La Jolla Shores Hotel

Rooms large and views amazing. Would stay again

Very nice

The hotel es very old. Need updated soon

Nice beach view, helpful staff, clean property.

Awesome location, right on the beach. Hotel provides umbrella s plus chairs.

The property is beautiful and spotless! It's a perfect location, right on the beach. It has a restaurant, room service, pool, hot tub, game area, and a workout room. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Staff will set up chairs and an umbrella for you right on the beach. It has a nice area to eat with multiple options about three blocks away. It's perfect to walk. The only downside is parking at the hotel is $45 a night, which is very high. However, if you're willing to walk, drive around and find free parking. I would definitely recommend this resort.

Amazing place! Great location! My kids and family had a blast!

Walking distance to cute shops and restaurants. Right on the beach. We will be back a third time for sure!

Worth every penny!

The view from room was awesome, super convenient, we were able to walk to the sand within 1 min!!

The lajolla shires is an amazing place to stay with your family! We have been going here for the last 30 years! Well maintained and conveniently located on the beach! We will be back again!

Great experience

We ended up in a very noisy area of the hotel. Next to the elevator, 3rd floor and perhaps near a cleaning closet. Also, the seagulls perch right above the roomand woke us all up through the night and morning. You can hear them squawking and depositing stuff on the roof. So we didn’t get the peace we really wanted during our stay. Make sure you don’t get room 300 when visiting, our friends were in different areas and had no problem.

We really appreciated the shuttle and morning coffee. The front desk staff were extremely helpful!

Stayed for the weekend with family & kids. The location is PRIME. The staff is friendly. Parking is convenient. Room was clean. 10/10 will stay again

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The location is incredible! Very nice place and stuff.

Easy access to the beach was the highlight. However, this property is clean and the restaurant also has great food. This was my 4th time staying here and I always recommend it.

Superb location on La Jolla shores beach. Coffee sutuation in room suboptimal - very weak brew. There was coffee in the lobby which was better but hit or miss as far as availability. Two issues: 1- parking $45/day (ouch); 2- “resort fee” $40/day. There was good wifi and folks to get you beach chairs and towels and a small gym but roll it into the price.

Had a great time celebrating my Sister's Birthday. Friendly, professional and accommodating staff. Ready to help and assist with all your needs. Appetizers and Entrees were delicious and the Signature Mai Tide was amazing!

Beautiful

We celebrated our 8th anniversary. Everything was beautiful, the weather was perfect. We really enjoyed out stay.

The view from our room was beautiful, and the direct beach access made everything so easy. The beach concierge was a standout—setting up umbrellas and chairs, plus offering boogie boards, which was a fun bonus. We also loved the pool and spa area, with plenty of lounge chairs in both sun and shade. The courtyard was perfect for families, with foosball, ping-pong, and other games to keep everyone entertained. In the evenings, the fire pits created a cozy atmosphere, and the s’mores kits from the restaurant were a great touch. The restaurant itself was fantastic—right on the sand with ocean views and fire pits. The food was very good, and everyone there was incredibly friendly. Service across the hotel was excellent. The front desk staff were very nice, check-in was smooth, and every employee we encountered went above and beyond. The underground parking with elevator access was super convenient, and the location is ideal—walking distance to great restaurants, coffee, and ice cream. We had a great trip and will definitely be back. They’ve earned a customer for life!

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It is in the perfect location. Hope to return soon. Love all the little shops and restaurants only a block away.

Off the shore and welcoming staff

Nalleli greeted me at the front desk, she was so friendly and kind. I felt more than welcome right away. The amenities are great too, free s’mores kits and beach set ups with chairs and umbrellas!

Hotel restaurant was good. Sitting outside next to the beach was the best!

We had a view of the beach and just steps away from the pool and restaurant. The staff was incredibly kind and helpful. We were visiting with our two grandsons and had a wonderful time.

Very bad service the first room they gave us smelled horrible like a cigarette like a dog I don't know I know it's happy with the animals but it should also be clean they told us that they were going to change us to 1/4 the next day they didn't move us from a single bed and then another room and in the end they were moving it until the third day to another similar room they said I will open but it was two beds the same and for the last thing, it was a color person at the restaurant. That’s the only one who treat us with respect really nice person. I just forgot her name, but she was so sweet. Also, the guy on the front desk he trying to do everything to help us. I think he’s Hispanic tall guy really nice guy he trying to do the best as they can but other people know they don’t find any solution for our problem. I know the location is nice but the service and the cleaning stuff they’re not.

Being on the beach with the restauant seating was extremely nice

Everything

Beds were very comfortable

Wonderful room with a king bed, full kitchen, and bathroom. The beach view was so peaceful and not obstructed. Staff is very friendly, the restaurant food is delicious, room service was prompt.

Can't beat being on the beach but there was no advance notice of all the construction on property disrupting the ocean sounds and that the pool was closed. Bit of a bummer for the kids.

The location and restaurant are top notch. The staff was mixed from ok to good. The local shuttle was limited in terms of operation compared to the past.

Nice hotel and great location. But misleading regarding the business center and pool. I stayed here because it advertised a 24/7 business center but the business center is in the lobby with no privacy at all. I had to do private work calls and had to do them outside in the cold since I wasn’t going to take calls in the lobby. The pool also was under construction which was not disclosed until we checked into the hotel. Our room key never worked our entire stay to exit the parking garage so we always had to call for help and they still expected us to pay the $45 nightly parking fee. I wouldn’t stay here again.

