The Dana on Mission BayvsHyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
Both The Dana on Mission Bay and Hyatt Regency La Jolla are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Hyatt Regency La Jolla scores slightly higher than The Dana on Mission Bay. Hyatt Regency La Jolla scores 83 with accolades from 8 sources including Frommer's, Star Service and Oyster.
The Dana on Mission Bay
1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"All the water activities of Mission Bay are close by, and the hotel operates free shuttles to SeaWorld."
Star Service
"Families will appreciate the Lanai rooms' convenient access to the pool, but the more attractively appointed Premium Bay View rooms are presently top picks." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families." Full review
Gayot
"The setting is a water lover's paradise, with more than ten tropically landscaped acres on a property in the midst of the San Diego's Mission Bay Aquatic Park."
Star Service
"Set in a gated lowrise compound of two- and three-story taupe buildings scattered about well-trimmed lawns and swaying palms, The Dana has a Dickensian vibe that brings to mind A Tale of Two Cities." Full review
National Geographic
"Nicely located on Mission Bay; 271-room hotel has newer, oversize quarters with broad balconies which cleverly juxtapose contemporary wood with accents of Chinese art." Full review
Fodor's
"Set around an Omega-shaped cove on Mission Bay, the Dana is the closest hotel to SeaWorld and offers a free shuttle to get you there." Full review
Frommer's
"You'll pay a little extra for bay and marina views; every one of the old rooms is the same size, with plain but well-maintained furnishings." Full review
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92122
From $101/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"Popular among business travelers, this Hyatt is in the Golden Triangle area, about 10 minutes from the beach and the village of La Jolla."
DK Eyewitness
"Post-Modern architect Michael Graves designed this Italian-style palace hotel. A large fitness spa and highly acclaimed restaurants are next door."
Star Service
"This is a class act, a top-shelf commercial operation that draws a fair number of leisure travelers with its well-rounded recreational options." Full review
Gayot
"Set in La Jolla's UTC/Golden Triangle sector, the Hyatt Regency Aventine is not near the beach or the mountains, but it is close to the mall and both central freeways."
BlackBook
"This landmark holds court in the hustle-and-bustle of the Golden Triangle without losing its glitz."
Zagat
4.2
""Extremely well located" on 11 acres in La Jolla, with "incredible ocean views and sunsets", this "high-style" venue has "comfortable", "spacious" rooms."
Oyster
Upscale
"For a business hotel, Hyatt Regency La Jolla makes a grand impression in this affluent seaside community." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
23.0
"The Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine offers visitors a convenient home base near the beaches of La Jolla and away (but not too far) from the hustle and bustle of downtown San Diego." Full review
Frommer's
"All the benefits of a luxury chain hotel are at hand, including a club floor with complimentary beverages and food in a private lounge; a long outdoor pool with plenty of lounge chairs, cabanas" Full review