Hotel del Coronado
Hotel · Coronado ·
Iconic Victorian beachfront hotel with spa, pools, dining & shops
Iconic Victorian beachfront hotel with spa, pools, dining & shops
"Historic and storied, this beachfront grande dame pairs prime access to Coronado’s winding shoreline with on-site indulgences—think a sustainable seafood dinner at Serẽa or a breezy happy hour at Sun Deck Grill—making it an easy add-on to a perfect beach day." - Kat Chen
"Perched on an oceanfront peninsula across from downtown San Diego, this sprawling Victorian resort — open since 1888 and long a stage for history, from President Benjamin Harrison breakfasting here in 1891 to Some Like It Hot filming its exteriors and Nixon hosting a 1970 state dinner in the Crown Room — underwent a massive seven-year, $550-million restoration completed in June. Owners Blackstone and operator Hilton stabilized the Victorian wing with its red turret, restored the Crown Room’s carved ceiling, refreshed hundreds of guest rooms, added a Nobu restaurant and several other dining options, and built new Shore House residences, ensuring that the Del’s historic stage remains ready to host new moments in real time." - Jackie Bryant
"This iconic beachfront hotel on Coronado instantly puts visitors in vacation mode with classic beachfront resort style and is a primary landmark to visit when crossing the Coronado Bridge or taking the ferry into the island community." - Archana Ram
"Over a century later, the "crown jewel of Coronado" shines brighter than ever. In the late 1800s, it effectively served as the destination’s singular grand resort—drawing East Coast elites who endured a five-day train ride to breathe the healing sea air and embrace the laid-back Southern California lifestyle—and now, with a full-scale renovation of its grand dame, it’s poised to usher in an exciting new era while honoring its storied past." - Lindsay Cohn
"A reimagined Southern California beachfront Gilded-Age resort that completed a $550 million, six-year restoration of its National Historic Landmark main building, preserving the iconic red turret, stained-glass windows and many original details (parquet floors, a cut-crystal chandelier, restored oak paneling and a vintage-style birdcage elevator) while modernizing nearly every corner of the 136-year-old property. The vast estate offers 938 rooms across distinct neighborhoods—the Victorian (each room unique), gated Beach Village cottages and villas, beachfront Cabanas, the glass-railed Views tower and residential-style Shore House suites—where recent renovations lighten interiors while retaining historic touches; a Shore House two-bedroom example includes electric blinds, a Sub-Zero fridge, a large wine cooler, blue rugs, warm woods and an extended patio beneath palm trees. The dining scene ranges from a newly opened Nobu to standout on-site restaurants (notably a Veranda plate of halibut with olives, capers and lemon and Serẽa’s local-catch ceviche, spicy lobster rigatoni with Calabrian chili and swordfish piccata), plus a beachfront taco shack, Ocean Club (members/paid access), ENO Market and Pizzeria, an ice cream parlor, candy shop, the lively Sun Deck and the historic Babcock & Story Bar with its 50-foot mahogany bar; cocktails are inventive (try the kalamata dirty martini with feta-stuffed olives and truffle salt or an Old Fashioned with sage‑infused date syrup). Steeped in legend—where Marilyn Monroe was filmed, L. Frank Baum wrote parts of The Wizard of Oz and a Nixon state dinner once gathered Sinatra and John Wayne—the property leans into its past with an Ice House Museum, guided tours (a 90-minute Legendary Tour and a 60-minute Haunted Happenings for ages 12+), uncovered period features like an 1888 ceiling fresco and chandeliers tied to Baum. The vibe is festive and memory-focused, ideal for history buffs, families, milestone celebrations and quick SoCal getaways; staff handle high occupancy smoothly, and the resort is fully ADA compliant with hearing-impaired rooms, widened pathways and added ramps. Situated beachfront on Coronado peninsula across the bay from downtown San Diego, it’s also near a naval air station whose occasional flyovers excite aviation enthusiasts." - Tim Chester