The Bower Coronado

Wow! The Bower Coronado completely blew us away. This hotel is absolutely stunning from the moment you arrive. The rooms are beautifully designed, and the Le Labo soaps were such a luxurious touch. When we checked in, they poured us a welcome drink, and when we mentioned we were on our honeymoon, the staff immediately went above and beyond to make our stay special. We believe they upgraded our room, and when we got inside, there was a bottle of sparkling wine waiting for us—such a thoughtful gesture! The amenities were fantastic. They offer complimentary beach kits with chairs, towels, and an umbrella that we borrowed for an afternoon at the beach, which is just a 5-minute walk away. The pour-over coffee kits in the room produced delicious coffee (with a little effort), and there were pre-prepared coffee and croissants available on our floor each morning. We also really enjoyed the rooftop bar – having some drinks and great conversations with the bartenders. Every interaction with the staff was warm, genuine, and attentive. They truly made us feel special and welcomed throughout our entire stay. The Bower Coronado is everything a boutique hotel should be—beautiful design, thoughtful amenities, and service that makes you feel like a valued guest. We can't recommend it highly enough!

Nice chique boutique hotel just across the street from Hotel del Coronado. Well appointed rooms, on the smaller size (think standard European or Japanese) that we felt had just enough space for 2 carry on luggages. Those traveling with check in size luggages will find a fully opened suitcase commandeers most of the floor space. The location can’t be beat, the beach and restaurants within a 5 min walk. Super convenient. The staff were friendly and warm. Though calls from room to front desk often went unanswered. 4 calls between 12-12:30 went straight to voicemail so there was no way to call ahead for the valet (which is essentially needed as the property has no parking lot, $65/night). The hotel just opened 6 months ago, so maybe some operational logistics growing pains. Also, for Hyatt Globalists make sure to confirm your late check out time with the front desk or you will get an unexpected knock on your door around 11 asking why you haven’t left yet. Overall, may stay again, with tempered expectations. Charming hotel with untapped potential.

My husband and I recently booked a spur-of-the-moment getaway. When we made our reservation, we had the pleasure of speaking with the General Manager, Sean Murphy. What a joy it was working with him on the reservation. We met him at the hotel and were impressed with by his interest in us. I felt like we were family!||When we arrived, we were warmly greeted by the staff. Each of the staff spoke with us when were were coming and going from the hotel They were attentive and friendly. ||The architecture style of the hotel was beautiful. The room and hotel was as pictured on their website and the bathroom had lovely bath products. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Both the rooms and hotel common areas were very clean.||Also, the restaurant on the roof Dive was outstanding. Again, the servers were great and the drinks and food were delicious.||Anyways, I can't say enough about this hotel, we will be back for sure :)

My wife and I stayed at The Bower for 7 nights and we could not be more happy.... for several reasons. The hotel is perfectly situated to experience all that Coronado has to offer. The staff, especially the Manager, Sean, and Isabella, his assistant, made sure our stay was perfect. Their warm welcome initially and throughout our stay greeted us everyday with a friendly smile and showed concern during our stay to make our stay perfect. The room was nicely furnished and the bed was very comfortable. Even the towels in the bathroom were of the highest quality. Their morning coffee, tea and croissants, made available on our floor, were the perfect start to our mornings. Our days at the beach were the best, because the hotel supplied us with beach chairs, umbrella and towels. The rooftop bar/restaurant offers great views, drinks and food and we enjoyed all three. Tim, bar/restaurant manager, stopped by our table on every visit to say hello. The valet, Johann, was unbelievable with his supporting service upon arriving and leaving for our daily exploring. I am really excited and thankful we discovered this boutique hotel. We have been visiting Coronado for over twenty years and this hotel is a fantastic find! I cannot say enough about this hidden gem! Thanks to everyone that made our stay awesome!

