Name: Holiday Inn Express and Suites La Jolla - Windansea Beach, and IHG Hotel
Address: 6705 La Jolla Boulevard, Beach Barber Tract, La Jolla, California, United States of America, San Diego County, US
Price range: $174–$414 per night
Rating: 8.48

What guests think

Holiday Inn Express and Suites La Jolla - Windansea Beach, and IHG Hotel draws praise for its beachside location, friendly staff, large rooms, and complimentary breakfast, while recurring critiques mention traffic noise, dated areas, and occasional cleanliness and maintenance issues.

Guests appreciate the pool, hot tub, and courtyard, and many value the free parking despite tight or limited spaces. Families and pet owners often find the setup practical for short stays. However, several note dated or dark interiors and occasional HVAC quirks. A solid pick for an easygoing, beach oriented stay.

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Facilities

Pool, hot tub, and courtyard are popular, and free parking is a plus, though spaces are tight and limited. A small gym is noted, and a few guests found the pool cold or hot tub temperature too high; no on site laundry.

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Naman

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Parking spots are to narrow. Property can use more parking.

8

Josh

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Check in was good. No on-site laundry. Rooms open to the outside. Really close to the beach and restaurants. Pool is nice and heated. Breakfast was really good. Rooms were large and spacious. Beds were comfortable. Bathroom was clean. Shower has one of those detachable shower heads that you can use as a wand. The whole angle of the thing was off and annoying. Huge closet. I'd stay again.

10

Fatim-Zahra

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was clean, and the breakfast had healthy options, and they also have a small gym. overall our stay was nice.

8

Adam

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall great location. Solid included breakfast with ample options. Heated pool and grounds are great. The entrance driveway is difficult to find since the are no signs. Parking is tight but free and there is street parking if no spaces are available in the lot. Guests seem to have difficulty keeping cars parked in just one spot and often multiple spots are taken by one vehicle. Staff is overall friendly and helpful. Rooms are partially updated but a good size, some with ocean views. They are a very dog friendly and neighborhood is very walkable.

10

Ivanna

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the stay at the hotel. It was clean, quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. My only complain was the parking was a challenge to find later in the evening once everyone is at the hotel, and the parking stalls are very narrow, so a few would be unusable because some cars would take two stalls.

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Lynda

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Excellent place and very comfortable pool. The hot tub was too hot and needs to be lowered to around 101. Breakfast was excellent and kept clean and stocked. The bathroom towels were terrible. They were like sand paper so they need fabric softener and/or some new fluffy towels

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Bridget

May 22, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

The breakfast was really great! We also loved the pool and hot tub. Our room was overlooking the pool, so it was a bit noisey. The free parking was such a great perk! Would recommend for families.

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Ashley

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was dark and smelled damp. Food wasn't hot and no hot water at coffee station in lobby. Water in workout area was empty on both days as well. Wouldn't stay here again.

10

Denise

Oct 17, 2024

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Stayed 6 nights

Great pool and hot tub!

8

Aimee

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were beautiful, clean and quite spacious compared to other hotel rooms. Liked that they had two shower heads, one that could be lowered to shower kids. We were on second floor and there was some road noise but I didn’t find it bad at all. The breakfast was good, there were lots of options. The downside was that the pool was freezing cold. It says it’s heated but it sure wasn’t anywhere near as warm as the other holiday inn we stayed at the night prior. The hot tub was wonderful but tiny, luckily we were the only ones there. Overall a good stay, and I’d stay here again.

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Cleanliness

Many guests found rooms and grounds clean, but recurring issues include musty odors, dirty carpets, pests, and occasional missed housekeeping. Standards feel inconsistent across rooms.

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Maria

Aug 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Great for families. Quick walk to the beach. If there was one thing I would suggest is cleaning the carpets. The facilities are clean. However, the carpets in the room were filthy. I think it’s time for a deep cleaning.

10

Maria

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were really helpful. The rooms were really clean! Overall it was a great experience.

8

Christina

Jan 19, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel grounds are well kept with a beautiful pool and small jacuzzi. The rooms need some extra love, our room had a clogged shower and some mold along the window sills. Thankfully the staff responded quickly to the clogged shower and it was not a problem the rest of our trip. The best part of this property is its proximity to the beach, a short walk to the beach with a few good dining options nearby. I forgot to mention they have free breakfast buffet.

