Map

Hotel Del Coronado vs Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Both hotels are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar scores marginally higher than Hotel del Coronado. Fairmont Grand Del Mar comes in at #8 in San Diego with recommendations from 11 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Forbes Travel Guide and Jetsetter.

Hotel Del Coronado
Hotel Del Coronado
9 / 10
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
From $229 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
show all amenities
Concierge Concierge
"It's gotten knocked recently for being a bit tired, but this 1888 landmark is still packing 'em in for vacations, weddings, dinners, and conference…but especially vacations."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The resort is always alive with activity, as guests—including U.S. presidents and celebrities—and tourists marvel at the fanciful architecture and ocean views." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"San Diego’s iconic hotel provides the essential Coronado experience... even the basic rooms have luxurious marbled bathrooms."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 rooms right on the beach." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This National Historic Landmark re-creates a bygone golden age. Suites in the original Victorian building have balconies that face a lovely white-sand beach."
Show All Reviews
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
9 / 10
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
show all amenities
Concierge Concierge
"The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Mind-blowing indulgence in serene surroundings... sets the opulent Mediterranean-style Grand Del Mar apart from any other luxury hotel in San Diego." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
Star Service Star Service
"Built on a grand scale and with the kind of attention to detail rarely seen, this lavish billion-dollar resort will appeal to travelers who love royal treatment. " Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers." Full review
Show All Reviews