Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    El Cordova Hotel

    3.7 (206 reviews)
    ModerateHotels
    Open Open 24 hours

    Services - El Cordova Hotel

    Hotels

    El Cordova Hotel Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - El Cordova Hotel

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Kitchenette
    Tori B.

    Location! Location! Did I mention they have a great location? We were thrilled with this hotel. Literally, right across the street from the Coronado Hotel with easy beach access--and right next-door to several excellent restaurants! There is shopping all around. It doesn't get better than that. Yes, it's an older hotel. The rooms have a Spanish flare, which is kind of cool. They are old, but they are clean. They are comfortable. Not fancy. The staff really makes this special. From a few phone calls before our arrival, to the front desk staff, the people who work here seem genuinely happy and truly want to be helpful. We arrived early in the day and they were kind enough to let us check in, and even upgraded our room to one that was available. There is a pool in a hot tub and we used both. There are also two restaurants attached to the hotel, and both are excellent. There is offsite parking for a daily fee and that was definitely worth it. You could park right out front to load and unload before you move your car. Housekeeping is available on request. If you are looking for a great place to stay on Coronado without a high resort, price tag, this is the place for you! Highly recommend!

    Closer
    Shannon C.

    First time visiting Coronado. Amazing history of this place and expansion. Walked in was greeted by the front desk. Our room wasn't ready yet, but they offered to hold our bags. They have a couch and chairs as well as water available in their lobby. We killed about 2 hours before checking back to see if a room was ready and they were able to accommodate us. Some rooms are located up stairs. Be cautious if you have large bags or children. I was surprised when I saw the room. I was expecting just the bed and bathroom, but it also came with a large walk in closet that we were able to store our bags. I was also surprised to see a mini fridge and microwave. They have a little binder with the history of the hotel, things to do, and recommendations. Because this location is 100+ years old and a converted hotel, the bathroom was a tight space but had everything you need: toilet, shower, sink. There is Miguel's right in the middle of the hotel. They are open until 9ish, but those wrapping up dinner were heard for a while longer. Then the morning came and the restaurant staff was a little loud cleaning before opening. Jayden assisted us that evening checking if late checkouts were possible, it is based on availability, but we were lucky enough to get extended for a fee. We enjoyed the beach the following day. The hotel offers beach chairs and umbrellas first come, first serve. 1/2 of the morning front desk crew was friendly and helpful. The first one we asked the chairs for seemed to brush us off. We would like to see some renovations and made an addition to a fitness center for the price paid, but location is premium here.

    Vent loose in ceiling

    We were extremely disappointed with our stay at El Cordova Hotel. We stayed in a two bedroom suite with friends. We found mold in the closet, air vents that were loose in the ceiling & holes in the walls that weren't repaired properly and just painted over. The kitchen was also not really supplied well enough to do much cooking. This hotel was extremely over priced for what we got, and we would not stay here again.

    See all

    19 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Randy A.
    35
    116
    0

    22 hours ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe C.
    0
    26
    9

    4 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tori B.
    312
    640
    1426

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bj K.
    53
    54
    2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tom K.
    13
    59
    2

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    An amazing stay! Never stayed here before and so glad I finally did. Everyone was so nice and check in was sooooo easy!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    They don't answer the phone. I have called all day and left two messages 6 hours apart trying to update my reservation. No one called back

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1
    Photo of Jay K.
    99
    17
    15

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 7
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nora R.
    2
    218
    2

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Roy L.
    4
    56
    29

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Johnny G.
    11
    108
    28

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tal G.
    246
    69
    22

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Cancelled our reservation so they could book at higher rates. Price gouging at its finest.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 2
    Photo of angela l.
    1
    603
    4250

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Benny C.

    Benny C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 6

    Ask the Community - El Cordova Hotel

    Review Highlights - El Cordova Hotel

    Kids loved their time in the pool and hot tub, but the best part was the short walk to the amazing Coronado beach.

    Mentioned in 5 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Hotels 34,986 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Hotel Marisol Coronado - Garden Courtyard - Outdoor Seating

    Hotel Marisol Coronado

    (62 reviews)

    $$$

    I love this beautiful hotel. One year and some change after my wife and I honeymooned in Coronado I…read moream still raving about this place. I truly love this place and can't wait to go back to it. If you're ever looking to stay on Coronado Island, look no further than this wonderful place. The courtyard, the elevator, the people working there...all wonderful. I can't wait to go back. It's worth every moment!