Construction part was a disappointment. Wish I would have known.

An absolute dream stay right on the beach! If you're traveling with kids, this location is unbeatable and super accessible. The food at the restaurant was delicious, but the real highlight for us was the huge courtyard and patio. The kids had a blast playing cornhole, ping-pong, and foosball while we relaxed by the firepits in the evening. There was a bit of daytime construction noise from one side of the hotel, but it didn't get in the way of our fun. We'd definitely stay here again!

Beach view was magnificent!

We loved our room overlooking the ocean. Staff were very accommodating. Shuttle to La Jolla was great. Meals were delicious with a great view. Missed having a pool (repairs underway) but took many walks on the beach and enjoyed the umbrella and chairs available at the beach. This is one of our favorite beaches in the San Diego area.

Wonderful hotel with the perfect location! Close to restaurants/shops and coffee shops. Be sure to walk down the beach to Caroline’s Beach Cafe. Delicious food and beautiful view. Hotel staff were so nice and did a wonderful job of cleaning our room daily. Due to current renovations, we were upgraded to an ocean front room at no extra charge. Beautiful! We would definitely recommend this hotel. We will be back.

Clean but under construction. Its is a bit noisy. The staff is wonderful and friendly. The bartender Sebastian is excellent. We will be back.

I would not stay at La Jolla Shores again. The property is in need of serious investment. My room was out of the ‘80s - an in-window AC, zero electric plugs on the desk or night stand (yes you have to get on your knees to plug in your phone charger), the beds had body divots from lots (decades?) of use, the tub had a crack, the sliding screen door frame to the patio was bent and off its track, and the AC was not on when I arrived, so there was a noticeable musty smell. And, starting at 8am on Saturday morning construction crews were at it with very loud machinery (would have been nice if the hotel notified guests of the construction prior to booking).

This is a great location on a beautiful beach. We had a deluxe king room with beach view, 2 nights. Ended up on first floor, balcony is badly designed with pillars in the middle and a railing blocking the view. Housekeeping never came. Asked for at least tissues and empty garbage. No one came. The bar and restaurant get close to 5 stars. Outside seating was very fun for pre-dinner drinks and app. Breakfast was great. We have eaten dinner there previously as we are local, and this was a staycation for our anniversary. So we know the restaurant. Dinner is good, not great. Construction on other half, pool closed. Hotel is older.

Phenomenal stay! We paid extra to have a room with the balcony overlooking the ocean and it was worth every penny. We stayed with our 16 month old and 6 year old who absolutely loved this hotel.

We booked our stay back in January for the end of April. I got a call from the hotel about 3 days before our stay asking if we would be willing to change from a king room to 2 queens. I told them that we would really like to have the king if it’s available. They told me it would be a huge help if we were able to change rooms. So for their convenience I told them that was fine. I was told that since I was willing to do so I would get 2 night free of my stay. We just go back from our vacation and I have yet to receive anything indicating that’s happening. But I will obviously give it some time to work itself out. I mentioned it also to the front desk person at check in and she knew nothing about it and no notes were placed on our account about that conversation. So that makes me nervous. Our stay was pretty good over all. We had a ground floor ocean side room. I know the hotel cant really help it but the beach does get very busy right outside the sliding window. So during the day when we were in our hotel room it didn't feel like we had much privacy unless we closed the curtain. That didn’t bother us too much but a room on a higher floor would of been more ideal if your wanting a nice view. The AC unit was definitely working extra hard to get cooler airflow. The staff was accommodating when I needed extra blankets and towels. The restaurant at the hotel was good and the service was great. The location has a lot to offer and it’s a nice quiet area at night.

Great view. Restaurant food and service was good

walking to many restaurants and by the ocean. The only drawback was the construction going on in the front of the building.

The staff was very helpful and the location was great for the beach. We didn't try the hotel restaurant but the outdoor restaurant seating has a beautiful view of the beach. Check-in and check-out was easy. The maid service was great, too. The room was quiet and the little patio overlooking the courtyard was pleasant (complete with a friendly seagull we name "Ernie". As of April 2026, the hotel was under construction so that made access and using the underground garage ($45 per day) a little difficult since the access road was sometimes partially blocked due to construction. The pool was closed due to construction. The interior of our room in the yet-to-be-rebuilt part of the hotel was dated (think 1970's). There was an odor as we entered that smelled musky but later was fine as we ran the A/C and opened the patio door. There was only one electrical outlet easily available, so I was glad I had my 12 foot extension cord for the CPAP and phone charging. The shower was located over the bathtub (old style) and the faucet was always leaking.

The hotel is under construction there is no pool access but they still charge a resort fee! The emt was great as we got a sting ray accident. I love the hotel but was not impressed this time …. Will try again

The lights didn't work by the mirror.

The hotel was under construction - very loud and the pool and hot tub were closed.

So the pool and hot tub were under construction, but they did offer a transport to another close pool if we wanted. The location was perfect, they staff was super helpful. The restaurant was completely booked and we didn't realize it was reservation only but they offered us carryout. The only complaint I really have is that it was super loud, the walls were like thin or our neighbors were loud! Also the screen on the balcony would get jammed and we hard to open and shut. Otherwise it was a great stay, the staff were super helpful and the views and access to the beach could NOT be beat!

