Name: La Valencia Hotel
Address: 1132 Prospect Street, Village of La Jolla, La Jolla, California, United States of America, San Diego County, US
Price range: $396–$825 per night
Rating: 8.42

What guests think

La Valencia Hotel blends historic charm and a walkable La Jolla setting with welcoming staff, but aging rooms and infrastructure mean comfort and noise can be inconsistent, and prices feel high for the space and condition.

Room types vary widely, from compact vintage spaces to refreshed suites with balconies and ocean views, and some guests note musty odors, hot or loud AC, and occasional maintenance issues. The pool, bars and lounges are highlights, though the pool area is small, can feel crowded, and wedding events sometimes limit seating or add noise. Service is frequently praised as friendly and attentive, but a few guests reported slow responses, rudeness or billing mistakes. Expect a charming location-first stay with big views and atmosphere, rather than consistent room comfort or quiet.

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Facilities

Pool, bar and lounge areas stand out, with many guests praising the pool scene and views; however, the pool is small, can feel crowded, and some wear is visible. Valet only parking and frequent weddings can limit space or add noise.

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10

Robbi

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

THe views are incredible and the bar lounge is great to hang out. Mike at the Pool gave excellent service...has your water poured and serving it as you enter the gate! So much fun to relax and talk to him! Will DEFINITELY be back!

4

Binay

Apr 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Close to beach which is lovely. Decent pool, hot tub wasn't working. There was a wedding at the hotel making the lobby chaotic and uninviting. Elevators are slow, decor is outdated. Rooms are Loud. Charge extra for a mini refrigerator (usually hotels have COLD small fridges and this one only has "coolers").

8

Katie

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Only valet parking. Extremely busy during the weekend. Beautiful spot overlooking the ocean. The hotel was a bit dated inside.

8

Thomas

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful hotel. Love the history. Staff were great, food was delicious. However, the pool plaster is worn and the water line tile is missing. The shower in the room had mold.

8

Kailash

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location and service but the age of the place shows. Small bathroom in the tower & the fan never worked. We told them but no fix. Pool area is small. Great views in ocean view rooms. Bellmen were very helpful

4

Emil

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were excited about staying at LaValencia based on previous experience with historic luxury resort hotels. However… The staff was particularly rude from the reception to check out. One particular example—my husband asked what kind of bagel was provided on the lox plate and the waiter said Everything, like it says in the menu. Plus, it was a very bad bagel Next, the bathroom could not have been any smaller its door had peeling paint Be forewarned that it is a wedding factory and the events take over everything, especially the pool, where there was no space in the pool and certainly no place to sit

8

Andrew

Oct 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved the pool. We had a problem with our room which required us to switch. That was frustrating because it seems the staff knew that room was a problem. Otherwise we love the hotel, location and pool area. Staff is great.

6

Joey

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel lobby and property are lovely, and the location is fantastic. However, the vintage rooms are quite small and basic. Our ocean view room (#1015) featured a Juliet balcony (a $50/night upcharge), but to actually see the ocean, you had to step outside; otherwise, you’re left staring at the roof and an industrial air conditioning unit from the bed. The pool is small, and due to the high number of guests, lounge chairs got reserved by zealous families eager to stake their claims seemingly at dawn. A delightful surprise was the opportunity to feed the numerous seagulls that frequent the roof—perhaps the hotel should be renamed "The Jonathan" in their honor. Ultimately, while the location is a standout feature, the overall experience doesn\'t quite justify the price.

10

se sook

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Need self parking

10

TERI

Apr 1, 2024

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Very lovely experience!!! The Whaling Bar is top notch!!!

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Cleanliness

Many describe the property and rooms as clean, but feedback is mixed. Recurring reports mention musty odors and some maintenance related bathroom issues.

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Cherry

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Our room has 2 cocroaches in the bathroom. Clenaing lady goes late afternoon.

10

Karin

Sep 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Quick overnight as I was in town for an awards ceremony. Room was so comfortable and clean! Beautiful property and we enjoyed lunch when we arrived and breakfast the next morning. What a view! We even had time for a quick walk to the beach and watches the seals at Children's pool. What a treat! I wish I could Stay longer next time for an actual vacation!

8

Thomas

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A wonderful hotel. Love the history. Staff were great, food was delicious. However, the pool plaster is worn and the water line tile is missing. The shower in the room had mold.