    My wife and I spent three nights at Hotel Marisol for the first time last week as an early wedding…read moreanniversary celebration, and we enjoyed it enough to consider the hotel again for a future stay. As other reviewers have commented, it is immaculately clean. Service is very friendly. And it's a low-key, boutique atmosphere conducive to those who are looking for a peaceful, historic place to stay. Check-in was very simple, and we had the option of taking the short set of stairs to our room on the third floor or the historic 1926 Otis elevator, still in operation. We took the elevator, as we had luggage, and alternately chose it and the stairs throughout our stay. Our room was well-appointed, clean, and comfortable. And when I say comfortable, I am referring mainly to the amazing bed--one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in. Once I fell asleep, I was out like a light until morning each and every night, which I cannot say very often when I travel. Our room had plenty of drawers to use, a small armoire for hanging clothes (which also contains the safe and beverage cooler), and reading lamps above the nightstands on each side of the king-size bed. One chair with a high back was in the corner. Plantation shutters concealed the window, which you can open to let in fresh air because it is nicely screened. The hotel has no balconies, so it is nice to at least have a window you can open. During our stay, you could hear a lot of construction noise from renovations taking place next door as well as the noise from a lot of military aircraft landing at the military base, but none of that took place during sleeping hours. Besides, if you've ever been to Coronado before, you really get used to the military flights, which are more interesting than bothersome most of the time. We're just glad someone is defending the country. :) The bath area had a nice sink and plenty of space on the counter and underneath. The shower was roomy and modern, though the half-length glass wall did allow water to leak out quite easily, as many of these modern configurations do. We took part in the delicious continental breakfast downstairs each morning, took advantage of reading in the comfortable courtyard, and also took in the Friday night wine-down with free wine and charcuterie board. Everything was done so well, and it was nice to chat with a few other guests. Housekeeping was done daily, and two Ghirardelli chocolate squares were generously left each time. Not much to complain about. Very minor things: One morning, the breakfast was refreshed a bit more slowly than usual, but it was completely understandable because only one person was handling that and the front desk at that time. The shower head in our room wasn't working completely right and could have had a little bit better water pressure, but it was no big deal. And the reading lamps were a little loose and also extremely hot to the touch, so just be careful handling them if they've been turned on for any length of time. We never watched the TV (though I did turn it on briefly for a few seconds, and it had a great picture and sound) and never turned on the heat or air since the weather was so temperate. The Wi-Fi worked flawlessly and fast. All in all, a great stay that we truly enjoyed. We didn't qualify for any discount this time around, but the hotel's website does offer some discounts if you book ahead, so I advise you to keep an eye on that. I know that we will!

    Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

    Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

    (598 reviews)

    $$

    This Marriott offers many amenities, and informative customer service!…read more To my knowledge most if not all rooms have a good sized balcony. Our room had a roomy bathroom that included a shower and a bathtub, comfy beds with ok pillows (like any other hotel), a large TV, etc... We had a great view of the harbor as well! There is a pool, a restaurant with outdoor seating in front of the harbor, and a lawn for activities. It's really not necessary to valet here because they have their own dedicated parking garage for self-parking. The front desk is friendly and informative. It's a little challenging to figure out where to go to find your room, so listen when they explain the details!

    I recently stayed here while supporting para athletes that are Veterans as their medical team and…read morehad a very disappointing experience. Our group included roughly 50 athletes and about 20 staff, and during the stay we had packages delivered containing necessary items we needed. The most concerning issue was a $150 "package handling fee" added at checkout. At no point was I informed there would be any fee to receive these packages. It was not mentioned when picking them up, nor was it included on the information sheet outlining other charges. I was later told it exists somewhere online, but if a guest cannot reasonably find it during their stay, that is not transparency. There were also multiple unexpected add on charges throughout the stay. The hotel advertises microwaves as an amenity, yet they are only available as a rental for about $25 per day. This became a real issue given dietary restrictions, and we ultimately had to purchase one ourselves. Other basic conveniences, like court access, also came with added fees, creating a constant sense of being nickel and dimed. For a property that presents itself as upscale, the room conditions did not match expectations. There was visible rust on the bathroom ceiling, the refrigerator was difficult to adjust, and ants repeatedly came through poorly sealed areas in the bathroom. The refrigerators knob was so gouged out I needed to ask help to have it moved from minimal to keep my food in the safe refrigeration zone. Overall, the experience felt less like a premium stay and more like a series of hidden costs. For a company of this size and reputation, that should be concerning. If you stay here, ask about every possible fee upfront, because not everything is clearly disclosed.

    Glorietta Bay Inn - King bed

    Glorietta Bay Inn

    (320 reviews)

    $$

    Beautiful and historical place to stay and enjoy Coronado Island! We walked to dinner at Miguel's…read morethe first night. The next night we walked across the street through the Hotel Del Property and down the boardwalk and beach. Beautiful! Hadn't done this in decades. We drove to Peohe's for birthday dinner and it is our favorite restaurant for 28 years. GBInn is a great place to stay. Secure, parking, private, breakfast 7-10am, quiet! We had an upstairs suite including a sliding door, king bed, Spotless and no odors. No noise at all. The mattress was too firm for me but not for my husband. recommend a marvelous getaway weekend for my Happy Birthday

