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    4.0 (118 reviews)
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    Deceased cockroach on the ground ...
    Saadia A.

    Not worth the $$. Location is great but that was the best part. The staff were nothing special. The room just kind of had an old vibe, like rust in the bathroom and a grimy feel to the couch. I didn't notice any major cleaning issues except the roach...pictured below. A live roach would be one thing but we checked in early, so we saw housekeeping come and go, and they didn't even notice this guy ? Must not be super thorough... What else? Parking is not included, which is annoying given the pricetag. Oh, and housekeeping during the stay is not included either!!! They don't come. I know some hotels are doing every other day or something to save resources/the environment but they don't come at all.

    Stained couch

    This was by far the worst hotel I've ever stayed in. For $400 a night, I expected at least basic cleanliness and peace but this felt more like Section 8 housing than a beach getaway. We stayed on the bottom floor, and you can hear everything from upstairs: footsteps, voices, even how many steps it takes to get from the bed to the bathroom. Every toilet flush and creak echoed through the walls. The room itself was filthy. The floors were dirty, the rug was stained, the couch had visible marks, and even the throw pillows were gross and discolored. The ceiling fan was covered in dust it clearly hadn't been cleaned in a long time. I came here with kids and as a currently pumping mom, I accidentally dropped a pump part that rolled under the bed when I looked under, I was disgusted to see thick mounds of dust and grime. Just completely unacceptable. Sure, it's across the street from the beach, but that's not enough to justify staying in a place this dirty and poorly maintained. If you care about hygiene, comfort, or sleep, save your money and book elsewhere. This is not it.

    Morning views from Scripps Inn Room 11.
    Ari R.

    Absolutely beautiful. You can hear the ocean waves at night. Clean rooms, friendly staff and peaceful environment. 5/5 recommend.

    Ocean View
    Shannon Y.

    We love this place. Nice cozy little motel with only 15-20 room tops. Every room has an ocean view from the balcony. The hotel is walking distance to the Cove as well as many bars and restaurants on Prospect. They also offer complimentary parking for it's guests on property, very beneficial during peak beach season. We were able to walk to the La Jolla Cove cliffs and watch the sunsets daily. The ocean front was bustling with activity all day long with people walking dogs, riding bikes or scooters or just relaxing reading a book. The Scripps Inn was the perfect place to unwind and spend our wedding anniversary without the kids. All of the hotel staff was friendly and helpful from the maids to the maintenance staff. The women at the front desk was amazing and really made our stay memorable. We cannot wait to go back to Scripps Inn and we MAY....bring the kids.

    Front desk was so helpful & kind! Brenda was very accommodating!

    Amazing location, awesome staff & beautiful views! I would definitely recommend Scripps Inn if you are in La Jolla area. The Inn provided Bikes, Umbrellas, Beach Towels, Swimming Goggles, & Great customer service, front desk was so kind & accommodating! The location is AMAZING. The Wedding Bowl is right in front, that was beautiful to see. There are so much to see & do right on the street. Food & coffee spots were all walking distance (10 min) The art museum & seals were all so close as well. 10/10 would recommend & will be back to this Inn next time!

    Right outside one of our rooms while vacationing
    S R.

    We will be back!! We got 3 rooms here 6/2-6/6, 2023. My parents had a room, father in law in a room, and then my family of five in a 2 bedroom suite. The staff was friendly, you can't beat the view or location... just an overall amazing time away (especially for us, escaping the Arizona desert). Can't wait to plan our next getaway there!

    last day was a bit cloudy, but I always loved seeing the little inn on my walk back from morning coffee (view from Cuvier St).
    Chelsea L.

    Minor things cannot get this little boutique hotel down in score for me. The location is outstanding in terms of closeness to the coves, Prospect, and many eateries, coffee shops, bars, etc. We stayed for two nights and I only wish we could've had a longer trip. La Jolla is magical in itself, but Scripps feels special. From the homey décor with the beachside theme, to the quaint terrace where you can read and sip a beverage with the ocean in your sightline. The small stuff that wasn't worth sweating: outlets are rather oddly placed in the room (most often hidden behind furniture in such a way that it was hard or impossible to plug anything in; we used the washroom outlet most) and if you're in a first floor unit (we were in 5), you can definitely hear your upstairs neighbours walking about. All this doesn't negate the positives for me. Brooke is the most wonderful concierge and goes out of her way to accommodate for her guests (personal text to notify that the room was ready early, luggage storage solution since our flight wasn't until the evening). The sweet ladies on the hotel staff were also incredibly kind and friendly. It's always so nice to get a smile back. I hope I get to stay here again, especially for summer! Thanks so much, Scripps!

