Hotel Grande Colonial La Jolla, San Diego
Expert reviews
“Though first-time visitors in La Jolla gravitate toward the more famous La Valencia, second-timers of pick this thoughtfully restored 1913 inn in a relatively quiet section of La Jolla’s main street. Each rooms is different.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in San Diego.
“Set in picturesque La Jolla, the Grande Colonial has sensational ocean views and a storied past. Just a couple of blocks from La Jolla Cove, the five-story concrete hotel is the coastal village’s oldest original hotel, built in 1913.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in San Diego.
“This charming seaside hotel, one block from pretty La Jolla Cove and dating back to 1913, sits in the heart of one of San Diego’s smartest neighbourhoods. Combining historic grandeur with luxurious modern comfort, and having recently undergone an extensive revamp, it’s a prime spot to explore the charm of La Jolla.”
What guests liked
- La Jolla
- Boutique style
- Friendly staff
- Excellent Wifi
- Great location
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
This fine establishment is located on 910 Prospect Street in the La Jolla district of San Diego where it offers the best in hospitality services and facilities. The hotel is rated four-star for its high level of hospitality and for providing a suitable condition that will guarantee a satisfying and comfortable stay. The Grande Colonial Hotel is the place to stay when in San Diego.
The hotel is also popular for being eco-friendly which makes it very attractive to guests. Grande Colonial has a friendly staff who will make guests feel welcomed and settle easily in their new environment.
The hotel offers chic room options such as King Suite with Ocean View, Queen Room with Two Beds, Queen Room with Two Queen Beds, King Room with Kitchenette and Garden View, and the King Room with Partial Ocean View. Other room options include the King Room and the King Room with Ocean View.
The hotel is located at just a 5-minute walk away from the famous Museum of Contemporary Art while the hotel premises is within a 20 minutes’ drive of the popular SeaWorld San Diego.
Rooms in the hotel are fitted with standard amenities such as free Wi-Fi for high-speed internet access, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, and a comfy bed.
The hotel rooms are en-suite with a private bathroom with thoughtful touches such as bathrobes, free toiletries and bathroom slippers.
The lounge/bar area is the ideal place for guests to relax and enjoy a drink after a long day.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
2 January 2023
enjoyed
in the heart of the action. liked the old rustic feel
1 December 2022
This place is paradise and this hotel fills that narrative.
The feel of such a beautiful older hotel with modern amenities.
nothing at all
29 November 2022
Great stay in Classic San diego hotel
Wonderful classic hotel. Good location, great staff and ambience.
Nothing to complain about..
3 November 2022
Exceptional
Staying in LA Jolla for a family wedding, I have never felt more "at home"! All the staff have gone out of their way to make sure we were happy and having a good time!
Not being informed about all the stairs we'd have to use.
2 October 2022
we had a good time
close to the ocean shops close by staff are extremely friendly and helpful beds are not very comfortable
beds to hard elevator was too slow
2 October 2022
Everything was perfect!A perfect city with a perfect hotel the seals were a delight!
Breakfast was excellent location is excellent we will be back.You are my favorite! What could be done better for you Chloe Lynn only thing that I could think of at all more servers at breakfast
Everything was perfect!
14 September 2022
Grand comfort and fun
We loved this refurbished historic hotel, its lovely staff, luxury amenities, incredible restaurant, and darling little pool. I was visiting with my 5 yr old daughter and we had an absolute blast walking to the beach, playing in the pool, and exploring La Jolla from the hotel's central location. The front desk crew did a great job directing us and loaning out beach gear (chairs, towels, sand toys etc) and making us feel very welcome. We'd love to come back!
8 September 2022
Gorgeous updated historic property
Gorgeous historic property with great staff. Rooms with ocean view. Location is great for shopping and restaurants and walks along famous La Jolla coast walk.
6 September 2022
Shangri-la in La Jolla
Excellent location in very historic hotel. Walk to the beach and see tide pools, sea lions, and breathtaking sunsets. Great view of the ocean and pool from the suite we booked on the fifth floor. King bed and sleeper sofa were both comfortable. Lobby is charming and pool area is relaxing - just big enough to never feel too crowded. Most outstanding is the service - five stars - from valet to front desk to housekeeping. Nine ten restaurant is maybe the best restaurant in La Jolla. We enjoyed it twice - once for breakfast and once for dinner. Don't hesitate to book this hotel with kids - they have beach toys, boogie boards, and umbrellas available at no extra cost - and La Jolla's famous children's pool is only blocks away for shallow ocean time (when the seals aren't there). Best of all, the Grande Colonial accomodated moving our reservations when we had to postpone the trip a month due to Covid. Not sure you can find a better hotel or more attentive staff in La Jolla. This hotel gets everything right without ever looking like its anything out of the ordinary. Ten of ten would recommend booking again.
