Hotel Del Coronado

San Diego, California

Virgin rating

Victorian Room
Spa Terrace
Crown Room Restaurant
1500 Ocean Restaurant
Sheerwater Restaurant
Sunset Bar
Sun deck
Ice Skating on the Beach
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Victorian Room
Spa Terrace
Crown Room Restaurant
1500 Ocean Restaurant
Sheerwater Restaurant
Sunset Bar
Sun deck
Ice Skating on the Beach

The hotel

‘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

Where is it

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

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.

Resort Rooms located primarily in the Towers and Cabana buildings, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Coastal View Room, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Ocean View Rooms, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

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.

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 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.

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

*Denotes local charge.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Historic but pricy

Jan 20, 2025 HapaJax Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

We have been to San Diego numerous times and stayed at the Marriott on Coronado and wanted to try the Del for the history, location (walkable to main part of town and beach) and to splurge. We knew going into our 2 night weekend stay it would be pricey and that the hotel had some renovations going on. Stayed in the Views which we loved for being… Read more
We have been to San Diego numerous times and stayed at the Marriott on Coronado and wanted to try the Del for the history, location (walkable to main part of town and beach) and to splurge. We knew going into our 2 night weekend stay it would be pricey and that the hotel had some renovations going on. Stayed in the Views which we loved for being updated (farther from the main hotel renovations) and having quick access to the beach to walk our dog. Our room over looked resort area which was ok we weren’t in it that much so didn’t care about the ocean view when you can just walk outside. While our 2 queen beds room generally looked nice being updated, the shower leaked everywhere due to poor construction (they need a seal at the base of the shower door to prevent water splashing out when using). The shower head also looked like it was getting rusty. The beds were the worst part and biggest complaint, uncomfortable felt like an old cheap mattress; expect a sore/stiff back. For the price you’re paying I expect a comfortable bed not to mention knowing basic construction of having a seal at the base of the glass shower door to prevent so much water getting out on the floor creating a mess and slipping hazard. We didn’t dine at any on property restaurants and instead walked into town which was the main plus to staying here. Generally staff were great all around during our stay, though we booked massages at the spa with the concierge and he messed up our gender preference for masseuse. The spa and massage were lovely though pricy (you also don’t need to be a guest to use). It was lovely being able to use the amenities there though the day of our treatment (you have in and out access to sauna, spa, pool, lounge area). Self parking was included in our reservation which was nice as it’s normally $55/night. Overall it’s not worth the high price especially when the bed felt cheap and uncomfortable and there are other options available. Read less
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Jan 19, 2025 Whitney B

My Husband and I participated in the Hotel Del Coronado Tour. Betty, who led our tour, was very informative, engaging, and entertaining. We learned a great deal about the founding of this beautiful historic hotel, and the ongoing work to preserve and restore parts of the hotel and to repurpose some of the other buildings on the site (check our… Read more
My Husband and I participated in the Hotel Del Coronado Tour. Betty, who led our tour, was very informative, engaging, and entertaining. We learned a great deal about the founding of this beautiful historic hotel, and the ongoing work to preserve and restore parts of the hotel and to repurpose some of the other buildings on the site (check our the gorgeous Laundry Pub!). We thoroughly enjoyed every moment of our 90-minute tour. Thank you Betty! Read less
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Jan 12, 2025 shaunatimmons

We had the most amazing stay this weekend. Our travel plans had to be adjusted very last minute due to the Los Angeles fires. I called the day prior and spoke with Theresa. She went over the top to accommodate our special requests, including connecting rooms. She was so calming on our multiple phone calls during such a stressful time. I just… Read more
We had the most amazing stay this weekend. Our travel plans had to be adjusted very last minute due to the Los Angeles fires. I called the day prior and spoke with Theresa. She went over the top to accommodate our special requests, including connecting rooms. She was so calming on our multiple phone calls during such a stressful time. I just couldn’t get over how nice she was! Upon check in we worked with Marianne, she was so pleasant and explained everything we needed to know about the hotel and our stay. The service throughout the hotel was top notch, our rooms were beautiful, bed crisp and clean, pool was great, beach and boardwalk perfect for morning walks. We look forward to returning soon. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing, family-friendly hotel

Jan 5, 2025 Amy O New York City, New York

We stayed at the Del for the first time and we had a wonderful time. When making my reservation, I was pretty confused at the all the different options but we landed on the Shore House which was a perfect fit for us as we have 2 small kids, and it was extremely family friendly. It had a more private, condo-feel. Some pros - full kitchen, with high… Read more
We stayed at the Del for the first time and we had a wonderful time. When making my reservation, I was pretty confused at the all the different options but we landed on the Shore House which was a perfect fit for us as we have 2 small kids, and it was extremely family friendly. It had a more private, condo-feel. Some pros - full kitchen, with high chair + crib provided, washer/dryer and pull out in the living room. Amazing room and very accommodating to families + small kids. The pool also has a ramp entrance which was perfect for our 2 yr old. The Shore House has its own check in and it was a bit private from the hustle and bustle of the main area. We loved booking the fire pit/smore experience, amazing 24hr gym and we also had a great experience with sitter agency that the hotel recommended - SitterWise. Everything is in walking distance but you can also get food and deliveries via Instacart which they will hold in the lobby fridge for perishables. We went back and forth on renting a car but ended up saving a ton by ubering the entire time which helped save time & money on valets. The main entrance can get very crowded so we were glad we didnt have to worry about parking, etc. Overall it was awesome and we cant wait to come back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Stay here at least once in a lifetime!

Jan 4, 2025 JenniferW652 Tempe, Arizona

This is a 4٫5 out of five hotel! Where else can you get history and luxury wrapped up in a bow on one of the best islands in America?!? I stayed in The Views which were highly updated and upgraded from the main hotel. I loved the spa, and the ambiance of the hotel at night with all the available tours and activities. Food was decent. The… Read more
This is a 4٫5 out of five hotel! Where else can you get history and luxury wrapped up in a bow on one of the best islands in America?!? I stayed in The Views which were highly updated and upgraded from the main hotel. I loved the spa, and the ambiance of the hotel at night with all the available tours and activities. Food was decent. The beach was great the only thing I did not like was the fire burning at night the smoke blows right into the View rooms and even with the door shut it got smoky every night. Are the wood burning fires really needed or is there another cool option to replace that would not interfere with other guests? All in all I would recommend to everyone to stay here at least for one weekend in the summer it’s super cool! Read less