Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa

Grounds: 10/10 The grounds are absolutely gorgeous — so many quaint, beautiful gardens and cozy areas to sit and relax. If I were rating solely on the property's beauty, it would be a perfect 10 across the board. Staff The staff truly made my birthday stay special. Enrique and Sydney were wonderful, as was a tall, blonde young lady who worked at the Trading Post and also hosted breakfast at Greenfinch — she was sweet and attentive (I wish I'd caught her name). There was also a tall, dark-haired gentleman behind the lobby bar who was incredibly knowledgeable and made the best crisp martini. All of them played a huge part in making the trip memorable. Room Noise Unfortunately, the walls and doors are very thin. I could hear my neighbor coughing, full conversations, and unfortunately someone getting sick throughout the night. There was constant noise in the hallway — footsteps and doors slamming at all hours. There happened to be a wedding that weekend, which meant late-night activity until after 4am. This was especially disappointing since I chose this property specifically for a relaxing getaway. Brunch Buffet The brunch buffet was subpar for the price — $45 per person for very limited variety. The venue seemed understaffed, and unsupervised kids were running wild around the food, monopolizing the pancakes and hazelnut spread. Parents didn't seem to be managing them at all. Mustang & Burros (Dinner) I also tried Mustang and Burros, but it didn't go well. The chicken with caviar was burnt, and the margarita I ordered was not good. This dining experience brought my overall impression down significantly. Overall, I rate it a 2 It's a shame, because the property itself is stunning, but between the noise issues and the disappointing dining experiences, I wouldn't choose to stay here again.

Very attentive service, beautiful grounds, attention to our privacey and special requests. A big thank you for the champagne in celebration of our 31st anniversery

Estancia hotel is top notch. I spent 3 nights at the hotel for a conference. The service was fantastic, food and restaurants at the hotel were great, pool was outstanding and the property is breath taking! I would definitely come back in a heartbeat.

Nice hacienda style expansive resort. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Rooms are well maintained. Overall decor is good. Check in and check out is smooth. Complementary water in the room, a rarity these days. Wifi was scratchy.

Beautiful grounds and very friendly staff. It was our first time in the San Diego area. Great location and not far from restaurants, beaches and sights.