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Grande Colonial La Jolla

San Diego , 910 Prospect Street (Show on Map)

8.7

Very Good

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Summary of reviewsThe Grande Colonial La Jolla is a stunning and historic hotel located in the heart of La Jolla with a prime location overlooking the Pacific Ocean and just a short walk away from the beach, local shops and restaurants. Guests appreciate the hotel's excellent service with friendly and accommodating staff who go above and beyond to make guests feel welcome and comfortable. The hotel's Nine Ten restaurant is highly recommended with delicious food and a professional waitstaff. The rooms are spacious, clean and nicely decorated with ocean-view options available and the hotel offers fantastic views of the sunset and ocean. The hotel is also praised for its cleanliness and Covid protocols. While some guests had minor issues with parking, noise or outdated decor, most guests highly recommend the Grande Colonial La Jolla as a great place to stay and plan to return again.
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Room Types

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds This room features a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and free bottled water.

King Room This room features a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and free bottled water.

Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Ocean View This room features a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and free bottled water. Full views of the Pacific Ocean are offered from large windows.

King Room with Ocean View This room features a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and free bottled water. Full views of the Pacific Ocean are offered from large windows.

King Suite with Ocean View This spacious suite features a flat-screen TV, an iPod dock and free bottled water. Full views of the Pacific Ocean are offered from large windows. Some of these suites offer sofa beds.

King Room with Kitchenette and Garden View The fireplace is a top feature of this suite. The suite's kitchen is available for cooking and storing food. This suite is air-conditioned and has a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker and a safe deposit box.

Quadruple Room Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned quadruple room provides a flat-screen TV, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 2 beds.

Triple Room The spacious triple room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. This triple room provides a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room - Disability Access The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

About Grande Colonial La Jolla

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Guest Reviews

8.7

Very Good

Location

The Grande Colonial La Jolla Hotel boasts a prime location that many of its guests absolutely loved. Situated in the heart of the action, the hotel overlooks the Pacific Ocean and is just a short walk away from the beach, local shops and restaurants, making it very convenient for guests. Whether shopping, dining, drinking or walking along the famous La Jolla coast walk, guests found the hotel's location to be excellent and perfect for exploring the city. Furthermore, the hotel's central location in the historic district of La Jolla made it an excellent choice for those looking to experience the charm and beauty of this picturesque coastal town. Overall, guests agreed that the Grande Colonial La Jolla Hotel is the best place to stay if you want to be close to everything that the town has to offer!

Breakfast

The breakfast experience at Grande Colonial La Jolla has been praised by its guests with many mentioning the delicious food and excellent service at the 9-10 restaurant. The option for breakfast in bed has also been appreciated. Some guests have commented on the limited breakfast options with only room service available on Mondays and Tuesdays. While there have been incidents of plastic in the food, the overall quality of breakfast at the hotel has been positively reviewed.

Dinner

Grande Colonial La Jolla boasts the Nine Ten restaurant, which guests agree is possibly the best restaurant in the La Jolla area! Not only is it conveniently located within the hotel, but its culinary magic and professionalism make it a must-visit spot. The waitstaff is delightful and guests recommend making reservations in advance to experience the Michelin-star quality meal. Guests enjoyed the delicious food so much that many dined here twice during their stay, once for breakfast and once for dinner.

Rooms

Grande Colonial La Jolla offers a classic and beautiful hotel with luxury amenities in a perfect location for shopping and the beach. The rooms are spacious, clean and nicely decorated with ocean-view options available. Guests can also enjoy kitchenettes and fireplaces in some rooms. The staff is very accommodating and diligent about following COVID protocols. Although some guests mentioned minor issues with dated rooms or noise, overall, guests found their rooms to be comfortable, quiet and spotless. Plus, the hotel offers fantastic views of the sunset and ocean.

Beds

The beds at Grande Colonial La Jolla have received mixed reviews from guests with some finding them uncomfortable or too hard. However, the majority of guests praised the comfortable and cozy beds with some even describing them as the most comfortable they've ever slept on. The pillows were particularly noteworthy with many guests gushing about their softness and comfort. Some mentioned that the bedding and mattresses were starting to show signs of wear and could use replacement. Overall, guests who enjoyed a comfortable night's sleep at Grande Colonial La Jolla were pleased with the beds and bedding provided.