8

VIKTORIA

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Thor is nice hotel , but everything is sooo old and outdated . Great location and very nice pool and pool Service . Rooms smells bed , food in Mediterranean room restaurant bad

4

Laura

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This property needs a major facelift. I paid $800+ for a last minute weekend reservation and was first given a room that smelled strongly of mildew. I went up and switched rooms and then was given a room where the AC didn’t work and the toilet would barely flush. Didn’t discover all this until the middle of the night as I arrived late and went right to bed. The room was 74 degrees all night leading to a subpar night of sleep. I am done giving this hotel chances.

8

michael

Jul 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful old dated hotel but clean and great location

6

Julia

Jul 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely grounds and building. I expected a more comfortable room. Main complaints: black out shades didn’t block light; towel shed a weird fuzzy residue on my skin; pillows were too stiff and puffy for my small frame (since there were four on the bed I wish there’d been a range of thickness options); heat/aircon unit was loud and erratic (eventually I decided it made more sense to try to sleep in a hot stuffy room vs get woken up by it shuddering to life every 8 or so minutes). On the plus side, the staff who checked me in was kind and welcoming. Next time I’m in town I’ll enjoy this hotel by walking by and will stay somewhere more comfortable.

10

Susana

Jun 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Helpful, kind staff; beautiful, elegant, clean property; stunning beach views, delicious food

10

Emily

Jan 17, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

So happy I stayed at La Valencia, the staff was very accommodating, the hotel is beautiful and room was sparkling clean. It is perfectly situated to explore the beach, cliffs, sea lions and seals as well as to explore the shopping and restaurants. I would stay here every time I visit La Jolla.

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ERNEST

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is nearly 100 yrs old. So”as new” isn’t expected. But the room was very tired, and dinged up, AC worked poorly and there was a definite mildew smell. The above ground floors 7+ are better. We had stayed here about 10 years ago. The location is very convenient to La Jolla; the staff was helpful with occasional shuttle transportation and the Concierge was wonderful to work with. The restaurants are convenient but the quality is inferior to the costs.

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Rooms

Rooms range from compact vintage spaces to updated suites; decor and layouts vary widely, and ocean view categories deliver the best outlooks. Comfort can be affected by small bathrooms, event and bar noise, and aging AC or fixtures.

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Patricia

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

For the cost (high), the rooms in the tower are small. We won't stay there again. But, the valets were excellent.

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Marc

Apr 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was outdated. An AC unit from last century (loud and with a defective thermostats) that made for a hot room and poor sleep. Lighting in the room was terrible. Just the nightstand lamp with a very white lightbulb. Some of the USB ports were not operational. The bathroom door was droopy and very hard to close leaving light from outside to seep into the room. The windows were facing a wall (zero view). Would be ok for a $150-$200 hotel but this was a $700 room!

8

Craig

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

All good but our room on 8th floor was above the bar which became noisy at their closing/clean up hour, 12:30-2am

10

Leslie

Mar 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked a classic Room and were offered an upgrade to a suite which was going to cost an additional 200 a night. The suite was located in an older part of the hotel and was not updated. We decided to go back to the classic and were so happy.... the view was incredible and all freshly updated and modern! If possible ask for 1022 the view is unbelievable!!!

6

Cristina

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in downtown La Jolla. Room is cramped and the bed is awful.

10

Cynthia

Jun 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You can’t beat the location and history of this property. It is historic. Rooms are small but well appointed.

6

Jay

Apr 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We enjoyed our stay with the exception of noice. We heard staff cleaning / moving furniture around in the restaurant / bar after it closed from 11:30pm to 1:30am. Additionally, every-time someone flushed a toilet above or around us we were woken up by the rush of water running through the walls / pipes.

4

Anthony

Sep 4, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Both the elevator and the air conditioning were broken in the entire tower of rooms, the latter making it impossible to sleep. We had to check out early and drive all the way home as it was Labor Day Weekend and area hotels were booked. The rooms called “vintage” are old and small. Not worth the price tag. The staff was wonderful and did all they could, including issuing a refund… but this place could use a considerable upgrade if it wants to continue charging these prices.

6

Joey

Aug 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel lobby and property are lovely, and the location is fantastic. However, the vintage rooms are quite small and basic. Our ocean view room (#1015) featured a Juliet balcony (a $50/night upcharge), but to actually see the ocean, you had to step outside; otherwise, you’re left staring at the roof and an industrial air conditioning unit from the bed. The pool is small, and due to the high number of guests, lounge chairs got reserved by zealous families eager to stake their claims seemingly at dawn. A delightful surprise was the opportunity to feed the numerous seagulls that frequent the roof—perhaps the hotel should be renamed "The Jonathan" in their honor. Ultimately, while the location is a standout feature, the overall experience doesn\'t quite justify the price.