    Phil G.

    This had become our "go to" place to stay when visiting glorious La Jolla. Like ourselves, it has changed over the years. Prices have risen, but improvements have accompanied the rate hike. Scripp's Inn was the only choice for us in La Jolla. We have tried a couple of the other hostelries in town, but always returned to Scripp's. However, with the advent of airbnb's there are more choices now, with complete kitchens. After this last stay, I will try an Airbnb next time, and "test those waters." Changes are a float in La Jolla and at Scripps, and change isn't always good. Ideally located across from the ocean and coastal park, with the correct room and breeze, the sound of waves will lull you to sleep. Rooms are huge, done up in soothing tones of beige and turquoise. The beds are comfortable, and there is excellent storage. Yet, the furnishings are beginning to look worn and dated, hot water disappeared in the bathroom, and noise carries from the surrounding units. A small refrigerator is available for use in the rooms. Coffee and mediocre pastries are laid out in the office every morning, and there is a coffee maker in your room. Parking costs $16.00 a night. With about a ten minute stroll to the restaurants and nightlife of La Jolla, Scripp's Inn is perfectly tucked away so you can get a respite from the action. Holiday weekends in La Jolla welcome a tourist invasion formerly unheard of in these parts. I will avoid traveling to La Jolla on these holiday weekends, as tour buses line up along the water, ruining the bucolic essence of the town. This invasion brings in revenue, but the old time residents of La Jolla must be muttering constant expletives. Hopefully, La Jolla won't be ruined. Scripps Inn may not be what some would call luxury. Nor, is Scripp's a full fledged B & B. However, it was the perfect accommodation for La Jolla. However, like La Jolla itself, Scripps Inn has changed, and we will search for the La Jolla of old somewhere else on our next visit. Maybe we will find this reminiscent perfection My guess is, after our search, we will return to the Scripps Inn.

    Photo by Melissa McClure Photography
    Sally M.

    We stayed at the Scripps Inn during our wedding weekend as it is directly across the street from Cuvier Park (where we got married). Because our wedding was close to Thanksgiving, the rates for the rooms were pretty expensive at the time. We booked the Garden Suite for the night before the wedding to make sure that we had enough space for me and my bridesmaids to get ready. We booked the Vista Ocean Suite for our wedding night (the best room of the hotel). When checking-in on the day before the wedding, the staff told me that the guests who were staying in the Garden Suite wanted to stay longer so they gave us a two bedroom suite (which actually costs more) but didn't charge us more for it. It is larger than the Garden Suite as well, so it worked out well while we were getting ready for the wedding. The staff at the Inn also moved all of our stuff (we had A LOT) from the two bedroom suite to the Vista Ocean Suite for us while we were getting married; so that helped a lot! On the day after our wedding, waking up to see our ceremony site and the ocean was perfect. The staff at the Inn was great and although pricey, it was well worth it to stay there. I would definitely recommend Scripps Inn for anyone getting married at Cuvier Park.

    Empty lobby upon arrival
    Nancy S.

    It's summer and what better way to enjoy Southern California than to spend a few days by the beautiful beaches of La Jolla. I booked our room online via Booking.com for two adults and one child. Check in time is 4pm so we arrived around noon and spent the next four hours exploring and enjoying the sun and the beach. At 4pm we head out to the hotel. We arrive at about 4:20 and the lobby is open but no one is there. We wait around for about 7 minutes before the receptionist finally shows up. Okay, strike one! She tells us we have been upgraded and will be staying in room 15 which is a suite with the best view of the beach. That was an understatement! The view was amazing. The room itself was cute. Somewhat dated, but cute and charming. We had a kitchenette, a couch and a king size bed as well as an armchair and dining table. The only caveat was the lack of counter space for the coffee maker and toaster. We had to put them on the floor to plug them in. The 'breakfast' available in the lobby was just pastries and coffee or juice. Calling it breakfast is a stretch in my opinion. Overall I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend this inn to anyone wanting to stay near the beach.

