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La Valencia Hotel

1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, 92037 United States of America

1926 La Jolla hotel overlooking the Pacific

Atop La Jolla Cove
Located in the center of La Jolla Village, surrounded by fine shops, museums, and restaurants, this historic Mediterranean-style hotel sits atop La Jolla Cove and has sweeping views of the Pacific. Show more
24-hour room service
The hotel offers an on-site wellness spa with massage treatments; the Ocean Terrace piano bar; and a nautically themed grill. In-room dining available 24 hours.
Fresh ocean air
La Valencia Hotel smoke-free guestrooms provide village or ocean views, marble bathrooms, bathrobes, minibars, complimentary wireless Internet access, and windows that open to fresh ocean air. Hide

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Partial Ocean View Room One Bed
1 king bed. Premium bedding. 250 square feet. In-room safe. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Turndown service. Microwave (on request). Refrigerator (on request). Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens.
Traditional Room
1 king bed. Premium bedding. 250 square feet. In-room safe. Cable/satellite and premium television channels. DVD player. Complimentary wired (high-speed) Internet access. Direct-dial multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Turndown service. Microwave (on request). Refrigerator (on request). Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens.
Deluxe Village Two Queen
2 queen beds. Premium bedding. 400 square feet. In-room safe. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Turndown service. Microwave (on request). Refrigerator (on request). Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens.
Ocean Facing King Bed
1 king bed. Premium bedding. 300 square feet. In-room safe. Cable/satellite television channels. Premium television channel(s). DVD player. Direct-dial phone. Multi-line phone. Free local calls. Voice mail. Clock radio. Minibar. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Makeup/shaving mirror. Bathroom phone. Designer toiletries. Bathrobes. Slippers. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Complimentary newspaper. Blackout drapes/curtains. Turndown service. Microwave (on request). Refrigerator (on request). Air conditioning. Climate control. Window opens.
Deluxe Ocean Facing King Bed
Ocean Facing Villa
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Property Amenities

Set atop La Jolla Cove, this hotel is one block from the ocean and San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park. The University of California, San Diego, and Torrey Pines Golf Course are within seven miles.

La Valencia Hotel blends historic details and modern amenities, from an old-fashioned elevator with friendly attendant to complimentary high-speed wired and wireless Internet access hotel-wide. A tropically landscaped patio houses an outdoor pool and tiled spa tub with a poolside bar. The 24-hour fitness center offers a range of equipment and a private room for spa treatments (surcharge). Childcare services are also available on-site.

This is a smoke-free property; fines may apply for violations.

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air-conditioned public areas
  • Airport transportation (surcharge)
  • Total number of rooms - 112
  • Audio-visual equipment
  • Babysitting or childcare
  • Ballroom(s)
  • Banquet facilities
  • Year Built 1926
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Business center
  • Business services
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Elevator/lift
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Concierge desk
  • Multiple large conference rooms
  • Currency exchange
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Elevator/lift attendant
  • Event catering
  • Express check-out
  • Fitness facilities
  • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
  • Multiple small meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • Number of floors - 11
  • Patio
  • Poolside bar
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Restaurant(s) in hotel
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Security guard
  • Shoe shine
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoke-free property (fines apply)
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa tub
  • Suitable for children
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Wedding services
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking

Room Amenities

  • Wireless Internet access
  • Premium television channel(s)
  • Air conditioning
  • Premium bedding
  • Internet access (complimentary)
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom phone
  • Designer toiletries
  • In-room massage available
  • Sewing kit
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Desk
  • Cable/satellite television channels
  • Non-smoking only
  • Climate control
  • Clock radio
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Complimentary newspaper
  • Cribs/infant beds available
  • Direct-dial phone
  • DVD player
  • Electronic/magnetic keys
  • Extra towels/bedding in room
  • Free local calls
  • Hair dryer
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • In-room safe
  • High-speed Internet access
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Makeup/shaving mirror
  • Cable television service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Minibar
  • Multi-line phone
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Rollaway beds available
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service
  • Voice mail
  • Wake-up calls
  • Window opens
  • ESPN
  • Plasma television

Rooms

La Valencia Hotel 112 smoke-free guestrooms have village or ocean views. Windows open to the fresh sea air. Rooms vary in size, layout, and decor, but all provide 300-thread-count Egyptian-cotton linens, plasma TVs, and complimentary wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Marble bathrooms feature premium toiletries and bathrobes.