4

Brissa

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property itself is nice, but I probably wouldn’t stay here again. We upgraded to the Ocean View Suite, which was a lot more expensive, and honestly, it just wasn’t worth it. The beds were super uncomfortable, the room smelled musty, and everything felt pretty outdated—not what you’d expect for $900 a night. We ended up switching to the Icon Suite, which was way better—more modern and the bed was actually comfortable. That definitely improved things. However, on Monday night while we were in the Icon Suite, there was super loud music coming from a rooftop bar at a completely different property next door. It was bumping into our room until around 11:30 PM, which made it really hard to relax or wind down. All in all, some nice aspects, but the experience didn’t match the price point.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, professional and attentive across valet, front desk, concierge and pool teams. A minority reported slow responses, rudeness, billing mistakes or valet delays.

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Emil

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were excited about staying at LaValencia based on previous experience with historic luxury resort hotels. However… The staff was particularly rude from the reception to check out. One particular example—my husband asked what kind of bagel was provided on the lox plate and the waiter said Everything, like it says in the menu. Plus, it was a very bad bagel Next, the bathroom could not have been any smaller its door had peeling paint Be forewarned that it is a wedding factory and the events take over everything, especially the pool, where there was no space in the pool and certainly no place to sit

10

Tina

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

It was an excellent stay! The property was wonderful and the staff were very helpful and exceptional. We will definitely return again.

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Owen

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We paid $800/night for this dump. The hotel had a wedding right below our window that went until midnight and the noise from the cleanup went until 4am. (There were noise machines provided in the rooms, so it is obviously not a new complaint. The mattress and bedding were cheap and uncomfortable. We got almost no sleep at all. The stay was so bad, we left halfway through the weekend to just go home. Sent them an email to describe my complaints, and they never responded. I've never written a bad review about anything online.

10

Peter

Oct 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The building and grounds are beautiful. The staff that we interacted with were all courteous and professional.

4

Gino

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

They didnt habe the room i booked. The room they gave me had a very worn out mattress which we coukd not sleep on and air conditioner units placed on the roof kept us up all night from the noise they created. They had to give us another room. The valet parking was very unorganized and 2ce didnt bring our car up agter we called from the room. The hostess in the morning was very rude before they sat us down. Overall not a gtreat experience. The front desk supervisor Ana was very nice and helpful even though the overall Valentines werkend was ruined.

10

Jessica

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great stay for a couple for a weekend getaway in La Jolla. The pool was gorgeous and the staff and service excellent. Very walkable to shops and restaurants. Would recommend!

6

Jessica

Dec 31, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

It’s a stunning property, but they seemed overwhelmed by their guests and service suffered significantly. In every interaction we waited or needed to follow up several times before receiving slow service. Every bill we received was incorrect.

10

Davis

May 30, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Impeccable service and beautiful hotel. We’ll be back.

10

Eric

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The staff was exceptional. There were a lot of restaurants that were easily walkable. The room was modern and clean. I would recommend this property if staying in the La Jolla area.

10

Laura Lee

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff excellent! Concierge Mark worlds best! Kevin at front desk A as was Mike at the pool! Bell folks went out of their way to help (golf cart to places if needed, etc)

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Location

Prime, walkable La Jolla location near the cove, beaches, shops and restaurants, with scenic ocean views from many areas.

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Chris

Jan 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One of my favorite hotels in California. Terrific location on a bluff overlooking the ocean, yet smack dab in the center of La Jolla, a charming beach town. You can walk to lots of delightful cafes, restaurants and shops. The hotel is 100 years old (rare for California...) and the lobby boasts a certain old-fashioned ambience - yet the rooms are elegant and contemporary in style. Staff are top notch in every way. My favorite feature was having a partial view of the ocean and being able to hear the sounds of the surf and the seagulls - despite having one of the cheaper rooms on offer. Dislikes: poor internet reception. But I'd return in a heartbeat...

10

Lorine

Jul 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A beautiful, iconic property. Great staff. Perfect location for a La Jolla weekend… can walk everywhere in minutes. Comfortable, quiet and classy! Enjoyed my stay and will be returning soon!