Did not tell us the pool was unavailable before our visit

View of the ocean was amazing! Disappointed that pool and hot tub area was closed due to construction—was not aware when booking and not notified upon checking in. We could hear noise from rooms above us and when anyone was walking by our door. Area around hotel was fantastic.

This hotel was awesome. The staff was amazing. They really took care of us. Would definitely go back here.

The Shores is a charming old style hotel right on the beach. We have stayed here before. Unfortunately, they were under construction, hence it was a little noisy and no use of the pool. They did provide a shuttle to a lovely hotel in downtown La Jolla. Staff is friendly. Restaurant is very good. We had breakfast, lunch and dinner. Morning coffee station had very good coffee. We would stay there again.

Great location. Unfortunately, the hotel/pool was under construction. However, the alternate pool was beautiful and they provided a shuttle.

Do not stay here. The property is under construction. It is so bad at 3.30/4pm when the workers were finishing they were brushing dust off the roof into the common areas. You can’t enter the hotel as it’s all closed down the main entrance lobby with construction cones and workers. There was concrete grinding at the lobby and constant banging. Endless dust everywhere. They had the audacity to charge me $40 a night resort fee - there was no pool it’s closed under construction and terrible $10 beach chairs for beach use whilst listening to banging. At check out I was informed of use of another local hotel pool - might have been useful information at check in. In all I paid in excess of $400 a night for two nights with all their fees- please please trust me stay elsewhere. Cancel - do whatever you need to do just do not stay here right now - they should not be open to the public.

My 3 kids / teenagers loved it!

Beach view and access were amazing.

This hotel is old and the walls are very thin. It was also under construction which was not communicated to me beforehand (by hotels.com) and they put us right next to the construction. Needless to say, there was no sleeping in on vacation. Plus there was no pool or spa available. I doubt we will stay there again despite how friendly the staff were.

Beach view was good

No beach view. We had a garden view from our balcony with a slight ocean view and it was very nice.

The pool is getting renovated and there’s a resort fee. Other than that, everyone’s been so helpful and settling us in.

This property is right on the beach and they include umbrellas and chairs in the resort fees. The staff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed on the 3rd floor, room 337. The room felt slightly compact, and the balcony had a pillar that partially blocked the view, so it wasn’t very open. However, the staff were excellent—very friendly, polite, and helpful with great recommendations. There is EV charging available and the parking area feels safe and secure. Overall, it was a very good stay. During our visit, there was some exterior maintenance, so it could be a bit noisy in the morning, but it was still manageable.

Only bummer was the pool and hot tub renovation, as that is a great amenity that we didn’t have this trip. But we’ll be back!

Very good

The pool was in renovation. There was a construction going on , they start the work at 6 am which I think should be post pon u ti

Clean room. Nice location.

Everything was good

The hotel was under construction and we did not have air conditioning in our room.

Reserved king unavailable. Parking poor accessibility. No chair or desk in the room. Poor lighting.

This is an older hotel and they are working to renovate it. TV barely worked, faucet constantly leaked, fridge didn’t really cool. However, the beds were comfy, cleaning staff tried their best and location with being able to walk out straight to the beach (and foot washing station) make this place worth staying.

The staff are very helpful and nice! It is a wonderful location right on the beach! And you can walk to several places to eat if you don’t want to drive. Free shuttle is also helpful if you want to go further. It’s under renovation so can’t comment on the pool since it was closed during our stay but they did arrange for us to use a pool at a nearby hotel if we wanted to.

The room was cleaned daily and done fine. There was no hairdryer and we did have to ask for a microwave. The gym was mediocre at best. There is no onsite parking and the hotel will charge you $45 a day to park. We were able to find parking on nearby streets. They do charge a resort fee of $40 a day to stay on top of what you’ve already paid for your stay. The place is under construction and there was no pool to use along with construction work starting at 7am and going the entire day. You are given beach towels, umbrella and chairs on the beach (which was nice). But again the construction noise is constant.

it was very loud and property is too old. The parking is pretty pricy on top of the room fee. Pretty much spent 1k for two nights just for the location.

Plus there were seaguls roosting on the roof and kept us awake all night.

Top notch in every way. My favorite hotel and I travel weekly for business.

Fantastic location that somehow hires the most amazing staff that make you feel welcome and at home. The only negative is that you have to leave.

Ocean view room was received as booked and the view was beautiful. Staff was so nice and helpful. They do provide beach chairs, umbrella’s and towels, which was nice. Would definitely stay here again

Such a wonderful experience!! Perfect location and staff was excellent! Such great service!

Renovations will make it better

Was so close to the beach and a nice walk witht the kids, did go when they were doing construction so cohldnt enjoy the pool but thats ok the beach is always fun..will ne going once its all done

Great location.

It is by far my favorite place to stay. Fantastic location,,beautiful view, wonderful staff and a great property. I’ve been staying here for well over 10 years when I’m in town and the only issue I’ve ever had is I never want to leave.