Cleanliness

The Grande Colonial La Jolla is a stunning hotel with a beautiful ocean view from the rooms. The location is perfect and the staff is extremely friendly and accommodating. The hotel features neat and clean rooms and facilities, which are emasculate, spotless and very clean. The hotel has convenient, clean and friendly service with the Covid health and safety practices in place. The rooms are described as super clean and nice with some having a kitchenette that comes in handy for storing leftovers from local restaurants. However, some negative comments were made about outdated decor, stained floors and dirty air vents. Despite this, guests generally described the hotel as spotless with only a few negative comments about uncleaned rooms and bathrooms. Overall, The Grande Colonial La Jolla is a lovely hotel with attentive and kind staff, dedicated to following Covid protocols.

Staff

The staff at Grande Colonial La Jolla is exceptional. They are friendly, accommodating, professional and efficient. Guests rave about the great service they received - from the valet to the front desk to housekeeping. Many appreciate the staff's extra help and attention with particular shoutouts to Cassandra, Michelle and Isabel. The staff are also praised for creating a welcoming atmosphere and going above and beyond to make guests comfortable. In addition to the top-notch service, guests appreciate the hotel's convenient, clean, beautiful location and fantastic views. Despite a negative experience with one night supervisor, overall, visitors agree that the staff at Grande Colonial La Jolla is amazing.

Pool

The Grande Colonial La Jolla is an inviting old hotel that boasts a lovely garden courtyard and a refreshing pool area. Although the pool is small, it never feels overcrowded and there are nice towels laid out on each lounge chair. The staff is attentive and kind, making the guests feel right at home as they relax in the peaceful pool area. Some guests found the pool to be a bit disappointing, as it is not heated and there is no hot tub, but others found the darling little pool to be perfect for playing in. The lobby is charming and the location is great, making the Grande Colonial La Jolla a spotless and clean stay.

Beach

The Grande Colonial La Jolla hotel is a great spot for a beach getaway. Just a short walk away from the seafront, you can take a stroll and admire the birds, seals and sea lions. The hotel also provides beach toys, boards and umbrellas at no extra cost and La Jolla's famous children's pool is just a few blocks away. The location is excellent with many restaurants and activities within walking distance. You can easily reach the beach and go snorkeling at seal beach or enjoy the beautiful sunset. The beach view is stunning and you can hear the sound of the ocean. However, note that it's a path above the beach area and you cannot run along the long stretch of beach. All in all, Grande Colonial La Jolla is the perfect place to stay for a relaxing beach vacation.

Parking

The parking situation at Grande Colonial La Jolla received mixed reviews from guests. Some found the valet service to be convenient with overnight access to the garage and the ability to charge electric cars. However, others found the valet cost of $30 per night or $40 per day to be steep and wished there was a self parking option. Parking in the area was also noted to be difficult, especially for those who didn't use the valet service. Despite this, the hotel's charm and location made up for the parking pains for most guests.

Family

If you're looking for a family-friendly hotel for your stay in La Jolla, Grande Colonial La Jolla could be the perfect choice. Guests with young children were happy to find that beach toys, boogie boards and umbrellas were available to borrow for free and the hotel is just a short walk away from the children's pool. Additionally, the pool on the property was a hit with the grandkids. The staff is also very responsive and attentive with Michelle being particularly helpful in finding the perfect room for a stay, complete with a kitchenette for making meals. The location also cannot be beat with many great restaurants just a short walk away. However, it's worth noting that there are no restaurants or bars open on the property and some guests had trouble with noise from adjoining rooms. It's also worth noting that while the hotel overall is very diligent about following Covid protocols, some guests had concerns about social distancing in the pool area.

4 Star

The Grande Colonial La Jolla hotel is a gorgeous, updated historic property that lives up to its hype. Guests love the lovely old hotel's superb location, just a block from the ocean and in the heart of town. The staff is friendly, accommodating and attentive, making guests feel welcome and taken care of. The hotel's garden and swimming pool are lovely and the views of the ocean and sunsets are fabulous. Guests appreciate the cleanliness of the hotel and its facilities. Despite some negative reviews, most guests highly recommend the Grande Colonial as a great place to stay and many plan to return again.

Historic

The Grande Colonial La Jolla is a hotel that takes you back in time with its refurbished historic property. The hotel's rich history is truly fascinating and the building itself is a beautiful piece of history. The location couldn't be better, nestled in a prime spot in La Jolla. Guests rave about their stay in the historic rooms that have been updated with modern amenities. The hotel definitely lives up to its hype and is a lovely place to stay for those who appreciate the beauty and significance of historical landmarks.

Yes, Grande Colonial La Jolla has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Grande Colonial La Jolla.

No, Grande Colonial La Jolla doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Grande Colonial La Jolla.

Yes, Grande Colonial La Jolla has a gym.

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