10

Amy

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful views and charming grounds. We love staying here. Friendly staff. Easy beach access. Right in the middle of town so walking distance to shops and food.

10

Thomas

Mar 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Amazing location. Great views.

10

Sandra

May 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location near restaurants and shops. Great view of the ocean from the restaurant and bar.

10

Julian

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous property with amazing ocean views and great pool. We spent ~3 days at the pool. Food was good and we’d love to stay again.

10

Sherri

Mar 25, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of La Jolla. Easy to walk to everything and the staff was wonderful.

10

Courtney

Apr 2, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful views and great central location

8

Gregory

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, nice property in the heart of La Jolla. Walkable to shops, beach.

10

Paul

Mar 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

I stay in this area frequently and have stayed in a number of local hotels. This is at the top of every list for downtown La Jolla.

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Dining

On site bars and restaurants are popular, especially the Whaling Bar and the lounge views, and poolside service gets praise. Prices are high and some meals, including breakfast, were disappointing for the cost.

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Robbi

Feb 14, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

THe views are incredible and the bar lounge is great to hang out. Mike at the Pool gave excellent service...has your water poured and serving it as you enter the gate! So much fun to relax and talk to him! Will DEFINITELY be back!

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John

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Blown away by La Valencia! Loved the architecture and history of the hotel, the location, the dining options on site, and, most of all, Mike, the bartender at the pool. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back.

8

Jill E

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Gorgeous, old world charm. Closest you can get to European feeling in the US. Note the building is old so noticed a musty smell in the room and the elevator is old and tiny. Beds were comfortable, and pool area is heavenly. Staff and service were 5-star. Dining was overpriced but the views were lovely. Would absolutely stay again.

8

VIKTORIA

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Thor is nice hotel , but everything is sooo old and outdated . Great location and very nice pool and pool Service . Rooms smells bed , food in Mediterranean room restaurant bad

4

Emil

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were excited about staying at LaValencia based on previous experience with historic luxury resort hotels. However… The staff was particularly rude from the reception to check out. One particular example—my husband asked what kind of bagel was provided on the lox plate and the waiter said Everything, like it says in the menu. Plus, it was a very bad bagel Next, the bathroom could not have been any smaller its door had peeling paint Be forewarned that it is a wedding factory and the events take over everything, especially the pool, where there was no space in the pool and certainly no place to sit

10

Julian

Sep 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Gorgeous property with amazing ocean views and great pool. We spent ~3 days at the pool. Food was good and we’d love to stay again.

10

Donita

Jul 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property, very good restaurant, helpful staff, good area to walk around

10

TERI

Apr 1, 2024

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Very lovely experience!!! The Whaling Bar is top notch!!!

8

Eamonn

Aug 12, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Only one caveat, ocean room was a truncated side view as opposed to full panoramic. Otherwise incredibly friendly and helpful staff, free transportation within a mile and great bar and restaurant.

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ERNEST

Aug 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property is nearly 100 yrs old. So”as new” isn’t expected. But the room was very tired, and dinged up, AC worked poorly and there was a definite mildew smell. The above ground floors 7+ are better. We had stayed here about 10 years ago. The location is very convenient to La Jolla; the staff was helpful with occasional shuttle transportation and the Concierge was wonderful to work with. The restaurants are convenient but the quality is inferior to the costs.

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Month	Average price
January	$381
February	$453
March	$486
April	$484
May	$521
June	$502
July	$579
August	$624
September	$540
October	$526
November	$417
December	$385

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $820	16 $698	17 $538	18 $815	19 $808
20 $425	21 $422	22 $422	23 $428	24 $428	25 $745	26 $825
27 $505	28 $507	29 $507	30 $643

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $624	2 $807	3 $777
4 $459	5 $477	6 $593	7 $532	8 $623	9 $776	10 $745
11 $443	12 $416	13 $483	14 $396	15 $466	16 $778	17 $795
18 $467	19 $557	20 $482	21 $483	22 $466	23 $797	24 $795
25 $466	26 $466	27 $466	28 $467	29 $466	30 $795	31 $797

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Suite, 1 King Bed (King Suite Ocean)

Villa, 1 King Bed (King Ocean)

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Classic King Junior Suite

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Villa (King Suite Garden)

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Vintage Ocean)

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room

Vintage King Room

Villa

Junior Suite (Classic King, Ocean)

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Villa (King Garden)

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