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Hotel Del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
Hotel Del Coronado
Real Traveler Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 278 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 278 reviews
from 4 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "\nOverall, the hotel is very cool. I'm not sure that I would stay there again because I think adding in surprise bogus fees in at the last minute is underhanded." source Travelocity

    "Everything was beautiful and the hotel has so much history." source Expedia

    "The pool is amazing, the beach is awesome, the staff is friendly, and overall, it's just fantastic." source Travelocity

    "the overall hotel experience at hotel del cornado was awesome." source Travelocity

    "I would recommend this hotel to any of my friends and family." source Travelocity

  • Clean: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Bathroom in room disgusting-1 inch of fur in vent which did not work, shower floor stained, mold on shower walls, wallpaper peeling and dirty with old vomit stain we had to wipe clean, stepped on nail leaving bathroom in rug." source Travelocity

    "The pool area was fantastic and clean and the hotel staff did a great job opf ensuring the people in the pool were true hotel guests and not people sneaking in." source Travelocity

    "It was great, staff was kind, CLEAN, great food, relaxing, everything one ever needed." source Travelocity

    "The updates have been good, the rooms are always clean, and the staff is always great." source Travelocity

    "The beach is very clean and we actually saw a couple of wedding performed there." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "*The hotel and service was excellent." source Orbitz

    "We were a little nervous about leaving our daughter with a stranger, but the hotel insured us that they have had the service for over 10years and have had great reviews from guest." source Travelocity

    "The hotel and location are both top notch but the service wasnÂ’t that great; we checked in early and had to wait 6 hours to get into our room." source Expedia

    "the hotel had everything we wanted: elegance, cleanliness, sun, sand, ocean, great food and great service." source Travelocity

    "The climate is fantastic, the hotel, its staff, the services and amenities are all at the highest levels." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 5.0 out of 5

    "The accommodations gave us a balcony, living room area and the charateristics of the old world, which only The Del can provide." source Travelocity

    "We did not dine at the hotel but decided to explore the town and everything was in walking distance that we needed." source Travelocity

    "We even took the bus all the way to downtown San Diego and hopped on a Sunset dinner cruise aboard the Hornblower." source Expedia

    "we could never get seating in the outside bar area by the pool." source Expedia

    "The location of the beach right outside of the property had white fine sand like you would find in Hawaii." source Travelocity

  • Value: Rating of 3.5 out of 5

    "The only thing is the parking should be included in the price of the room it's kind of a slap in the face to have to pay parking fees as a seperate fee at the end of the stay." source Travelocity

    "tiny pizzas cost 30 dollars alocoholic beverages are over 10 dollars." source Expedia

    "\n\nThey have also removed the only inexpensive restaurant and replaced it with an expensive upscale eatery that is only open for dinner." source Travelocity

    "Well yes this is a historic landmark, but not worth the price." source Travelocity

    "great value off season and don't pay for a ocean front room." source Travelocity

More information on Hotel Del Coronado

Rising from water's edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America's most beautiful beach resorts.A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1977. Today, The Del offers travelers contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. Add the resort's beachfront location, and it's no wonder USA Today calls The Del one of the top ten resorts in the world. The Del offers a quintessential San Diego resort vacation experience. For those seeking a romantic retreat, the resort's magical architecture and island setting are perfect. In fact, the Travel Channel rated The Del the number-one wedding destination in America. The Del is also a wonderful family vacation destination, featuring abundant recreation, as well as seasonal teen and children's programs. And, for getting down to business, meeting and incentive planners can work with over 65,000 feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and exhibition space.Hotel del Coronado, situated along 28 oceanfront acres, is an elegant example of Victorian architecture and is considered one of America's most beautiful resorts. The Del has become a living legend with visits by celebrities, U.S. presidents and dignitaries from around the world. In fact, publisher Rand McNally credits the Hotel del Coronado as enjoying more fame and historical significance than perhaps any hotel in North America.With almost 365 days of sunshine and an award- wining beachfront location, The Del is the premier West Coast leisure destination for family adventures or romantic getaways. The resort offers a variety of casual and fine dining restaurants overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Guests can enjoy year-round recreation activities including surfing, boating, biking or relaxing poolside or on the beach. There are two swimming pools, spa services, fitness center and over 20 shops and boutiques. The charming island village of Coronado is just outside The Del's front door and exciting downtown San Diego is only ten minutes away.The Hotel del Coronado's Self Parking is now $23 & Valet Parking is $30, per vehicle, per night.

