WorldMark Oceanside

Located on Oceanside Harbor. Unfortunately, it is also located near rail tracks and a freeway. If you are expecting a quiet costal retreat, this isn’t it. Units have recently undergone a major refresh. If you’re anticipating a “costal” feel with design choices you will be disappointed, there is no costal charm, a couple prints of Oceanside are not enough to counterbalance the other design choices made. The color scheme for the unit is very cold and better suited to a cosmopolitan inner-city location than a beachside location. Staffing is professional and welcoming. Housekeeping continues to be poor, dirt already building up in the floor corners, dust on art and door frames. A damp paper towel wiped on the center of the floor came up gray. Standards similar to Wyndham’s Super 8 Amenities include Workout room, game room, pool, hot tub, basketball and sports court. As a timeshare you will most likely be offered a gift to attend an update or sales presentation. Sales reps tend to make statements that are true, however worded in a way that may give the wrong impression. If its not in writing don’t believe it

6 days ago on Google Resort is nice. Surroundings are not super classy. Staff are very very nice and helpful. That really stood out. Room was good had everything we needed. WIFI small fee but good service. We were charged $99 to change my name as person checking in to my wife's name checking in which was ridiculous. I informed GM 6 weeks in advance. And was told on phone from Wyndham representative (Rhaylene) that fee would be waived but they outright lied. That issue speaks to the nature of Wyndham. We did have a lovely vacation. The beach is walking distance but the beaches here are not nice like Carlsbad. They seem a little dirty. The harbor is fun and nice though. My wife was annoyed with the concierge staff she felt like they were facing the pool and it made her feel uneasy. Lots of good stuff a few things not so good.

As Marriott owners, we are accustomed to their properties so the WorldMark was a bit of a departure for us. Here’s our take. The good: Staff is excellent, beds are very comfortable, decent shower pressure and the fireplace is nice. Views are good from the higher floors and each patio has a bbq. Kitchen is well equipped with appliances in good working order. Generally clean but could use some attention to detail. Top load/stacked washer/dryer whipped out clean/dry clothes in a flash. There also seems to be plenty of room at the pool (no chair hogging) even though it’s a holiday week. The playground/basketball/ tennis areas are well kept and suitable for very young kids to teens. The entire outdoor recreation area is fenced and felt very safe. Ample parking in the garage with spaces wide enough to actually get out of the car easily. The not so great: Location is debatable. Very close to the marina and a smaller beach but a bit of a haul to the pier. It’s also between a freeway and a railroad track, so there is some noise and the aesthetic is not great. It’s dated and the rooms are showing their age (but renovations are coming soon). Noise, again, is an issue with some units or groups at the pool blaring music (couldn’t always tell where it was coming from). Thankfully, that seemed to end by 9 or 10, presumably when the revelers ventured into town. Only one elevator was working, so could be a bit of a wait. Since it is small, there is nothing for older kids to explore without going off property (which I would not recommend they do alone since the crowd at the beaches can be a little on the rough side.) Overall, I could see this as a good value for those with younger kids who want to let them explore and keep them close at the same time (e.g. let your 9 year old play basketball while you hang out on the balcony kind of thing). It’s at a lower price point than other stays in the area which makes it more accessible, particularly for families who need more than one room and prefer to eat in. The rooms on the west side are likely quieter because the freeway noise is blocked by other hotels behind the complex. So would I stay again? Maybe. I wouldn’t “highly recommend” it but I wouldn’t tell someone not to stay here either. I would book again if it was the best option at the time but it wouldn’t be my first choice. After it’s renovated, it could be a gem for the right traveler. Just depends what your looking for!