Hotel Del Coronado

San Diego, California

Star rating

Victorian Room
Spa Terrace
Crown Room Restaurant
1500 Ocean Restaurant
Sheerwater Restaurant
Sunset Bar
Sun deck
Ice Skating on the Beach
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Victorian Room
Spa Terrace
Crown Room Restaurant
1500 Ocean Restaurant
Sheerwater Restaurant
Sunset Bar
Sun deck
Ice Skating on the Beach

The hotel

‘The Del’ as the Coronado is known as has been open for business since 1888 and is a designated National Historic Landmark! Indeed, it’s been the backdrop to many a Hollywood movie, including Some Like it Hot starring Marilyn Monroe. The last of California’s stately old seaside hotels, it is a monument to Victorian grandeur with virtually no two rooms alike and a sumptuous wood panelled lobby that has to be seen to be believed. Recent additions include Shore House at The Del, an elevated hotel experience in an extraordinary neighborhood of seaside villas. From an oceanfront pool that blends seamlessly into the horizon, to an inviting living room that flows effortlessly outdoors, Shore House offers an extraordinary sense of place, where family and friends form deep connections in a rare beachside setting. The Del's newest restaurant inside the beautifully restored Laundry building. Dine outside on the lawn and watch the action at the BBQ Pit or gather inside the historic brick building beneath vaulted ceilings and the Laundry's original conveyor system. Pull up a stool at the historic wooden bar from the 1880s for inventive cocktails, beer and wine.

Amenities

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa

Where is it

Set in 28 acres, it overlooks one of the state’s finest white-sand beaches and is just across the bay from downtown San Diego.

Hotel information

757 rooms in 4 buildings. All with air-conditioning, cable TV, phone, high-speed Internet access*, Keurig® coffee maker and mini-bar*. Victorian Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Resort Rooms located primarily in the Towers and Cabana buildings, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Coastal View Room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Serẽa Coastal Cuisine, Sheerwater restaurant, Babcock & Story Bar, Eno Market & Pizzeria, Pool Splash Bar, Sundeck Bar & Grill, exclusive Ocean Concierge Club, Sheerwater, Smokehouse & Bar at the Historic Laundry, Beach & Taco Shack, Sundaes, Exclusive Shore House Dining. One swimming pool, Jacuzzi, poolside cabana rentals*, spa with pool, hydrotherapy and steam rooms. Ocean Explorers Shops at the Del*. Salon at the Del*. 24-hour fitness centre, fitness classes*. Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Concierge. 24-hour front desk. Beach and bike rentals*. Self-parking $55, valet parking $75, plus tax per night.

This hotel has a resort fee of $35 plus tax per room, per day, plus a Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) of $15 plus tax per room, to help support the ongoing preservation of this 1888 National Historic Landmark. (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes:- complimentary beach yoga (based on availability) and fitness centre access, live streaming of Netflix, Pandora, Hulu and YouTube (must use your own account); and local and toll-free calls. Beach Village guests also enjoy complimentary use of sand chairs and umbrellas at Del Beach.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful Hotel -- That I'd Never Stay at Again

Jun 9, 2025 bradpow1030

Just back from a stay here last weekend. It's a 5-star property with worse service than a 2-star business hotel. None of the amenities you'd expect from a hotel at this price point were available -- early check-in, late check-out, turn down service, after hours room service, etc. And the front desk staff was absolutely rude. I was told the hotel… Read more
Just back from a stay here last weekend. It's a 5-star property with worse service than a 2-star business hotel. None of the amenities you'd expect from a hotel at this price point were available -- early check-in, late check-out, turn down service, after hours room service, etc. And the front desk staff was absolutely rude. I was told the hotel was full but I was "upgraded" to a new room. Well, I went from ocean-view to courtyard view, so it was no upgrade at all. I complained and was texted back "Still beautiful!" and when I relented "Del-ightful". In context, it was obnoxious and didn't take seriously my unhappiness. Of course, no one bothered to rectify the situation with even a superficial gesture or note. As has been said in other reviews, unless you're a corporate client or wedding event, the staff here doesn't value you. And overall, the Del doesn’t treat hotel guests any better than any folks who walk in off the street... Meaning, there is little to no incentive to stay here. Next time we're in San Diego, we won't be. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good ambiance but falls short

