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La Jolla Shores Hotel

8110 Camino Del Oro, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037-3199
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For decades, the La Jolla Shores Hotel has been the year-round beach retreat of choice for families and vacationers of all types. Nestled right on the ocean in the popular La Jolla Shores, CA community, the hotel’s friendly, warm and welcoming staff is a highlight of the experience.
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Property amenities
Electric vehicle charging station
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Patio
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Free public parking nearby
Paid private parking on-site
Car park
Wifi
Hot bath
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Happy hour
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Table tennis
Kids pool
Highchairs available
Business Centre with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Bath / shower
Safe
Telephone
Wardrobe / wardrobe
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Kitchenware
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
Pool view
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
3.0 of 5 stars
HOTEL STYLE
Family
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English
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Valerie710 wrote a review 8 Mar
Denver, Colorado32 contributions44 helpful votes
My daughter and I splurged for her birthday and each reserved a beachfront king room. We were so disappointed. The rooms are outdated and my screen door was broken and the drapes off the track. The rooms were clean and the beds comfortable. The first morning I told the front desk I had no hot water and she said she was not sure what she could do to help me. (I did eventually get hot water) The food at the restaurant was barely edible, cold and burned. The patio had a large column that obstructed the ocean view. Upon check out we discovered the original rate we were quoted was higher and we had an additional $170 in fees and taxes per night we were not aware of. Basically we rented two rooms for around $1800 per night. The third night we stayed in a beautiful ocean front 2 bedroom unit with full kitchen for $671 at the Pan Thai Inn. Definitely that will be our choice on our next visit which is in October of this year. When we checked out we tried to ask questions about the bill and the front desk said she could not help and would have management contact us- which no one ever did.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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channa T wrote a review Jan 2024
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We came her 1/20/24 for a wedding. The hotel is being renovated and they never told the wedding party this when they booked the block of rooms. Some of our party guests and family could not check in because the room had something wrong in it-flooding etc. Others checked in and had no heat and it was quite cold and rainy. Our room had missing tiles in the bathroom, old beat up furniture and stained carpet. We could not traverse the entire floor as part of the hotel had been partitioned off. My son's room flooded, the "honeymoon suite" door to outside shattered, cousins had no heat. Yet, it was still quite expensive and the $35 for parking was insane. The location is excellent but I would try the other hotels. Do not go here if you expect better than motel 6.
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Room Tip: Go to one of the other hotels that are maintained well for a resort experience. This hotel is...
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Jackiegh wrote a review Jan 2024
Lake Zurich, Illinois171 contributions45 helpful votes
Upsides: We love the location of this hotel- we walked to Birch Aquarium, the beach to the pier, downtown LaJolla via the cliff trail, and around LaJolla Shores in general. The staff is friendly and helpful, cheerfully extending our reservation when our flights were canceled. The pool area and hot tub close at sunset, but that reduces noise into the rooms. Our room- 321- was perfect- partial ocean view, overlooking the pool area, with a nice balcony. The restaurant on site serves a good breakfast. We would definitely stay here again. Downsides: They appear to be in the midst of updating the hotel. Although the grounds are perfect, the structures are dated- the railings are several different materials, including some brown painted plywood. We assume these are replacing old structures and are temporary until renovations reach this area. There are a couple of closed areas being actively worked on. Our room itself is freshly painted and decorated in a beach cottage style.
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Date of stay: January 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: We are happy on the third floor. I would be unhappy with the first floor.
