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Grande Colonial La JollavsRancho Bernardo Inn
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Grande Colonial La Jolla scores significantly higher than Rancho Bernardo Inn. Grande Colonial La Jolla is ranked #4 in San Diego with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Frommer's, Oyster and Fodor's.
Grande Colonial La Jolla
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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."
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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
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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."
OysterUpscale
"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
Rancho Bernardo Inn Fodor's Jetsetter Oyster
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17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Public areas throughout this two-story, red-roof adobe resort are a collection of small sitting rooms where Spanish Mission–style sofas and fireplaces invite you to linger with a good book." Full review
Jetsetter "Country club-style pampering on the outskirts of San Diego with Spanish fountains, a spa and acres of gardens." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 288-room Rancho Bernardo Inn features charming Spanish-Colonial-inspired design, a quiet location surrounded by residential homes, and a renowned golf course that is a destination unto itself." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located in the exclusive area of the same name, Rancho Bernardo Inn houses 287 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two-story, red-tile-roof adobe buildings and bougainvillea-adorned patios evoke images of early California at this gracious resort."
Gayot "Three things come to mind when thinking of the Rancho Bernardo Inn (or the RBI as locals call it): classic California style, premier golf and an award-winning spa."
BlackBook "Tranquility-seekers, beeline it to RBI. This historic property is a secret garden of peaceful luxury in the midst of the cookie-cutter suburbia that has grown up in its environs."
Condé Nast Traveler "It's a sprawling property with Spanish Colonial-style buildings and gardens throughout." Full review
Time Out "Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo, the Inn makes guests feel worlds away from the busy city." Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"More resort than bed-and-breakfast with its 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa and four on-site eateries...the property's 287 guest rooms and suites all offer views of the property." Full review
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Just be aware that Rancho Bernardo charges a resort fee to cover fitness center access, Wi-Fi connection and complimentary use of courtesy vehicle within 5-mile radius.