-AC is a box ac unit and made a horribly loud noise all night long and did not work in general. - the door to the patio to enjoy the view of the ocean was broken and so we were unable to open the screen door at all. -the shower had a leak and leaked all over the floor when on - the shower also wouldn’t turn off so it constantly dripped -the duvet cover was just two sheets put together - the door to the toilet and shower cannot open all the way because of the toilet so you have to wiggle your way in in order to close/open the door. -it was only after confirming our reservation we were told the pool and pool area was going to be closed during our stay. I’m understanding of renovations, but prices should be lower and reflect it due to the disruption of the renovations The only positive was the location of the hotel. Overall extremely disappointed in this experience with the price we paid for the room. Will not be returning or recommending.

Room was nice and comfortable

Pool was closed and no one told us before hand that we won’t be able to use the pool.

Ocean view, excellent location, close to cafes, friendly staff

musty motel 6

The room access is a bit cumbersome and it was a bit loud when other guests went by, but being directly on the beach is worth it all! Being able to walk directly onto the beach from the hotel was AMAZING! The staff was helpful and courteous. We used the beach chairs and towels and appreciated the games in the courtyard. We ate one night at the Shores restaurant. It was good and we received good service. The hotel was also only 2 blocks from some really fun shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again!

Wonderful location. Everyone was pleasant.

Staff was very unprofessional and skilled charge me twice for a room that was prepaid reservation

Beachfront location was perfect and staff was great.

The hotel was under construction which was a bit disrupting. No notification or warning beforehand. Also the hotel is a bit tired.

Beautiful view!

The staff was very friendly, the room was clean, and the location was excellent for esrly morning walking the beach and everything strolls. I would stay here again.

Clean room and great view

All good

Maid service was ok. She never took the bar glass out of the room and did not give us a new tissue box...even though we pit the emptyone on top of the tissue container

Very affordable

The location is the best selling feature of this hotel being right on the beach in the La Jolla area. The shuttle service was incredibly convenient. The hotel is tired looking. It needs renovation. Breakfast wasn’t included in the room.

Loved how easily accessible it was to the beach, pool and local shops/restaurants. We were able to walk everywhere within La Jolla Shores and surrounding areas (1.5-2mi walk with a bit of hills but still very approachable and able to walk with a double stroller). Property also had daily activities like making bracelets, sno-cones, s’mores, kids trivia, and ping pong tournaments.

Wi-Fi got hacked and they allowed a violent person on premises who threatened guests (me)

This 3star hotel is a nice ocean front restaurant with a motel. It is worse than most of Extended Stay. The lobby is probably less than 80 square feet barely fitting one sofa chair and some chairs. The wall of two tiny elevators was covered with boards and full of urine smell. My daughter would rather carry the suitcase using stairs. The guest laundry room was impossible to find. You have to go through a garage/storage area filled with retired furniture. The poor is under construction and you have a take shuttle to use it in other property, which was conveniently not mentioned in its website or Expedia. You only found out after booking it. The east side of the hotel is a construction site, which has surely made you aware of it in the morning. One of the rooms I booked didn’t even have a desk. The only good thing about this rundown hotel was the staff. They were very helpful.

Right off the beach & great rooms. Having a refrigerator in the room is always a plus!

The hotel is excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the hotel was clean and well maintained. The location is perfect for a family vacation. The beachfront is spectacular!

What a beautiful beach. We stayed in a beach front room and it was beautiful. Great view and we slept with the sliding door open listening to the beach waves while we fell asleep. The beds were very comfortable. Everything was clean and even though they were renovating the pool/spa area we enjoyed the rest of the property. They had fire pits and games in the outdoor common area. But you can’t beat the location. We were able to walk to the restaurants and shops in just a few minutes, and were just steps away from the beach. Perfect location. I be would caution about bird poop, the balcony had a lot of birds flying in and I stepped in poop in bare feet, so make sure you wear sandals or shoes, or look where you step on the balcony.

A great stay as always.

Room had a terrible musty smell—even running the A/C window unit nonstop did not help. Was charged $40 daily resort fee even though pool and hot tub were out of service. Half the hotel was closed for renovations. Paid for an oceanfront suite for my birthday and the room looked nothing like the pictures on Expedia. The room needed a total makeover. What a serious disappointment!!

Staff was very kind. Hotel itself could use several small improvements just to make the experience a little nicer and up to date - on par with other hotel offerings. For example, tvs need to be updated. They only offer

Overrated place with poor rooms. No soup or smithing in the bathroom and the shower heads are sent 5 feet… not worth $200 a night

We were never advised that the hotel was under construction and the pool and hottub were closed. At checkout we were told that they had a reciprocal agreement with a nearby hotel even at check in we were not given that info.

Absolute beautiful view! Couldn’t get any closer. You’re right on the beach.

The staff was nice, the hotel being on the beach was very gorgeous and the room was very well kept

The location is the best selling feature of this hotel being right on the beach in the La Jolla area. The shuttle service was incredibly convenient. The hotel is tired looking. It needs renovation. Breakfast wasn’t included in the room.

Great family stay for all ages!

Restaurant and bar are spot on. We had a couple of drinks the first night in the bar and breakfast down stairs on our way out. Location is great away from the big crowds but everything is walking distance. Booked it as we were driving down south for a couple of days. We would stay again once construction is done.

