WorldMark Oceanside

This property is not a hotel. It's an old uninteresting time share with unsold or unused units which sells rooms by the day. Parts are under renovation. My room was recently painted and clean, but did not have an ounce of personality. The lobby was drab and the check in process includes pressure to hear a time share presentation. The location is near the fences of Camp Pendelten with shabby, temporary buildings and the day/night noisy I-5 is a stones throw distant. There's an extra charge if you want wifi, and no breakfast facilities on site. This is definitely not a 9.2 level hotel. I'd call it a mid-7 at the most.

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.

I had been to this location many times before and never had any issues before today. I checked in with my girlfriend and after a couple hours, went downstairs past lobby looking for my lost door dash driver. After walking around parking lot, I found my food left against some wrought iron gate. I came out of unit an hour later to get drinks when am employee comes up to me to ask me if the picture on his phone is of me......to my shock it was....apparently someone said I was looking inside windows as though I was trying to steal something. I am a platinum owner and there is nothing worse than a thief! However I am bald headed and Mexican so I guess it was ok for worldmark to assume I was a criminal. I showed this guy my card key and my wristband, he apologized. As I'm walking towards my unit I see a security guard side eying me so I stop him and ask if he has seen any pics of me with accusations...apparently he has...I show him that my key card works.......finally I was so upset and humiliated I go to lobby to speak to the manager and ask what is going on. I am told another owner complained that I was looking in cars and looked "suspicious " . I hate to play the racist card because it's cheap but it applies. I told the manager earlier I was out there looking for door dash and she said nothing. I will never book another night her again and if you are a minority, I would think twice about it too. Would you want pictures of you circulated amongst the employees of you like you are some lowlife???

Let’s start with the positives. We enjoyed our ocean view from the room, along with a pleasant pool view, added a touch of serenity to our stay. Being on a high floor allowed for a better vantage point to enjoy the surrounding beauty. The floor layout of the room was well-designed and contributed to a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Additionally, the staff at this location were outstanding—always welcoming guests with friendly smiles and greetings, which enhanced the overall hospitality. However, there were some aspects that needed improvement. Both the interior and exterior of the property appeared outdated and in need of refreshing. Upgrading the televisions, kitchen appliances, kitchen cabinets, and giving the bathrooms a complete makeover would greatly enhance the overall experience for guests. It’s worth noting that the staff did mention that a complete renovation is scheduled to begin within the next six months to a year, which is an encouraging sign of the management’s commitment to enhancing the property. I look forward to returning after the renovations to experience the property at its best.

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!

Felt like a cheap hotel. Stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. We are used to Hyatt, Marriott, Hilton, and Disney villas and this site isn’t on the same par in regards to quality. The staff, however, were very nice and the cool thing about our room was the bbq grill on the balcony.

Loved the space the rental provided. The grill was a huge hit as we got to save money from having to eat out as much.

Consider that it is a place that there is no housekeeping past 5 pm. I called to get blankets for my 80 year old with a bad back and the lady at front desk just says that I don't have blankets! We had to go back and forth till she magically found a blanket! We had to go and pick it up from her downstairs. I am a wyndham member who pays monthly maintenance fees and housekeeping and that is how I am treated. Also, the worst quality toilet paper is another thing you will experience. Hope this helps with your decision regarding stay and becoming a member of this system.

The girl that checked us in told us where to park, and which elevator to take ( not in a friendly way). We did as she said, and there was a sign on the elevator that it was broken. We had to carry all of stuff to the elevator in the front lobby, so my husband told her it was broken. When she thought we had left, she and another girl started laughing. My husband walked over, and said it’s not funny. She said I’ve been telling everyone to go to that elevator all day, still laughing. Just RUDE!