My employer rented out The Bower recently for a team offsite for a few days in October. The hotel is GORGEOUS. The staff is so attentive and SO sweet. The rooms are absolutely stunning and so cozy and come with great amenities. The rooftop bar and restaurant was great! The hotel is within walking distance to a lot of dining, shopping and the beach! Not too far from downtown San Diego either. Next time I’m in town, I 100% plan on coming back. Thank you for making our time so incredible! 🖤

We stayed at The Bower Coronado for a wedding and are so glad the generous couple booked out this boutique hotel for the weekend — we’ve officially found our go-to spot in Coronado!||The welcome cocktail party in the hotel’s cozy living room and the reception at Dive Rooftop were both perfect venues for an intimate wedding celebration. ||Thoughtful touches like little limoncello bottles delivered to each room and extra bottles placed in the common areas on every floor (a fun nod to the groom’s request) made the weekend feel even more personal.||From the moment we arrived, the service was spectacular — warm, accommodating, and genuinely personable. The attention to detail was evident in everything, from the valet opening our doors to GM Sean offering us water and turning up the music while we enjoyed a snack and a bottle of wine in the “living room” before the reception.||The rooms were just as impressive — Le Labo toiletries, plush towels, a super-comfortable bed, luxurious bedding, luxury bathrobes, and cute reusable water canisters we got to take home as souvenirs. Every element felt carefully considered.||And for a beach town, the amenities couldn’t be better: complimentary beach chairs, umbrellas, towels, and bikes available for guests — such a great touch!||A special shoutout to Mackaela and Devin — they were incredible. When our flight was canceled and we needed to stay another night, they welcomed us back with warmth and kindness. Mackaela even offered us some rosé (or something stronger — which we gladly accepted!) while she quickly got us rebooked, and Devin whisked our bags to the room to make sure we were settled in.||While we were sipping our drinks and debating dinner plans, Mackaela read our minds — she handed us Dive Rooftop menus, placed our order, and had it delivered right to us. The grilled achiote octopus and herb-roasted cauliflower were both excellent! She turned what could have been a stressful situation into a relaxing, feel-good evening. That level of care and hospitality is rare.||The Bower Coronado isn’t just a beautiful place to stay — it’s a whole experience.||We can’t wait to come back!

Loved our stay at The Bower. Super attentive staff; they open the door for you, give a glass of rose upon arrival… top notch. Standard rooms are on the small side but they are so well appointed; slippers, robes, loofas, toothbrushes, great smelling lotion. Free bikes, which my teenagers enjoyed. Decent albeit small fitness room, pretty rooftop bar with fire pits. Perfect location in the middle of the shops and directly across from The Del Coronado. I especially loved that every floor has a coffee/tea/pastry station with filtered water for hydro flask refills. Can’t beat it for the price. Will definitely stay here again!

Adding a few more stars as the hospitality was pretty incredible despite the issues and I do believe they are making moves to fix all issues and they went so so far out of their way to make everything right and I know they are newly opened and a small biz. Really wanted to love this place. I never write bad reviews and hate being a “Karen” but feel like I should warn yall :(. This place is beautiful and has some nice touches, comfy beds, and responsive staff but when it comes to the basics (ie getting a good nights sleep) it was rough. 1. the AC in our room didn’t work and it was unbearably hot (78 degrees in the room!!!). We let the front desk know and they tried to fix it (saying we were on the wrong mode…) but it didn’t help and continued to get hotter as it was only blowing hot air. Eventually they brought up a fan which was hard to even find a place for in the tiny room lol. 2. the very bright “motion detection” lights in the bathroom switched on in the middle of the night MULTIPLE TIMES (for no reason? We were both in bed?) which woke us up all night. 3. Tiny room. Maybe others are bigger but ours was tiny. 4. Definitely was not greeted with rose or bubby as others mentioned. In fact there was no one at the door to let us in and the two women at the front desk were not particularly welcoming.