10

Ivonne

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff, rooms were clean and spacious. Breakfast was delicious.

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Chieko

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

5-minute walk to the closest beach. Decent breakfast. Friendly staff. The rooms and linens are clean enough, but the walkways and elevators are full of dirty spots.

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Lea

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location Room was clean Carpet old and smelly No ventilation Uncomfortable beds Only there 2 nights so it was fine. Probably wouldn’t stay here again

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Joanne

Mar 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Disappointing stay. The room was small, the door was not sealed properly and we could hear road noise all night long. The slamming of nearby doors was horrible as well. There was no indoor community space to sit and talk or play cards. It was all outdoor and the weather was not conducive. The dining room would have been nice, but they locked it after breakfast. Thankfully we only stayed 2 nights, but I would never stay here again. Final night was the last straw when I felt a bug crawling on my face waking me up. Disgusting!!

8

Minna

Jan 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything else was great, only the carpet in the room needs to be cleaned/changed since it was very dirty. Location is perfect and personnel is super friendly and helpful.

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Scott

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Had ants and a giant spider in our bathroom along with mouse droppings. Trim around bathroom door looked chewed through. Room didnt smell good. Could see light all around the main door to the outside nit a very secure feeling. Toilet ran off and on entire time making it hard to sleep. Uncomfortable bed. Breakfast made my husband sick so we went out for breakfast the remainder of our stay. Not what we expected from the Holiday Inn Express brand considering that is why we chose this location.

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Tefera

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

recently stayed at this hotel and unfortunately, my experience did not meet expectations based on the amount I paid. The room had an unpleasant smell, and overall cleanliness was noticeably.

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Rooms

Rooms are often spacious and comfortable, with some suites offering living areas or partial ocean views. Several mention dated or dark interiors and HVAC noise or performance issues.

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Brian

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Breakfast buffet was good start to day. Room was extremely dated. Some kitchen supplies for the suite would be helpful, glasses, knives and forks, plates etc.

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Monica

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Windansea Beach. Room was clean and comfortable but dark. Breakfast was good and staff were wonderful. Next time will book a room facing courtyard. Parking was included and refrigerator was a small but most adequate. Recommend!

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Isphara

Feb 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very close to beach. Only problem was HVAC unit in room was not rugged enough to warm the room. We had to request a space heater which worked okay. Room 115 needs an upgrade to the HVAC system.

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Amy

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was great. We stayed for 4 nights enjoying the area. The pool and hot tub were fun. The room was large and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Amazing area. So close to the beach, walked down with kids every day. Location felt safe. Would definitely stay again.

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Erminia

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location in birdrock section of La Jolla. One block to wind an sea beach. Hotel is new. Large breakfast and nice courtyard with pool.My room was more like an apartment.Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Living room with full screen TV. Really nice

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alex

Jul 13, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Good bed, good wifi and free parking

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Chad

Nov 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very thin walls. Heard everything from doors closing at 1:55 to traffic all night that made you think you had a window open. AC unit kicked on for 7 sec and shut off about every 15 min. Shower head was 5’ off the floor. Very low. Also could see daylight around the door Good location

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Adam

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Overall great location. Solid included breakfast with ample options. Heated pool and grounds are great. The entrance driveway is difficult to find since the are no signs. Parking is tight but free and there is street parking if no spaces are available in the lot. Guests seem to have difficulty keeping cars parked in just one spot and often multiple spots are taken by one vehicle. Staff is overall friendly and helpful. Rooms are partially updated but a good size, some with ocean views. They are a very dog friendly and neighborhood is very walkable.

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Stephanie

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Super friendly staff, Big room, comfy beds. Plenty of space for a family of 4.

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Aimee

Jan 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were beautiful, clean and quite spacious compared to other hotel rooms. Liked that they had two shower heads, one that could be lowered to shower kids. We were on second floor and there was some road noise but I didn’t find it bad at all. The breakfast was good, there were lots of options. The downside was that the pool was freezing cold. It says it’s heated but it sure wasn’t anywhere near as warm as the other holiday inn we stayed at the night prior. The hot tub was wonderful but tiny, luckily we were the only ones there. Overall a good stay, and I’d stay here again.