Jun 8, 2025 Ivorn D

Family of 4 staying 1 night for quick getaway. I’ve always wanted to stay here and we knew it would be a splurge so set our expectations accordingly. The location is great right on the beach and a nice boardwalk to stroll on. The historic decor and shops/bars/restaurants have a nice ambiance and upscale feel. The pool was rather small and… Read more
Family of 4 staying 1 night for quick getaway. I’ve always wanted to stay here and we knew it would be a splurge so set our expectations accordingly. The location is great right on the beach and a nice boardwalk to stroll on. The historic decor and shops/bars/restaurants have a nice ambiance and upscale feel. The pool was rather small and underwhelming for such a large resort. Also note that you can’t swim in the beach water as it’s polluted from the Tijuana sewers. We stayed in the views which were nicely renovated in a contemporary decor. Minor things like no trash can in the bedroom or shower caps or robes provided. These are small touches that should be included for what they are charging. These beds were comfortable but the shower did not get hot. I don’t know that I would stay here again. You can just stay at a nearby hotel and walk over to enjoy the beach and restaurants. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worth the Splurge

Jun 8, 2025 Elizabeth S

Our stay at the Hotel Del Coronado was the experience of a lifetime. We traveled from the east coast to experience the pacific ocean, which was on my mother's "Bucket List." From the moment we drove up, the entire staff was friendly and happy to assist us enjoy our vacation, but there were two standouts - first, Armando at the front desk, who… Read more
Our stay at the Hotel Del Coronado was the experience of a lifetime. We traveled from the east coast to experience the pacific ocean, which was on my mother's "Bucket List." From the moment we drove up, the entire staff was friendly and happy to assist us enjoy our vacation, but there were two standouts - first, Armando at the front desk, who catered to my mother's love of history, finding us a room in the newly renovated Victorian wings (ensuring we still had the ocean-front room I had splurged on). The second standout was Ray Ray, the most delightful waiter at the Veranda - a true ray of sunshine even on cloudy May mornings. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Expensive but has many attractive features.

Jun 7, 2025 Arizonapopi1 Florence, Italy

Very expensive but lovely hotel. One elevator in main building. We stayed in the cabana section #4247. Very nice, roomy, facing hot tub and pool. Refrigerator and coffee maker. June gloom prevented any quality ocean view for our three days. Will try to avoid gloom in future. Temperature never got above 70. Saw numerous dogs. Service top… Read more
Very expensive but lovely hotel. One elevator in main building. We stayed in the cabana section #4247. Very nice, roomy, facing hot tub and pool. Refrigerator and coffee maker. June gloom prevented any quality ocean view for our three days. Will try to avoid gloom in future. Temperature never got above 70. Saw numerous dogs. Service top notch. Best bar, Babcock and Story. Excellent manhattan and cosmo. ($20 each} Great breakfast buffet. Ervin and other staff provide excellent, not overly attentive service. ($52 per person). Nice view of lawn and beach and ocean. On Del Beach, chairs and umbrellas $50 per person. S’mores station with numerous tables and chairs. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Very nice hotel, excellent service, only one elevator in main building. June gloom was only drawback.

Jun 7, 2025 T1134KXdavidw

First class hotel but only one elevator in main building. We stayed in the cabana section #4247. Very nice, roomy, facing hot tub and pool. Refrigerator and coffee maker. June gloom prevented any quality ocean view for our three days. Will try to avoid gloom in future. Temperature never got above 70. Saw numerous dogs. Service top notch. Best bar… Read more
First class hotel but only one elevator in main building. We stayed in the cabana section #4247. Very nice, roomy, facing hot tub and pool. Refrigerator and coffee maker. June gloom prevented any quality ocean view for our three days. Will try to avoid gloom in future. Temperature never got above 70. Saw numerous dogs. Service top notch. Best bar os Babcock and Story. Excellent manhattan and cosmo. ($20 each} Great breakfast buffet. Ervin and other staff provide excellent, appropriately attentive service. ($52 per person). Nice view of lawn and beach and ocean. On Del Beach, chairs and umbrellas $50 per person. S’mores station with numerous tables and chairs. Read less