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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

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#7 of 24 hotels in La Jolla
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Follow your sense of whimsy into San Diego's secret garden getaway.Lose yourself in Southern California's golden rays at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa, a hacienda-style resort nestled between San Diego's seaside villages of La Jolla and Del Mar. Exuding warm service and the sun-drenched charm of rancho-inspired architecture, this AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel and 2020 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Award winner features 10 acres of lush gardens, quiet courtyards, and adobe fireplaces. Meandering pathways lead to 210 casually elegant garden guest rooms and suites, plus world-class amenities, a full-service spa, locally beloved programming and events, and a selection of dining destinations.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Pool
Fitness Center with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Hiking
Walking tours
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Paid private parking on-site
Wifi
Hot tub
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Yoga classes
Fitness / spa locker rooms
Fitness classes
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Outdoor dining area
Wine / champagne
Poolside bar
Business Center with Internet Access
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
Spa
Facial treatments
Full body massage
Massage
24-hour security
Baggage storage
Concierge
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor fireplace
Sun loungers / beach chairs
24-hour check-in
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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Room features
Bathrobes
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Flatscreen TV
Complimentary toiletries
Private balcony
Room service
Seating area
Telephone
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
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Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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  • lamontravel
    California410 contributions
    Always a great stay!
    We have stayed at the Estancia La Jolla hotel many times. We initially chose it because our son went to UCSD, which is across the street. Even though he graduated several years ago, we still love the hotel and the location. It’s always a beautiful property in great shape. There’s always a sense of peacefulness when we arrive, the rooms are always perfectly appointed and spotless! All of the staff are very friendly and accommodating, as well. We will visit there again!
    What an amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you've chosen Estancia La Jolla as your home away from home and that you've had multiple wonderful stays with us. We appreciate your loyalty and we're delighted to know that our property and location continue to meet your needs. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to La Jolla. Our team is ready to make your stay memorable in every way.
    Written February 28, 2023
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    Date of stay: February 2023
    Written February 24, 2023
  • DJMXX
    Westport, Connecticut1,234 contributions
    Well equipped and charming
    Had the opportunity to stay here for business on two chilly days so didn’t enjoy the gorgeous pool or beautiful spa but this was still a lovely place to stay. The service and welcome are fantastic (including a delicious tequila cocktail on sign in). The room was extremely reasonable and included 2 waters daily, a bottle of local wine and branded his and hers flip flops. The coffee bar/gift shop has a nice selection of merchandise and a killer breakfast burrito (more than big enough for 2). The restaurant, Mustangs and Burros, has a really cozy outdoor space, courtesy of the heat lamps and a much better atmosphere than the brightly lit inside space. The food was quite good, albeit pricey. The only ding is that the rooms are a little dated and could stand for a refresh but it’s clean and has good quality linens and amenities (white cedar & balsam). I would definitely recommend.
    Date of stay: February 2020
    Traveled on business
    Written February 10, 2020
  • infostatusman
    1 contribution
    Nice Property, Wonderful Spa, Customer Service Needs Work
    Being in the hospitality industry for many years, it is clear this hotel has significant customer service and staff training issues. We had not visited the property for a few years (opting to stay at nearby luxury hotel) and my, have things changed. Every single time we phone for Valet (over our 4 day stay), it went straight to Voicemail, the call was immediately put on hold (with no one speaking), or answered abruptly and were made to feel we were an imposition. This was a recurring theme every time we phoned any extension...either direct to hold with no one answering/greeting, or the person on the other end could not be bothered to provide friendly service. We requested a "quiet room" and they provided a room with a view of the pool that was also directly in front of an exterior entrance/exit door, so that was a bust with people coming and going all day/night. The housekeeping did not show up the entire second day. When we phoned the front desk at 8:30PM requesting someone please just bring sheets and blankets to make up the pullout sofa, we were told it was "a holiday" (Valentine's Day...not exactly a national holiday) and they were short staffed. We proceeded to call 4 more times and at 11:35PM, a security guard finally delivered the items. Our daughter had already fallen asleep in our bed, so I spent the night on the uncomfortable sofa. We overheard front desk staff saying "they've called 3 times, so annoying" when we dared to walk down to check on the request after two hours of no answer. (The first night, the housekeeper argued with us over the requested foam pillows, I guess this was foreboding of what was to come.) The room service was over an hour each time. The wait in the restaurant was equally unnecessary. No one made ANY apologies or overtures of ANY KIND the entire stay to account for the ongoing issues. On the way out, we were simply told by the front desk person "yeah, we are kind of in a transitional period". No apologies, nothing. A few of the Valet staff were just plain rude. This is not the behavior of a resort aspiring to be a Fine Hotel and the attitude from the coffee shop staff, Valet, Front Desk, Receptionist and Housekeeping is more in line with an overburdened 3-star Hotel chain that doesn't care if you return. It's a shame, because this is a great location and beautiful property. More importantly, if this is how the resort handles a non-holiday, Valentine's Day, what on earth kind of service will you receive in the busy season or real holidays? Still, all said, this is not a horrible property or location if you don't have high expectations or you do not frequent 4 to 5-star resorts. Much more suited to a couple or adults, not necessarily family. They are pet friendly and the Spa is very good.
