Hotel Del Coronado Reviews

The food and views were incredible... But the staff was not so friendly... They even move is around then took forever to come back and serve us. If it wasn't for the ocean view we would have left

Absolutely LOVE this hotel! Everything is beautiful and staff is wonderful. Can't wait to stay again soon!!

Beautiful property and friendly staff, but beware the shops. I was able to find the same items on Amazon at 50-75% of the price in most cases, except for the clothing.

I have been fortunate enough, and I would say with out a doubt, at the same time blessed. Why? The church I was going to when I was in high school did an end of the year trip. We would take a bus to So. Cal. One of the places we stayed was here at the Hotel Del Coronado. I have no idea how much the hotel would have cost back then to stay overnight. Yes, it's been at least thirty years since I have stayed here. At the same time I know I'm grateful and blessed to have been able to stay here when I did.

Great historic hotel food and service is equally good the sand castle artist and work is outstanding. However a lot of construction going on now.

It s a wonderful hotel and nice view, walking on the beach is like you are walking on the beach of Hawaii!

We only stopped at the hotel to have lunch at one of the outdoor restaurants. The food was fantastic (albeit a little pricy), the staff were friendly and accommodating, and despite how busy it was, we were still able to get our food in a timely manner. We will definitely be stopping by the hotel again when we're in the area

Beautiful hotel, best looking hotel in all of San Diego. Great scenery.

Beautiful views, cute shops and restaurants. It was slightly crowded but definitely worth the trip.

Underwhelming..... to say the least. Other than the staff, Which was absolutely among the most polite, welcoming and accommodating Ive ever experienced, the property itself has several, several, several flaws that do not appear to have been recognized by ownership. The curb appeal, (from 200 feet away) is every bit as stunning as you might expect. However, upon closer inspection, you will find HEAVILY WEATHERED and/or otherwise ignored exteriors. (Cracks, chips, odors, flaking, and for.) Wait times were much longer than expected for a hotel with a reputation like the Hotel Del. It becomes unreasonable to expect a guest to wait beyond forty minutes simply to Check-in. The dining experience was particularly unimpressive. After being seated on the outdoor patio, my wife and I asked to be seated inside. (As the humidity was uncomfortable to us. We were told by our server, that there is no Air Conditioning inside the restaurant. (Strike One) The Food was brought to us cold. (Strike Two) The steak sandwich was rather bland in taste and the meat itself was very rubbery. (Strike Three). Our server was a genuinely caring person looking to take care of the customer. She made every effort to make sure we were pleased. All this said, we do not recommend this hotel overall. In my opinion, (Dollar for Dollar) You would be better served by staying across San Diego Bay at the Marriott, or Grand Hyatt.

"The Hotel Del" as they call it, was a BEAUTIFUL sight seeing experience. When you get there, follow the signs for the shops and restaurants to see an amazing resort area. Highly recommend for sight seeing in the area.

Ok tourist destination. Staff isn't very friendly given that this destination is primarily focused on customers. Parking isn't great, but one can find vehicle parking close to hotel.

Food is ok, but could improve. Busy beach area usually.

Just passi g thru...not a guest. However a lot of old world charm & history. I'd like to see what the rooms are actually like one day.

Rented a car at Hertz here. Associate was friendly and did a good job of assisting us.

Over priced even though historic. I'm not going back and I won't recommend it.

Classic Victorian structure. High end decor, clean lobby, and friendly staff. Beach front property with water front access.

A fun, historical, and gorgeous area to explore. The beach is beautiful and there are places to get drinks and eat all around.

We just went to visit. Really cool place with alot of history. Worth seeing.

Beautiful historic hotel. Great place to stay if you like history, ocean views, and great restaurants, you'll enjoy this San Diego landmark.

We love going to The Del! The shops are fun and the restaurants are great. The beach is white with gold sand. If you just want to visit and not stay there, park on a side street near the beach and walk over. Otherwise, you'll be paying $60 to park in their parking lot.

Worst over priced tasting gellato that we ever had. Peanut butter rancid, the smores tasted nothing like it. Complained and they gave us vanilla which wasn't much better. Not good at all for a place like this.

