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Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages vs The Lodge at Torrey Pines

Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages and The Lodge at Torrey Pines are both endorsed by writers. Overall, The Lodge at Torrey Pines scores significantly higher than Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages. The Lodge at Torrey Pines has a TripExpert Score of 94 with recommendations from 12 reviewers including Concierge, Fodor's and Forbes Travel Guide.

Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
Crystal Pier Hotel & Cottages
8 / 10
4500 Ocean Blvd., San Diego, CA 92109
From $0 /night
  • Free Parking
  • Kitchenette
  • Beach
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Private balcony
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Concierge Concierge
"The Crystal Pier is perfect for vacationing families, groups of friends, and pretty much everyone else, too."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Rustic little oases with a charm all their own, the cottages may lack some of the amenities of comparably priced hotels, but you're paying for character and proximity to the ocean." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Charming, wonderful and unlike anyplace else in San Diego, Crystal Pier has cottages built right on the pier above the water." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"There is simply no way to get any closer to the ocean in San Diego than staying at the Crystal Pier Hotel." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Reservations are essential for these 1927 Cape Cod-style cottages which sit directly on the pier. Many have kitchenettes, and patios with views of Pacific Beach."
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The Lodge at Torrey Pines
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9 / 10
11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $329 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Requisite resort-style amenities, a pool with classical music piped in underwater, beach cabanas... and a full day spa please the families, romantic couples, businessmen, and golfers who stay here."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"With its proximity to some of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, the 170-room Lodge at Torrey Pines is a haven for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts opting for a rustic, relaxed vibe." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
Star Service Star Service
"Next door to the vast, commercial Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, this elegant tour de force is a labor of love, a family-owned and -staffed hotel built as a tribute to the California Craftsman movement." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Upon arriving at the striking porte cochere of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and being greeted by doormen attired in Scottish kilts, you know this is an extremely special and unique property."
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