Lobby, front desk,, and hallways are not air conditioned. Probably not an issue 90% of the time, but we stayed during a heat wave. Room was plenty cool at least.
18 August 2022
Very good
location
old property needs updating
9 August 2022
A great stay. I wish it would have been longer.
The Grande Colonial La Jolla is a hotel from a past era, and in a good way. There's plenty of comfort and convenience, but the building and decor feel like last-century coastal California... and I mean that as high praise. I notice from the hotel's photos that there are rooms with ocean views, but I didn't know that when I booked and I was very pleased with our room and its view on main street La Jolla. A great stay, if too short.
8 August 2022
The hotel is beautiful and the staff was very friendly and accommodating.
the property was beautiful. the room was clean with a beautiful view of the ocean. The lobby was comfortable, my grandkids enjoyed the pool.
28 July 2022
Would stay again!!
Close to so many restaurants and things to do. Very quite and easily accessible to every street (lots of gates leading out of property). Had a kitchenette that was super useful especially if we had leftovers from the local restaurants.
Room smelled a bit like pet urine. I used some air freshener and it helped.
25 July 2022
Excellent
Very convinient location, close to the beach. Neat and clean room and facility. The staff are very welcoming. Offers breakfast in bed service.
22 July 2022
I am definitely coming back!
location was fabulous- one block from the Ocean and relight in town. it was emasculate which is important to me and the staff was friendly and thoughtful.
21 July 2022
Lovely old hotel that lives up to the hype.
Great location. Friendly, helpful staff. Walkable to restaurants and shops. Fast valet service. Great views. Received exact room requested. Felt safe after dark.
Bedding and mattress are getting rather tired, and it's time for a replacement. Many more hangers in the closet are needed.
20 July 2022
Lovely old hotel at a great location.
Location is perfect! Within walking distance of the beach, and shopping. Room was very comfortable, and the staff very accomodating.
The towels!! All they did was spread the water around.
16 July 2022
we had a great stay and chose the best place in La Jolla
clean rooms. excellent staff. timely room service
nothing
15 July 2022
very comfortable and clean and love the area
clean and great location
fridge didn’t work
2 July 2022
I absoyloved my three days in the Grande Colonial in Lajolla. The view of the ocean and the sunsets were fabulous. meals
The Grand Colonial was absolutely fabulous- spotless, lovely garden and swimming pool with attentive and kind staff.
30 June 2022
great 5 day stay, valeted the car upon arrival and didn’t need it again until we were leaving
location, pool area, friendly staff, 9-10 restaurant
nothing really, a great stay
28 May 2022
Fabulous
Perfect location right in the middle of La Jolla. The hotel is a lovely mix of history and comfort.
Paying for valet parking is always a disappointment.
27 May 2022
Great location and room.
Our room was not in the main building but was just around the corner. There was a lovely courtyard where we could relax. The room was spacious with a large bathroom. The location was great - on the Main street and close to the waterfront area.
There was a steep flight of stairs to our room - no elevator. This was ok for us but would not be great for older folks.
24 May 2022
Fabulous
Staff was very friendly and accommodating, more then willing to help and make the stay as pleasant as possible.
The mini fridge in the room could have been better, either then that everything else was great.
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Allergy-free room
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Vending machine (drinks)
- - Vending machine (snacks)
- - Grocery deliveries (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Fitness centre (additional charge)
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Hair treatments
- - Hair cut
- - Body treatments
- - Light therapy
- - Bicycle rental
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Cleaning services
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Electric vehicle charging station
- - Accessible parking
Accessibility
- - Wheelchair accessible
- - Toilet with grab rails
- - Higher level toilet
- - Lower bathroom sink
- - Visual aids: Tactile signs
Pool and wellness
- - Pool with view
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - Fence around pool
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Face masks for guests available
2 February 2023
Very good
We loved dining at the 910! Our first room had a bed in it that needs to be replaced, #136. We moved the next day to room #133 thanks to the excellent help from Cassandra. Thank you! The fireplace & coffee pot were not working in this room. As you leave the bathroom to go into the kitchenette there is a sharp object that catches on a foot as you leave the bathroom. It is very sharp & needs to be addressed. Overall we had a lovely stay. Your staff is amazing! Thank you so much!!!!
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