Just concluded a stay at the Del. First, the property is gorgeous. Lushly landscaped grounds, beautifully maintained. Beach is killer. Second, the staff are outstanding. Everyone from restaurant servers, valets, beach attendants, etc couldn t be more attentive. Third, rooms. We stayed at Beach Village at the Del in a beachfront Jr Suite with a beachfront patio. Beach Village is a beautiful private oasis in a very large main property. Definitely worth the price for private pools, including adult only pools which we lived, and upgraded included amenities like free beach chairs. Room was large, perfect for a couple with a very large and pretty marble bath. Lovely. Fourth and the only negative: for the price of our suite ($1700/night) we expected nicer furnishings. The rooms are tired. Sofa cushions have no loft. Upholstery permanently stained. Outdoor furniture stained. This was a HUGE turn off. Also there was so much noise from the suite next door through the connecting door that we felt like we were all staying in the same room. Absolutely no sound barriers. We could literally hear everything they said. Another huge turn off. Again, for the cost of the suite and the exclusive nature of Beach Village the room decor and noise were huge disappointments. Last, the restaurants were good, not great, and exceptionally expensive for what was served IMHO. Again, the Del is a beautiful resort. Cannot imagine a more tranquil lovely location in Southern California. It s also very dog friendly. Just think the high end accommodations need updating. (Note: there are a lot of renovations going on right now throughout the main resort including , pools, sun decks, new building) so if you re staying in the main hotel be prepared for noise. Beach Village is at the opposite
end of the property and totally insulted from the construction which was wonderful.) I should also commend the Del for the serious COVID policies including mandated mask policies on property. We appreciated it! Would we visit again? Maybe. Our first time at The Del. We re from Phoenix so the 5 hour drive is a breeze. Shutters at the Beach in Santa Monica, which we ve frequented and love, is more exclusive even though it s a longer drive. Plus there s more to do in Santa Monica. Bottom line is we enjoyed The Del!

Very cool historic hotel. Bars have a nice view of the sunset.

This place is one the jewels of America. If you have not walked around it on the beautiful Coronado beach and if you have not partaken in its spectacular Sunday brunch, you have not lived. Super strong recommendation.

Beautiful hotel. Beautiful beach for days. Plenty of room for every one to have fun and play. No crowding. Parking had to be from the street as the visitor parking fills up fast, but just a short walk to the hotel and beach from the street.

Wonderful hotel with a view on the ocean, the team is very nice. This hotel have a really good smell and it s really beautiful. You have a pool and some shops under the hotel, also a restaurant and a bar.

Note: I was visiting, and not an overnight guest. I was impressed by the beautiful location with plenty of amenities. Activities for guests seemed plentiful and the staff were present and polite. I definitely consider returning as a guest.

This hotel is great with great staff and accommodations

beutiful hotel for just married and family, spectacular ocean view, they have very good buffet nice and clean

If you are coming here to relax and enjoy the sound of the surf from your balcony and room, don t. Starting at 7:30 am you will be awakened to the sounds of jack hammers and the beeping of heavy equipment. It wasn t even possible to enjoy a meal at the beautiful seaside restaurant. Extremely disappointing. We had no idea when we booked that extensive exterior construction was under way. Andrew did what he could to make up for it but this was out of his control. We only get to visit the ocean every few years and this vacation was ruined. If we had known this is what was going on we would have stayed elsewhere. I wish I could post a recording of the jack hammer as I write this.

Must see. You haven't been to California until you have seen this hotel! What an attraction for all ages

Decent, but in terms of bang for your buck, the Sunday brunch isn't worth $100. You can do far better in Las Vegas day of the week.

Wow. Just... wow. I feel like I could end my review here and it would sufficiently convey my thoughts about this hotel but since I love the sound of my own keyboard clicking away, I'll add a bit more detail.

First and foremost, the location. It's situated right on the beach and if you're fortunate enough to have enough disposable income to get a room with a beach view (I didn't, I was just lucky that my gf's work paid for the room as she was there for a conference) then you're in for a real treat.

The rooms themselves are exactly what you would expect in a hotel with such a great heritage - warm, comfortable with all the comforts of a more modern hotel.

I feel like I could bleat on and on about this place but I will end by saying that this is a fantastic hotel with great amenities and a perfect location. Highly recommended.