Other amenities at this La Jolla, CA, hotel include sitting areas with two upholstered chairs and a desk, stocked minibars, in-room safes, DVD players, and nightly turndown service. A complimentary newspaper is delivered daily to each room.

Accessibility Options

To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the “Special or Accessibility Requests” section of “Trip Preferences” when you book your hotel.

  • Accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom
  • Roll-in shower
  • Handicapped parking
  • In-room accessibility
  • Accessibility equipment for the deaf

Dining

Sky Room - Intimate restaurant on the hotel's 10th floor. Currently closed for renovation; expected to re-open Fall 2012.

The Whaling Bar and Grill - Nautically themed, historic bar with deep-burgundy walls, red-leather banquettes, a fireplace, marine-inspired murals, and whaling artifacts. Popular gathering spot for locals and visitors. Varied menu of salads and main courses. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails. Open from lunch to late evening.

Mediterranean Room – Restaurant offers Mediterranean inspired cuisine served with ocean views or in a patio setting. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Sunday Champagne Brunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

La Sala and Ocean Terrace - Comfortable lounge overlooking the ocean. Floor-to-ceiling windows. Piano music several nights a week. Appetizers, cocktails.

Poolside bar - Open during summer months, but food and drink service is available year-round via phone in a cabana.

Room service - Available 24 hours.

Recreation

The hotel's outdoor pool and tiled spa tub are located on a fourth-floor patio with tropical flowers and a Spanish-tiled fountain. A 24-hour fitness center offers treadmills, stair machines, stationary bikes, free weights, and a massage room where spa services can be arranged (surcharge for spa services). Guests can also use the tennis facilities and full-service spa (surcharges) at La Valencia's companion resort, Rancho Valencia, 16 miles away.

La Valencia Hotel is one block from La Jolla Cove, part of the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park, which encompasses 6,000 acres of tide and submerged lands. The beach is popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. Torrey Pines Golf Course, 6.5 miles from the hotel, offers two 18-hole courses, a golf shop, driving ranges, and pro instruction.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Boating nearby
  • Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
  • Personal motorized watercraft on site
  • Rowing or canoeing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Pilates classes/instruction nearby
  • Yoga classes/instruction nearby
  • Aerobics nearby
  • Volleyball nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Running track/path nearby
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
  • Horse riding/rental nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Bird watching nearby
  • Playground nearby
  • Swimming on site

Awards and Affiliations

  • La Valencia Hotel is listed in the 2007 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List of the world's best places to stay.
  • The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Pets accepted
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Pet maximum weight in lb is 75
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 29 per night (in/out privileges)
    • Pet fee: USD 25 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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La Valencia Hotel
4.4
out of 5
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out of 109 reviews

Carrie from Los Angeles, CA
5.0
out of 5

“Can't wait to go back!”

I would go back to La Valencia in a minute! I just went down for the weekend to get away for one night. And, as planned, came back renewed and refreshed. The service staff were extremely hospitable and treated me like royalty. The rooms are a little small, but the amenities and service made up for it and made it worth every penny.

Bob
5.0
out of 5

“Grand Dame”

Doesn't disappoint.

Mike from New York, NY
5.0
out of 5

“Beautiful Spanish Hotel”

Great location. This hotel is smack-dab in the middle of town. Beautiful views. In a village view room, you'll hear the traffic from 6am til about midnight, but its not that bad. Excellent banana pancakes with coconut syrup!!

Kyle from Chicago
5.0
out of 5

“Would recommend for anybody”

La Valencia is a great place to stay, in a great location, right next to La Jolla coves for snorkeling and watching the seal marine life. The hotel was very clean with a very helpful staff that were not rude by any means as I have heard before. There is plenty of shopping and restaurants within walking distance and a short drive to Sea World and San Diego Zoo. The only thing that could have been improved was the size of the bathroom which was pretty small. This was my second visit to La Valencia and would not hesitate to stay here again.

