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Glorietta Bay Inn vs Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both Glorietta Bay Inn and Rancho Valencia are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Rancho Valencia ranks significantly higher than Glorietta Bay Inn. Rancho Valencia comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Jetsetter.
Glorietta Bay Inn
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1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $151 /night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge
"Situated across the street from the famed "Hotel Del," the Glorietta Bay Inn often gets billed as the poor man's version of the grande dame, but this 11-room charmer has much to recommend it."
Fodor's
"The inn is adjacent to the Coronado harbor and near many restaurants and shops, but it's much smaller and quieter than the Hotel Del, across the street."
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Lonely Planet
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"Overshadowed by the neighboring Hotel Del, the Glorietta is built in and around the 1908 Spreckels Mansion."
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DK Eyewitness
"Many of the original fixtures of John D. Spreckels’ 1908 Edwardian mansion remain, including handmade plaster moldings, chandeliers, and a marble staircase."
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Splurge on one of the antique-filled guest rooms inside the house.
Rough Guide
"Striking 1908 Edwardian mansion that’s since been converted into swanky modern rooms and suites."
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
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5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
From $699 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Casitas of various sizes—49 of them—are secreted within 40 acres of citrus groves and flowers in this quiet, relaxed, and luxe resort 25 miles north of downtown."
Fodor's
"Luxurious, two-level, Spanish-style casitas, appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious carpeting, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios."
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Jetsetter
"45 acres of gardens, olive groves, and relaxation at the only Relais & Chateaux property in SoCal."
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More active types can choose between tennis, yoga, and biking, then select from among seven types of massage in the spa.
DK Eyewitness
"Bougainvillea cascades over the Spanish casitas in this stunning resort. Many rooms feature cathedral ceilings, private terraces, and fireplaces."
BlackBook
"This exclusive Rancho property boasts world-class tennis courts, not to mention an award-winning spa where you can sweat it out during a Pilates sesh or indulge with a his-and-hers treatment."