A premiere boutique hotel experience if ever there was one... The wife and I were doing some hotel hopping before Christmas to get our holiday cheer on and this one will be hard to forget. Bear in mind, everything is not perfect, but the overall is utterly fantastic. The lobby was very contemporary without being overly modern. I was getting a vibe of France or Belgium in spite of never traveling to either. There were a beautiful Christmas tree, sofas and fireplace, and we were immediately feeling great about our choice. We did not notice that the STAFF multi-task a lot here with the front desk even having to retrieve our valet parked vehicle. It may be based on occupancy or season or simply be their philosophy. We did not experience any real cons with it, so I suppose as long as the staff is good with it so are we. Our room was on the 3rd floor with a view of the Del. They are located on a fairly busy road, but the windows provide a solid damper as do multiple layers of dampening curtains. Would I call it ideal for an occasional "maintenance insomniac", maybe not, but it worked out. Noise wasn't really noticeable until morning commute time. The bathroom has Dyson hair styling tools which is another high-end touch. I think Hercule Poirot would LOVE this property. The room was beautiful from A to Z. The use of brass and wood tones, textured concrete and other metals was spectacular visually and to the touch. The Fellows in-room pour over coffee system was high-end and delicious. The metal shower cage was an eye-catching game changer. The room size was good for a boutique property in this location. Room service dining was excellent. They even had a coffee lounge right off our room with comfortable seating, 4 types of creamers (oat milk, whole milk, coconut milk, whole milk), regular and decaf. If you are into architecture and interior design the aesthetics here will have you staring often. I read in advance about the 3rd floor being noisy and the reviewers were somewhat right about that. The restaurant is above you so they will drag chairs in the morning or night (after closing) which you can hear. It is not excessive but light sleepers are not missing it. The restaurant closes at 9pm so that was no big deal at night. The morning did not bother me as much as I thought. It was not really constant. Maybe because of a very comfortable MEDIUM firm bed and all the other highlights I have cited. Almost everything here is so very well thought out and beautifully executed.

I stayed here for six days. I would have given five stars on the first day, but the rating dropped every single day after that. Pros Great view, especially during Christmas. You can see the Del Coronado and all the Christmas lights in the park, and it is very pretty. Good and convenient location with lots of restaurants, shops and cafes nearby. Short drive to downtown and the convention center, around fifteen minutes. Pretty good pour over coffee. Prompt housekeeping. Friendly staff. Cons There were spiders in the room. If you are on the third floor, every morning before eight, the rooftop restaurant seems to drag furniture around. It is incredibly loud and makes it impossible to sleep. It continued even after complaining multiple times. For four hundred dollars a night, the amenities are embarrassing. The gym is tiny. There is no microwave. Nothing about the property justifies the price. The rooms are very small. They stopped refilling the coffee in the room after a couple of days, and I had to keep asking for it. Also, no iron box. They have a very small handheld pressing iron which is impossible to use. Overall, the location and view cannot make up for how disappointing the stay was, and does not justify their price.

We had a wonderful stay at The Bower Hotel and felt comfortable and welcome throughout. What makes a stay memorable are the small, genuine interactions with staff. From housekeeping to valet, everyone was friendly and personable. The lobby clerk stood out. She offered us beach chairs after we checkout and asked about our gondola ride through the Coronado Cays. The bellhop was equally quick and welcoming. At The Dive rooftop bar, this was our third visit, and once again we noticed the teamwork. More than once, another server checked on us even when it wasn't "their" table. Those small touches, along with casual conversation about where we're from and staff sharing a bit about themselves, really set the tone. The highlight for us was how easy the hotel makes it to enjoy Coronado. They provided complimentary bicycles, which we rode around the island, and beach chairs and an umbrella for our time on the sand such a thoughtful perk that took the stress out of planning. I would describe the lobby as "like a living room" and loved the décor and light fixtures. I'll add that the mattress was the best I've slept on in years. If you don't want the hustle and bustle of the Hotel del Coronado across the street, I'd suggest exchanging it for this boutique hotel where the staff-to-room ratio feels like 1:1. The rooftop bar has a vibe that reminds me of old Palm Springs, the kind of place where Hollywood used to slip away for a getaway. The Bower Hotel is a gem, and we can't wait to return.

