La Valencia Hotel

Hotels
8.8 (417 reviews)
1132 Prospect Street , San Diego , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Business center
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional service
Beautiful location
Immaculate cleanliness
Delicious food and drinks

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Immaculate rooms as noted in the reviews.
Service
9.06
Staff received praise for their attentiveness and friendliness.
Location
9.1
Perfect location close to shops and overlooking the ocean.
Room Quality
8.55
Rooms are immaculate, enhancing overall comfort.
Amenities
8.58
Excellent amenities including a dog menu and spacious terraces.
Value for Money
8.54
Pricing for the quality of service and location was reasonable.
Food and Beverage
8.79
Exceptional food and cocktails as appreciated in multiple reviews.
Overall Experience
8.86
Guests had a fantastic experience, with many planning return visits.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-21 04:57

Property Description

Luxurious Mediterranean Design

Elegant Rooms and Dining Options

Indulge in the stylish rooms at La Valencia Hotel, each equipped with modern amenities and offering picturesque views. Choose from dining at The Med for a delightful culinary experience or Cafe la Rue for a casual meal any time of day.

Relaxation and Recreation

Unwind at the spa and wellness center with a soothing massage, or stay active at the fitness center. With an outdoor pool and close proximity to Torrey Pines Golf Course, leisure options abound at this Mediterranean gem.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of old-world charm and contemporary luxury at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla.

Important information:

Please note: The property limits the amount of individual reservations to 6 rooms under the same name. Any more than 6 rooms will constitute a group which has a different deposit and cancellation policy. The advance deposit for a group will be the first and last night’s room and tax for each room booked, which will be processed at time of booking. For any type of cancellation guest would need to cancel 30 days prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty charge of the entire deposit.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SAN

Location

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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 417 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.06
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 8.55
Amenities: 8.58
Value for Money: 8.54
Food and Beverage: 8.79
Overall Experience: 8.86
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JERRY couple us
7
okay
Cons:

bathroom was small and not enough hooks to hold your towels

2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Asli couple tr
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Nihan family_with_children tr
2
Tavsiye edemem
Pros:

La Jolla’yı sevdik

Cons:

Otel fiyatına göre çok pahalı. Konfor yok, odalar küçük ve ses geçiriyor. Verdiğimiz parayla çok daha güzel otellerde kalınabilir.

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Lisa couple us
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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STEPHEN couple gb
8
Enjoyable, close to restaurants and beaches but spoilt by parents not controlling their children
Pros:

hotel location was excellent and facilities were good. Room was good with great view over pool

Cons:

The air conditioning in the room was super loud, and it was difficult to sleep with it on.

The pool area was small but well laid out and adequate for adults. The problem we had was that the pool was being used as a childrens play area. Parents and poolside staff were not controlling their children so the whole pool was being used by young children running around the sides chasing each other and jumping in without any consideration for other bathers. This i found unacceptable and disappointing as it did spoil our last day at the hotel.

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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seasonedpro57 Couples New York City, New York
4
Massively outdated and overrated
Pros:

The lack of investment in this hotel is evident at every level. The staff is ordinary at best and the infrastructure is dated. Wifi inadequate, room a/c old noisy kind, and pool area is downright shabby. Typical of many older classic properties that have little impetus so invest because of lack of competition and prime location. They appear to thrive on groups and weddings at this point. Housekeeping over burdened and not able to turn rooms fast enough during checkouts. If they invested in the rooms as much as the bathrobes, they’d be in a lot better place.

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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clairebW341EO Friends getaway
2
Horrendous
Pros:

Having an horrendous time here at this very expensive hotel. Here are the highlights:
Arrived at 1:30 for a 4pm check in. Very graciously given a key for the pool. Unfortunately there wasn’t a chair to be found and there really wasn’t anywhere to sit bc most of those areas were being utilized by 2 weddings. At first we found 2 chairs in front of a staff entrance then We sat on a bench on the side of the street. Our items were left in a trolly that all had access to. Room was ready at 4:15 which is acceptable However, the AC sounded like we were in tarmac with an airplane. All night. Dripping from shower head, pillows were so over stuffed I had to sleep in folded towels, ironing board was dirty, WiFi is spotty. For this cost, I would not recommend. Our friends are having a similar experience

2026-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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Nicola family_with_children it
2
Pessima esperienza che non consiglio
Cons:

Camera senza finestre.
Camera tripla con terzo letto una brandina degli anni venti.
Livello pulizia inqualificabile.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Matteo family_with_children it
3
Not worth the price. Barely a 3 star.
Pros:

Location and the car valet service (convenient and friendly staff).

