The Shoal La Jolla Beach

This hotel had everything we needed!! Perfect for a weekend getaway. Located in a great area with restaurants and beach walking distance away. We also loved the hot tub. Staff were also very nice and helpful

Cute small hotel close to beach clean and simple pool and spa nice

I booked a “newly remodeled” room at The Shoal La Jolla Beach, but what I experienced was completely different from what was advertised.

The room was right next to a busy street, with cars passing all night, making it impossible to rest. The air was stuffy, the AC didn’t work, and the room was dirty — even the area by the stairs outside was full of dust and filth.

There were mosquitoes inside, and I got bitten during the night. The bathroom was filthy, with mold and dirt in the corners of the shower and brown stains on the door. The ice bucket lid was rusted, and even the AC vent was covered in dust.

When I reached out to the hotel, they refused to change my room, claiming no availability — yet there were rooms available the next day. They even suggested fixing the AC at 10–11 p.m., which is unreasonable.

This property is misleadingly advertised and unsanitary. I would never stay here again, and I strongly suggest Expedia review this listing for false advertising and health concerns.

Well kept, recently remodeled. A little noisy but I slept well for the mist part. I spent a week there. I would go back.

Very clean and nice staff

It’s in a great area but the hotel itself is just fine

We had a wonderful 3 night stay. We had 5/5 service with everything.

We enjoyed our stay. It was perfect. Less than a 5 minute walk to windandsea beach. The pool was nice and quite more private than most hotel pools. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you

Loved it

Our stay was amazing, close to the beach and everyone was so nice

We very much enjoyed our stay. Rooms are very nice, with new modern bathrooms. Staff were super helpful and friendly. Short walk to Windansea Beach, which is gorgeous. Pool and hot tub were fun. Parking no problem. If you want room service, just make sure to ask, as it is not automatic. We look forward to coming back again.

Noisy between the road and other guests--thin walls and floors. Inadequate parking--ended up having to find street parking if I came back after 9 pm. Staff were very kind and professional, and I appreciated being able to rent beach equipment/towels. Overall, it felt like a old converted apartment building, and not sure I'd stay there again.

Staff was super friendly. Room was very nice and clean. Loved our stay.

The staff were super friendly and helpful and the room was recently remodeled. A beautiful private beach was a 5-minute walk away.

Great little hotel and convenient walk through La Jolla.

This was a lovely, clean and updated hotel. The service was wonderful, the bed comfortable and it was close to everything. Would love to stay again!

Wish there was an elevator to 3rd floor., but service was excellent and staff very nice. Great location.

Very clean & very helpful and polite staff

Walk to Windansea Beach, however need to drive to get to PB, La Jolla Shores, ETC.. some stores nearby. Nice and easy to park there. The minifridge was so loud we unplugged it. Everynight asked the front desk to turn off the gas from the firepit, apparently it was leaking a bit, not a good sign. Lots of potential, but would not return.

Great little spot right down the street from the beach. Cafe Vahik right next door has great coffee and a excellent service.