Hotel Del Coronado | San Diego, California | Virgin Atlantic Holidays
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Hotel Del Coronado
San Diego, California
5 stars
‘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
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Beachfront location
Explore the local area
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
Room Information
Room Upgrade 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.
Hotel details
Resort Fees
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 Details
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.
Facilities
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.
Accessibility
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
Additional Information
*Denotes local charge.
Trip advisor rating
4/5
307 reviews
Excellent
65%
Very Good
7%
Average
7%
Poor
9%
Terrible
12%
“Ovepriced, Overcharged, and Zero Customer Service”
Aug 13, 2026Michael V
Overpriced, Overrated, and Zero Exclusivity. If you’re expecting a luxury resort experience, do not book Hotel Del Coronado. For the exorbitant rates they charge, the actual quality of the resort and service is appalling. You are paying top-tier, five-star prices for what feels like a glorified, chaotic public park.The hotel offers zero exclusivity. They allow literally anyone off the street to wander onto the property, swarm the oceanfront areas, and clog up the grounds.
It is perpetually wall-to-wall crowded regardless of whether you're paying thousands to stay there, making it completely impossible to relax. You will constantly fight for space alongside crowds of day-trippers who aren't even staying at the resort.
The "Beach" Is a Biohazard. Don't let the marketing photos fool you—the beach directly on the resort property is an absolute health hazard. Due to ongoing toxic wastewater and raw sewage runoff flowing up from Tijuana, the ocean water is contaminated with bacteria. It is unsafe to swim in, plagued by pollution advisories, and completely unusable. What is the point of paying for a "world-class beach resort" when you can't even touch the water without risking illness?
Phantom Fees & Billing Nightmares. To top off an already miserable stay, I was fraudulently slapped with a $79/day valet charge on my final bill—for a service I NEVER used once during my stay. Trying to get my own money back has been an absolute nightmare. 4 separate phone calls and hours sitting on hold and getting transferred between useless representatives.
Current Status: STILL NO REFUND.
The Verdict: Between the insane prices, non-existent crowd control, dirty sewage-filled beach, and predatory billing practices, this hotel is riding purely on historical nostalgia. Save your money and avoid this place at all costs!
“Stay away…terrible resort!”
Aug 10, 2026Ann N
Stay away unless you want crazy overpriced rooms and food with basically no amenities!! I will never stay at this hotel again.
Our room had views of walls, the pool was the saddest excuse for a resort pool and food outrageously priced!!
We ordered two tacos which were small, chips and guacamole and two glasses of wine…grand total $140.00.
We are familiar with larger resorts having several pools. The only pool at Hotel Del which is complementary was over crowded, very loud with kids screaming, horribly uncomfortable lounge chairs!
My husband had to wear ear plugs at the pool!!
Check in was a joke!! Huge lines and one to two agents checking in!!
Plus there is more our room was $800 plus a night!!
We thought at least the resort fee would give us chairs at the beach but nooo that’s another $80.00 before tipping! Not sure what the resort fee is for except another way to stick it to their guests!!
We are very experienced travelers and stay in beautiful resorts all over the world this is by far the worst resort we have stayed at…never again!!
“Ocean water is contaminated”
Aug 09, 2026love4vacations
BEWARE! You can’t/shouldn’t swim in the ocean at Hotel Del Coronado. Had we known we would not have paid a fortune to stay at this resort. AI overview - The ocean water in Coronado is experiencing active bacteria advisories and high-risk sewage contamination primarily driven by millions of gallons wastewater overflowing from Tijuana river. If swimming in the ocean isn’t important for you then it’s a lovely resort with great food and service.
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