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El Cordova Hotel

1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
El Cordova Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.0 out of 5 based on 55 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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from $195
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Highly Recommended
Based on 55 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.0 out of 5

    "Coronado is beautiful & the hotel location was perfect." source Orbitz

    "if you are planning on spending any time on the island i recommend staying at least one night here." source Hotels.com

    "Overall, the El Cordova is a nice hotel I'd probably use again." source Travelocity

    "WeÂ’ll definately stay there again." source Expedia

    "Overall, it was a satisfying hotel with a good location." source Hotels.com

  • Clean: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "If you are looking for a cultured, boutique hotel with great restaurants, great location and a clean bed/shower, this hotel is for you." source Hotels.com

    "Carpet was old and stained, though they had tried to clean it, by evidence of the heavily smelling carpet freshner, that was so heavy it gave you nausia." source Travelocity

    "I stayed in a 1 bedroom suite that was very clean and well done." source Expedia

    "Our room was clean and perfect for our needs." source Travelocity

    "The rooms (we had a suite) were very clean and comfortable." source Expedia

  • Service: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "Here are a few reasons why we will make this hotel a regular destination: Reasonable Rates, Excellent (central) Location, Charming Atmosphere, Warm Pool, Discount Underground Parking, Friendly Staff." source Hotels.com

    "Friendly, professional, helpful service." source Hotels.com

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "Our room was looking down at the restraunt waiting area and bar." source Orbitz

    "This hotel is walking distance to the beach and is on the street with all of the boutique shops and eating places. You can't get a better location." source Hotels.com

    "The El Cordova, a boutique hotel, is charming and romantic and within walking distance of numerous great restaraunts and the beach." source Travelocity

    "The location was beautiful since it was close to the beach and the hotel was in great condition." source Expedia

    "Very convient to Zoo, Sea World, Seaport Village and the Waterfront area." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 3.9 out of 5

    "What also makes this a great family hotel is the fact that the rooms are all situated around the pool and jacuzzi which makes it easy to keep an eye on your little ones." source Orbitz

    "Cute room, a little small." source Hotels.com

    "The larger rooms would be great for a family holiday, but this is not a place for the business traveler." source Travelocity

    "The rooms are built around a courtyard filled with tropical plants and decorated with Mexican tiles." source Expedia

    "Noisy bar outside the rooms." source Travelocity

More information on El Cordova Hotel

1902 mansion recently converted into a charming "Spanish Village" with 40 guest rooms, three restaurants and 12 boutique shops. The hotel is located across from the Hotel Del Coronado and only one block to the beach!

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

1997

Year Renovated:

1997

Total Rooms:

One Bedroom Suite:The one-bedroom suite features one queen bed, living room with double sofa sleeper, and cable TV in rooms, full kitchen and dining area.Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite:Master bedroom one queen bed, second bedroom one full bed, one full bathroom, living room with sleeper sofa, full kitchen with dining area, cable TV. This room type can accommodate up to 6 people.Two Bedroom Suite:2 Bedroom apartment style suite. Seperate Bedrooms with king/ queen or 2 full beds. Living room with sofa sleeper. Full kitchen and dining area. Premium Suite appropriate for a large family, second floor only.

Total Floors:

2 floors.

Rooms:

One Bedroom Suite:The one-bedroom suite features one queen bed, living room with double sofa sleeper, and cable TV in rooms, full kitchen and dining area.Two Bedroom Deluxe Suite:Master bedroom one queen bed, second bedroom one full bed, one full bathroom, living room with sleeper sofa, full kitchen with dining area, cable TV. This room type can accommodate up to 6 people.Two Bedroom Suite:2 Bedroom apartment style suite. Seperate Bedrooms with king/ queen or 2 full beds. Living room with sofa sleeper. Full kitchen and dining area. Premium Suite appropriate for a large family, second floor only.

Price

$129-$209 double; from $269 suite. Children under 12 stay free in parent's room. Weekly/monthly rates available in winter, M

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

7 Days

Directions

San Diego has what you are looking for! Want the thrill of an NFL football game or just a friendly game of volleyball with some newfound friends? Want to find that perfect golf course or do a little water skiing on a crisp clear morning? Whatever it is you are looking for, chances are you will find it in the San Diego area. Local Attractions also include: Beaches, Shopping, Sailing, Sea World and San Diego Zoo.

Area

San Diego, Coronado Island, CA

Parking

Parking in neighboring structure $6/day

Pets

False

Attractions

Balboa Park 8 miles west to the property.Beautiful forest that houses a variety of museumsGas Lamp Quarter 4 miles east to the property.Art, restaurants, coffee houses, jazz clubsHorton Plaza Mall 4 miles west to the property.Several outdoor floors of shopping and entertainmentHotel Del Coronado 100 yards west to the property.Gorgeous Victorian building built in 1888 and inaugurated by Thomas Edison as the world's first elecrtrically lit hotelMission San Diego 10 miles east to the property.First Spanish mission founded in 1769Old Town 6 miles south to the property.Built by Spanish settlers in 1769, this 6 block area is San Diego's oldest sectionSan Diego Zoo 8 miles west to the property.Largest zoo in the world, next to Balboa ParkSea Port Village 5 miles west to the property.A recreation of a 19th century wharf, more than 60 shops and restaurantsSea World 14 miles south to the property.Fascinating world of marine life with more than 20 attractions and showsWild Animal Park 45 miles southeast to the property.2200 acres of open park to the wild life

Dining

The BrigantineSpecializing in seafood, steaks, chicken and pasta.Bino's CafeSpecializing in pastries, fresh baked breads, French crepes, omelets, sandwiches, and salad creations.MIguel's CocinaFine Mexican Food with Famous Margaritas.

Information by Orbitz

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