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Rancho Bernardo InnvsLa Jolla Shores Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by writers. On balance, La Jolla Shores Hotel scores marginally better than Rancho Bernardo Inn. La Jolla Shores Hotel is ranked #44 in San Diego with accolades from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Gayot.
Rancho Bernardo Inn
Fodor's
Jetsetter
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
BlackBook
Condé Nast Traveler
Time Out
U.S. News & World Report Show All Reviews
17550 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, CA 92128
From $102/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"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
"Country club-style pampering on the outskirts of San Diego with Spanish fountains, a spa and acres of gardens." Full review
Upscale
"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
"Located in the exclusive area of the same name, Rancho Bernardo Inn houses 287 spacious guest rooms and suites." Full review
"Two-story, red-tile-roof adobe buildings and bougainvillea-adorned patios evoke images of early California at this gracious resort."
"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."
"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."
"It's a sprawling property with Spanish Colonial-style buildings and gardens throughout." Full review
"Hidden in the quiet neighborhood of Rancho Bernardo, the Inn makes guests feel worlds away from the busy city." Full review
7.0
"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.
La Jolla Shores Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure
8110 Camino del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
From $219/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
"Formerly known as the Sea Lodge, this three-story 1960s hotel in a residential enclave is under the same management as the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club." Full review
"One of San Diego's few hotels actually on the beach, this property is part of La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club." Full review
"On two beachfront acres, next door to the similar but stodgier La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, this informal, relatively inexpensive hotel offers functional rooms and tourist-friendly service." Full review
"Located right on the beach and adjacent to seven-acre Kellogg Park, La Jolla Shores Hotel is a moderately priced small hotel with a surprising wealth of amenities."
Upper-middle-range
"This upper-middle-range, 128-room hotel is one of the only options right on La Jolla Shores beach, and has gorgeous views from many rooms, all of which have private balconies or patios." Full review
"The La Jolla Shores Hotel has garnered praise for its terrific views of the Pacific Ocean from its coastal location in La Jolla, California." Full review
"Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, La Jolla Shores Hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, a Jacuzzi, and a range of water sports rentals"
"Set directly on the beach for a romantic oceanfront stay, the hotel's amenities include an outdoor heated pool, Jacuzzi, in-room massage services, and a range of water sport rentals"
San Diego Travel Guide
February 23, 2021