Encinitas

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Rialto Score 8.5+

An Alila hotel. Rialto is a Hyatt Privé agency and can provide VIP access and offers.

Perched on a dramatic bluff above the Pacific, Alila Marea Beach Resort embodies the essence of SoCal culture. Settle into one of the 130 guestrooms or spacious suites decorated in neutral tones and natural fabrics. Dine on modern coastal cuisine at VAGA Restaurant & Bar or grab a quick bite at Coffee Box on your way to the day’s surfing, biking, or sightseeing adventures. Discover your inner zen in the spa, featuring all-natural, ocean-inspired treatments.

2100 N Coast Highway 101, 92024 Encinitas, CA, United States
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
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About Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas

Insider tip

Check out the charming sidewalk cafés, casual eateries, boutiques, and thriving arts scene in Encinitas, just steps from the resort.

In the hotel’s own words

Perched atop a stunning coastal bluff extending along one of the most dramatic stretches of coastline in Southern California, Alila Marea embodies the soul of California’s beach culture, just steps from six miles of sun-kissed sand and the hip community of Encinitas.

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Alila Marea’s stunning beachside location makes for sublime relaxation and endless adventure. The resort offers a unique opportunity to experience one of California’s greatest natural attractions – the Pacific Ocean – and the adjoining coastal wetland of Batiquitos Lagoon, a beautiful spot for hiking in nature.

The glistening ocean vistas that accompany every moment of your stay are sure to inspire a state of bliss. And with direct access to the soft golden sands of South Ponto Beach and one of the world’s top surf spots at your feet, you can’t help but feel Southern California’s deep connection to the waves.

San Diego’s 70 miles of Highway 101 are dotted with beach towns, none more charming than Encinitas, where you can immerse in a vibe that is refreshingly unpretentious, artsy and chill. Discover a balanced approach to the good life in an eclectic mingling of sidewalk cafes, casual restaurants, boutiques, galleries, and a thriving arts scene. Take in a show at La Paloma Theater, which has hosted many a Hollywood celeb in its time. Known as the flower capital of the world, Encinitas is also home to the San Diego Botanic Garden offering four miles of flourishing trails.

Whether riding the consistent ocean waves, biking along the scenic coastline, swimming and bodysurfing, practicing yoga, or simply relaxing and reflecting with a glass of wine, Alila Marea offers an escape that can be as laidback or as active as you choose.

VIP Hotel Program · Invitation-only

Hyatt Privé benefits, included

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Hyatt Privé is Hyatt's invitation-only VIP program, open to a small group of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include the amenities below. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns World of Hyatt points and elite-night credit, and World of Hyatt elite status benefits apply. Hyatt Privé rates can also be combined with World of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor bookings.

  • Daily breakfast for two
  • $50–100 hotel credit per stay
  • Room upgrade at booking, based on availability
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability
  • Welcome amenity
  • World of Hyatt points, elite nights and status benefits, as this is a direct hotel booking
  • Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor can be combined with these rates

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Rooms and suites

7 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
Size
1Garden View Room
Located on the second and third floors, these king-bedded rooms are more private and secluded, looking out onto a verdant garden wall view, and with a sun-warmed patio or balcony – an inviting spot to relax and enjoy the fresh coastal air. · Garden View Room
2Coastline View Room
Wake up to a magnificent view of the coastline in these well-appointed rooms located on the first, second and third floors. A spectacular panorama of the Pacific, Ponto State Beach, historic Highway 101, and Batiquitos Lagoon takes centre stage, enjoyed all the more from a spacious patio or balcony.
3Firepit Room
Located on the first floor, either poolside or with panoramic views of the coastline, our Fire Pit Rooms feature an oversized patio with cozy seating where you can snuggle in comfort with loved ones or chill out with friends around your own private fire pit.
4Ocean View Room
These west-facing rooms offer ocean and poolside views from first floor patios, and dramatic ocean views from balconies on the second and third floors. Catch the sunset over the Pacific from this enviable vantage point.
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5Studio Room
Revel in the spaciousness of our Studio Rooms, which feature an additional sitting area, and a patio or balcony where you can bask in the amazing views of the coastline. The Studio Rooms also come with added luxuries – some with a fire pit, others with a deep soak tub for a sumptuous bathroom experience. · Studio Room
Suites
Size
6One Bedroom Suite
Enjoy elevated coastal luxury in our one-bedroom suites featuring a separate living room, king bed and spacious shower to soothe you after a day out cycling, surfing, or exploring. Relax to the serenade of the waves while soaking in the sweeping coastal or direct ocean views from your private patio or balcony.
7Ponto & Grandview Suites
The Ponto Suite on Level One and the Grandview Suite on Level Two are the epitome of upscale coastal living. California life is on full display through floor-to-ceiling and picture windows offering direct views of Batiquitos Lagoon and the splendor of the ocean at sunset.

Room type data is subject to change and accuracy cannot be guaranteed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does booking through Rialto cost more than booking with the hotel?

No - VIP rates under Hyatt Privé always meet or beat hotel's public, flexible rate, and provide valuable amenities and possible upgrades. Rialto also provides the hotel's non-VIP and corporate rates, so you can compare with full transparency.

What is the value of the VIP benefits?

Daily breakfast for two plus the $50–100 hotel credit come with every stay at this hotel - adding $100-200/day in value. A room upgrade could also be worth a substantial amount, in addition to early check-in / late check-out benefits when available.

Do I earn World of Hyatt points and keep my elite benefits? Is this considered a direct booking or a third-party booking?

Yes. The booking is a direct reservation with the hotel, so it earns World of Hyatt points and elite-night credit, and World of Hyatt elite status benefits apply. Hyatt Privé rates can also be combined with World of Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards and Guest of Honor bookings.

How does this compare to other programs, like through AMEX Fine Hotels & Resorts, or Chase Edit?

Using a hotel's own VIP program may provide higher upgrade priority, additional VIP benefits and promotional rate offers, and a direct relationship with the hotel for special requests. Rialto offers more VIP hotels than any credit card program. In addition, Chase Edit rates can be substantially more expensive as they rarely run promotions whereas AMEX rates are often comparable but do not offer programs such as Upgrade at Booking.

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