La Valencia Hotel
1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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#8 of 24 hotels in La Jolla
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4.9
Cleanliness
4.5
Service
4.5
Value
4.0
Travelers' Choice
Discover the luxury of La Valencia Hotel, an unforgettable destination that has welcomed guests, including the Hollywood elite, for more than 90 years. With her signature pink exterior and iconic tower, the elegant "Pink Lady" remains a renowned landmark on La Jolla's distinctive Prospect Street commanding the village bluffs with panoramic views of the Pacific coastline and beautiful La Jolla Cove. 114 rooms, suites and villas offer a cast of options from cozy boudoirs to a captivating penthouse or exclusive villas. Culinary indulgence takes center stage at The Med, the hotel’s ocean facing restaurant and terrace featuring seasonal California coastal cuisine. The supporting cast features La Sala, a sumptuous and dazzling Spanish-Mediterranean style lounge cast in the tradition of grand hotel bars.
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Beach
Boating
Highchairs available
Parking
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Pool with view
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Saltwater pool
Shallow end in pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast in the room
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Happy hour
Kids' meals
Outdoor dining area
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Hiking
Snorkeling
Bicycle tours
Evening entertainment
Fishing
Patio
Walking tours
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Airport transportation
Car hire
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business center
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun terrace
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
Doorperson
First aid kit
Umbrella
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Fireplace
Housekeeping
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Bath / shower
Interconnected rooms available
Private balcony
Room service
Safe
Telephone
VIP room facilities
Wardrobe / closet
Bottled water
Iron
Laptop safe
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Minibar
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Room types
Ocean view
City view
Pool view
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Suites
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Bay View
Historic Hotel
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
99Great for walkers
Grade: 99 out of 100
70Restaurantswithin 0.3 miles
43Attractionswithin 0.3 miles
1132 Prospect St., La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037
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My husband and I are locals and have always wanted to stay at La Valencia. We decided to celebrate our anniversary with an overnight stay combined with dinner at their restaurant, The Mediterranean Room. From check-in to check-out, our stay was wonderful. When the desk staff found out it was our anniversary, they sent wine and candy to our room. Our room was lovely with a view of the pool and the ocean. The hostess at the restaurant made sure we got a prime seat to see the sunset. At dinner, our waiter made a special effort to accommodate a dietary restriction. The food was amazing. We'll definitely stay here again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Nancy, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel to celebrate your anniversary. From your arrival experience to your meal at our signature restaurant, we're delighted to know your stay exceeded expectations. On behalf of our team, we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Customer service was impressive. The staff was very accommodating and friendly. Aaron and Nick from the Mediterranean room were very friendly. The hotel really is beautiful and very comfortable. Beautiful pool area and great view of the sunset.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Room Tip: There are lots of stairs from the alleyway to get to the beach. Or you could just go to the other...
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Karon, It was our pleasure to welcome you to La Valencia Hotel. Thank you for highlighting our dedicated team members, especially Aaron and Nick. We look forward to your return visit to La Jolla.
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Stayed here while in town for a wedding. I got an Uber from the airport so didn’t use parking. Great location for walking so no need for a car. Staff was welcoming and friendly. I was suppose to be there with my husband, but he was ill so couldn’t join me. When I checked out they showed concern for him and asked how he was doing. They either took note or just remembered, either way it was nice to be asked how he was. Room was a King with Ocean view, it did have a view, but not the greatest. No big deal, i wasn’t there to sit in the room all day. Ot was very quiet and no disturbances because of noise from other guests. Walking distance to water front. Nice walk to see the sea lions and scuba divers. You can hear the sea lions before you can see them. They are loud and funny. Lots of places to eat close by too if you don’t want to eat in the hotel. I had breakfast the day I checked out. Breakfast choice was good and service good. Nice sitting outside before heading home to hot and humid Texas. I’d stay here again even although it’s on the high price end, the location for me was well worth it.…
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
Room Tip: If you don’t have to have a car then Uber and walking is the way to go.
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Lesley, Thank you for choosing to stay with us at La Valencia Hotel. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our central location and our team helped make your time in La Jolla memorable. We hope to welcome you and your husband back soon to La Jolla.
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If you’ve never tried the La Valencia hotel before then you are missing out. This early 1900’s gem is the best way to start and complete your next visit to La Jolla or the San Diego area. My partner and I refuse to stay anywhere else. The La Valencia has become so special for us that I even proposed to my partner at the hotel last year. This was our 4th visit to this hotel and when we decide to go back to the area it will be like one stop shopping all over again. There’s simply no need to look anywhere else. Try it and you’ll see why. Have a wonderful time!! Adam and Angie
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip: Don’t hesitate. Just book it !!
