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Hilton La Jolla Torrey PinesvsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa ranks significantly higher than Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa has a TripExpert Score of 85 with approval from 11 publications including DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Forbes Travel Guide.
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Oyster
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
10950 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $101/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Oversize accommodations are simple but elegant; most have balconies or terraces. Outside you'll find a large pool, a putting green, and tennis courts."
DK Eyewitness "This low key but chic hotel is located next to the Torrey Pines Golf Course."
Star Service "The hotel is in fine shape, and the renovations completed three years ago brightened the large-scale facilities with a colorful contemporary look that is universally appealing. " Full review
Gayot "The Hilton Torrey Pines, perched atop the expansive cliffs of La Jolla's Black's Beach, offers easy access to surfing, hang-gliding, hiking, golf and sunbathing."
BlackBook "Neighboring the Torrey Pines golf course (of US Open fame), this four-diamond resort is just a jaunt away from the track and some killer crests."
Zagat4.2
"You "can't beat" the "awesome" location – "along the beautiful California coast" "in the hills of La Jolla", a "short stroll" from Torrey Pines State Reserve and Beach."
OysterUpscale
"One of only two hotels overlooking the world class Torrey Pines Golf Course and cliffs of La Jolla on the Pacific Ocean." Full review
Afar Magazine "Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines The Torrey Pines area boasts the magnificent Torrey Pines Golf Course, hiking trails at Torrey Pines State Reserve, proximity to several research facilities, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Birch Aquarium, UC San Diego and National University" Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"But guests reserve the most praise for the hotel's proximity to the Torrey Pines Golf Course...the hotel also earns praise for its expansive outdoor pool and its three in-house restaurants." Full review
Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Concierge Fodor's
Jetsetter DK Eyewitness BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide
Travel + Leisure Gayot Afar Magazine
Mr & Mrs Smith Show All Reviews
5921 Valencia Circle, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
From $699/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "Casitas of various sizes—49 of them—are secreted within 40 acres of citrus groves and flowers in this quiet, relaxed, and luxe resort 25 miles north of downtown."
Fodor's "Luxurious, two-level, Spanish-style casitas, appointed with corner fireplaces, luxurious carpeting, and shuttered French doors leading to private patios." Full review
Jetsetter "45 acres of gardens, olive groves, and relaxation at the only Relais & Chateaux property in SoCal." Full review
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More active types can choose between tennis, yoga, and biking, then select from among seven types of massage in the spa.
DK Eyewitness "Bougainvillea cascades over the Spanish casitas in this stunning resort. Many rooms feature cathedral ceilings, private terraces, and fireplaces."
BlackBook "This exclusive Rancho property boasts world-class tennis courts, not to mention an award-winning spa where you can sweat it out during a Pilates sesh or indulge with a his-and-hers treatment."
Forbes Travel Guide 5 Stars
"Located in the canyon of Rancho Santa Fe on 40 manicured acres of rolling hills, this relaxing retreat is just minutes from the charming boutiques and cafés of La Jolla." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The all-suite Rancho Valencia Resort opened in 1989 in a bougainvillea-and-hibiscus-filled canyon 25 miles north of San Diego and remains southern California’s only Relais & Château property." Full review
Gayot "This romantic, Mediterranean-Mission-style resort is tucked away in Rancho Santa Fe."
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Make sure to indulge in some pampering at The Spa, arguably one of the most beautiful in the country with its Spanish tile work, lush gardens and fountains.
Afar Magazine "Spanish colonial fountains. Roaring outdoor fireplaces. Brightly colored bougainvillea vines and hibiscus flowers. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa, Southern California’s only Relais &..." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Tucked up from the Pacific Ocean in San Diego horse country, Rancho Valencia hotel is as impressive as a prize-winning thoroughbred." Full review
