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Loews Coronado Bay ResortvsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Rancho Valencia scores slightly better than Loews Coronado Bay Resort. Rancho Valencia scores 83 with positive reviews from 9 reviewers like Jetsetter, Forbes Travel Guide and oyster.com.
Loews Coronado Bay Resort
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
BlackBook
Jetsetter
Gayot
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler Show All Reviews
4000 Loews Coronado Bay Rd., Coronado, CA 92118
From $126/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's "On its own private 15-acre peninsula 4 miles south of downtown Coronado, across the highway from the Silver Strand State Beach, the Loews is an all-inclusive resort destination." Full review
Concierge "With three outdoor pools, five tennis courts, an exercise club, and a private 80-slip marina with rentals galore... there's enough going on here to make it a good bet for a family vacation."
Fodor's "Rooms glow in sand and sea hues and feature upgraded beds with sea-grass headboards; all rooms have furnished balconies with water views." Full review
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2010 Fodor's 100 Hotel Award Winner
At this beautiful waterfront resort, families can choose between rest and recreation.
OysterUpscale
"This 439-room resort right on the San Diego Bay, five minutes from the beach, is made for families, with three pools and activities galore." Full review
DK Eyewitness "For an ultimate splurge, check into one of the bayside villas with views across San Diego Bay."
BlackBook "Located on the tip of the Silver Strand, this Loews locale has always been a staycation destination."
Jetsetter "Set on a 15-acre peninsula across the bay from San Diego, the 439-room hotel transforms your daily to-do list into nonstop splashing in the resort’s three sprawling pools." Full review
Gayot "Far enough from downtown for tranquility, yet close enough to cab in for nightlife, Loews combines the best of what San Diego has to offer."
Time Out "Another beauty by the Coronado bay, Loews has prime waterfront real estate." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Offers a more off-the-beaten path option that’s five miles from the downtown hubbub yet still opens up to views of the bay and San Diego skyline. The design screams “vacation!"." 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