Great place to visit in San Diego. Scenic and just beautiful

Really enjoyed stopping at the hotel for dinner and ice cream after a day at the beach. I've seen many people complain about the cost of parking but if you spend ($50 I believe) you can get your parking validated so it's free to park at hotel parking lot. They often have live music on weekends and between 2 people having dinner/ lunch (Pizza, Caesar salad, couple drinks) it's not that hard to spend enough to receive validated parking. The views here are wonderful. The staff are very friendly and laid back.. you can take your time and just relax while you eat and drink. The ice cream parlor is really cute and a great way to end the night. It feels romantic and it's fun to know you're walking/sitting where Marilyn Monroe once was. Great place to visit!! Can't wait to go back

Beautiful hotel. Hope to stay here someday. Lots of hostoru.

Beautiful!!!! Every part of the hotel was exceptional! Room service, house keeping, front desk staff...and the vibe was sooo peaceful!!! Strongly suggest the history walk of the hauntings there. That bit of history that our guide, Tanya gave all of us had us on the edge....great storyteller! Can't wait till the renovation to be completed in 3 years!!! Enjoy!

We did not stay at the hotel. Because we did visit it will stay in the future. Historic landmark surrounded by lots of shops and eateries. Make this one of your stops at Coronado.

Very nice location. Right on the beach and amazing architecture

Food was okay, and over priced X3. Drinks, same. But the view is gorgeous and our server was super attentive, sweet.

Legendary hotel, even if you don't plan staying here just come to hang out around.

Lordy lunch for two protein bowls and two margaritas was over $100.00. Way over priced. Food was good, margarita was ice, ice, ice, and mix. This is a one and done for me. I would rather go to a local place, this is more tourist friendly

I did not stay in hotel went to beach while on vacation. Great atmosphere and drinks on the beach. It was very lovely. PS. They apparently do weddings, there was a beautiful sand castle dedicated to a recently married couple on the beach.

Incredible views, luxurious rooms, top notch quality service. One of a kind stay that everyone must experience once in their lifetime!

Iconic and beautiful, the Hotel Del Coronado is a place of historic luxury. Funky Victorian architecture astounds the eye with intricate detail, yet things are nicely modernized where it counts, such as the rooms and the fitness room for instance. Gorgeous beach with free chair and umbrella placement for guests. The staff was beyond helpful and friendly, they were warm and funny as well, especially the attendants in the historic elevator. Concierge is first class and can hook you up with so many ideas, deals, and reservations. Tons of restaurants and shops right across the street, in fact nearly the whole island of Coronado is a tourist playground. We had a blast, and will be aiming to stay here as often as possible.

Fantastic, photogenic location. A great way to spend an afternoon.

Leah helped make our stay phenomenal. We cannot thank you enough and I hope someone passes on our sentiments. We are forever grateful. As for the Del itself...the food, the accommodations, the scenery, the mermaids class, spin class, too many highlights to mention. Five star, would return in a heartbeat.

Fantastic food and eventually walked to the beach just out side of its door steps and enjoyed the sunset. Great location

Very poor and unprofessional service by valet parking. Attitude zero out of 10. They care about nothing, showing nasty customer service by arguing and ruling instead of do what they suppose to do. Ouch! What a bad taste we had this morning!

Just passing through to look at the building and walk on the beach. It was beautiful.

The dining service was very courteous, very ambient place. Food was delicious.

Terrible customer service. Tried to book a room and got bounced around 5 times and nobody knew what they were doing. Asked to talk to a manager, but they were busy and never called back. Very overpriced. Stay elsewhere.

The staff there is always friendly! The beach is a gorgeous, family friendly experience everytime!

Horrible food! You have to valet! Two simple salads with tea and a fruit plate cost $129! And it was a horrible salad! There's no good variety on the food menus in the room. The bathroom door doesn't shut all the way and there's several floors in the hotel that look like they have water damage or something & the rugs been pulled out. There's construction pounding and the heater makes a rumbling noise that sounds like a motorboat. In one of the most beautiful historic hotels, waiting for your car to come up from valet they're playing stupid rock music instead of beautiful music of the day like when Marilyn Monroe and Frank Baum who wrote The Wizard of Oz in the hotel, walked around. Beautiful dated music that represents the old kind of music! Zero ambiance! This once was a magnificent hotel but somebody better get in there and really restore it back to the class and style that it once was!

