexican eating places or actual genuine Mexican delicacies.
Additional south is extra espresso, scorching canine, pizza, sit-down, and Mexican meals choices. This stretch is named Leucadia and Pete and I really like strolling this space. Even farther down is the downtown coastal Encinitas space. There may be one more massive stretch of meals and purchasing choices and Moonlight Seaside is true there. It is a common seashore spot and has wheelchair entry and even wheelchairs with off-road wheels (is that what they’re even known as?) that you should utilize. There’s a playground and public restrooms there too.
With all of those choices, you possibly can store, stroll, dine after which return and loosen up on the resort with out a lot wasted journey time.
As for Covid precautions, we’re nonetheless taking nice care to not catch it. We wore masks (KN95 or N95 relying on crowd ranges) when contained in the resort and beloved that there have been entrances near the rooms that didn’t require strolling by way of the foyer. We usually deliver an air air purifier with us too, however because the rooms have balconies, it was simpler and higher to simply open up the balcony doorways and air out the rooms. We additionally nonetheless use disinfecting wipes on all high-touch areas within the rooms once we first arrive. I’ve shared earlier than that it takes us perhaps 3 minutes and doesn’t take away from our trip enjoyment. I’d say that it even will increase it! We don’t do that essentially for Covid, however as a result of we don’t even wish to get a chilly or the flu. We fairly like not being sick! We noticed perhaps one different household additionally carrying masks so I’d for positive pull out the nice high quality ones when visiting. The resort felt very clear and we are able to’t wait to return!