Perfect location and very clean rooms

La Jolla Shores was the best place to stay and enjoy the beach without crowds, sand or carrying a bunch of stuff to the beach. Open your patio door and you are there. Beach and waves in front of you. Room is spotless, crisp sheets, supportive mattress. Best customer service I’ve ever experienced before, during and after leaving the property. Breakfast on the beach - the best French toast of my life - was like a dream. There is a reason this place has remained as a staple for well heeled travelers. It is simply the best.

Half of the property is under complete renovation. One of the days, a jackhammer ran for 5 straight hours. You couldn't escape the sound anywhere on the property including the entire adjacent beach area.

Pretty much everything needs improvement apart from the restaurant, hotel location and comfortable beds.

The front desk person is rude and lack of patient.

Exceptional

Lovely location on the beach and close to bars / restaurants

So cozy and comfy! Super nice staff. Beach and board walk view! Massages were sold out which sucked because it was our honeymoon but overall great experience and we would def go back

Great Vacation we live in East County San Diego , my Cousin Lives in Idaho now she was born here but has been coming for the last four years , its been a terrific place to stay and catch up .

The noise level from the outside areas was was not mitigated by the the terrace glass doors

Our 3rd visit and we love it! Beach front room was lovely!

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!!!

The air conditioning didn’t work. The food/drinks were very overpriced. Also - most importantly- the big surprise was even with the lack of resort amenities they charged an extra $40/per day at the end of the stay. This should have been clearly stated earlier on or been part of the initial cost. We will not be staying there again because of this fraudulent way of doing business.

Nice and clean. But old.

Great location on the beach! Loved the courtyard area with games. The pool was great, and the location to local restaurants and kayak tours was all within walking distance. Big plus for us! The rooms are simple and very clean. Loved the commons area, coffee provided in the morning, and beach access!

I am a repeat guest at The Shores and I always have a great stay there!

The hotel location was nice. Staff was very nice. But hotel is old and needs updated!

Of hotel , kayaks tours were occurring outside my room each day, not the peaceful experience I expected, wouldn’t go back.

This is a clean, fun beach resort. Hotel is a little dated but the beach access and friendly staff made up for it!!

I just visited with my 2 teenagers - boy/girl twins 16 yo. This was our 1rst time to La Jolla. We stayed 4 nights. Was a little concerned when I read about the hotel. being old. I LOVED this hotel. it literally has everything.. The free coffee in the morning at the restaurant was such a nice treat in the am. The patio is beachfront and a great place to watch the surfers or just stare out at the ocean and listen to the sounds. We had an umbrella and chairs set up 2 of the days - the boys at the beach stand are so helpful and polite. The pool and hot tub were a bit monopolized at times by a large family but it wasn't that big of a deal for us. I enjoyed watching the fabulous sunset from the front "lawn" area in the Adirondack chairs listening to nice background music. The restaurant is so convenient and has great food albeit a bit on the expensive side. The location for this hotel is so easy to access I- 5. The kids and I walked to La Jolla Cove the first day - some of it was on a major road. it was about 1.5-2 miles to the Cove. We did not rent a car - we have Ubered whenever we wanted to go to a different area. Low Key mellow vibe! Relaxing, peaceful, comfortable beds. Yes the hotel could use a few upgrades but there is nothing urgent. The outdoor patio space is nice and

Went to this place on our honeymoon enjoyed the beautiful views

Staff was great

Enjoyed everything, except: - dated hotel, stained and broken parts of the room in bathroom areas, wifi constantly kicks you off the network and makes you rejoin every minute (resort fee provides broken wifi????), and you are not able to park in their garage after check out, meaning you have to park elsewhere to enjoy the beach.

Very good

We loved the La Jolla Shores Hotel! Our room was clean, bright, and included everything we needed. Staff was courteous and helpful. Our coastline view was beautiful! We enjoyed sitting on our balcony, walking on the beach and relaxing in our lovely room. Would definitely come and visit again!

Great room and friendly staff wonderful place to stay

The hotel is awesome, staff extremely confident and knowledgeable friendly and nice, love the convenience of the local shops restaurants and activities, definitely coming back in January or February

1. Location is amazing. Right on the beach. Get a room with an ocean view. 2. Price is right. Rooms are big, Water is hot, and the staff is nice! 3. For everything else pay more elsewhere :).

The location of the other

Nice view

The hotel was wonderful. The beachfront room was outstanding. The amenities from the restaurant to the towel and umbrella staff were outstanding. The quaint village had great restaurants and the hotel restaurant was great. We will stay there again. 5+ stars

It was beautiful. I was impressed with the toilet tissue holder and the hairdryer holder. Small thing but very impressive. I have to find them for my sons comdo in the keys that he rents out..Great facility.

Very good

The staff was great the two shuttle guys that we used his name was Trent and then there was another one. I can’t remember his name, but they were both really really nice. The ladies at the

My main issue however is that I selected this property based on location (and previous stay) for a quiet, peaceful beach retreat. This was true most evenings except Friday night when the hotel had an event it the courtyard within a few feet of my window involving very loud (and really bad) karaoke until late in the night. When I commented about this at the front desk I was told that:" Weddings are always more fun when you are invited." I'm still trying to wrap my head around that one. Was it my fault for staying at the hotel without being invited to the random wedding outside my window? In any case be aware of events in the courtyard if interested in quiet location.

door lock didn't work which was a real disruption, shuttle service not fully available, room not clean, first night shower drain was very slow, phone didn't work, maintenance never fixed the door or phone issue. location amazing, walkable to restaurants, right on beach. Good coffee in morning included. A little disappointing that the 'resort' is so tired and in need of better maintenance and cleaning to make it a great experience.