Really cute rooftop restaurant with excellent service, but all of our plates were served cold. There's no parking if you're only looking to eat at the restaurant, and there's no espresso machine, so only drip coffee is served (also lukewarm). I assume the server waited for all of our dishes to be ready at the same time, and that's why they were served cold. Regardless, food is the most important aspect, so when it's served absolutely cold and it's over $20 for mere eggs and potatoes, it doesn't matter how cute the place, or impressive the service is, it loses the good work staff puts in.

The hostess and staff were amazing. It's their soft opening this weekend, and we're enjoying the rooftop bar with beautiful views. The food and drinks were great. We came for brunch to celebrate my friend's birthday and had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend this place!

Cute rooftop restaurant. The sitting was comfortable. We were a group of 6 and they accommodated us great. The food was well flavored. I gave them a 3 star because the wait to get the food was more than an hour. When we did get our food my dish was cold. I wish they would had brought my food when it was still warm but they waited until all our dishes were ready.

Place is shiny and new. Looks very chic. We went to Dive for an anniversary lunch 1 day before its Grand opening. The staff was uber friendly and courteous. Courtney was our server and she was great! Even offered to turn on the heaters for us. We tried the sliders, fish taco, and the garbanzo salad. The fries are shaved, unique and delish. Sliders and tacos are good but pretty standard for San Diego. Skip the salad, barely had any flavor. Could use some citrus or vinaigrette to it and salt for additional flavor. Drinks we had the Duchess and Mezcal, both were refreshing. The view from the rooftop was great overlooking the bay and views of the Del across. Suggest having blankets for balmy cool Coronado nights. Otherwise great new hangout spot for Islanders!

We heard about this new spot on Instagram. We came for brunch and to celebrate a friend's birthday. The Dive restaurant is located on the rooftop of The Bower hotel. All the staff there were beyond friendly and helpful. It was a beautiful day! I ordered a mimosa and the Avo Brioche. The avocado toast was good and fresh. The egg was cooked perfectly the way I asked for it - over hard. I feel it was good but could use a little more flavor. I still enjoyed it and was pleased with the amount of avocado. While all the staff were awesome, food took a very long time to come out and the ones in our group that ordered hot food said their food was cold. We still had a good time here.

From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed in a professional and friendly way from concierge/manager, Michaela/Mikayla and the valet. This is a new boutique hotel with many, many perks but as with other small-ish, boutique hotels, you're not going to get onsite parking and some other embellishments, as with a large resort (like the older Hotel del across the street). This is about experiences and the vibe and we were there for that! For ex, we knew going in that they have luxurious robes, sheets, mattresses, pillows, in-room pour-over coffee, etc. Those often appeal to couples looking for a luxurious get away and we were not disappointed. One of the pleasant surprises was receiving a high-end, stainless steel, drink container with all day fill-up privileges of: filtered, still water, sparkling water, or hot water. SO MUCH better than getting 2 small plastic water bottles in our room. The room wasn't huge but it was quiet and private with a view of the city of Coronado with a Juliette balcony (no furniture on it). It has 2 shades, one to have privacy, with filtered light, and a black out shade. The products in the room were Le Labo Santal 33 - we LOVE this brand and scent, and we have previously tried the lotion and body wash. We got to try both of those again, and the hand wash, shampoo, and conditioner here at The Bower. We like good product and helped make the world, or at least Coronado Island a better smelling place for a few days! The rooftop restaurant DIVE is super convenient for guests and non-guests with elevator entrances outdoor for visitors and indoors for guests. We ate at Dive at least 4 times during our stay because the food was delicious, coffee great, great views and comfortable seating, and staff attentive and friendly. We had Waygu sliders with fries, Calamari, avo toast, bacon, tator tots, etc. All delicious. We invited a friend to join us for dinner and we weren't rushed, even with a packed rooftop spot. There is one EV charging station onsite by lobby, and our only snag was not being able to charge our new Honda Prologue SUV. But the staff came up with an easy-for-us solution and found nearby EV charging, which they took care of for us. The Bower has both new electric bikes and cruisers with gears for easy riding the beautiful island. They are complimentary and provided with helmets and water. So glad it was easy since it's a small boutique, no hassles to get these bikes. Finally, the lobby and decor is hip without being snobby. Everyone (staff and guests) were friendly without being intrusive. It is right in town across from The Del, which gives you easy access to all the nearby shops and restaurants. We will come back to this hidden, epic, gem very soon as everything about it is easy and generous.