Kim from Lexington, KY
5.0
out of 5

“La Valencia as beautiful as I remembered”

The room was incredible! Large ocean front windows that you could open wide! We had a lovely long weekend for our anniversary. Wonderful food, kayaking, biking and shopping. A great romantic weekend.

Lori from Naples, FL
5.0
out of 5

“beautiful view”

very happy with this hotel

Allison from Seattle
5.0
out of 5

“Charming historic hotel in a great location”

My friend and I spent a relaxing 4-day weekend here and it was a beautiful and relaxing setting. The hotel itself is historic and very nicely maintained, with an old world European feeling with Spanish tiles, and a tiny elevator with an operator. FYI it didn't seem very wheelchair friendly due to steps to the pool and tiny elevator, but maybe better in the newer section of building - I recommend asking before booking if that's important to you. The hotel is situated right in the middle of the shopping and restaurant district so other than getting from the airport, a car is not absolutely needed - but nice to have if you want to go out sightseeing, and might even out with the cost of a taxi or shuttle. The beach is also right next door, but for our early Spring trip seemed like more of a walking-path beach than a laying in the sun beach. Two areas are within easy walking distance where seals can be viewed up close basking on the beach. The pool is perfect for laying in the sun with comfy towel covered lounge chairs and restrooms with showers close at hand. Our only disappointment was the desk messed up our massage schedule and wasn't so great about confirming exact times, but they were very cordial about resolving the issue. A very romantic and relaxing setting overall. I would definitely return with my husband and child, though it seemed more a sophisticated grown up location than a small kid location.

joyce from LOS ANGELES
5.0
out of 5

“a ;classic charmer”

old world excellence meets modern amenities- great location, ambiance and service great find

Ann from Nanticoke, Pa.
5.0
out of 5

“Wonderful experience!”

There is nothing that theyh could have done at the Hotel La Valencia to make out stay better. Everything was great from the accomodations themselves to the staff. We have traveled a lot and have never experienced such a pleasant, competent staff. We look forward to returning.

Ava from Seattle
5.0
out of 5

“Elegant, comfortable, gorgeous--what's not to like?”

This lovely smallish hotel, right on the coast in La Jolla, could not have been nicer! From the beautiful and lavish floral displays in the hotel lobby and its lovely garden, to the immaculately clean interior, it was a delight to see and to stay in. The food at the hotel's restaurant was delicious and well-prepared, the service pleasant and efficient. The place was quiet and while an old, historic building, had all the comforts one might ask for. Our television/cable system was extra-complicated, though, and I would have liked an easier access just to see the news- the remote was as complex as the dashboard of the Space Shuttle, but the maintenance man came immediately and straightened us out. Relaxing, and more than fulfilled the expectations for a really nice "girls" get-away for my best friend and myself in a beautiful seaside location. The valet parking, while v. expensive @ $25/day, was efficient, and made life easy.

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La Valencia Hotel

1132 Prospect St La Jolla, CA , 92037 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • La Jolla Cove - 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
  • Children's Cove - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
  • Windansea Beach - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
  • Birch Aquarium - 3 km / 1.9 mi
  • University of California-San Diego - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
  • Pacific Beach - 6.2 km / 3.9 mi
  • Mission Beach - 8.7 km / 5.4 mi
  • Seaworld - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
  • Ocean Beach Park - 10.9 km / 6.7 mi
  • Old Town San Diego State Park - 12.7 km / 7.9 mi
  • San Diego Zoo - 17 km / 10.6 mi
  • Balboa Park - 17.7 km / 11 mi
  • San Diego Convention Center - 18.9 km / 11.7 mi
  • San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 37.3 km / 23.2 mi

Location Highlights

  • On beach
  • Beach nearby
  • Full-service health spa nearby
  • In suburbs
  • Whale-watching nearby

The preferred airport for La Valencia Hotel is San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi.

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  • San Diego, CA, United States (SAN-San Diego Intl.)

Area:

La Jolla, California, United States of America: Spanish for “The Jewel,” La Jolla is 13 miles north of downtown San Diego. One of the country’s most affluent communities, La Jolla is known for its fine homes, wonderful beaches, wonderful restaurants, and stunning natural scenery. It is home to the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Stephen Birch Aquarium and Museum.

La Valencia Hotel

1132 Prospect St La Jolla, CA , 92037 United States of America

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