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Adam & Angie, On behalf of our team, we'd like to thank you for returning to La Valencia Hotel. We're honored to be such a special place for you both and are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your most recent stay. We look forward to welcoming you back soon to the heart of La Jolla.
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I had a Resort Pass to sit by the lovely pool for the day. It was easy as pie; park with valet and show confirmation code. The staff was terrific— shout out to Mike & Ruby for excellent poolside service. The salad I had was meh— billed as a Gem Salad but basically bagged lettuce with Caesar dressing and some pretty radishes. Not very interesting for $20+ .
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled solo
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Responded 3 days ago
Dear Betsy, Thank you for visiting La Valencia with ResortPass. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon to La Jolla.
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In short a run down over priced dump. Elevator has been broken for several weeks. Decide if you are a wedding hotel - at presents paying guests appear to be an inconvenience. The reception area is used is an overflow for weddings making check in a joke.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Ralph, Thank you for choosing to stay with us during your time in La Jolla. We appreciate your review and have shared your comments with our team to enhance the guest experience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for the true five-star experience.
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Nice location but the hotel is in disrepair. I have never experienced so many broken systems in all my travels over 30 years. The one elevator didn’t work so we had to walk up the narrow service stairs 4 flights. The TV remote didn’t work. The safe didn’t work. The AC was broken for one day. The phone worked intermittently. Even the shampoo dispenser in the shower was broken! The staff gave me a $100 credit and two free drinks on a $2.5K bill. I suggest stay elsewhere or confirm all these issues are addressed.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 1 week ago
Dear Ron, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. On behalf of our team, we appreciate your feedback and have been working diligently to repair the tower elevator with our elevator partner. We regret that your stay did not exceed your expectations and would love the opportunity to speak with you further. At your convenience, please contact Arturo at abaylon@lavalencia.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
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As a frequent flyer at LV for the last several years this is it, I’m done. What was supposed to be a birthday trip for my daughter and I has turned to a nightmare. No working elevators so you have to huff up and down the stairs. It’s extremely crowded. You have to walk up and down 7 flights of stairs only to find out our room key doesn’t work at the pool. The air conditioning doesn’t work so I woke up to a sweltering 80 degree room and we are all covered in sweat. Opened the window and it reeks so bad outside now our room just smells like hot garbage, For $1000 a night I feel robbed
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip: Make sure to call ahead and see what’s broken
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Response from Annalise Dewhurst, Marketing at La Valencia Hotel
Responded 1 week ago
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for staying with us for your daughter's birthday and for taking the time to review your experience. We value your feedback and apologize for the inconveniences during your stay. We would like to make this right and encourage you to contact our Director of Rooms, Arturo, at abaylon@lavalencia.com at your convenience.
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Disappointed in our recent visit, the hotel has a great location but elevator was not working for our entire 5 day stay. Checked in at 2 am and had to carry luggage up two flights of stairs and walk 8 flights up and down to the pool. Sadly not worth the expense.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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2 Helpful votes
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Response from Annalise Dewhurst, Marketing at La Valencia Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Deirdre, Thank you for choosing to stay with us. We apologize for the inconvenience with our tower elevator while we waited for repairs during your visit. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for the true five-star experience we're known for. Thank you again for your feedback.
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Unique hotel right in the heart of La Jolla. Seconds away from the beach, restaurants, coffee, shopping. Really special hotel. Incredible views from the ocean facing rooms, dining area, and especially, the pool. Has a very charming old school vibe. Busy on the weekends, but not in a bad way. Just a great energy with people coming and going from meals and fun in town. The hotel really makes you feel like you are in the center of the action. Rooms are quiet though. Well built and well run.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Room Tip: The pool gets crowded so snag a spot early. Move the towels/magazines that have no one there. You...
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Response from Annalise Dewhurst, Marketing at La Valencia Hotel
Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to highlight our central location. We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your time at La Valencia in La Jolla, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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PRICE RANGE
$438 - $767 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
la valencia jolla, hotel la valencia, la valencia la jolla
LOCATION
United StatesCaliforniaSan DiegoLa Jolla
NUMBER OF ROOMS
114
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Frequently Asked Questions about La Valencia Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to La Valencia Hotel?
Nearby attractions include La Jolla Cove (0.1 miles), Ellen Browning Scripps Park (0.04 miles), and Children's Pool (0.3 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at La Valencia Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at La Valencia Hotel?
Top room amenities include a minibar, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at La Valencia Hotel?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, paid private parking on-site, paid private parking nearby, and paid public parking nearby are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to La Valencia Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bobboi Natural Gelato, Eddie V's Prime Seafood, and Catania.
Are there opportunities to exercise at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness center during their stay.
Does La Valencia Hotel have airport transportation?
Yes, La Valencia Hotel offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is La Valencia Hotel located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.4 miles away from the center of La Jolla.
Are any cleaning services offered at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at La Valencia Hotel?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.