Hilton La Jolla Torrey PinesvsThe Lodge at Torrey Pines
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Lodge at Torrey Pines ranks significantly better than Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. The Lodge at Torrey Pines comes in at #3 in San Diego with accolades from 12 sources including Fodor's, Star Service and Frommer's.
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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."
Zagat
4.2
"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."
Oyster
Upscale
"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 Report
7.0
"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
The Lodge at Torrey Pines Show All Reviews
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
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
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
"Located on the cliffs of Torrey Pines, this lodge offers exquisite accommodation."
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
"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
4.7
"It "doesn't get better" than this "beautiful", Craftsman-inspired "luxury" resort in La Jolla."
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
"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
"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
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