“To me it is the hotel where dreams are made, and come true!”

Cream of the Crop, Tip of the Top, it's the Del Coronado, and there I stop...

“Great hotel but you get stung with the extras”

This is a great old hotel, built entirely in timber in Frontier days (1888). The hotel used to be independently owned and rated 5 stars (I've known it for nearly 40 years). Becoming a resort, it has gone a bit downmarket more recently (now 4 stars), popular with newlyweds and families. Sadly, the resort owners saw fit to add a couple of modern high rise annexes and are now building some individual pastiche houses for rent close to the hotel; these all rather spoil the setting. The hotel featured in the 1958 Marilyn Monroe/ Jack Lemon/ Tony Curtis comedy "Some Like It Hot". Was it worth a stay? Definitely "yes", it's quite an experience, but we were disappointed about how we were stung for extras on top of what, even at Expedia prices was quite an expensive room rate. Self parking was $20/day extra (there really is no other way to get to the hotel than by car); a $22/day resort service charge, which included Wi-Fi Internet access, access to the gym and pools, in room coffee (normally supplied free in the cheapest hotel/motel) and a local newspaper; we only used the in room coffee, which was run of the mill. You really don't expect all this from a hotel in this class; even before we got started we found ourselves out of pocket for a further $126 + tax for a 3 day stay; this left rather a bad taste. At checkin they tried to put us in one of the annexes, even though they clearly knew we had booked a Victorian room in the old hotel building - be sure stand your ground as we did!

“We'll be back”

Stayed in the Victorian Building which was nice and part of the reason for staying in an historic hotel. Room was decent size, but the bathroom was smaller than the closet. Restuarant food was mediocre but the views were spectacular. I felt like I was looking over the beaches in Maui, except the air was cooler. The island gives you a feeling of not being in San Diego, yet it's a short taxi/car ride into the San Diego attractions.

“First time in california. Would love to come back here!”

Upon arriving to the hotel, you can really see how beautiful it is. It's like they've managed to preserve it from when it first opened. The beach is so clean & beautiful to lay out in during the day. Also, the oceanfront restaurant at night is a must! Didn't realize how family oriented the hotel was though. Too many little kids running around for my liking but overall, a great time.

“Absolutely wonderful!”

My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego! The staff was very helpful and courteous. The rooms were quiet and clean. The food was great. The Sunday brunch was over the top! It was a bit overwhelming to be honest with the enormous selection of food. We would highly recommend it to any and all.

“Hotel Del - Nothing like it...”

Some of the Victorian Building rooms are small, but all rooms are VERY nice and well maintained!! Makes you feel like you "walked back in time!!".. Will always go back and back again, especially during the Holidays...!!

“What a wonderful experience”

We stayed at the Hotel Del for our honeymoon and it was the icing on the cake.

“A Dream!”

The Hotel Del is a victorian masterpiece. Tastefully renovated in historically-correct style, it was a great stay in the 'Some Like It Hot' venue. And you can't beat the ocean-front sunsets.

“Perfect location.”

Beautful hotel, excellent service. Close to everything. We were in the new buidling on the beach by the adults only pool. It could not have been better! I will request that location when I return. It was a holiday weekend and the historic building and outside pool areas were too busy and noisy. Lots of kids, weddings, etc. alot going on. We preferred the quiet of the other building. The breakfast buffet was excellent and hotel guests get preferred seating. I will go back!

“Highly recommend”

This was the best vacation my family has experienced in 10 years, thanks in most part to this lovely hotel and its location. The food was very good and the beach was clean, uncrowded and very relaxing! We will be returning!