Cons:

Everything else.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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droml73 Family Wichenford, Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
10
Awesome location and beautiful hotel
Pros:

Awesome experience and wonderful staff. Thank you!

2026-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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melissapN3506TC Family
4
Don’t do it!
Pros:

Yikes. Not what we expected. Let me begin by saying this is NOT a luxury hotel. The hotel is very old and very dated. It’s in dire need of updates. Carpet is worn, stains on lampshades and walls, etc. There were weddings three nights in a row and our room was above the dj…omg…the entire room vibrating until the wedding was over. One of our windows was also next to food service and lots of noise/clanging/voices during the weddings. The smells on our side of the hotel were either of old food/garbage or some kind of sewage?
Front desk is ambivalent to kind of everything. The location was nice though. The guys at the pool were also very nice and went above and beyond. Wouldn’t stay here again.

2026-08-03 via Tripadvisor
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Seton family_with_children us
10
Gorgeous property located in the heart of La Jolla!
Pros:

Location, amenities, rooms, staff was friendly, cleanliness, comfortable beds

Cons:

Nothing, it was amazing!

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Daniel couple us
10
Pros:

Beautiful

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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christinenP6729JI Couples
10
Special spot in La Jolla
Pros:

PERFECT place to stay in La Jolla! You can walk to everything! Spectacular setting! We stayed in a villa. Balcony overlooking the ocean. Spacious with the best waterfall shower in my life! Hotel staff couldn’t be nicer or more helpful. The concierge literally ran down the street after us to share more info she forgot! This place was memorable. Highly recommend!

2026-07-24 via Tripadvisor
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Vanessa couple pe
8
Pros:

Buenas instalaciones, servicio y ubicación.

Cons:

La habitación tenia un olor particular como a humedad. El servicio de desayuno termina muy temprano.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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8604858743 Couples
10
Michael is the best
Pros:

Michael !!!! Literally the kindest and most helpful lovely server 🙏🏼 loved the salmon !

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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jdonner81 Couples Miami Beach, Florida
10
1st yr wedding anniversary
Pros:

Spent our 1st anniversary here this past weekend. The staff made it special - concierge, spa and front desk- sweet people. Rooms are comfortable and stylish. Property is old Spanish charm. Pool attendant was amazing. Great location. Will be back

2026-07-19 via Tripadvisor
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B1729SDsarahb Family
10
Shraddha, Concierge, La Valencia
Pros:

My family loves La Valencia Hotel. The luxury and comfort of the property are next to none. One of the highlights that made our trip unforgettable was the exceptional service from, Shraddha, Concierge. She provided us with spot on suggestions to explore San Diego. She recommended taking the trolley which we did. It was an incredible tour of the city with 9 stops. Shraddha, has such a pleasant personality which made it so easy to work with her!

2026-07-16 via Tripadvisor
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Clive couple gb
6
Pros:

Great location. Nice big room, well equipped with good amenities

Cons:

General attitude of staff wasn’t great. We asked for somewhere to shower before taking a long flight back to London and were told to change in the bathrooms by the pool.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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rebecabW4673PV Family
10
Proposal day!
Pros:

Our stay at Hotel La Valencia was nothing short of extraordinary, and it became the perfect place to celebrate one of the most meaningful days of our lives—our engagement.

From the moment we arrived, every member of the team made us feel genuinely welcomed and cared for. What could have been simply a beautiful hotel became an unforgettable experience because of the incredible people behind it.

A very special thank you to Liz Ortega, Director of Rooms, whose kindness, professionalism, and attention to every detail went far beyond our expectations. Liz truly made us feel like family and ensured that such an important milestone in our lives was absolutely perfect.

To Shraddah, Concierge, thank you for your warmth, thoughtfulness, and for always being one step ahead. Your genuine care and willingness to help made everything effortless.

To Troy and Bujar, thank you for your exceptional hospitality and for making every interaction memorable. Your professionalism, friendliness, and sincere desire to make our stay special did not go unnoticed.

And to the wonderful team at La Sala Bar, thank you for helping us celebrate with our families and closest friends. Your attentive service, positive energy, and warm hospitality created the perfect atmosphere for one of the happiest days of our lives. Every member of the team made us feel celebrated, and we are so grateful.

It is rare to find a hotel where luxury is matched by such genuine, heartfelt hospitality. Every person we encountered contributed to making our engagement celebration even more magical than we had ever imagined.

Thank you, Hotel La Valencia, for giving us memories that we will cherish for a lifetime. We cannot wait to return and relive such a special chapter of our story.

2026-07-14 via Tripadvisor