Check-in Time:

1600

Check-out Time:

1200

Total Rooms:

679 rooms.679

Total Floors:

6 floors.

Rooms:

Victorian Room No View:Our cozy Victorian rooms are between 200 and 289 square feet and embody the hotel's unique heritage. Distinct in size and shape, these smaller sized rooms are located in the historic Victorian Building and do not include ocean views. One Bed Sleeps 2.Resort Room Partial Ocean View:Medium sized rooms, between 290 and 350 sq ft, with a limited view of the Pacific Ocean are located primarily in the Towers and Cabana buildings with a few rooms in the Victorian building. Sleeps 2.Resort Room No View:Medium sized rooms, between 290 and 350 sq ft, are located primarily in the Towers and Cabana buildings with a few rooms in the Victorian building and will not include ocean view. Sleeps 2.

Price

$290-$520 double; from $775 cottages and suites. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Additional person $25. Minimum stay requirements apply most weekends, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

As the only true beachfront hotel in San Diego, the Hotel del Coronado offers a unique perspective of the city. Located on 28 oceanfront acres on Coronado Island-just across the bay from downtown-The Del provides effortless access to a variety of entertaining activities.Known as America's Finest City, San Diego combines the art and culture of a major metropolis with a relaxed, small-town feel. Experience its world-class restaurants, fantastic shopping, award-winning local theatre, miles of recreational beaches, over 70 golf courses, and major attractions that include SeaWorld, the world-famous San Diego Zoo, Wild Animal Park, and Legoland. All are within minutes of The Del's renowned San Diego beachfront hotel accommodations.

Area

Coronado, San Diego, CA

Parking

Valet parking $21; self-parking $16

Attractions

Seaworld 15 Minutes Legoland 45 Minutes San Diego Zoo 10 Minutes Aerospace Museum 10 Minutes Downtown San Diego 5 Minutes San Diego Museum of Art 10 Minutes Birch Aquarium at Scripps 20 Minutes

Dining

Cabana BarRight on the sand, features light fare and tropical drinks.1500 Ocean1500 OCEAN restaurant and bar features glowing sunset colors, beautiful dark wood accents, warm lighting and the comfortable elegance found in a beachfront cabana setting.The arrival experience begins on the terrace entrance overlooking the Pacific. The terrace also offers a one-of-a-kind, intimate outdoor dining venue. Inside, the restaurant features two private dining venues and a wine vault. A signature glass wall, with vibrant sunset hues, provides the backdrop for the bar and creates and radiant, energetic ambiance.The menu showcases the freshest Southland Coastal Cuisine, with selections from Santa Ynez to Cabo San Lucas. Featured wines from many of the vineyards grown in these areas will complement the incredible culinary flavors.Sun Deck Bar and GrillCocktails and grilled favorites with magnificent views of the Pacific and seasonal live entertainment.Babcock and Story BarVoted "Best Hotel Bar" in San Diego Magazine Reader's Poll, B&S Bar offers signature margaritas, blended tropical drinks, California premiere wines, espressos, afternoon tapas, seasonal entertainment and amazing indoor and outdoor terraced seating.SheerwaterSheerwater is the Hotel del Coronado's oceanfront restaurant featuring expansive outdoor dining terraces and giant fireplaces.Sheerwater offers California coastal cuisine: regional specialties that emphasize bold flavor, tantalizing spices and seasonally inspired menus. Signature entrees are prepared in the exhibition oven. A special children's menu includes original takes on traditional childhood favorites. The bar offers signature margaritas, blended tropical drinks and California's premier wines. Serving breakfast, lunch, cocktails, light fare and dinner daily.Crown-Coronet RoomThe world-famous Crown-Coronet Room rivals the imagination. Whimsical crown-shaped chandeliers, designed by Wizard of Oz author L. Frank Baum, drop from glowing sugar-pine ceiling. Spacious windows circling the room offer some of California's most radiant views. The Crown Room offers an award-winning Sunday Brunch (voted "Best Sunday Brunch" by the California Restaurant Association), holiday celebrations and special events. See why the splendor of the Crown Room was chosen as the first state dinner held outside the White House and as a setting for many Hollywood films.Babcock and Story BakeryServes gourmet coffee, tea and freshly baked breads and pastries.Boardwalk CafeFeatures light breakfast and lunch fare, refreshing smoothies and cool treats.Splash Bar and DeliLocated poolside. Features sandwiches, snacks, and specialty tropical drinks.

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