Hotel del Coronado

We absolutely love the Hotel Del Coronado. The first time I saw this Hotel was in the Movie,"The Stuntman" as a University Student, years ago. This Hotel is Prominently fearured in that Movie. It is right on the Pacific Ocean with a very nice Beach, also has a pool as well, right on the Beach.

It is a great all around resort, they have created many new updated buildings, the breakfast is delicious, the bars overlooking the beach are a lot of fun , there are amazing views on the beach and it is situated in such a great town with lots of restaurants.

We came here for lunch to see the hotel famous for Marilyn Monroe films. The hotel was very busy indeed as there is a mix of residents and many tourists just visiting the site. We valet parked but note that the restaurants do not normally validate for valet parking only self-parking. The shops are very nice so worth a quick visit.

OK… So you’ve read all the other reviews. Just like we did. And when you’re done reading, you’re asking yourself “am I crazy to pay these rates and stay at this broken down tired filthy hotel?“ Well, here’s the true story. I’ll allow for the fact that some people were probably staying here during the hotel’s renovation efforts. So I can’t comment on their experiences. But I have to say I found this place to be perfect. I had long wanted to visit here and it fulfilled every expectation. I don’t know what this place was like last month or last year; but I can tell you as of May, 2025, it is in immaculate condition, well-staffed, well cared for and well-run. The valet, front desk staff, food and beverage and room service staff were all great. Very friendly and courteous. The room in the Victorian building was perfect. First, the beds were comfortable. Plenty of pillows… Towels, etc. There was a mini-refrigerator (which I always appreciate.). The decor was understated but appropriate for a beach luxury resort. Bathroom had an exhaust fan. The only negative is we could have used a little more clothing storage (more closet and drawer space). The hallways are wide. You have access to your own ice (I don’t like to have to call for ice every time I want some). Coffee maker in the room. Don’t have much more to add. It was simply GREAT.

Lovely preserved antique halls and reception, amazing decoration, beach village beside the victorian beautifuly built, but please stop adding gift shops and more shops and bars in front of the victorian building. It s hard to have the old views of the hotel from the sides and from the beach due to all new constructions. And the place is a jewel, ghost and all. The beach is very big and the sea is usually cold. Marianne from the victorian reception and Tito from Varanda were especially warm and welcoming. The hotel lacks in room dining services and the delivery of packages might be slow. Our deluxe bedroom at the victorian building didn't t have the small make up mirror. All rooms also lack good blackouts, light enters from the sides of all curtains . Do not expect a personalized service as this has become a huge hotel ( I wasn't t there in high season but it starting to have a resort feeling I did not like ) I spent three nights at the beach village and one at the victorian building, my conclusion is as regards value, it s better to be at the beach village: the rooms are bigger, with bathtubs, better views and more space. You can still enjoy the victorian village huge halls, and beautiful veranda with the typical rocking chairs and vitreous windows .Loved to see old pictures too. The only reason I would stay again in the victorian building is if they would use again the amazing antique breakfast room with circled windows for the main intention it was first built: for people to have breakfast at the victorian building .They now rent the space for events and you can only see these huge rooms from the entrance and outside.Wherever you sleep breakfast would be in one of the newly built restaurants ( even if it s called veranda it was not part of the original construction and has a modern style and feeling ) Even though i am thank fui to see the front , the main entrance, reception and halls of the hotel so well preserved, It s a pity the owners don t entirely decide to give this hotel back all its original glamour and prefer size and profit to quality and romance.