Review Highlights
“If you don't believe in ghost I suggest that you stay on Kate Morgan's floor and you see what I'm talking about!” in 28 reviews
“It's so cool to know that Marilyn Monroe used to come here and filmed the movie "Some Like It Hot" here at Hotel Del.” in 49 reviews
“At the Hotel Del Coronado, Leah at the front desk tried to help get us a room as did her manager Taylor R.” in 166 reviews
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Daily Resort Charge will be added to the room rate and includes guest internet access/ complimentary beach yoga and fitness center access/in-room streaming of Netflix/ Pandora/YouTube streaming with guest account. Welcome to Hotel del Coronado Curio Collection by Hilton. An iconic resort located on the edge of the Pacific Ocean Hotel del Coronado combines majestic Victorian architecture with modern luxuries and beachfront recreation for a resort experience that is uniquely Southern Californian. Discover your dream destination in one of our three resort neighborhoods. Enjoy the classic charm of guestrooms and suites in The Victorian. Or take in the social scene of the Cabanas located steps from the sand and pool. For easy access to beachside adventures choose a room or suite in The Views. Our sprawling beachfront resort has the perfect accommodations for every travel style. Enjoy beachfront dining at its best at Hotel del Coronado. From upscale sustainable seafood to alfresco fire pits with craft cocktails and coastal favorites. Every unique dining experience comes with an incomparable coastal setting. Find your Southern California state of mind with incredible beach experiences. Relax on a luxurious beach daybed at Del Beach or dig your toes in the sand at a private beach bonfire with fireside treats. From surf and stand up paddleboard lessons to posh pool cabanas and beach fitness adventures - it's time to create your favorite new memories...
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Is the hotel done with the renovations?
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The major renovations yes. Hotel Del is a forever ongoing project due to its age, character and vast surroundings.
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- Stephanie W.Chula Vista, CA1007161Mar 15, 2024
Wonderful experience visiting the Hotel Del.
Very special shout out to Noah DeCosta from SUNDAE's ice cream shop. He was so friendly and polite and really made me feel special celebrating my birthday! He made it a point to tell me happy birthday, and got other staff to acknowledge me as well. He was knowledgeable about the flavors and made wonderful suggestions! Wonderful worker who deserves to be acknowledged!!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Corey M.
Mar 15, 2024
Happy Birthday, Miss Stephanie!!
I will share your kind words with the Paleta Pack in Sundae’s!
We hope to see you again… This gelato won’t enjoy itself, ya know!!
Until then, bed well and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of Guest Services
Hotel del Coronado - Sean M.Seattle, WA01518Mar 1, 2024
Today we met at the hotel restaurant for a special celebration event.
The construction signage way-finding was incredibly messed up. Signs that told to go one way for a long walk, specifically saying restaurant in one direction then saying to turn around and go the opposite direction. With no relief. Guests appeared bewildered and stunned that the directions were so blatantly wrong.
Wasted 20 minutes going in circles.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Corey M.
Mar 6, 2024
Thank you for letting us know about your recent visit at the resort, Sean!
Thank you for letting us know about the new signage that we have around property directing guests to the shortest route to different venues on property.
I believe that the challenge that you experienced was not that the signage was incorrect, but that from the spot you came up from the garage, you can go in both directions… One is to your left and along RH Dana to the boardwalk (Paseo).
The other direction,of which you have supplied pictures, direct you towards the front of the hotel, in which you can continue to go along to the museum and the spa and the restaurants.
I am sorry to hear that. It was confusing. we will take a look once again at the signage to see if we can make it more clear.
Until then, be well, and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of guest services
Hotel Del Coronado - Don R. V.San Antonio, TX7503088Feb 27, 2024
Our recent stay at Hotel Del Coronado was a dream come true. Nestled on the picturesque Coronado Beach, the views were breathtaking. The service was exceptional, with every staff member going above and beyond. Our room was luxurious and cozy, with thoughtful amenities. Dining was a culinary delight, and the on-site amenities, from the lawn, beach, and restaurants, were excellent. All were top-notch. Overall, our experience was magical. Hotel Del Coronado exceeded our expectations in every way, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an unforgettable getaway in a truly stunning location with impeccable service.