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    I stayed here for over a week durning Christmas/new years and left extremely disappointed by the…read morestaff's attitude from the moment I arrived. When we checked in, the woman at the front desk named Raina was extremely rude, cold, and short with us. I tried to brush it off and went to take a few photos of the Christmas decorations in the restaurant. The man standing at the host stand named Richie saw me and, when I politely said "don't worry, I won't get you in the picture," with a smile on my face , he snapped back "I don't want to be in your picture." This entire exchange happened within the first 10 minutes of trying to check in. Throughout the rest of the stay I watched the bellmen greet virtually every other guest who entered or left the hotel. Not me. I was consistently treated like I was just a kid or teenage tag along with parents rather than an adult guest who was paying to stay there. Basic acknowledgment and ordinary human respect were completely absent. Nice location and cute decorations do not make up for being ignored and spoken to with open disdain by multiple staff members. One star

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    5 Stars We just got back from our stay at the Pantai Inn and…read morealready can't wait to come back! This place is an incredible value for the cost, again I feel like I need to gate keep this but yelp is about sharing....you're right across from the ocean, with some of the best views in La Jolla. We stayed in Room 208 and while there are no elevators or luggage carts (so pack light or be ready for some stairs), the oceanfront views totally made up for it. The hotel has a charming, older vibe, but it's well maintained and fits the beachy, Balinese-inspired theme perfectly. Our room came with an above-average kitchen setup, which made it easy to prep snacks and simple meals during our stay. Free water bottles in the lobby were a nice touch, and the complimentary breakfast (7:30-10:30 a.m.) was way better than your standard hotel spread, fresh, even the bacon was crispy but not over cooked, tasty, and filling. It's just a short walk to the beach, the kid-friendly "children's pool" area, and of course, the famous La Jolla seals. Be warned: La Jolla has its fair share of hills, so if you're bringing a stroller, be ready for a bit of a workout. This was our first time staying here, but it's already looking like it'll become our annual end-of-summer tradition. Next time, we're definitely staying longer.

    We enjoyed our stay at this hotel. We had a beautiful ocean view from our balcony…read more The room was clean, price reasonable for the location. A short walk to downtown LaJolla and right on the beach. They offer a breakfast, free waters and sodas, flavored water, coffee and cookies in the afternoon.

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    Comfortable cottage with charm located on beach front board walk with restaurants, shops, bike…read morerentals and grocery store in walking distance. Staff very pleasant and accommodating. Looking forward to our next trip.

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    The Grand Colonial at La Jolla was such a beautiful place! The atmosphere was elegant, relaxing,…read moreand had that perfect La Jolla vibe. Everything felt so well-kept and welcoming, and the location is absolutely gorgeous. It's definitely a place where you can slow down, enjoy the scenery, and feel a little fancy while doing it. I had such a great experience and would definitely come back again!

    We had been looking forward to staying here for our first getaway together after hearing so many…read moregreat reviews. Overall, it was a good experience, but a few things didn't quite match our expectations. Upon arrival, the building wasn't as "grand" as it appears in the promotional videos--it has more of a homey, slightly outdated feel, though still pleasant. The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful, even offering a golf cart service on a first-come, first-served basis for late-night rides back to the hotel, which was a nice touch. Our room was nice, but not exactly what we expected. We had requested a king ocean-view room--the view was absolutely amazing--but the bed was definitely closer to a queen size. Unfortunately, my husband had trouble sleeping because his side of the mattress was sagging. On a positive note, the bathroom was spotless--really well maintained (check out my photos!). And the location is a huge highlight--within easy walking distance to local shops and restaurants, which made everything super convenient. Overall, a mixed experience: great location and service, but some room details could definitely be improved.

    La Jolla Shores Hotel - View from restaurant table (overlooking the sunset)

