Grande Colonial La JollavsL'Auberge Del Mar
Grande Colonial La Jolla and L'Auberge Del Mar are both endorsed by professional travelers. On balance, Grande Colonial La Jolla scores significantly higher than L'Auberge Del Mar. Grande Colonial La Jolla scores 85 with recommendations from 10 reviews including Rough Guide, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Grande Colonial La Jolla Show All Reviews
910 Prospect Street, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $214/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Relax in the brick courtyard and small pool tucked in a courtyard, and sip cocktails in the antique-filled lobby before dining at the hotel's superb Nine-Ten restaurant." Full review
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Our favorites are the gracious suites with window seats that overlook the Scripps Park's palms and the sea.
Concierge
"The casual, understated elegance of the Grande Colonial hotel... lies somewhere between the buttoned-up La Valencia and the chic Hotel Parisi."
i
If it's prime Pacific views you're after, ask for an ocean-facing room on the upper floors of the main hotel.
Fodor's
"This white wedding cake–style hotel in the heart of La Jolla village has ocean views and charming European details." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elegantly appointed rooms are in keeping with the hotel’s European ambience."
Rough Guide
"The cosy but elegant rooms have boutique furnishings and free wi-fi, and there’s a handful of larger suites, and excellent package deals."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of town, an easy walk to the Museum of Modern Art and the Cove, this updated Teddy Roosevelt-era treasure built in 1913 is an area landmark, and not just for history buffs." Full review
i
Any rooms with a water view is a safe bet, though the corner units are worth requesting.
Gayot
"Right down the street from La Valencia, The Grande Colonial La Jolla is just as charming with more spacious guest rooms and finer dining."
BlackBook
"Smack dab in precious La Jolla village, this yellow hotel is an icon. Its signature restaurant, Nine-Ten, is one of the city’s finest."
Oyster
Upscale
"With a central location in La Jolla, a heated outdoor pool, and an array of great services... this upscale historic boutique is a solid pick for a relaxing coastal getaway." Full review
Jetsetter
"The staff at the Grande Colonial is as warm and unobtrusive as the California sunshine, with smiling, tanned young faces asking if you need help with anything." Full review
L'Auberge Del Mar Show All Reviews
1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
From $370/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"It's a family-friendly 5.2-acre spread with two nice pools, spacious decks, and terraces with Pacific views."
Oyster
Luxury
"The 120-room L'Auberge Del Mar is one of the top hotels on the Southern California coastline." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Join the list of Hollywood notables who relax at this boutique hotel and spa near the Pacific. The rooms feature marble baths and many have private balconies and fireplaces."
BlackBook
"The jewel of Del Mar village has never been so fresh or chic, thanks to a mega remodel."
Zagat
4.5
""A little bit of heaven in upscale Del Mar", steps from the beach and with "gorgeous" views of the Pacific, this "hip", "elegant" boutique is a "splurge" but "worth it"."
Lonely Planet
"L’Auberge continues a tradition of European-style elegance with luxurious linens, a spa and lovely grounds." Full review
Jetsetter
"Estate-style grace complemented by views of the Pacific, an award-winning restaurant and a private path to the beach." Full review
Gayot
"This unique seaside hotel is located near the race track in the cozy beach community of Del Mar."
i
Guests can walk to dozens of trendy local eateries, but with restaurants KITCHEN 1540 and seafood-centric Coastline on-site, they may also choose to stay put.
Travel + Leisure
"This seaside hotel has stunning views, outdoor fire pits, and a bustling nighttime bar scene." Full review
Time Out
"With gorgeous views of the Pacific, it also houses signature contemporary restaurant Kitchen 1450...all 121 guestrooms offer coastal, garden or village views with their own balcony or patio." Full review