Excellent location walking distance to many restaurants and shops Price of parking

Excellent location Food at restaurant was just ok but priced very high

Excellent location Food at restaurant was just ok but priced very high

Excellent location walking distance to many restaurants and shops Price of parking

I have been in love with this location since 1996. It is my vacation destination every year.

Room was clean but old and dated. Strong smell in the room like it needs to be aired out. Location is amazing

This is a great little resort right on the beach of La Jolla shores . Walk to many restaurants in the area. Nice pool with umbrellas and towels on the sand. Rooms need some updating and refurbishing! Beds are comfortable and it’s fairly quiet. Staff is friendly

I wouldn’t recommend La Jolla Shores Hotel. First, $40 day with your reservation for 2 daily water bottles basically because we didn’t get the rest of the promised benefits of the $40. One of our rooms my family stayed in was cleaned once and I had finally asked if they could clean it while we were out and the front desk said they’d take care of it, we came back to another day of no cleaning. The only service that was consistent was the kid taking us a chair and umbrella to the beach. The Restaurants overrated. Rooms outdated and our door was broken and we requested a room change or the door fixed at the front desk and we were told maintenance would be right over, it didn’t happen and at one point a man walked in on us because we didn’t shut the door (the broken way) we ended up using the chain while we stayed in and that worked as long as one of us wasn’t out while someone slept because the door to shut it was so loud that you wouldn’t be asleep after that. The amount of money we paid for those rooms I had hoped for much better quality service. Had it not been for the ocean walk of 5mins that would have been the worse hotel. They knew our concerns and they were aware we were unhappy when we filled the “How was your stay” questionnaire and I waited and hoped someone would have reached out before I wrote a review but that didn’t happen either.

LaJolla Shores never disappoints. It truly is a jewel. We will be back!

Exceptional

This hotel is a bit old and the wood/amenities /decor shows it. With that said, we had an ocean side room with beautiful views. We could easily walk onto the beach in minutes. The staff was very nice and the room was clean and comfortable. If you are really into modern rooms and decor, you might not like this place, but if you want a comfortable and clean place that is good for adults or families and 2 minutes from the water, check this place out!

we paid for one type of room and were given a different category room with out our consent, supposedly the room they changed us to was an upgrade but it was no upgrade.

We liked the ocean beach access and the nice rooms. Beds were very comfortable.

Great hotel and very friendly staff

How close it was to the beach

Nice ocean views/convenient rides to nearby shopping/the cove

Perfect location right on the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Room was very comfortable if a bit dated and the AC was very loud. Would definitely stay here again!

We rented a Vrbo and discovered it was not very nice or safe. Found this hotel very nice on the ocean. Comfortable they saved the day

The hotel was in a stunning and convenient location. The main downside was the noisy air-conditioning that woke us up every night. Overall, I would stay again though.

Very good

The only bad thing was the added resort fee of about $45 a night. Otherwise, everything was good and right on the beach

Beach front room was great. There are many dining options nearby. Hotel dining is excellent.

Excellent location - right in the beach.

Great service.

Exceptional

Loved the property… very nice. Easy to walk everywhere and many good rating options in the area.

Beautiful restaurant sunsets and drinks, pool, activities for the kids and rooms were clean. We loved that we could walk around to the surf and easily store our boards in the balcony.

As advertised

Perfectly located on a fun beach!

We have stayed many times at this hotel, and will continue to visit. Its location is perfect, the hotel is comfortable, quiet, and has the perfect amenities. The staff is always friendly , and has always helped quickly !

During the first night, I felt ants crawling on my face, which woke me up and caused me stress! I asked to be changed to another room; the reaction when I reported the ants made me feel like the staff is not trained to handle any customer service issues. I would say a puzzled look was what I got; they did transfer me to a room on the second floor. (room 132 had the ants) Then a lady showed up at our new room and said she was told of ants in the bathroom- I had to tell her that it was the other room that had ants, and it was not the bathroom; this made me feel like there was a lot of miscommunication going on behind the scenes! The day we were leaving, the restaurant made us wait 30 minutes to get a table. And the pool is small and filled with screaming children horseplaying... Overall, I mostly liked sitting on the balcony looking at the ocean reading my book, but because of the inconveniences, it is not exactly worth the price. I asked for compensation regarding the inconvenience and they took $92 off my stay. FYI !

Beachfront location and easy walk to restaurants

Had a great time

Clean comfortable room . Parking garage very tight had to wait for a space. Very tired decor , obviously sweating the assets since it was built.

Clean comfortable room . Parking garage very tight had to wait for a space. Very tired decor , obviously sweating the assets since it was built.

The hotel is right on the beach, surrounded by restaurants and surf shops that rent gear and lead kayak and snorkel tours. The room was clean if a little dated. The pool and hot tub areas were clean and orderly for relaxing after a day in the ocean.

