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Hotel Del Coronado vs La Jolla Shores Hotel

Both La Jolla Shores Hotel and Hotel del Coronado are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Hotel del Coronado ranks significantly higher than La Jolla Shores Hotel. Hotel del Coronado ranks #9 in San Diego with praise from 12 publications such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and Gayot.

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
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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."
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La Jolla Shores Hotel
La Jolla Shores Hotel
8 / 10
8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $219 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Formerly known as the Sea Lodge, this three-story 1960s hotel in a residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of San Diego's few hotels actually on the beach, this property is part of La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"On two beachfront acres, next door to the similar but stodgier La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, this informal, relatively inexpensive hotel offers functional rooms and tourist-friendly service." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Located right on the beach and adjacent to seven-acre Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores Hotel is a moderately priced small hotel with a surprising wealth of amenities."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 128-room hotel is one of the only options right on La Jolla Shores beach, and has gorgeous views from many rooms, all of which have private balconies or patios." Full review
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