Listed below are a few outstanding staff. All the staff were great and helpful.
Corey
Jill
Eddie R Banquets
Valet Richard and Mike
Laila
Grab & Go Angela and Maria Quesada
Sun Deck Mikayla and
Serea - Manny
Thank you for making our stay memorable.
Don & Yvonne VarneyHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0Business owner information
Corey M.
Mar 14, 2024
We miss you very much, Dan and Yvonne!
I will pass your compliments forward to the rest of the team.
We look forward to working with you all again very soon…
Until then, be well and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of guest services
Hotel Del Coronado - Mar 22, 2024
We had the most amazing time at Del Coronado. We stayed here for four nights over spring break. My kids won't stop talking about our fun getaway. My kids had so much fun at the pool. The cabana was perfect. We rented bikes, took a boat ride, watched a movie at the beach. We had a bon fire made s'mores at the beach and I was impressed with the level of service. The staff..people here were friendly and accommodated our every need. Our family had a wonderful spring break vacation. We cannot wait to be back. Thank you so much!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Feb 2, 2024
What a stay! Regardless of the construction and renovation work which make areas difficult to navigate along with self parking being a beast we had a 5 star stay (with some hiccups) thanks to Laila. Not focusing on some of the issues we ran into, Laila really made sure we felt cared for and making things right. The focus of this property is definitely service delivery given most of the folks we interacted with and their willingness to help.
We had a 3 night stay in The Views oceanfront room. The room was lovely and sleep quality excellent. The staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The hotel is an icon and regardless of construction it is still beautifully kept and the grounds gorgeous. We were here on an AMEX package and had complimentary breakfast for 2 each morning along with a $100 credit which helped cover the daily parking fee. We had a pleasant surprise of our room being ready for early check-in around 1:30pm. We had drinks in the bar, gelato and coffee from the market places and tooled around their shops as well and really loved not having to leave property/area and everything being so walkable.
I will definitely come back here and maybe try a Victorian room or The Cabanas.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1Business owner information
Corey M.
Feb 3, 2024
Thank you for your very kind words, Miss Betsy!
We will share your thoughts with Laila and the team.
We look forward to seeing you back and are very appreciative that you are visiting us with “The Hotel Collection“ through American Express.
That is truly the best way to travel!
Until then, be well and safe travels.
Corey Menotti
Director of Guest Services
Hotel Del Coronado - Jan 11, 2024
This was out first time staying in "The Views" tower. The rooms were very nice, clean, and modern. The stay itself...great as usual. The staff is amazing and there is plenty to do. We came on the last night the Christmas lights and holiday activities were going. Ice skating by the sea is a great time and we definitely plan to come for the holidays again next year!
Happy New Year!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Corey M.
Feb 3, 2024
Happy 2025 to you too, James!
What beautiful pictures!
You caught some of the magnificence of the season with your eye popping photographic elegance.
We hope to see you again this year… Although the winter holiday is my favorite, I can honestly say that you can’t miss the summer here on the island! The beautiful Pacific, and all its majesty lapping at the shoreline, where this iconic gem is placed!
It is no wonder they call this “Crown City!“
We hope to see you as the days grow longer…
Until then, be well, and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of Guest Services
Hotel Del Coronado - 39153145Dec 26, 2023
Lived in San Diego for quite some time and really enjoy coming here to visit again. It's beautiful scenery and I didn't expect to see the Christmas lights, but it was a beautiful touch. I enjoyed the little light show in the trees.