    La Jolla Shores Hotel

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    To celebrate our 31st anniversary, we stayed here a full week…read more The hotel itself was a bit outdated, but the place had so many attractive perks...especially its location and easy beach access. It was also much bigger than anticipated with many sprawling units. First of all, we appreciated how we got this great ocean-view room on the second floor, with close access to the beach. This room really made our beach trip easy-breezy! We also appreciated how we were able to check in a bit earlier. Again, the appeal for me was that the hotel was ideally situated, right in front of La Jolla Shores Beach...and offered walking access to some nice restaurants. The hotel itself had a definitive San Diego vibe, and had some scenic elements...but again, a bit dated. Forgot to take pictures, but the room was nice and comfy...but nothing too fancy. The main problem we encountered was basically this non-viewable TV, where the color was so saturated that everyone on the screen was either dark orange or brown. Given the condition of the TV, we basically didn't watch any TV for a week. Also, the A/C system was a bit weak....as the room never really felt too cool. Luckily, the weather was so nice during the week we were there that this wasn't a huge problem. Lastly, we had some issues with maid service...especially on Friday, 9/18th. Despite our repeated request, the maid came really late, and did a lousy job. Didn't even pick up any dirty cups, no vacuuming, etc.etc. Frankly, I never saw such an amateur cleaning job from any hotel (the towels weren't even nicely put up!). One other disappointment was their complimentary shuttle service (5 mile radius). While the driver was nice and very prompt with the pick-up times, there were too many days and times when this service wasn't available. Still, we did use this service at least 4 times, saving us a bit of uber money. Still, there were many redeeming qualities. The thing we absolutely loved about this hotel was the easy beach access...as we only had to go a few steps downstairs, and right out the gate to the beach! LOVED this! Also, the view from our room was truly amazing!! We were even able to see the sunset from our balcony. We also loved hearing the sound of the ocean from our room....as our room was so close to the beach. We also thoroughly enjoyed the patio dining/drinking area, from their Shores Restaurant. Based on the condition of the amenities in the room (and the bad maid service), I would have rated this much lower, but its picture-perfect beach location and the scene somehow made up for it. Also, the front desk staff was very friendly and cordial. Overall, we felt that it was well worth a staying here. Hope to return someday!

    The views are lovely, the rooms quite comfortable, but:…read more There's a mini fridge with no microwave; there's no trash receptacle near the "kitchen;" and most annoying-- the hotel doesn't provide cleaning services unless you remind them, 2 or 3 times. So we go out around 10 to enjoy Sea World or the Zoo, and we go out to lunch, and we just want to rest in our room before going swimming and we get back around 3. No one has been in the room. We call, and they apologize and no one shows up. We call again around 4, and at around 4:30 the room gets cleaned. Not once, not twice, but four times in our one week vacation. It's a 1st world problem and maybe I'm just a Karen, but I didn't like that.

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    We came here for a family wedding and stayed three nights. I already know the traffic is horrible…read moreand parking even worse, as I grew up here but have since moved away. The construction is bothersome but I was never bothered by the sounds. Progress comes with inconveniences so it didn't bother me personally. Here's why I lowered the rating. The elevator is HORRIBLE. Something should be done in the massive renovation and it was completely unreliable. Especially, since there's only one carrying luggage down the stairwells is risky at best. The brand new lighting in the bathroom was a big fail! The lights are mounted behind the mirror and my wife could barely see because it's so dim. I have to agree even finding my contacts was difficult with these dim lighting. Fix those two things and you would have a five rating.

    Okay. We came during construction which was our bad. Our…read moresuburban was too tall for the garage and we couldn't get our money back on the reservation. It is a zoo so street parking was out of the question. They allowed us to park (pay for parking) on a dirt lot they had on the street above, and as it turns out that was where you had to go to find a restaurant or bar or anything. Up a million stairs- I didn't want to do it several times each day on my vacation. Across the street, the beach was too crowded and rocky and it smelled like an Andy Gump. The guys at the front desk were super nice, rooms are clean and a great view, but I wouldn't stay here again or even recommend it.

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    The Shoal La Jolla Beach

    (149 reviews)

    $$

    La Jolla

    This place is awful. I barely got any sleep, even with earplugs all night…read more This "hotel" has no central AC, it has a window AC, and when it runs, it's EXTREMELY loud. Only a farm door for the tiny restroom, so you hear each flush quite loudly. Water pressure for the shower is non existent. Walls are thin, you hear every sound from upstairs, rooms next door, and the street. There are no black out curtains or door guard, so the room is very bright in the morning. Pillows are lumpy and about 11 inches in height, and not good for neck support. No toiletries here either. Only good thing is that it seems decently clean. Overall, this is the worst place I've ever stayed at. If you enjoy sleep and comfort, booking is not recommended.

    My husband and I came to San Diego for a quick getaway and saw this hotel on Priceline. I googled…read morethis hotel and saw there was a better deal online so we booked it through their website. We checked in and the lady at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. However, our room was a lot smaller than I had expected. If cars are passing by, you'll hear it from the room, which made it hard for me to sleep. Also, there was a lady saying that her laptop was stolen and called the police. On the upside, it is pretty convenient to walk to downtown La Jolla and is very close to the ocean. Parking is also easy! Overall, I would probably pick somewhere quieter if we were returning to La Jolla, but other than that, not a bad price for what you're getting!

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