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Located in the former mansion of an industrialist, this Coronado inn features a classic Spanish village style courtyard that contains gardens, boutique shops and two on-site restaurants. The elegantly decorated rooms of El Cordova are equipped with ree wifi, cable TV with HBO, and in room coffee. Two on site restaurants which include the Brigantine Seafood Restaurant, specializing in seafood and steaks, and Miguel's Cocina, featuring Mexican cuisine. Brigante, decorated with photos from the coastal village’s past, specializes in steak and fish. Miguels Cocina serves Mexican food and drinks in the courtyard and Miguelito’s holds large group events. El Cordova Hotel is a 5 minute walk to Coronado Beach and the historic Hotel Del Coronado, and is 3 miles from the Coronado Municipal Golf Course.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 king beds
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for San Diego
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Jolene
    United States of America United States of America
    Our one bedroom included a full kitchen, a dining room, living room, and balcony. It was huge with big windows, interesting furnishings and so much character. The hotel is a boutique hotel that is a perfect size. There are restaurants and shops...
  • Neil
    United States of America United States of America
    Uniquely charming and the number of windows and kitchenette were a pleasant surprise
  • Kathleen
    United States of America United States of America
    The historical charm, spacious suite, beautiful courtyard and the helpful staff. Also ,it has a great location for the beach, many good restaurants and shopping.

Area info

Restaurants
2 Restaurants On Site

  • Miguel's Cocina
    • Cuisine
      Mexican
  • The Brigantine
    • Cuisine
      Seafood
    • Ambience
      Modern

Amenities of El Cordova
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
Activities
  • Beach
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs $40 per day.
  • Parking garage
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • Pool/Beach towels
Spa
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

El Cordova takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 4:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Available 24 hours

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of USD 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
Free
Crib upon request
Free
2+ years
Extra bed upon request
Free

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover JCB Diners Club American Express El Cordova accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform El Cordova of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about El Cordova

  • El Cordova offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Beach
    • Swimming pool

  • Room options at El Cordova include:

    • Family
    • Double
    • Suite

  • Check-in at El Cordova is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • The prices at El Cordova may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • The nearest beach is 1,000 feet from El Cordova. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at El Cordova on this page.

  • El Cordova is 2.3 miles from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • El Cordova has 2 restaurants:

    • The Brigantine
    • Miguel's Cocina