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"Great room cool pool and jacuzzi "

"Very close to the Live Oak Cafe which is the best."

"Clean and easy"

"We enjoyed our stay at Vinland so much we didn’t want to go home. We stayed in the Zaca Mesa suite and I almost don’t want to let people know how awesome it is so I can have it all to myself. It was more than enough space for our family of 4 and 1 dog. The Vinland is walking distance from everything. The pool and hot tub were heated, towels were readily available, and the outdoor seating was comfy. I love how the Vin Lounge overlooks the pool too. The cold brew in the lobby was yummy. There was so much storage in our suite and the Malin + Goetz products were wonderful. Our balcony was the perfect size for us to enjoy. Parking was plentiful and we loved how most of it was underground. We will definitely be back!"

"We had a pleasant stay and the room was spacious and clean."

"The free breakfast was good, had a lot of choices. The shower head needs to be replaced in room 203. The pond and the grounds were beautiful. Loved the ducks which for 50 cents you can feed them. Loved the free toy fish. We will definitely stay there again. "

"I stayed two nights in March 2026 and had a very poor experience. On the first night a neighboring room’s air conditioner made loud bursting noises, so around midnight I asked the front desk for another room and moved to a far-end room. That room had towels on the bathroom floor and trash in the bin, though the bed looked clean. I fetched fresh towels from the lobby, then discovered there was no toilet paper; I managed with tissues. The next morning I reported the issues and requested toilet paper; staff brought one roll and said they’d send housekeeping. Later that evening the room had not been cleaned. I found a live cockroach on the floor, trapped it under a cup, and left it there. At checkout I reported the uncleaned room and the cockroach; the front-desk staff apologized verbally but offered no remedy or compensation. I have photos of the cockroach."

"My kids loved the pool. Place was safe and clean. Disappointed there was a $20/night parking fee for guests. "

"We stayed over spring break and expected a luxury experience given the price and brand, but the stay was inconsistent. The room had multiple maintenance issues: discolored tile near the toilet, worn mirror trim, a toilet handle that did not flush properly, and a lamp that did not work. The seating area near the door was also cramped and poorly arranged. Housekeeping was unreliable. One day the room was not serviced until mid-afternoon, requiring us to wait. Another day it was not serviced at all, leaving us without toilet paper, towels, or toiletries until we followed up. Communication was also an issue. We called the hotel multiple times at different hours and received no answer, which meant walking to the lobby to resolve problems. Some amenities did not meet expectations. The bluffs path was closed but not disclosed. The kayaks were dated, and the beach had noticeable tar and debris. The on-site market had limited drinks and snacks. Costs added up quickly. Valet is mandatory at $75 per night with no self-parking, plus a $60/day resort fee regardless of use. The location is beautiful, and the valet staff were excellent, but overall the experience did not match the price."