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Glorietta Bay InnvsThe Lodge at Torrey Pines

Both hotels are endorsed by experts. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks significantly better than Glorietta Bay Inn. The Lodge at Torrey Pines is ranked #3 in San Diego with approval from 12 sources including Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.

Glorietta Bay Inn
7/10
1630 Glorietta Blvd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $151/night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Concierge Concierge
"Situated across the street from the famed "Hotel Del," the Glorietta Bay Inn often gets billed as the poor man's version of the grande dame, but this 11-room charmer has much to recommend it."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The inn is adjacent to the Coronado harbor and near many restaurants and shops, but it's much smaller and quieter than the Hotel Del, across the street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Overshadowed by the neighboring Hotel Del, the Glorietta is built in and around the 1908 Spreckels Mansion." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Many of the original fixtures of John D. Spreckels’ 1908 Edwardian mansion remain, including handmade plaster moldings, chandeliers, and a marble staircase."
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Splurge on one of the antique-filled guest rooms inside the house.
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Striking 1908 Edwardian mansion that’s since been converted into swanky modern rooms and suites."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Mansion Rooms at the Glorietta Bay are some of the area's finest." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Old-school elegance and charm on lovely Coronado Island."
National Geographic National Geographic
"“They win hospitality awards for a staff that’s been there forever." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Features a marble staircase, a music room, period fixtures, panoramic views of the bay, and 11 antique-filled guest rooms. More units are available in the motel-style structures." Full review
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
9/10
11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $329/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Requisite resort-style amenities, a pool with classical music piped in underwater, beach cabanas... and a full day spa please the families, romantic couples, businessmen, and golfers who stay here."
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"With its proximity to some of the most beautiful spots in San Diego, the 170-room Lodge at Torrey Pines is a haven for nature lovers and golf enthusiasts opting for a rustic, relaxed vibe." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
Star Service Star Service
"Next door to the vast, commercial Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, this elegant tour de force is a labor of love, a family-owned and -staffed hotel built as a tribute to the California Craftsman movement." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Upon arriving at the striking porte cochere of The Lodge at Torrey Pines and being greeted by doormen attired in Scottish kilts, you know this is an extremely special and unique property."
Zagat Zagat
4.7
"It "doesn't get better" than this "beautiful", Craftsman-inspired "luxury" resort in La Jolla."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"The Lodge at Torrey Pines sits on a rocky cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean and is surrounded by protected forest and unspoiled beaches." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"When you enter the Lodge at Torrey Pines, you're immediately greeted by doormen in kilted Scottish dress—a throwback to a bygone area." Full review
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Make sure to dine at the Lodge’s farm-to-table restaurant, A.R. Valentien, which serves an exquisite tasting menu that includes ricotta and lemon stuffed squash blossoms and a 28-day-dry-aged prime New York strip steak.
National Geographic National Geographic
"The Lodge is modeled after the landmark Gamble and Blacker houses of Pasadena, skillfully magnified to 171-room size (including seven suites). Excellent dining and top spa." Full review
Hideaway Report Hideaway Report
94.0
"Charming resort hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean in La Jolla, adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines Golf Course and a 2,000-acre seaside nature reserve." Full review
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