It's really packed during Christmas season, but I came here to go ice skating and was disappointed on how tiny the ring is and how many people are allowed to go skating at a time. It just seems very unorganized and overcrowded, and anyone can just throw on skates and hop in at any time. For the price of almost 100 for two people isn't worth it.
I still always enjoy my time here. But if you want a more relaxing experience, walk along the beach and away from the crowds. It's a beautiful walk and I love it everytime I visit here.Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 3Oh no 0 - Nov 24, 2023
Thanksgiving 2023 at the Del was like a fantasy time warp that kept fascinating me with every turn. The property is massive and it is part of the Hilton Curio Collection.
If you've seen the movie Some like it hot featuring Marilyn Monroe it's in there. The feeling is The Grand Hotel from Somewhere In Time but way larger, more lavish and 100x the Grand Floridian.
We came for the noon lunch buffet. We valet parked but the buffet is not in the main hotel as previous years in the Crown Room but down the path tothe bottom of the property in their expansive Ballrooms.
We were one of the first who entered which was a good thing. The person escorting us to our table moved us closer to the buffet. The man and woman taking care of our table were excellent and so friendly and kept checking on us and took care of us throughout the meal refilling my iced decaf and Doc's Coke plus clearing our plates. We passed on the champagne.
The ballroom was like stepping into a dream with beautiful centerpieces, a gossamer draping on parts of the ceiling, food stations like I've never seen before with seafood, sushi, Carved prime rib, turkey, ham and filled with every item you could wish for in a buffet. The lobster Bisque reminded me of my dad who would make it when I was a kiddo.
The live band was perfect. They played songs I could recognize and the speakers were right next to our table. Usually noise would bother me but it was extraordinary. The elderly man a few tables away from me had a smile on his face as his seated body was feeling the beat
There was a father and couple young sons wearing colored paper crowns. There were several people dressed like flappers of the roaring 20s or svelte young ladies in gowns fitting of that period with rhinestones or feathers draping their foreheads. Beautiful like Audrey Hepburn in My Fair Lady at her debut. So fabulous it added to the atmosphere. I was enamored to the hilt.
The desssert with mounds of different flavors of gelato, cutest little individual desserts, caramel apples, macarons, etc so decadent. The pumpkin and chocolate gelato were so refreshing and yummy. There was a leaf shaped piped chocolate with little round crunchy balls on the top that was delightful to savor slowly.
After lunch we explored the property. Sadly the museum was closed but there were so many eateries, outdoor seating areas, people everywhere enjoying their Thanksgiving afternoon. Several places guests were having ice cream, a general store, a candy shop and too many other stores to enter.
Some guests were on the ice rink or taking a stroll on the pathways you could even see the ocean.
The person who designed this hotel must have travelled the world or had an imagination like Walt Disney. I couldn't fathom how many hundreds of rooms there are. When you look up I felt there must be a story to this hotel in one or more of their rooms.
I was so intrigued that I told Doc let's stay overnight next year. I couldn't believe they are sold out Thanksgiving and Christmas 2024 already but Valentines 2024 was available.
Thank you Doc for treating me. Definitely One of the Most entirely enjoyable Thanksgivings we've spent together in my whole life just filled me in more ways than one with fascination and food galore.Helpful 9Thanks 2Love this 12Oh no 1Business owner information
Corey M.
Nov 25, 2023
Thank you for coming out to visit us over the holiday, Gail!
We hope to see you again this winter.
Until then, be well, and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of Guest Services
Hotel Del Coronado - Nov 14, 2023Updated review
My favorite place in all the land and it's even more beautiful and exciting today because my daughter is here with me!!
I love the new Views rooms.Helpful 12Thanks 0Love this 10Oh no 0Business owner information
Corey M.
Nov 25, 2023
Thank you for letting us know about your recent revisit to the resort, Elisa!
We still have miles to go before we sleep… As you can imagine this 20 year master plan, which began back in 2023 is nearing its completion as we begin the final phase:
Beginning in January we will be pulling apart the historic Victorian building board by board and replacing each stitch of the resort in order to make total improvements to the functional space yet maintaining its architectural integrity.
