Just 5 minutes' walk from the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, this eco-friendly 4-star hotel offers a fine-dining restaurant and a large outdoor pool. The spacious guest rooms offer flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. An iPod dock and a work desk are provided in each room at Grande Colonial La Jolla. Rooms are traditionally styled with gold and green color accents; they include luxury bathrobes and bath amenities. Free bottled water is available. La Jolla Grande Colonial features NINE-TEN Restaurant, serving fresh California Cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. An upscale brunch is served on Sundays, and room service is provided every day. This hotel offers free access to a digital news service (PressReader) and a business center and a variety of meeting facilities for guest convenience. Valet parking and dry cleaning services are also available. Grande Colonial is within 20 minutes' drive of SeaWorld San Diego and the San Diego Zoo. San Diego International Airport is 13 mi away.

Grande Colonial La Jolla has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sep 1, 2011

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 1
This property is taking steps towards becoming more sustainable. We’ve worked with experts such as Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable program – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for San Diego
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  • Martin
    CanadaCanada
    Excellent location. Very comfortable and well maintained.
  • Pat
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Accommodations for people with special dietary needs were not available. We had to bring our own egg, nut, and gluten free foods.
  • Lenny
    IsraelIsrael
    Service was excellent- the staff responded to all our requests in a friendly way
  • Christienne
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The staff was very friendly. Rooms comfortable and well-appointed. Appreciated the housekeeping staff most.
  • Elizabeth
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Our room, 412, had a perfect sunset view. The 2 queen beds were very comfortable and the pillows were nice also.
  • Donna
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    We loved dining at the 910! Our first room had a bed in it that needs to be replaced, #136. We moved the next day to room #133 thanks to the excellent help from Cassandra. Thank you! The fireplace & coffee pot were not working in this room. ...
  • Steve
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    in the heart of the action. liked the old rustic feel
  • Ben
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The feel of such a beautiful older hotel with modern amenities.
  • Jennifer
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Staying in LA Jolla for a family wedding, I have never felt more "at home"! All the staff have gone out of their way to make sure we were happy and having a good time!
  • Rocky
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    close to the ocean shops close by staff are extremely friendly and helpful beds are not very comfortable

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there available FREE parking at the Hotel?

    Hello, we have valet parking available for $30 a day with in and out privileges. There is street parking available for free but most of the spaces in ..
    Answered on 14 February 2022
  • are you pet friendly? - have a 70lb golden retriever who can visit hospitals and nursing home that is traveling with me.

    Hi! We are not a pet friendly property. We do accept service animals as long as they are trained to perform a service for you.
    Answered on 22 April 2021
  • Hello, Is the pool, sauna, and the gym open?

    Hi! Our pool is open. We do not have a sauna or gym onsite. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, we are not able to partner with the La Jolla Sports Club..
    Answered on 2 February 2021
  • What is the time of Check-in

    Hello! Our check in time is 4pm.
    Answered on 6 June 2022
  • Is the restaurant, pool, gym open?

    Our NineTen restaurant is currently open from Wednesday to Sunday, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The pool is open daily from 7am-10pm. We have..
    Answered on 21 October 2021
  • What is a triple room?

    Hello, our triple room refers to our Ocean Grande King room. It has one King bed, a pull out sofa bed and the possibility for a rollaway to be added.
    Answered on 20 June 2022
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • NINE-TEN Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Grande Colonial La Jolla
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
Outdoor swimming pool
Free parking
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Restaurant
Facilities for disabled guests
Room service
Bar
Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Light therapy
  • Body treatments
  • Haircut
  • Hair treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

Grande Colonial La Jolla 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

Until 12:00 PM

 

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.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered 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

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

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover Diners Club American Express Grande Colonial La Jolla accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

$45 daily hospitality fee includes: beach gear, complimentary morning to-go coffee , daily guest pass to Lifetime Fitness, bicycle rentals, valet parking for one car.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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 Grande Colonial La Jolla 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.

Fitness center is closed from Wed, Feb 03, 2021 until Wed, Mar 31, 2021

A security deposit of USD 100 is required upon arrival for incidental charges. This deposit is fully refundable upon check-out and subject to a damage inspection of the accommodation.

FAQs about Grande Colonial La Jolla

  • Grande Colonial La Jolla is 11.2 miles from the center of San Diego.

  • Check-in at Grande Colonial La Jolla is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, Grande Colonial La Jolla is popular with guests booking family stays.

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

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Grande Colonial La Jolla.

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

  • Grande Colonial La Jolla offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Light therapy
    • Beauty services
    • Bicycle rental
    • Hair treatments
    • Swimming pool
    • Body treatments
    • Facial treatments
    • Haircut

  • Room options at Grande Colonial La Jolla include:

    • Quad
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple

  • Grande Colonial La Jolla has 1 restaurant:

    • NINE-TEN Restaurant