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BallsofThunder wrote a review Dec 2023
Isla Vista, California281 contributions34 helpful votes
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While this is an older building, it was one of the most enjoyable places to stay that we’ve ever been to. Had beachfront room with deck where you can sit and enjoy the ocean. At high tide, you could literally throw a stone in the ocean from your room. Very nice layout with a courtyard that has ping pong tables, a fire pit area, and corn hole outside the bar. This would be great for families looking for a place to do some things without spending a fortune like at some many other places in San Diego. Bar had great cocktails with views of the ocean out front and we want to shout out to the bartender Savanah for great service. Pool was nice and the hot tub had very strong jets, which I love. Another plus is they had e-bikes to rent, which were very fun and we used them to visit the Birch aquarium up the road. Bed was comfortable, and yes the building and furnishings may be called “a bit dated” and yes, the “walls were thin” compared to a high end hotel, but no more so than a typical Best Western, IHG, or Choice hotel. Sleeping with the deck door open a crack and listening to the waves break was heavenly. Hiking or biking just a hair down the beach offers some nice tide pools to explore at low tide. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Mike G wrote a review Nov 2023
Washington DC, District of Columbia6 contributions16 helpful votes
I’ve been here for years and this stay was deeply disappointing. Won’t be coming back. Checkin was rude and emphasized $35 for parking and $25 resort fee for coffee in the morning. At 7. And late. Everything is more run down than usual and the hot tub is tiny. Amazing location but showing age and clearly more interested in extracting value than creating any.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Hakan E wrote a review Nov 2023
Izmir, Türkiye71 contributions43 helpful votes
The hotel is on the best part of the La Jolla Shore. It is close to restaurants, coffeehouses and great ice cream shop. It has a lot of places that one can sit and enjoy beautiful view of the beach. It is not very luxurious but we feel very happy there. It is locationed on the mystic part of La Jolla. Rooms are large and everyone at the hotel trying to help you.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: You can park near the hotel and you do t have to pay a valet parking.
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Sanchez F wrote a review Nov 2023
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We had a wonderful time and experience we rented a ocean front suite we slept with the patio door open to hear the ocean which was relaxing and room service was excellent the food was hot and fresh we had dinner at the restaurant once again the food was delicious and the view of the ocean was a very nice atmosphere
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Peter C wrote a review Nov 2023
68 contributions10 helpful votes
La Jolla Shores Hotel gets 1 star for being the most expensive dump I have stayed at. This hotel is on an unattractive beach, room was very worn out, carpet was disgusting (see photos). Elevator reeked of urine!!! On top of paying for this expensive stay, they charged a daily "resort" fee of $25 and parking $35/ day! I dared not try the restaurant. It is just run down place on an unattractive beach. Next time it will be either The Grand Colonial or La Valencia ... those are worth it and walk to everything!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip: Stay away ... owners of this dump don't care except for your money!
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Rene S wrote a review Oct 2023
Buffalo, New York1 contribution
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I would like to start this off with saying that I am a certified hotel snob. I’m not proud of it, but it is what it is. I LOVED everything about this hotel. My husband and I are celebrating our 35th wedding anniversary. We reserved a king sized ocean view room for 3 nights and it was spectacular. The bed and the pillows were so comfortable. The vaulted ceilings , large bathroom space, kitchen and balcony were lovely. The room was cleaned daily. The breakfast outside over looking the water was beautiful. We loved the little shops in town and breakfast at Caroline’s was delicious with a fantastic view of the ocean. Dinner at Dukes was incredible with an excellent view. The hotel is older but that’s what I loved about it. It was quaint and reminded me of a Mexican vibe terracotta feel. I would go back here in a heart beat!
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Maryr wrote a review Oct 2023
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
The hotel is in need a massive updating, some rooms have a strong mold smell, staff are not customer focused. My first room had a terrible smell, and you could hop from the balcony to the next room - appeared to be the only room like this on the floor. After multiple complaints about the, location, smell, safe that was not working, electrical outlets not working I was offered another room. An improvement but hardly worth the price. Beach access & the hotel offering chairs and umbrellas for the beach was possible the only positive experience of the staff. I would recommend one the newer hotels close by.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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RM 1,566 - RM 2,273 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Sea Lodge Hotel
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
128
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Jolla Shores Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Nearby attractions include La Jolla Shores Park (0.10 km), The Sea Caves (0.2 km), and Kellogg Park (0.2 km).
What are some of the property amenities at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free instant coffee during their stay.
Is parking available at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Yes, free public parking nearby, a parking garage, and paid private parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Piatti, Shorehouse Kitchen, and The Marine Room.
Are there opportunities to exercise at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does La Jolla Shores Hotel offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business centre, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Are there any historical sites close to La Jolla Shores Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial (2.1 km) and Bedrock Mortar (metate Stone) (2.3 km).
Does La Jolla Shores Hotel have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.