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 An Oceanside Victorian Hotel, Right on the Beach

May 19, 2025 Travel25346533585

We absolutely love the Hotel Del Coronado. The first time I saw this Hotel was in the Movie,"The Stuntman" as a University Student, years ago. This Hotel is Prominently fearured in that Movie. It is right on the Pacific Ocean with a very nice Beach, also has a pool as well, right on the Beach.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Such a great resort!

May 18, 2025 Travel90090 Hartsdale, New York

It is a great all around resort, they have created many new updated buildings, the breakfast is delicious, the bars overlooking the beach are a lot of fun , there are amazing views on the beach and it is situated in such a great town with lots of restaurants.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Worth a quick visit - busy

May 13, 2025 LAW64 Tonbridge, United Kingdom

We came here for lunch to see the hotel famous for Marilyn Monroe films. The hotel was very busy indeed as there is a mix of residents and many tourists just visiting the site. We valet parked but note that the restaurants do not normally validate for valet parking only self-parking. The shops are very nice so worth a quick visit.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Close to perfection. Just stay here. You won’t regret it.

May 9, 2025 mrbrutaltruth Hyde Park, New York

OK… So you’ve read all the other reviews. Just like we did. And when you’re done reading, you’re asking yourself “am I crazy to pay these rates and stay at this broken down tired filthy hotel?“ Well, here’s the true story. I’ll allow for the fact that some people were probably staying here during the hotel’s renovation efforts. So I can’t comment… Read more
OK… So you’ve read all the other reviews. Just like we did. And when you’re done reading, you’re asking yourself “am I crazy to pay these rates and stay at this broken down tired filthy hotel?“ Well, here’s the true story. I’ll allow for the fact that some people were probably staying here during the hotel’s renovation efforts. So I can’t comment on their experiences. But I have to say I found this place to be perfect. I had long wanted to visit here and it fulfilled every expectation. I don’t know what this place was like last month or last year; but I can tell you as of May, 2025, it is in immaculate condition, well-staffed, well cared for and well-run. The valet, front desk staff, food and beverage and room service staff were all great. Very friendly and courteous. The room in the Victorian building was perfect. First, the beds were comfortable. Plenty of pillows… Towels, etc. There was a mini-refrigerator (which I always appreciate.). The decor was understated but appropriate for a beach luxury resort. Bathroom had an exhaust fan. The only negative is we could have used a little more clothing storage (more closet and drawer space). The hallways are wide. You have access to your own ice (I don’t like to have to call for ice every time I want some). Coffee maker in the room. Don’t have much more to add. It was simply GREAT. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Lovely hotel, need the glamour back

May 7, 2025 Carla C Argentina

Lovely preserved antique halls and reception, amazing decoration, beach village beside the victorian beautifuly built, but please stop adding gift shops and more shops and bars in front of the victorian building. It s hard to have the old views of the hotel from the sides and from the beach due to all new constructions. And the place is a… Read more
Lovely preserved antique halls and reception, amazing decoration, beach village beside the victorian beautifuly built, but please stop adding gift shops and more shops and bars in front of the victorian building. It s hard to have the old views of the hotel from the sides and from the beach due to all new constructions. And the place is a jewel, ghost and all. The beach is very big and the sea is usually cold. Marianne from the victorian reception and Tito from Varanda were especially warm and welcoming. The hotel lacks in room dining services and the delivery of packages might be slow. Our deluxe bedroom at the victorian building didn't t have the small make up mirror. All rooms also lack good blackouts, light enters from the sides of all curtains . Do not expect a personalized service as this has become a huge hotel ( I wasn't t there in high season but it starting to have a resort feeling I did not like ) I spent three nights at the beach village and one at the victorian building, my conclusion is as regards value, it s better to be at the beach village: the rooms are bigger, with bathtubs, better views and more space. You can still enjoy the victorian village huge halls, and beautiful veranda with the typical rocking chairs and vitreous windows .Loved to see old pictures too. The only reason I would stay again in the victorian building is if they would use again the amazing antique breakfast room with circled windows for the main intention it was first built: for people to have breakfast at the victorian building .They now rent the space for events and you can only see these huge rooms from the entrance and outside.Wherever you sleep breakfast would be in one of the newly built restaurants ( even if it s called veranda it was not part of the original construction and has a modern style and feeling ) Even though i am thank fui to see the front , the main entrance, reception and halls of the hotel so well preserved, It s a pity the owners don t entirely decide to give this hotel back all its original glamour and prefer size and profit to quality and romance. Read less