An Edwardian mansion from 1908 with 11 rooms makes up the heart of the Glorietta Bay Inn, located on Coronado Island with views of the marina and bay. The rest of this hotel's 100 rooms are located in separate buildings from the 1950s, and while cozy and stylish, lack the historic character of the main building. To reach the beach, guests must walk across busy Orange Avenue. There is an outdoor pool and hot tub, a free continental breakfast, and a lovely music room with a baby grand piano, but no restaurant or bar. There are many hotel options in Coronado, but the Mansion Rooms at the Glorietta Bay are some of the area's finest.
An Edwardian mansion from 1908 with 11 rooms makes up the heart of the Glorietta Bay Inn, located on Coronado Island with views of the marina and bay. The rest of this hotel's 100 rooms are located in separate buildings from the 1950s, and while cozy and stylish, lack the historic character of the main building. To reach the beach, guests must walk across busy Orange Avenue. There is an outdoor pool and hot tub, a free continental breakfast, and a lovely music room with a baby grand piano, but no restaurant or bar. There are many hotel options in Coronado, but the Mansion Rooms at the Glorietta Bay are some of the area's finest.
The mid-range Coronado Beach Resort is conveniently situated right on Coronado's main street and a five-minute walk from the beach. Tastefully decorated studios and one- and two-bedroom suites offer the convenience of kitchenettes (complete with full fridges, microwaves, two-burner hot plates, and dishwashers) plus they have living areas and mod cons like flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Bathrooms could use an update. Beyond a rooftop sundeck with a hot tub, a fitness room, and a sauna, features are a bit sparse -- but guests have access to facilities at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, including its pools and sports courts (though it's a 10-minute drive away). For an alternative, the neighboring Glorietta Bay Inn is a charming historic property with a pool and free breakfast.
The mid-range Coronado Beach Resort is conveniently situated right on Coronado's main street and a five-minute walk from the beach. Tastefully decorated studios and one- and two-bedroom suites offer the convenience of kitchenettes (complete with full fridges, microwaves, two-burner hot plates, and dishwashers) plus they have living areas and mod cons like flat-screen TVs and DVD players. Bathrooms could use an update. Beyond a rooftop sundeck with a hot tub, a fitness room, and a sauna, features are a bit sparse -- but guests have access to facilities at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort, including its pools and sports courts (though it's a 10-minute drive away). For an alternative, the neighboring Glorietta Bay Inn is a charming historic property with a pool and free breakfast.
This 439-room resort right on the San Diego Bay, five minutes from the beach, is made for families, with three pools and activities galore (surf lessons, gondola rides in a private marina, a teen lounge…the list goes on). Restaurant options range from 24-room service to fine-dining at Mistral to a juice bar. But its isolated location on the Coronado peninsula is less convenient for seeing the sights, and extra fees can make guests feel nickel-and-dimed.
This 439-room resort right on the San Diego Bay, five minutes from the beach, is made for families, with three pools and activities galore (surf lessons, gondola rides in a private marina, a teen lounge…the list goes on). Restaurant options range from 24-room service to fine-dining at Mistral to a juice bar. But its isolated location on the Coronado peninsula is less convenient for seeing the sights, and extra fees can make guests feel nickel-and-dimed.
The mid-range El Cordova Hotel is a charming historic hotel in the heart of Coronado. Originally a retirement mansion that opened in 1902, it’s across the street from the iconic Hotel del Coronado and is a five-minute walk from Coronado Beach. The hotel shares a beautiful courtyard with several popular restaurants and shops that while fun and convenient, can be noisy at times. Lovely hand-painted tiles are featured throughout the public spaces and rooms, which range from small Standard Rooms with tiny bathrooms to spacious Suites with kitchens and multiple bedrooms/bathrooms. Amenities include an outdoor pool, concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities. On the downside, there’s no elevator, fitness center, breakfast, or on-site parking. Compare rates with the neighboring Coronado Beach Resort, an all-suites property with a fitness center and sauna.
The mid-range El Cordova Hotel is a charming historic hotel in the heart of Coronado. Originally a retirement mansion that opened in 1902, it’s across the street from the iconic Hotel del Coronado and is a five-minute walk from Coronado Beach. The hotel shares a beautiful courtyard with several popular restaurants and shops that while fun and convenient, can be noisy at times. Lovely hand-painted tiles are featured throughout the public spaces and rooms, which range from small Standard Rooms with tiny bathrooms to spacious Suites with kitchens and multiple bedrooms/bathrooms. Amenities include an outdoor pool, concierge services, free Wi-Fi, and laundry facilities. On the downside, there’s no elevator, fitness center, breakfast, or on-site parking. Compare rates with the neighboring Coronado Beach Resort, an all-suites property with a fitness center and sauna.