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Service

Staff are widely praised as friendly and accommodating, with multiple reports of helpful upgrades and quick problem solving. A few guests cite lapses such as rooms not ready, early housekeeping knocks, or unprofessional management interactions.

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Karen

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The General Manager accused us of stealing sheets, she lied about calling and leaving me a VM, when I don't have VM. VERY RUDE!!! Would not hear me out!

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Carman

Apr 5, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

Hotel was clean; staff were helpful in addressing our concerns right away - we mentioned the sofa bed was a bit small for 2 young kids (6 and 3) and they immediately brought a cot for my second child so they could each have their own beds. Amazing location (20 mins to many tourist attractions; good for young families; pool was slightly heated and great hot tub for everyone. Good selection of breakfast foods. Reasonable price considering location and with free parking! Would highly recommend.

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Elee

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in on time but room wasn't even ready. Front desk offered is drinks on the house which was okay. Waited 15-20 minutes but every other guess that checked in got their rooms doesn't make sense. onstruction trucks blocking entry. Shower ceiling peeling, loud and lots of traffic noise. Sliding door isn't well insulated. Breakfast eggs wasn't cooked right, clumps of wet scrambled eggs. Lol whose cooking this? Pool definitely was not heated! Expect it to be cold. Overall okay. Will I stay there again? No.

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Stephanie

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The maintenance/cleaning stuff starts knocking on people's doors at 7AM, yelling, asking if the room needs to be cleaned. This continues from 7AM to 10AM, non-stop. A new door is loudly knocked, with yelling ensuing, and doors being slam closed every five minutes. The sound travels down the hallway and it is impossible to sleep.

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Richard

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We got a free upgrade from 2 queen beds to 2 queen beds and a pull-out sofa which was perfect since we were three guests. Very much appreciated! The staff also helped us with late checkout and storing our luggage. Rooms were clean and nice and the outside area with the pool was clean but did show some signs of wear

10

Ron

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Front desk staff Kristof was amazing. He is friendly and professional.

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Juzer

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff extremely friendly and helpful in everyway! Room assignment, businesses services, breakfast. Thank you!

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Mark

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great customer service. They called morning of check in and reported a HVAC issue with our room and gave us an option to change rooms or keep the room and provide back some partial compensation. They went above and beyond to please us where they could’ve just not mentioned anything. We appreciate their attentiveness to customer’s concerns.

10

Alexis

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The property was beautiful, rate was amazing but the reason I’m so happy with my stay was because of the staff! Every front desk employee minus one was very welcoming, helpful, accommodating to my disability with a service dog and beyond! Great people.

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Elizabeth

Nov 1, 2023

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The GM & staff were welcoming and helpful, even offering upgraded room when we checked in. The property was beautifully landscaped. The Courtyard tables let us visit and picnic with local friends. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub as well. Very nice stay!

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Location

A short walk to Windansea Beach and close to restaurants and La Jolla sights; convenient for UCSD and coastal exploring. Some rooms near the street pick up traffic noise.

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Monica

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to Windansea Beach. Room was clean and comfortable but dark. Breakfast was good and staff were wonderful. Next time will book a room facing courtyard. Parking was included and refrigerator was a small but most adequate. Recommend!

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Amy

Oct 31, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was great. We stayed for 4 nights enjoying the area. The pool and hot tub were fun. The room was large and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful. Amazing area. So close to the beach, walked down with kids every day. Location felt safe. Would definitely stay again.

10

Anthony

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Hotel was excellent. We love that was walk distance to the beach and restaurants. I'll come back

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Erminia

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Excellent location in birdrock section of La Jolla. One block to wind an sea beach. Hotel is new. Large breakfast and nice courtyard with pool.My room was more like an apartment.Kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. Living room with full screen TV. Really nice

10

Rachael

Oct 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely fantastic! We could walk to the beach from the hotel.

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Amanda

Apr 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location w/ free parking. 2 block walk to the ocean. 1 mile walk to Bird Rock (Wayfarer Bakery, Bird Rock Coffee, Sea Side Cafe, Wheat & Water). 15-20 min drive from UCSD campus. On site breakfast is your standard Holiday Inn breakfast which is great for families. Pool and hot tub on site. Would stay here again.

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Lance

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

A nice convenient location walkable to a beach 5 min walk. The room was very large. The pool side will be away from the street but potentially lots a noise from the pool. The breakfast was very good.