    Date of stay: February 2020
    Traveled on business
    Written February 19, 2020
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j0ecimin0 wrote a review Sep 21
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Really fantastic. Wedding party loved it. Restaurants pool front desk Jadyn super. Manager of the coffee bar. Great guy. Valet and easy self parking. Nice touch with tbe little library. Books. Dhnjggffnjhh
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Dear j0ecimin0, Thank you so much for your glowing feedback! We're overjoyed to hear that your wedding party had a fantastic experience at Estancia La Jolla. It's wonderful to know that Jadyn and our coffee bar manager, along with our other amenities, made a positive impression on you. The little library is one of our cherished touches, and we're glad you appreciated it. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you and your loved ones back for more memorable moments.
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lamontravel wrote a review Feb 2023
California410 contributions107 helpful votes
Hotel's Favorite
We have stayed at the Estancia La Jolla hotel many times. We initially chose it because our son went to UCSD, which is across the street. Even though he graduated several years ago, we still love the hotel and the location. It’s always a beautiful property in great shape. There’s always a sense of peacefulness when we arrive, the rooms are always perfectly appointed and spotless! All of the staff are very friendly and accommodating, as well. We will visit there again!
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Responded Feb 28, 2023
What an amazing review! We're thrilled to hear that you've chosen Estancia La Jolla as your home away from home and that you've had multiple wonderful stays with us. We appreciate your loyalty and we're delighted to know that our property and location continue to meet your needs. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to La Jolla. Our team is ready to make your stay memorable in every way.
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E2009ARjackie wrote a review Sep 21
Long Beach, California1 contribution
Is stayed here for a conference. Once of the best hotel experiences. The grounds are just stunning. The rooms are clean and very quiet. The staff is exceptional. I think it is a bit romantic for a work location but the conference rooms are very nice and had everything we needed. I do wish I could come back again on my own but the price is quite expensive.
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Dear E2009ARjackie, Thank you deeply for sharing your experience with us. It's truly heartening to hear that your stay during the conference was among your best hotel experiences. Our team takes great pride in maintaining our grounds and ensuring our guests have a serene and comfortable stay. We'd be honored to welcome you back for a personal visit in the future.
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Jet589119 wrote a review Sep 18
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nice place for wedding. Overall, 5 stars from me. I think bathroom top is very small on both sides, inconvenience for me. Enjoyed my stay and wedding. Nice Ball room. I really liked the valet guys. Very nice service from all of the staff.
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Dear Jet589119, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the wedding and your stay at Estancia La Jolla. It's wonderful to know that our ballroom and the service from our valet and staff met your expectations. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable experience.
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naniejaneg wrote a review Sep 18
San Francisco, California1 contribution
We were here for a wedding and had a block of 60 rooms. The grounds are beautiful, the staff friendly, the food options good (Burros restaurant needs a little work), love the yoga on the lawn. I’d return!
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Dear naniejaneg, We're absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at Estancia La Jolla, especially during such a momentous occasion as a wedding! It's wonderful to know that our beautiful grounds, friendly staff, and unique amenities like yoga on the lawn contributed to a memorable experience for you and your group. We're honored that you would consider returning and can't wait to welcome you back for another special stay.
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manishajipatel wrote a review Sep 16
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It’s nice beautiful place to stay, staff is very cooperative, quick response .it’s beautiful place with natural greeneries. Love ballroom big and nice. Property is well maintained. Grate location very close to shopping mall and restaurants. We had a fun and joy staying in. I Refrence to my friends and family for future stay.
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Dear manishajipatel, Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Estancia La Jolla, from our attentive staff to the natural beauty of our property. It's wonderful to know that our ballroom and convenient location added to your experience. Your recommendation to friends and family is the highest compliment we could receive, and we look forward to welcoming you all back for another memorable stay.
