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Peter I.

This quaint hotel in the middle of La Jolla reminds me of the little beautiful places you would find in Paris, London, Barcelona. The only exception is those places might not have an exquisite ocean view. This does, from our villa number 11 we opened our blinds and there was the beautiful park and the ocean and you could hear the seals being seals. Everyone we encountered staff wise, including that beautiful concierge that left us an anniversary bottle of bubbly we can't thank enough, right down to the valet folks who had the car when we needed. It grabbed our luggage from our room. This hotel has everything you could help for in terms of bar, patio, dining, fantastic pool, and other great decks to enjoy... Plus incredibly intimate and sexy.. to all the staff thank you for making our 31st anniversary very special

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Greg C.

A beautiful day for lunch at La Valencia on the deck looking at the Ocean --it didn't almost happen because when we arrived around 1:30 the hostess said we had to have drinks and food inside because we didn't think we wanted a full lunch. We went into bar area and I chatted with bar tender who "got it." I explained we wanted outside and couldn't guarantee we'd go the whole 9 yards.... Great guy took us outside and waited on us. Turns out cocktails for both of us an app and a shared large main. Loved it and turns out he was handsomely tipped for his attention, attitude and service. Food excellent. This is a classic hotel and restaurant in a classic town. LaJolla is hard to beat! Go!

Lynzee H.

I never have a bad day at la Valencia. Perfect spot for a girls getaway. I love the pool, restaurants, location and it's super dog friendly.

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Sidney Z.

Leaving Chicago this morning (at1°) and landing in San Diego (at 68°) was a G-D send! This last December / January has been (let's say) difficult in Chicago, weather wise. The La Valencia Hotel right on the Pacific Ocean, for me is like being in paradise. The smell of salt water plus the sensible weather here at La Valencia Hotel is just what the doctor ordered. Their excellent restaurant here called La Sala is making pretty terrific food. Staying here, of course we ate several meals at La Sala, and all of these meals were "right on". I had breakfast, lunch and dinners here and all of these meals were spot on. I could not write this review without shouting out how wonderful the staff was here at the La Valencia Hotel, in particular the La Sala crew, who gave us such terrific service, with a "smile"! Every aspect of these young folks made you feel like it was their privilege to give you such an amazing experience at their restaurant. Thank you all.

Del C.

Very nice stay for a wedding. Elegant ambiance, excellent interior design and customer service. Beautiful ocean views . The cuisine was delicious.

Cocktails while waiting for our room
Hope A.

Beautiful hotel! Nice restaurant and classic cocktail bar. The #10 Villa was so very nice. The hotel staff are very helpful and work hard to make the experience memorable and enjoyable. It's a wonderful hotel and one I highly recommend when staying in La Jolla.

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Valerie L.

This hotel is super nice! Especially being one of the older hotels in La Jolla they do maintain it very well. Staff were sweet from the valet boys to the front desk we have no complaints. It definitely is on the pricier side but makes sense because again LOCATION. You're on the shore of La Jolla. It was comfy/rainy when we were there so we weren't able to fully enjoy the pool area but it looked nice I'm sure it's lovely during warmer days. I do wish there was better parking like a garage. You have to get your car valet or find parking somewhere.

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Rachel T.

I had drinks with my girlfriends at La Valencia. The view was STUNNING. Beautiful ambiance especially at this time of year when it's a little chilly. We were worried being inside would hamper our chances of a nice view but this bar did not disappoint! Not pictured is the very talented musician they had for live music and the sound was not too loud we can have conversations but also enjoy the musical ambiance. 10/10 for this window side table. Drinks did not disappoint. They're on the pricier side ~18-20 per drink but that's to be expected with this view. The drinks were solid in alcohol content and beautiful mixed. The mixologist might have done our favourite table side smoked old fashion and espresso martinis. Had to get a second round! All in all happy we stumbled upon this gem

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Shena R.

My friend and I came in here randomly last week around sunset. We got a table on the balcony and ordered drinks just before the sun went down. It was absolutely breathtaking! The drinks were good, the food was great (especially the hamachi) and our server was friendly. There was even a pianist playing modern songs. This place has a very romantic vibe. I plan to come back!

This hotel is dreamy! It's in a great location that's walkable to nearby restaurants, shops, and beaches. The staff are friendly and helpful. We recommend getting an ocean view room!

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Henri V.

La Valencia Hotel is iconic and is known as the Pink Lady in La Jolla. This hotel has been around since 1926 and has had a historic Hollywood glam following. La Valencia was built and originally named Los Apartamentos Sevilla, with Spanish style influences in its design details throughout. Over the years and after multiple owner and management changes, this hotel maintains its iconic status in the La Jolla community. This hotel is perched above La Jolla Cove with spectacular coastal ocean views. The hotel is smallish, with no seating for guests in the lobby. There is seating outside the patio which faces Prospect St. There's usually a live band playing music. However, this hotel is a popular destination for wedding and party celebrations, with a small grassy garden. The outdoor swimming pool and hot tub are both also smallish. The Whaling Bar which opened earlier this year is a small bar lounge connected to La Valencia Hotel and when there's a long wait for valet, this is a great place for a martini. Other than room service, the main restaurant is the Mediterranean Room which offers indoor and outdoor seating. Most sunny days, most diners prefer outdoor seating in the umbrella shades patio with views of the garden, pool and the ocean. My previous pics were mistakenly posted under La Valencia Hotel, when the pics should have been posted under Mediterranean Room, mea culpa. Of all the times I've been here, I was always cordially greeted, the entire staff from the valet, concierge, staff members service has always accommodating and been above satisfactory. La Valencia Hotel is the best place in La Jolla for a rendezvous whether it's for business or pleasure. Recommend!

Anthony D.

We had breakfast overlooking the courtyard and the Pacific Ocean, it was very beautiful and picturesque. The grounds were meticulously manicured. As we ate our breakfast groundskeeper were planting roses and flowers on the terrace below. Our breakfast was exceptional! The service was impeccable. Our servers were very attentive to our needs and courteous. After breakfast, we walked down to the courtyard and down to the ocean. It was truly a unique experience and dining pleasure. Highly recommended.

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Stacey W.

Came here for the tree lighting and had the most lovely experience! Cookies and hot chocolate upon arrival, the cutest decorations. All of our drinks and food were top notch, they make a great martini and the soup was delicious, Mike was our server and he was very friendly from the start and helped us through the menu, highly recommend!

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AC in rooms?

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How late is the pool/hot tub open?

I'm not sure but I'm sure if you call them, they'll let you know. The hotel staff is very helpful & nice. My review was for the room, the rest of the hotel amenities & the staff are 5-star

Safes in room?

Yes indeed! Each room has a safe

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Is the free parking lot across the street reserved for hotel guests?

Hello Nigel. Our self-parking lot located across the street is reserved for hotel and restaurant guests.

Are there parking available? Is there valet? How much is parking?

Free parking across the street. Due to pandemic, there is no valet or bell desk service.

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