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Gerald

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location is great. A few dining. & drinking options that are walkable! Front desk guy Rocks!

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Frank

Mar 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location to La Jolla downtown.

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Brett

May 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location, Location, Location.... easy walk to Wind-N-Sea with beautiful flowers and home nestled along the coast. Old style California hotel with great vib and great regimentation for restaurants form staff.... Taco Hut, 858 burgers .....

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Dining

Complimentary breakfast is frequently praised for variety and convenience, with many calling it a highlight. Some note uneven quality or options (e.g., cold items, repetitive selection, or limited oatmeal and gluten free offerings).

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Elee

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check-in on time but room wasn't even ready. Front desk offered is drinks on the house which was okay. Waited 15-20 minutes but every other guess that checked in got their rooms doesn't make sense. onstruction trucks blocking entry. Shower ceiling peeling, loud and lots of traffic noise. Sliding door isn't well insulated. Breakfast eggs wasn't cooked right, clumps of wet scrambled eggs. Lol whose cooking this? Pool definitely was not heated! Expect it to be cold. Overall okay. Will I stay there again? No.

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Jose Luis

Aug 13, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked two rooms. Both were not clean at all. One with hair all over the shower/bath area the other with the last visitor’s used underwear still under the bed. Broken shutters and generally dirty looking. The free breakfast was decent and a nice area as well as the pool area clean. The pre-packaged gluten free bread was all with spots of mold and u fortunately our daughter’s only choice for gluten free items. She didn’t notice at first and had some then felt bad as well as that killing her willingness to eat there. She’s not picky just limited in what she can have. With the Hilton name and price of our stay we did not expect the poor level and condition of the accommodations

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Kaelyn

Oct 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff are very friendly. Room was very clean. Room service refreshed towels & made bed for the 2 nights we stayed. Very close to beach, about 5 min walk. Elevators on site made it very helpful. Breakfast was good & always hot. Coffee was great! Didn't get to try the pool but from what I seen, it looks like they clean it daily. Overall great stay, for a great price!

10

Kelly

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach, breakfast was cold.

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Ivanna

Sep 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We enjoyed the stay at the hotel. It was clean, quiet, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. My only complain was the parking was a challenge to find later in the evening once everyone is at the hotel, and the parking stalls are very narrow, so a few would be unusable because some cars would take two stalls.

10

Maricar

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location to spend time at the beach (5 min walk), visit nearby colleges, and eat at a variety of restaurants in La Jolla. Friendly and helpful staff, especially Lindsay. Towels are clean but not as white as other Hotels; so if bleached white towels are important to you then this is not the place for you. Standard complimentary hot breakfast. Husband was disappointed that they did not have hot Oatmeal, just instant Oatmeal. Overall we were happy at this hotel.

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Anthony

Nov 7, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Room was clean, the breakfast was a pretty much the same every day, how about some bacon. We like it because it is close the beach.

10

Presley

Jan 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing breakfast options

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Mary

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This hotel is really wonderful. Very clean and well supplied, wonderful staff, gorgeous pool area and amazing breakfast. We will always stay here when we come to the area.

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Brenda

Oct 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My 2 teen kids and myself enjoyed our stay, very close to shops/food and of course 5 min walk to the beach. Breakfast was fresh and lots of choices eggs/biscuit & gravy, bacon/ fruits. Etc. Our room was clean & comfortable bed. We already said, we'll be returning again. More than 5 🌟 stars.TU.

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Month	Average price
January	$153
February	$183
March	$206
April	$209
May	$221
June	$252
July	$299
August	$243
September	$205
October	$210
November	$172
December	$155

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15 $243	16	17 $370	18 $414	19 $353
20 $228	21 $217	22 $230	23 $230	24 $219	25 $344	26 $363
27 $195	28 $197	29 $214	30 $202

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $228	2 $318	3 $328
4 $237	5 $239	6 $237	7 $237	8 $239	9 $354	10 $346
11 $246	12 $256	13 $211	14 $211	15 $211	16 $262	17 $290
18 $189	19 $189	20 $189	21 $204	22 $204	23 $248	24 $265
25 $174	26 $174	27 $174	28 $174	29 $174	30 $255	31 $255

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, Multiple Beds, Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility, Roll-In Shower)

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