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Pacific Terrace HotelvsRancho Valencia Resort & Spa
Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Rancho Valencia is the choice of most reviewers compared to Pacific Terrace Hotel. Rancho Valencia scores 83 with praise from 9 reviewers including Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide and oyster.com.
Pacific Terrace Hotel
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Oyster
Frommer's
610 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109
From $194/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Travelers love this terrific beachfront hotel and the ocean views from most rooms; it's a perfect place for watching sunsets over the Pacific." Full review
Lonely Planet "Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach." Full review
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Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach.
DK Eyewitness "Sunset views over the Pacific define high living at one of San Diego’s finest beach hotels."
Rough Guide "Entrancing, chic accommodation on the beach, with rooms offering kitchenettes, fridges, internet access and sea-facing balconies, and suites with the full range of swanky amenities."
Star Service "Despite its size, this is a frontline favorite of families and individuals looking to sample the San Diego lifestyle firsthand." Full review
Gayot "Situated between the lively Pacific Beach and jet-setting La Jolla communities, the beachfront Pacific Terrace Hotel is conveniently located."
Zagat4.3
"A "wonderful getaway place" with a "boutique feel", this Pacific Beach independent offers "incredible" views and draws sun seekers."
Oyster Upper-middle-range
"Has excellent views of the ocean. Rooms are large with heavy wood furniture, private balconies or patios, and most have lovely ocean views." Full review
Frommer's "Wood shutters and wall art featuring palms and flowers give the rooms a serene, tropical feel. Separate vanity sinks outside the bathrooms are a nice touch, as are the Tommy Bahama toiletries" 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
i
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."
i
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
