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Grande Colonial La Jolla vs Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both Grande Colonial La Jolla and Rancho Valencia are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Grande Colonial La Jolla ranks slightly higher than Rancho Valencia. Grande Colonial La Jolla comes in at 85 with approval from 10 reviewers including Frommer's, BlackBook and Jetsetter.
Grande Colonial La Jolla
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910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $214 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Relax in the brick courtyard and small pool tucked in a courtyard, and sip cocktails in the antique-filled lobby before dining at the hotel's superb Nine-Ten restaurant."
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Our favorites are the gracious suites with window seats that overlook the Scripps Park's palms and the sea.
Concierge
"The casual, understated elegance of the Grande Colonial hotel... lies somewhere between the buttoned-up La Valencia and the chic Hotel Parisi."
i
If it's prime Pacific views you're after, ask for an ocean-facing room on the upper floors of the main hotel.
Fodor's
"This white wedding cake–style hotel in the heart of La Jolla village has ocean views and charming European details."
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DK Eyewitness
"Elegantly appointed rooms are in keeping with the hotel’s European ambience."
Rough Guide
"The cosy but elegant rooms have boutique furnishings and free wi-fi, and there’s a handful of larger suites, and excellent package deals."
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."