Beautiful boutique style hotel. The Bower had the most helpful and welcoming staff. From the day of booking the room the manager Sean was there to assist us with everything we needed. The location is directly across the street from the beach with a stunning rooftop bar. If you' are looking for a seamless and intimate experience this is the place.

Amazingly clean and friendly. Nice boutique hotel near the beach and many coffee shops and restaurants. They also give the cutest room slippers and a nice reusable bottle for you to keep.

Absolutely Outstanding! From the moment we walked in, it was clear this restaurant runs like a well-oiled machine--and that's all thanks to Rachel, the manager, and her phenomenal team. Rachel's presence is warm, professional, and effortlessly confident. You can tell she leads by example. She checked in with us personally during our visit--not in a rushed or rehearsed way, but with genuine care and hospitality. It's rare to see a manager so hands-on, so invested in both the staff and the guest experience. The entire crew mirrored Rachel's energy--friendly, attentive, and clearly proud of their work. Service was seamless, food came out perfectly timed, and every staff member we interacted with was kind and accommodating. You could tell they respect and enjoy working under Rachel's leadership, and it shows in every detail. In an industry where great service can make or break a night out, Rachel and her crew deliver nothing short of excellence. Can't wait to come back! Fernando & Mia were also very kind!

We stayed at the Bower for three nights and had a great time! It's a smaller hotel but with a very dedicated staff and so many nice touches and everything is clean and new. The decor, bedding, bath products etc are amazing. I loved the Dyson hair dryer, the daily morning (amazing!) croissants on every floor, free beverages in the floor lounge, and two very nice complimentary water bottles we got to take home. Our room had a balcony and a view of the Del and it was so relaxing to spend time there. It's also completely walkable- there are tons of shops, restaurants, coffee and the beach within a few blocks and I enjoyed a daily run by the beach. Lavon in particular was incredible, hustling everywhere to take care of us and other customers and the housekeeping staff was also great, timing their visits while we were out and leaving everything refreshed. We can't wait to come back!

Nice boutique hotel in the heart of Coronado and the roof top bar and restaurant very nice and clean , friendly staff , food is great . Love coming here and enjoying the view and the ambiance . Vanessa my server is wonderful and very attentive.

Pretty rooftop restaurant. I wouldn't stay at the hotel again. Don't come here if you expect to sleep--the music blasting at 11pm is so loud that you won't be able to get any shuteye. This hotel is pretty but unfortunately understaffed. They could use more support at the front desk. Huge disappointment for me.

Immaculate vibes and views. Great spot for drinks and an afternoon snack. Service was amazing, everyone was so nice!

We came to celebrate a birthday party and as soon as we walked in we felt like we were home, we came as a family and felt so thrilled to be there. I would recommend to anyone looking for a cozy, comfortable and fun place to stay.