The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 modern rooms right on the beach and an acclaimed fine dining restaurant and wine bar. It's located in charming Coronado Village, a short drive away from San Diego’s main attractions. But some rooms and bathrooms are small for the price.
The iconic, family-friendly Hotel del Coronado is one of the largest and best-known resorts in Southern California, with 679 modern rooms right on the beach and an acclaimed fine dining restaurant and wine bar. It's located in charming Coronado Village, a short drive away from San Diego’s main attractions. But some rooms and bathrooms are small for the price.
Set on the quiet side of San Diego’s famed Coronado Island, this 273-room resort perched on 16 waterfront acres aims for mass appeal with three pools, a fitness center, and full-service spa. Guest rooms and villas with views of the bay and the San Diego skyline make it easy for families and groups to stay -- even the smallest rooms sleep five and feature private balconies and living areas. All units offer modern conveniences like mini-fridges and coffeemakers, as well as bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs. On-site dining options include Cali cuisine at Current Restaurant and 24-hour room service, plus it's a 10-minute stroll away to more dining at Ferry Landing. While it's a short drive from the island's beaches, this resort isn't on the sand, so those seeking a spot right by the water should opt for Hotel del Coronado.
Set on the quiet side of San Diego’s famed Coronado Island, this 273-room resort perched on 16 waterfront acres aims for mass appeal with three pools, a fitness center, and full-service spa. Guest rooms and villas with views of the bay and the San Diego skyline make it easy for families and groups to stay -- even the smallest rooms sleep five and feature private balconies and living areas. All units offer modern conveniences like mini-fridges and coffeemakers, as well as bathrooms with oversized soaking tubs. On-site dining options include Cali cuisine at Current Restaurant and 24-hour room service, plus it's a 10-minute stroll away to more dining at Ferry Landing. While it's a short drive from the island's beaches, this resort isn't on the sand, so those seeking a spot right by the water should opt for Hotel del Coronado.
Among the nicest places to stay in Coronado, 1906 Lodge is a cozy, upper-middle range property that was built in 1906 as a boarding house. Furnishings such as wooden bookshelves and painted glass lamps give the 17 rooms a homey feel. There’s no pool on-site, but it’s a short walk to the beach. Guests won’t find a full restaurant or bar on-site either, but a breakfast buffet with a daily hot dish and bottomless mimosas is provided as well as afternoon snacks and freshly baked cookies. For a more affordable place to stay, guests can check out Glorietta Bay Inn, a mid-range hotel with a pool.
Among the nicest places to stay in Coronado, 1906 Lodge is a cozy, upper-middle range property that was built in 1906 as a boarding house. Furnishings such as wooden bookshelves and painted glass lamps give the 17 rooms a homey feel. There’s no pool on-site, but it’s a short walk to the beach. Guests won’t find a full restaurant or bar on-site either, but a breakfast buffet with a daily hot dish and bottomless mimosas is provided as well as afternoon snacks and freshly baked cookies. For a more affordable place to stay, guests can check out Glorietta Bay Inn, a mid-range hotel with a pool.
Beach Village at The Del is the more luxurious section of the iconic Hotel del Coronado, offering big upscale cottages right on the sand. Beach Village guests get exclusive extras that Hotel del Coronado guests do not: private pools, use of the Windsor Club Cottage, a free breakfast buffet, and better in-room amenities, such as iPod docks, fireplaces, kitchenettes, and terraces. The beachfront location is impossible to beat, and Beach Village guests get free beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. But prices are steep and there are some flaws: some ground-floor units have privacy issues due to passing pedestrian traffic, there are extra fees for Wi-Fi and parking, and some complain service isn't as seamless as it should be for this level of hotel.
Beach Village at The Del is the more luxurious section of the iconic Hotel del Coronado, offering big upscale cottages right on the sand. Beach Village guests get exclusive extras that Hotel del Coronado guests do not: private pools, use of the Windsor Club Cottage, a free breakfast buffet, and better in-room amenities, such as iPod docks, fireplaces, kitchenettes, and terraces. The beachfront location is impossible to beat, and Beach Village guests get free beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas. But prices are steep and there are some flaws: some ground-floor units have privacy issues due to passing pedestrian traffic, there are extra fees for Wi-Fi and parking, and some complain service isn't as seamless as it should be for this level of hotel.