    I went back-and-forth if I should write a review because I feel bad leaving a negative one. I just…read morefeel like my family was tricked. Scammed almost. You pay for the location and that is about it. The main lobby was super cute. We were very excited to stay here. But it took a turn when we were shown our room. The smell was so bad you could smell it a few feet outside of our door. We would wake up in the middle of the night because the smell woke us up. It smelled like mildew & mold so bad, on top of cigarettes and hospice. I went to call to ask for a new room and our phone didn't work. I moved the side bedroom table to see if it was plugged in and it was so dirty with bugs and lint balls. I didn't touch the phone again. I called from my cell phone to see about changing our room. She told me I could come the next day and take a look at other rooms that were available, but we were only there for one more night and we had plans with friends that day. The carpet is disgusting. The couch is so dirty. There were brown stains on the sheets of our bed. Every time the cleaning crew would come in, they would open every single window to the fullest to mask the smell. There's not a restaurant here so you have to go get your food and bring it in. There were dead bugs in the utensil drawers. So we used plastic utensils, and paper plates our whole trip. Our room looked nothing like the lobby. A motel 8 would've been better. Even the pool is sad. We were going to cancel our stay and book somewhere else, but we booked through Expedia and it's a nightmare trying to get a refund through them. Otherwise, we would've left after the first day. When leaving a manager pulled me aside and said he was going to comp one day resort fee for us because of the smell. He didn't have to do that, but it was nice of him. We will never be back unless they do a serious update. So sad because the location is killer!

    Shore House at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton - Guest room

    Shore House at The Del, Curio Collection by Hilton

    (23 reviews)

    $$$$

    We stayed at the The Del during a wedding celebration in Coronado…read more I had never stayed at Hotel Del Coronado before. It's interesting how there are so many different properties within the same hotel/resort. Every property is so different, and the shore house is definitely one of the nicer accommodations. It feels brand new, and every room is set up like an apartment. Very spacious, a small fireplaces inside and outside. Very nice bathroom with a deep soaking tub and the kitchen is equipped with everything you need, including a full-size refrigerator and dishwasher. My one gripe was that the water was not hot. Maybe it was around 100° max. It was a bit frustrating not to be able to take a fully hot shower. This is something I probably should've mentioned to the staff, but we were only there for two nights. Would recommend this property over the other options. A bit more expensive, but definitely worth it if you're going to splurge at The Del!

    The Hotel del Coronado will always hold such a special place in our hearts. We first came here when…read moreour twin boys had just learned to walk, and now at 2.5 years old, they've already created countless memories here--beach days, swimming, exploring, and so many "firsts" as a family. To watch them grow up with the Del as the backdrop has been a gift we'll treasure forever. Beyond the beauty and history of the hotel, the service truly stands out. We were so grateful that the team went above and beyond to let us check in early and kept us updated along the way--it made traveling with toddlers so much easier and stress-free. That thoughtfulness and care means more than I can put into words. This is more than just a hotel for us--it's where family memories are made, and we look forward to creating many more in the years ahead.

    Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island - Evening Hotel Exterior

    Best Western Plus Suites Hotel Coronado Island

    (75 reviews)

    $$

    I initially had a negative feeling about this hotel, but upon reflection: the rooms were clean, the…read moreoutdoor space was very comfortable, the parking was free (which is rare anywhere near San Diego), the hot tub looked a little iffy but I didn't use it so I pro a ly should not comment on it and the free breakfast was marginal BUT it was a free breakfast. The main thing, for me was the fact that the entire staff went over and above to accommodate and assist with small issues.

    My 90-year-old parents wanted to come to Coronado Island to meet some of their friends here in the…read moreSan Diego area. They asked us to drive and stay here with them here at the Best Western Plus. I tried to convince them to go to a more upscale hotel, but they were determined to stay here, as they have been doing for years. My dad is a retired officer in the military, and he loves to be close to the base. However, while the pictures on this Best Western site look decent, they don't reflect what the rooms are actually like. Our room was cramped, gloomy and dated and gave me claustrophobia. The sheets and towels were like sandpaper, and the room is shabby and dirty-looking. The only small window looked out into a dirty alley. This was the most depressing room ever! In order to open the bathroom (which was disgusting) you had to make sure the closet door was closed. Carpet was dingy and the bedding was cheap and scratchy. The blanket was 100 years old and the bedspread was like an old shower curtain. There was ZERO natural light and the room stunk of musty, damp air from a loud swamp cooler. The ice machine close to our room was loud and people used it all night. The amenities were non-existent (not even bottles of water, so bring your own). The faucet handles barely worked in the bathroom sink, and there was no hot water. The WiFi is terrible and there are no modern charging ports to use. Housekeeping doesn't replace the linens or even come in to make the bed like a normal resort, unless you request it. What's the point of going away to relax if you have to clean your own room?? This place SCREAMS CHEAP! If you like trashy cheap motels this place is for you.

    El Cordova Hotel - hotels - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...