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Set on 10 beautifully landscaped acres in the coastal enclave of La Jolla, California, Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offers a sophisticated retreat that blends Spanish colonial charm with the relaxed elegance of Southern California. Designed to reflect the region’s historic ranchos and seaside surroundings, the resort features warm architectural details, lush gardens, fire-lit courtyards, and inviting outdoor spaces that create a peaceful residential atmosphere. The guest rooms and suites showcase a refined coastal aesthetic with handcrafted furnishings, plush bedding, spa-inspired bathrooms, and private patios or balconies in select accommodations overlooking the gardens. With its expansive grounds, multiple pools, and tranquil setting just minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Estancia provides a luxurious escape that feels both secluded and connected to the best of La Jolla.
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
9700 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, California
92037
Nearest Airport: SAN
I visited Estancia on a business trip and was blown away by the historic charm and warm environment. The pool and spa are a must, and access to electric bikes makes local sightseeing a breeze. Phil, the lobby/pool bartender, made a killer Oaxacan Old Fashioned. He has a warm, welcoming demeanor that makes you feel at ease the moment you sit down...attentive without being intrusive, and easy to fall into good conversation with when I wanted it. You can tell he genuinely takes pride in his craft. If you're staying at Estancia, be sure to stop by the pool bar and ask for Phi. I will definitely will be returning soon.
Joel O
Phil was outstanding. He gave introduced us to the hillstone crisp martini and it was delicious! Outstanding
Devin O
I brought my kids and wife after staying 2 times previously. When we arrived the room had a terrible sewer odor. We we able to switch rooms, the rooms were not as clean as previous and outside our room there was a hose and bucket for what appeared to be a A/C leak. We took our kids to the pool which was extremely cloudy and dirty. Service was not available from the many employees stationed. Drunk people everywhere. My kids thought the pool was disgusting. Asked for towels and never received any. We decided to leave and not come back with our kids. The next issue was when we went to dinner. We had to flag down our waitress just to get attention after waiting for about 20-30 min. I ordered a steak for my birthday dinner which came out burnt and well done. Overall the experience was memorable for all the wrong reasons. Bad Service. Unpleasant smells and dirty. Bad dinner. Dirty cloudy pool. Everything just continued to get worse throughout our stay and we decided to leave. Not how I was looking to spend my birthday.
Roy T
We had such a wonderful breakfast at Estancia La Jolla! Our server Karina was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so well taken care of. She truly made our morning extra special. Amazing service!
Lilian W
We visited Estancia to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary! Jack the concierge was so kind to help us celebrate in room and then we had the best cocktails at the bar with Phil! This mango sticky rice milkshake of a dream drink will have you coming back for sure! The bartender in the lobby bar was an absolute delight as well! Every staff member we encountered was so kind! 10/10 recommend! I can’t wait to come back!
Sara Z
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