Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Beautiful facilities and well designed

Beautiful hotel with amazing food and restaurants. The entire property is well kept and has a relaxing atmosphere.

A special shoutout to Phil (Felipe) at the pool bar—his customer service was outstanding and he truly made our stay even better. Friendly, attentive, and great at what he does.

Came to the hotel for a birthday staycation. Immediately such a great experience from front desk check in to pool service with Phil. He was so funny amazing and attentive. Food was also delicious loved the ceviche & fish tacos

We've gone twice for a grandparents/grandkid weekend. Both times were super. Great food, great pool, great decor, friendly staff. It's honestly five stars but for the fact that I wish there was something more within walking distance. (The hangglider launch point nearby is pretty cool though!)

Costs doesn’t match cleanliness. Bathtub faucet kept falling off and sheets were dirty. Booked this hotel to use credit card perks (room upgrade, late check out) and none were given even when they were pretty empty. Walls are super thin and heard every guest and staff come in and out of our building.

We had a wonderful stay at this hotel! The room was very clean and comfortable, the staff were friendly and helpful, and the location was perfect. Everything was smooth from check-in to check-out. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!

We had a wonderful stay.
Everything was great, and we really enjoy our time there,

The room, facilities, and check-in experience were all excellent, and the staff was genuinely welcoming. The provided water bottles and fill-up stations around the property were also a nice accommodation. The room was clean, the halls had a welcoming fragrance, and the property was quiet. Room service was quick, and the in-room dining food quality was great — those were real highlights.

Unfortunately, the experience took a downward turn after check-in. The Greenfinch bar was a disappointment — a $28 Old Fashioned made with a basic $25 bottle of rye, and disappointing flavor, left me feeling the pricing was grossly disconnected from the quality being offered.

The most frustrating part of our stay, however, was the billing. Our final folio had two separate charges for our single breakfast, and the tip amounts were higher than what we recalled authorizing, which raises a serious concern about whether amounts were adjusted after the fact. Beyond the discrepancies themselves, the folio lacked meaningful transparency about how hotel credits and breakfast credits were applied, making it frustratingly difficult to verify the final charges. It was less about the money and more about poor transparency.

Resolving this required 4+ phone calls, and even after all of that, we never received a folio that clearly and accurately reflected each charge and credit line by line. This level of opacity is either a systemic billing issue or, at worst, an intentional one — and I'd encourage the GM to treat this as a priority. An overhaul of how billing clarity and accuracy are presented to guests seems warranted.

A full refund was ultimately offered, unprompted, after we departed, which I appreciate as a genuine gesture of goodwill—but it was not requested. But that goodwill couldn't fully offset the time spent trying to accurately resolve what was actually due for something that is very basic and straightforward. Show me the charges, apply the credits, and make it clear.

As it stands, I wouldn't recommend this hotel to friends or colleagues due to these 2 negative experiences, despite the hotel having good bones for a great stay.

Our stay at the Estancia was absolutely wonderful! My cousin and I came here when we were little with our grandma and distinctly remember having cookies and milk delivered to our room. It was such a special childhood memory! My cousin is getting married next week and as a celebration we booked a weekend. Stay at the Estancia to relive a childhood memory. I happen to mention this sweet memory when I booked our stay. when we arrived at the Estancia, the concierge had gone above and beyond to have fresh chocolate chip cookies and two glasses of cold milk, waitingfor us with a handwritten note from their team. We had a lovely time at the spa and a wonderful room. Truly, just as delightful as we remembered, and will absolutely be coming back for many years to come. So thankful to Jack and the entire team at the Estancia La Jolla

Beautiful hotel grounds and decor. It was lovely sitting by fireplaces and firepits outside during the winter. We had delicious cocktails and food at Mustangs and Burros and by the pool. Every staff member was professional and helpful. They made extra efforts to make my husband's birthday even more special.

Lovely, quiet, and relaxing trip! We came during some rare terrible weather, and had to cancel all of our outdoor plans for the day. This forced us to arrive early and the front desk was so lovely and accommodating. They graciously allowed us early check-in and quickly got us into our room to dry off. Our room was incredibly clean, the staff were all wonderful, and the heated pool was a nice treat in the evening.

I stayed with my boyfriend and we had an absolutely amazing time! Thank you so much for your outstanding service. Adam was wonderful and made sure everything went well. Mia and Jack from the front desk have been absolutely amazing throughout our entire stay. Huge shoutout to all of them for being so accommodating and having excellent communication skills. They were super awesome! Location is solid, rooms were so clean and well kept, and the atmosphere overall was extremely pleasant. I look forward to our next stay. Thank you again for everything!

Kevin, the bartender, was absolutely fabulous. This is a guy who learns your name, remembers it, remembers your order, AND keeps the experience wonderful. Personal service, for me, goes a long way. He's fantastic.

estancia is all about hosting and hospitality. Professionalism of the highest order

The location was fantastic and the property itself is absolutely beautiful. Phil was amazing and provided quick, attentive service. He made me a perfectly crisp martini that was absolutely spot on. We would 100% come back! Be sure to request Phil as your bartender — he’s great and makes excellent drinks.

Phil the bartender was very attentive, kind and gave wonderful service with warmth.