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thedogglounge wrote a review Sep 12
Whittier, California1 contribution
Dog friendly is very important for us during a business trip, the openness/availability for us to walk our dogs around the property @ any time very good for us. And to take them w/us to dinner and leave them alone in the room BIG plus.
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Dear thedogglounge, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our dog-friendly amenities met your needs during your business trip. It's wonderful to know that you and your furry friends felt comfortable walking around the property and joining you for dinner. Your feedback is much appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you and your four-legged companions back for another convenient and enjoyable stay.
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AllisonCW wrote a review Sep 11
Boquete, Panama2114 contributions310 helpful votes
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We went to Estancia La Jolla Hotel and spa as a destination wedding. The grounds are beautiful and the food at the restaurants Green Finch and Mustangs and Burros was all first class and delicious. Everyone staff we encounter was very polite friendly and professional from Chris helping with the luggage to Esteban at the restaurant, to Alyssa(?) at the front desk politely helping me sort out the questions I had about my bill. There were many hotel staff members whose names I did not get who were all very very accommodating and helpful. Hotel management has done a great job in hiring exactly the right people with the right personalities for service jobs. About a month in advance of our arrival, I had tried calling the hotel two or three times with no luck with anyone answering and finally wrote an email with my few questions. I never heard back from my email and was kind of put off by that. I then called again at a different number and a long comes Sofia R at the front desk to apologize for the lousy experience I had up to that appoint and she took her time to answer all my questions and as they say… Turned my frown upside down. When we finally checked in, she was there to greet us and again could not be more warm, professional, accommodating and thorough. When I misplaced one of my key cards she came quite a distance to find me to give me another one. I hope management acknowledges the great job that Sophia did for us because I would've given you 4 stars instead of five if it hadn't been for how kind and helpful she was. There were a couple of missteps with my bill where 2 drinks were supposed to have been billed to a particular room of our hosts and the blonde lady bartender at the pool wrote down that information and agreed to charge items to that room, but come checkout time, the bill did not reflect that and it was too late to change it...(if mgmt is reading this I would appreciate the credit for my $18 & $19 drinks on 9/10/23!) So that was a bit of a disappointment for us. There are some beautiful walks in the Torrey Pine region and you can walk down to the beach but it is literally DOWN to the beach and you have to be in decent shape to walk down what is basically a path down a cliff and then back up. The rooms were clean and nicely appointed and overall we were very happy with our stay and would recommend it to others. Management please give Sofia R recognition for the outstanding ambassador she is to your hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Dear AllisonCW, Thank you for your wonderful review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed our property, food, and the warm hospitality from our team. We're lucky to have Sofia on our team and appreciate your kind words about her. We apologize for the initial communication and billing issues you faced; your feedback is invaluable for our ongoing improvements. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.
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mit382023 wrote a review Sep 11
Boca Raton, Florida1 contribution
The best experience I have ever had while attending a work-related event. The hotel was beautiful, our room had a balcony facing a nicely manicured interior area and was kept spotless every day. The food was excellent and so was the staff from front desk to cleaning crew. I highly recommend it.
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Date of stay: August 2023
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Dear mit382023, We're delighted to hear that your week-long stay with us was the best experience you've had while attending a work-related event. It's wonderful to know that our meticulously designed grounds, spotless rooms, and excellent food made your stay enjoyable. Thank you for your high praise for our staff, from the front desk to the cleaning crew. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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Talia W wrote a review Sep 10
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Elias at the cafe is amazing! He has a fantastic attitude, very helpful, and an all around excellent presence at the hotel. When I think of my stay at estancia I think of great service, particularly by Elias!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Dear 196taliaw, We're thrilled to hear that Elias at the cafe made such a positive impact on your stay with us. His fantastic attitude and helpfulness embody the level of service we strive to provide for all our guests. It's wonderful to know that when you think of your stay at Estancia, you think of great service, particularly from Elias. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Thank you for choosing Estancia La Jolla, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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$354 - $494 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Which popular attractions are close to Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Nearby attractions include Torrey Pines Gliderport (0.6 miles), University of California, San Diego (0.7 miles), and Black's Beach (0.2 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a refrigerator.
What food & drink options are available at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Yes, paid private parking on-site and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Mustangs & Burros, Greenfinch Restaurant & Bar, and Cliff Hanger Cafe.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Yes, guests have access to a pool, a fitness center, and fitness classes during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers a business center, meeting rooms, and a banquet room.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.