As you can imagine, it is a fantastic feat and we are all proud to be a part of it.
invite you to come back and see us again…
Until then, be well, and safe travels!
Corey Menotti
Director of Guest Services
Hotel Del CoronadoFeb 27, 2021Previous reviewFive stars for all the improvements they made within the last year and a half since I was last visiting. I love this hotel, it is iconic and beautiful and you can't beat the views! Well that Hilton bought it, they are making improvements faster even on Saturday . The staff is trained extraordinarily well
Oct 13, 2019Previous reviewWho doesn't love the Hotel Del? This is a beautiful property on the beach in Coronado. It is a phenomenal experience and anyone who is fortunate enough to experience staying here should be eternally grateful!! The employees are all extremely well trained in customer service. The grounds are immaculately kept. The only slight complaint is we were here during the new pool renovation so we didn't get to enjoy the poolside cabanas. It will be completed by summer 2020 so hopefully we will be back again to enjoy!!
1/2 star off for lack of make up remover wipes and honor bar in the room. That should be part of the 5 star experience!! Wait $50 for overnight valet parking?? Ridiculous!!! Okay, I'm done complaining FOR NOW
Wait, one more important complaint.. they are renovating the outside so bring your ear plugs!! They start jack hammering at 7 am and it's LOUD so rise and shine!! Ridiculous way to wake up on vacation when sleep is of the essence!! - Dec 31, 2023
I should have checked Yelp reviews. I will say the overall experience did not meet my expectations for the price/hotel level.
We decided to do a last-minute trip to ring in the New Year. We arrived Friday night, and the lobby was a madhouse... you can definitely tell the holiday season is still in full swing. This property has amazing grounds, and I'd highly suggest walking them if you are in the area. However, given my experience and the price point, I'd probably opt for an airbnb the next time we come to Coronado.
I am a Daimond member, but that was not acknowledged upon arrival. (They always ask in my feedback requests, so I am sharing that here as well.)
People were cordial but not necessarily kind. I did have a very positive experience with valet Saturday afternoon. In addition, I opted for the Concierge Club buy-in rate and found the hostesses and servers there to be extremely pleasant. (However, that does not apply to those at the Windsor Club serving members...that was fakeness at its finest.) I did not find it worth the price. Adding family members was an additional $150/adult and $75/child per adult. Breakfast included a continental plus breakfast and one menu item, along with mimosas. They also had lunch, but I was not able to make it to check it out. It was decent, but it was definitely not worth the price, IMO.
Room: We stayed on the 6th floor of The View building. There was something going with the room draft. We had to keep the balcony door cracked in order to avoid this humming noise the first two nights. Once we had someone come; he noted there was an issue at the bottom of the door that was allowing a draft underneath the room door and was able to fix it.
After our 2nd night, the door lock battery apparently died, and neither our keys nor the app worked. I let the front desk clerk know there were no lights, and she already knew the issue. We we had to walk back to the lobby, then wait for 10 minutes for someone to fix our door so we could get into the room. The gentlemen working on the door were swift, but I have to say that is the first time I've ever experienced a hotel room door not working.
The room only had a shower, and it was hard to keep the floor clean, so we had to have someone come clean every day. There was a very visible stain on the carpet, but other than that, it was an overall nice room.
The towels could have been a much better quality and were a bit hard.
I'm not sure if it was just for the holiday, but you could not call the valet to bring the car around, and now I'm nervous about checking out tomorrow.
Everything here is definitely resort prices, so have your pockets ready. Brunch/breakfast is $75/adult and $45/child. The restaurants have great food, but we found excellent options off the resort grounds.
All in all... great to visit, but this is not a must do, IMO. We'll probably try one more time in the summer, and if we find a good rate/point redemption value.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0