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    El Cordova Hotel

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    743 reviews
    #9 of 17 Hotels in Coronado
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    1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-2916
    (619) 492-9421
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    4.0
    743 reviews
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    • Very good35%
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    • Poor4%
    • Terrible3%
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    “mexican restaurant”(38 reviews)
    “across the street”(139 reviews)
    “spanish style”(19 reviews)
    Free Wifi
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    1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118-2916 See on map
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    All reviewsmexican restaurantacross the streetspanish stylegreat locationone bedroom suitesmall kitchencharming hotelfull kitchencoronado islandbeautiful courtyardwithin walking distanceshops and restaurantspool and hot tubthe staff was friendly and helpfulstreet parkingliving areashort walk to the beach
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    OUTSTANDING

    My brother and sister-in-law highly recommended the charming El Cordova hotel and they were right! Our stay was exceptional- the location, the pool, the room, restaurants and staff. A special thank you to Hannah for her positive attitude and attention! We will be back!

    Thank Lisa S
    Response from Stephen F, Manager at El Cordova HotelResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Lisa, Thank you for your 5 Star review of the El Cordova Hotel. We are happy that we were able to offer you a stay worth returning to! We do hope you will visit us again!

    Hotel's Favorite
    Reviewed February 25, 2018 via mobile
    30 years later and it is still a sweet spot!

    We had the chance to celebrate Valentine’s day 30 years after our first visit to this little gem, and it did not disappoint. Not only does it have a great location across from the Hotel Del, it is uniquely charming and lovely in every way....More

    1  Thank Colleesi F
    Response from Stephen F, Manager at El Cordova HotelResponded February 27, 2018

    Dear Colleesi, Thank you for your generous review! We are happy that we could provide you with a Valentine’s day holiday deserving of such praise. We are constantly improving our location in order to provide the best service we possibly can. It is always encouraging...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    The good and the bad

    The good: Thank you to Grayson for being so accommodating. He changed our room and helped any time we needed something. He is a great asset to your hotel. As far as the hotel itself, The beds are comfortable, the rooms clean and large and...More

    Thank tonsoffun
    Response from Stephen F, Manager at El Cordova HotelResponded 1 week ago

    Thank you for your review and feedback. We appreciate the time you’ve taken to share your experiences, positive and negative. Indeed, our location is fortunate, as we are so close to the best of what the area has to offer, and thanks for the shout-out...More

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Best Value Boutique Hotel in Coronado

    The El Cordova Hotel is a beautiful Spanish-styled boutique hotel in Coronado Village which offers charm and that personal touch at a reasonable price. The original structure was a mansion built in 1902 by Elisha Babcock (the namesake for Babcock & Story Bar at the...More

    Thank Theodore O
    Response from Stephen F, Manager at El Cordova HotelResponded 2 weeks ago

    Dear Theodore, Thank you for your wonderful review! We appreciate you taking the time to write such an insightful, positive assessment of us here at El Cordova. We take pride in our unique style and charm, and are glad to hear that you enjoyed it...More

    Reviewed March 14, 2018
    love the history and decor

    If you've been to Santa Fe or Taos and stayed at La Fonda, this will have a ring of familiarity to it. The décor is very much like La Fonda. When we arrived shortly after noon we were pleasantly surprised that we could check in...More

    Thank Terry55rich
    Response from Stephen F, Manager at El Cordova HotelResponded March 17, 2018

    Dear Terry, Thank you for your sterling review! We appreciate that you took the time to give such a positive assessment of us, it truly does help us out! We are happy that El Cordova serviced your needs for your stay, and that you were...More

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    $223 - $458 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 On the Beach Hotel in Coronado
    #6 Family Hotel in Coronado
    #7 Business Hotel in Coronado
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Coronado
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    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    $223 - $458 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    #3 On the Beach Hotel in Coronado
    #6 Family Hotel in Coronado
    #7 Business Hotel in Coronado
    #10 Romantic Hotel in Coronado
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    Kitchenette, Suites, Non-Smoking Rooms, Family Rooms
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    January 2, 2018|
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    Response from Stephen F | Property representative |
    It is about a two minute walk from the beach
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    nevermind, it does.
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    "Don’T take the rooms around the restaurant if you want to sleep!"
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    "ask about the stairs to upper rooms if that is an issue for you"
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    "I did not come for quiet time. Room 51 is right on the patio very active area."
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    "Our 2 bdrm deluxe suite was ample and large. Great beds and showers. Nice kitchen."
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