Everything

Great location, on the beach. Love that the hotel provides beach chairs, umbrellas and towels Parking was expensive

Great location, on the beach. Love that the hotel provides beach chairs, umbrellas and towels Parking was expensive

We paid for a beachfront balcony. Problem was that it was constantly dropping water from balcony above us (see image). I told the front desk but they insisted it was only condensation from the air conditioner above me. While it didn’t make sense to me given location of the leaks…in my mind it’s unacceptable to pay this much per night to have water dropping on us from balcony above. It’s a poor excuse at a $800-900/night price point. So we dealt with it. I can name a few other things I didn’t expect… door to room hard to open (told front desk about it as well), they sold us smores kits even though fire pits were about to shut down… Nothing horrible here…. But, in my mind, it is unacceptable at this price point Bottom line, I think the property needs to either 1) change its price point to set expectations lower, or 2) improve their property/service to align to the price point

The property is in a good location. It’s more like a motel than a hotel in that there are no hallways everything‘s outside. That’s not good or bad. It’s just the observation. The Property shows wear and tear, pretty dirty everywhere outside, especially stairwells. I might as well be walking up and down the steps in the hallways of the subway as dirty as they were. The parking is convenient and good for a hotel. Kitchen availabilities too limited, especially on the weekends. The doors had big gaps under them so we had spiders and bugs coming in on a regular basis. There’s one air conditioner in the wall along the sliding glass door and you have to keep that cranked to extremely cold just to cool the bathroom and the sink area. Overall, we dealt with it for three nights, but honestly, unless I don’t have any other choice, I’ll find elsewhere to stay.

Locations friendly staff beach access perfect Older rooms musty AC sliding door difficult too open

Locations friendly staff beach access perfect Older rooms musty AC sliding door difficult too open

Perfect place for a family beach holiday. The bed was not very comfortable but the location is prime.

The beds were fantastic. Rooms were very clean and the soft carpets on your bare feet always feel nice. You can't beat the convenience if you plan to go to the beach everyday. My family and I love staying here every year.

Loved the amenities. And it was perfectly located on the beach. Loved the ping pong tables and fire tables. Pool area was great.

We loved our room overlooking the ocean! It was so easy to access the beach and restaurants in town.

The best experience we had by far, was with the friendliness and professionalism of their staff. They gladly met all of our requests without hesitation. From the front desk, to the restaurant staff and housekeeping, all exceeded expectations. Thank you for making our vacation experience a lot better.

Bed was not very comfortable

Great location, easy access to the beach. Walking distance to various cafes and restaurants. Hotel doesn’t have a dedicated parking, but they can arrange a $45 a night parking for you on the ground floor. Street parking is free, but can be a challenge to find a spot. Property is older does and could use a refresh. Our room was ocean view, but overlooking the public restroom, which i did not expect for $400 a night. I did not find beds comfortable, but thats individual..rooms are clean, staff is nice and try to make sure you enjoy your stay to the max, which is nice. The area itself is great for family stay. What we loved the most was the location and the overall vibe, in the end of the day you don't go there to stay in the hotel all day long.

Need to work on room cleanliness, outdated and dirty carpets. Cleaning staff not as friendly. Overall hotel is very convenient to the beach and restaurants.

I need to know where they get their pillows!!! Love that hotel- my first time. My only issue was the father of a baby who was staying next door to my room knocked on my door telling me to tell my daughter to not sing at 8pm because his baby was going to sleep. We immediately complained to the front desk.

We love the location of this hotel however it is very dated and needs modernising. Also, lots of young people kept using the hotel pool / hot tub who were not guests, they need to find a better way to stop this as it disrupts all hotel guests relaxing round the pool area.

Pillows are very flimsy. Adding better sturdier pillows to support the neck while sleeping would add to comfort.

Noisy rooms near pool and street. Not worth the cost. Next to ocean but air conditioners of other rooms drowned it out.

Location was perfect. Would think it would be a little more updated and more "bougie" for it being La Jolla and for the price but it was clean, quiet and nice

Nice hotel!

the rooms need renovation, the bathroom and air conditioning needs upgrade

Right on the beach.

Great

The AC was very noise. And the breakfast took forever, kind of cool of hot foods like it was sitting around after it’s been cooked. After the breakfast meal, When we paid for parking already .It wants to charge us again .

Love this place!! Be back again next year!!

Good service, close to the beach, the waves are great for surfing

Nice room,, great shoreline, enjoyed the fire pits!

The views are great!

La Jolla Shores is one of my favorite hotels of all time. It’s beautiful yet relaxed,

Worth the daily collection of kayaks, paddle boats, swimmers, SCUBA, and Surfers hit the waves. Different vibe from La Jolly yet close enough to visit that too. Great selection of shops, restaurants in a 4 block street, home to many different yet unique The hotel is a classic, and a great part of our stay in the San Diego!

Very convenient, great location

We stayed as an extension of a work trip to San Diego, what an excellent choice we made to stay at La Jolla Shores! We loved the beach front amenities, the super friendly staff and the beautiful surroundings. Can’t wait to return!

Staff very friendly in the motel. Staff not friendly in the restaurant area. Love the beach view! Walked around the area and enjoyed the vibe. Loved the sunset!

Pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. The hotel itself is a bit of a throwback, but don't let that fool you. The staff are really great and unpretentious, but dedicated to making your stay memorable. Location is excellent, right on the beach essentially. Walking distance to the small downtown of La Jolla Shores, which has several restaurants and bars and a couple of markets. We'd definitely stay again.

Room clean and comfortable, all needs met by staff.

Amazing property!

Property has severe differed maintenance with “paint on a pig” mentality. General areas are dirty and unclean. They need an extensive pressure wash and refinish. Chipped and broken tiles. Balcony flooring is dirty and worn. Ac window units for a “ luxury beach front hotel” . They have gone to great lengths to falsely or very questionably market and advertise this property- really for what it is not. . Not worth the price or stay. Also be warned , parking is $46 a night or you park on the street.

Fantastic stay!

Great location for peace and relaxation

The rooms were awesome clean beutiful veiw of the beach could not be happerier walki g distance to great restaurants cant wait to go back

Wonderful location, walking distance to beach, shops and restaurants. A tad dated, but liked the charm and old school vibe of the hotel.

Great location, excellent staff, and beautiful beach area

Air conditioner did not work and the bathtub was plugged. The location is beautiful and the staff is friendly. For the price, I expected working accomodations.

Too expensive for what was offered

Loved the location just off the beach. Easy access to everything we wanted to do in the area.

Location, location, location. The only comment I have is that when I called and asked about having pickleball facilities, they said “yes.” And again, when I checked in, they said “yes, right across the street, just go make a reservation at registration.” However, this is misleading — they are not available for use by hotel patrons. You can only schedule an intro lesson and you can not just go and play.

Great location is close to beach and restaurants.

No room after 4 made us wait till 430 and parking was full had to make multiple rounds that’s the point of getting a hotel to no struggle looking for parking

The staff at the hotel was very friendly, very accommodating in every way possible

This hotel is all about location! We booked a coastline view and were in room 232. We were literally steps from the sand and we could watch the waves and the paragliders at torrey pines from our balcony. Carng service, a short walk to the shops and restaurants, and a short uber ride to the village or the gliderport. The hotel is a bit dated, but it's comfortable, convenient and the proximity and view of the beach are excellent. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

Parking is a challenge. Love beach access and daily beach set up for the family.

Very nice and loved the view of the beach. We also thought all you employees were very nice especially Dave at the Restaurant and Bar. I wish the jacuzzi was a little bigger as 4 people filled it up and most of the time it was kids. Would like to come back again and wish you had a loyalty program.

Amazing hotel

I loved the location to the beach

We loved all the amenities and activities available to us as guests!

It was beautiful. But we did see a rat on the ground below our balcony I did ask for a comb I forgot but it was not delivered. Otherwise the stay was great. The room was big and beautiful view

Staff friendly. Great location walk off the property and your on the beach

Most of the staff is kind, helpful and makes the stay memorable.

Great location - right at the beach! Spacious, comfortable room.

Stunning views. Nice place. Accommodated late check out request for an extra hour to enjoy resort on our final day. Beach front view worth the higher rate.

Excellent location for beach access and surfing.

Loved our beachview room, would definitely come back

We had an over all nice stay. Unfortunately on the second day we were informed that the power would go out in the early morning between 5:30 am-8am and that they had generators to fix it. Unfortunately, the power went out at 10 o’clock that night instead. We were all getting ready for bed. One of my children was in the shower and we never received any notification or warning. It was quite scary for me and my children. It was completely black on the property. It was out for about 45 minutes. I wish that the hotel would’ve reached out at some point to tell us what was going on when I asked in the morning the girl really had no information on what had happened. We received no apology for what had occurred. It was a disappointment and scary situation for our children.

Great property, wonderful location. The DJ music during the afternoon hours was rocking!

We had a wonderful time. The location is excellent.

We loved our stay at La Jolla Shores Hotel! We loved being right on the beach with beautiful views. Our room was clean and comfortable it was also very convenient to have a kitchenette

All good

Great location to walk to the beach and restaurants and bars in the area. The rooms could use some love and remodeling, it was hard to find plugs and the tv remote didn’t work. If you book with Expedia, there are a few fees you have to pay when you arrive at the hotel which was unexpected and quite pricey for es h night.

It’s a great hotel to stay

We have stayed ere many times. Relaxing, quiet and easy to walk to dinner or drinks.

We’ve stayed here numerous times!

The hotel restaurant waiter was judgemental and rude and had to wait too long to get drinks to our table. The wait staff took to long recheck on us to see if we needed anything drinks ect. I feel that the service could have been better in the restaurant. Hotel ground for the most part were clean lots of bird poop on the handrail of the patios, couldn't lean up against the rails without getting poop on our arms and hands . The tile on the ground is very slippery when it wet out and should have signs that worn the guest safety first.

Location Very very old property. Needs renovation. Did not have enough electrical outlets. Overcharged us for parking.

Carpets could be cleaned better

Nothing

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Right on the beach, great room, family friendly and excellent staff. It was very hard to find.

The hotel is located on the beach, underground parking was convenient, and the staff members were friendly and helpful.

Great beach location and close to great restaurants. Found a clump of hair (not mine) on a bath towel.

Large room. close to the beach. Nothing.

Very well located on the beach and easily accessible. Clean and the hotel staff was most helpful. Rooms were noisy, very little sound proofing between rooms.

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