Iconic hotel on the Coronado Island. The architecture is delightful. Perfectly clean rooms with great comfort beds. My favorite part is the outside patio facing the Pacific Ocean. There is an outdoor pool but however, no indoor pool.

Visited the historic building with family - so beautiful! Incredible details, amazing views, and great shops and restaurants. Will definitely be back!

Amazing place, love the food, drinks.
The vistas are priceless. extraordinary weekend.

Beware of renovations check before you go. Restaurants and pools closed. Patio replaced. No direct access to beach except out the front door. The beach is gorgeous.

Room with a View? Come On! This was our CEO (Boss') Room they just gave him today 2/15/2019. I do hope they make it right! Like the old saying goes, if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it, well, this also holds true for an "expensive room with a view." If you don't have anything nice to book for your guests, don't send them to this room and horrible view. We understand remodeling, but come on Krista Clayton and Kris Kameoka!

The rooms are small and overpriced. They would be overpriced at half the price. AC is common areas is limited. We had a constant stream of water dripping from the ceiling in our bathroom. It was HVAC condensation but the floor and vanity we're wet and slippery. My wife complained that the room had a musty smell. Beach area is beautiful. And, Andrew the elevator operator is almost as old as the hotel. After the main elevator stops running.

I would say it s the beach nothing more! The room that we took was Victorian king and was just ok. Really not worth the charge.. But the location is awesome if you love beaches. Evening beach stroll is amazing. Just remember you are paying so much for the beach and just the beach. the room service, the front desk and all of it is so commercial and many visitors - so even if you are a diamond member, don t expect a different treatment at all. They will give you 30$ credit for diamond members since they charge 40$ for the breakfast!!! So don t walk in for breakfast and expect it to be deducted just because you are a diamond member! Also, the front desk won t tell you this unless you ask specifically about it..

This is one of the best hotels I have ever been at. It's expensive but the view is incredible!

Beautiful Victorian building on a gorgeous beach. Rooms are spacious and clean

What a beautiful hotel! Enjoyed walking around and spectacular views.

Beautiful building with rich history. Plus, the location is hard to beat. Sunset with a cocktail at the Del is a perfect way to spend an evening.

The location is amazing. They have spots on the beach, and a lovely outdoor area for events

This place was ridiculous.
Almost funny if it weren t so bad.
Hotel and construction so no AC, fan, or hot water for a night in the summer.
Meeting room was almost 80 degrees.
Construction above me at 10pm .
Just a very poor experience for a frequent traveler.

The hotel is in a great location and the staff went out of their way to provide great service. The breakfast was excellent and we also enjoyed the stay.

Beautiful architecture and woodwork. Good place to grab an ice cream and enjoy the beach.

Absolutely gorgeous view of the ocean, with a great selection of drinks and appetizers as well. We very much enjoyed our stay!

Beautiful old time hotel on the beach.
Great food and bar options on site.
Hotel is a true classic.

When my family said they wanted to visit this place while we were vacationing in San Diego I was skeptical. But after visiting I realize that it was definitely worth our time to visit.

Beautiful hotel, great outdoor bar on the beach. Perfect place to watch sunset!

Absolutely a amazing time! My husband and I stayed 2 night at the Del enjoyed there spa, all the restaurant and shopping. We had a exceptional time. Everyone was so amazing with customer service! Thank you!

Very nice place, one can walk the beach for long. The place is beautiful and the hotel itself worth visiting. You can shop in the surrounding shops.

The Del is a unique historical place. The new construction should make it even better.

Definitely a site to see while in San Diego no doubt!

Very cute. Delicious gelato and beautiful white sand beaches.

This hotel is beautiful and the room is quite nice. However, the food at every restaurant is outrageously priced, and so are the drinks. One mojito and one well gin and tonic just cost me 34 bucks for example. If you stay, come for the views but bring extra money for food!!

This is the first time I've gone and the hotel is beautiful. While it might not be as modern as some new hotels, this has the old school luxury and decor that makes it so nice. I love the woodwork around the hotel and the lights at night make it even nice.

The hands down, absolute must place to stay on the island!!
Beautiful surroundings, everything is within walking distance.

A visit to the Hotel del Coronado. Had to check out this bicycle .