We have had two stays at The Bower, and I cannot say enough good things about this gem of a hotel on Coronado. It is a smaller hotel, but friendlier and much more receptive than anywhere else. Everything from arriving, to check-in, to check-out was met with the warmest hospitality I have ever seen at a hotel. The service here at The Bower rivals 5-star hotels, where the staff do everything they can to make your stay comfortable here. For anyone reading this, we have been to Coronado many times. It is one of our favorite places to go here in San Diego. The Hotel Del is a great place to stay, but it gets so busy and cumbersome at times, packed with visitors. Can feel like a circus sometimes that it feels like you can be trapped. The newly renovated Bower (we learned that it was a recent and complete renovation) provides guests with an experience of Coronado without all the fanfare of the Hotel Del. However, here's the secret: The Hotel Del is literally RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET!! It is a 2 minute walk (not even) to get to the beach, waves, sand, and even restaurants. Here's an even GREATER secret: For anyone that doesn't know, The Bower has its own Rooftop Bar and Restaurant!! We have had brunch, dinner, and very late night drinks up there on that rooftop. The views are panoramic, beautiful, and absolutely fitting for Coronado! We love that a rooftop bar is steps away from our room, giving you incredible amenities at this hotel! When I needed ice and the bar was down the hallway, they simply gave me a shovel full of ice and off I went! The service here is impeccable. Thoughtful, thorough, and welcoming. The tiny details are throughout. Everything from the magnetic shower door, to the snappy Dyson hair dryer (she looooved it!), to the electric kettle and tea, shelves and room decorations, mattress and pillows, everything shows that The Bower pays attention to detail. This is now our favorite place to book a reservation and stay on Coronado. It is simply the hidden gem that will make your stay exciting here in San Diego! If you are looking for a stay, I highly recommend The Bower. This is now the go-to place for the beach, especially for Coronado!

All of it was excellent. From the room to the food at the Dive rooftop restaurant - has a happy hour menu reasonably priced. This is a five star experience at a beach hotel!! Love it!

This hotel is elegant with a contemporary design and superb location close to the beach, restaurants and bars but the 5 stars is for the exceptional customer service my mom and I experienced. I had walker and wheelchair and needed help so called a few days ahead, Isabella was very gracious and assured me about all our specific needs. On arrival we were greeted like VIP's by Isabella and then Devon went over and above to address all our needs from wheelchair storage to hot milk for tea for mom! Nothing was too much - big shout out to Mickela for helping and Tim you guys made our stay exceptional.

We enjoyed our stay at the Bower very much. Beautiful room, very comfortable bed, everything brand new and clean, friendly staff! However, I wish hotel management could be more organized. We couldn't call the front desk because our room phone was unplugged and was not charged. I received a welcome text on our arrival, but did not receive a text back for my questions. I think more information about the hotel should be provided, including Wi-Fi password in writing in every room. With a little improvement, this hotel could easily be a 5-star experience.

The Bower was amazing. Brand new close to the beach. The rooms and people are great. They have beach chairs, umbrella and beach bags. The water stations are great. Definitely recommend. Thank you to Shawn for the hospitality.

My husband and I took my elderly parents to The Dive on the rooftop to celebrate their anniversary. I had called when I made reservations and I was told they had parking on site, but discovered it's only valet parking and not available for the restaurant, only hotel guests. It took my husband quite awhile to find parking after dropping us off and he ended up parking across the street at the Hotel Del Coronado, very expensive to park there. My dad uses a walker so that wasn't ideal that they don't have handicapped parking. The view is pretty and the staff is very nice and tried to help with the parking situation. The Dive Lemonade mocktail was terrible. The other cocktails were good. The tacos and sliders were delivered to the table, but the two salads didn't come until at least 10 minutes later. We had no place settings on the table when our food came and I had to get up and find a waitress to get some which took another five minutes. The food was okay, but the service was very slow.

Very cute but really understaffed. Took 20 minutes to get my car from the valet at 11 in the morning (starting from the time I sent in the valet request via text) and I had to make multiple requests to get enough towels for the room - ended up going to the lobby myself at night and waiting for the one staff member in the lobby to go get the towels for me after the other staff member on duty had apparently forgotten the towel request I'd made a half hour prior. Also, the restaurant never answered their phone, even though I let it ring for several minutes on multiple occasions - this was later explained to me as "someone else was on a long phone call at that time", but I wonder why this hotel doesn't have more than one phone line. Minor quibble is that the free coffee they provided in the lobby in the morning was extremely weak. That said, it's a very pleasant and otherwise upscale-looking hotel, the staff members were uniformly very sweet and well-meaning, and when the towels did arrive, they were nice and fluffy and large. I was on the fence about leaving a review because I did enjoy the stay, apart from the very long waits for everything I needed. But the 15-minute delay between checking out and having my car pull up is what gave me time and inclination to write this review.