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Combining old-world charm with modern amenities, this Mediterranean designed La Jolla hotel is 20 minutes’ drive from San Diego International Airport. It features elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi, features an outdoor pool and has 2 restaurants located on-site. Each stylish room at La Valencia Hotel includes a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar and tea and coffee-making facilities. Rooms are decorated in soft colors and include guest bathrobes and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms offer lush garden or panoramic Pacific Ocean views. Guests at Hotel La Valencia have the option of dining at The Med, which offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, or at Café la Rue, which is open from 11:00 am until midnight daily. A spa and wellness center offering massages is located on-site at La Valencia. Guests can go for a workout in the fitness center or visit the business center. Torrey Pines Golf Course is 15 minutes’ drive from this hotel. Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds are 13 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

La Valencia Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Apr 26, 2012

Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

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

Private parking at the hotel


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Room Type
Sleeps
 
1 king bed
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.5
Facilities
7.8
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
6.5
Location
9.5
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  • Mary
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Loved our stay! Everything was excellent! Noah made sure we had a great room, as it was my husbands birthday. Only negative was going up the stairs to the 9th floor. Elevator was not working. Is this Hotel exempt from ADA?
  • Christian
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The hotel was stylish, classy, and perfectly located.
  • Javier
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    This is truly the Grand Dame of Hotels in La Jolla. They "Pink Lady" really impressed me. The views are amazing. The old time elegance of this property is beautifully presented. Finally, the location in La Jolla is central and within walking...
  • Deborah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    View was superb. We were upgraded to a suite with a view which was beautiful. One night there was a very loud TV above but the staff could not get the clients to turn it off. I was given a discount for the disturbance which was very much...
  • Roslyn
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    We love the property and the location to the water. From the minute we arrived, until the minute we pulled out of valet parking, we were well cared for.
  • Stephen
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Beautiful old hotel nicely kept and minutes from La Jolla Cove.
  • Arvind
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    excellent location, beautiful bar, great pool, staff is helpful. valet parking is included which is great. food and drinks are outstanding. highly recommend eating dinner if you can sit in the Terrace. Best food I ate in San Diego! will stay again
  • India
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    the charm and authenticity of the hotel, didn’t feel like another cookie-cutter property. felt wa and embracing but also beautiful.
  • Nina
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    The room and view were beautiful. We had a corner room with views of Ellen Browning Park and the Cove. Waking up to the palm trees and ocean view was a dream. We stayed here the night before our wedding and also the night of. Staff were helpful...
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    Intimate, historic, friendly staff, musical talent was awesome, room was nice and very comfortable.

Property questions and answers
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  • do you accept a small dog

    Yes we are pet friendly. We do have a $50 plus tax per night pet fee.
    Answered on 17 October 2020
  • Do all classic King rooms with ocean view have full ocean views and do they all have bathtubs? Thank you.

    Yes all of the Classic King rooms are full ocean view rooms, and only 6 of them have bathtubs!
    Answered on 30 September 2020
  • Does the fitness center have Peloton bikes?

    Yes we do have a Peleton bike in our gym.
    Answered on 20 December 2021
  • How do 4 sleep in 1 King? is the sofa a bed?

    Thank you for choosing La Valencia for your future stay! Our Classic King Suite Ocean does in fact have a sofa sleeper along with a separate king bedr..
    Answered on 8 August 2021
  • Do any rooms have ocean facing balconies?

    Yes we have Villa King Ocean and Classic king Ocean and Vintage King Ocean.
    Answered on 11 March 2021
  • Can we check in earlier than 4pm?

    You are may arrive before 4pm check in time to see if your accommodations are ready but we ask not to arrive before 12pm as this is our check out time..
    Answered on 11 March 2021
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Hotel area info *

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The MED
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of La Valencia Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private Parking
  • WiFi in all areas
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Telephone
Food & Drink
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and charges apply.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs $25 per day.
  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Business center
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Heated pool
  • Shallow end
  • Swimming pool toys
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

La Valencia Hotel 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 11:00 AM

 

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 6 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

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express La Valencia Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note: The property limits the amount of individual reservations to 6 rooms under the same name. Any more than 6 rooms will constitute a group which has a different deposit and cancellation policy. The advance deposit for a group will be the first and last night’s room and tax for each room booked, which will be processed at time of booking. For any type of cancellation guest would need to cancel 30 days prior to arrival date to avoid a penalty charge of the entire deposit.

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.

FAQs about La Valencia Hotel

  • La Valencia Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Evening entertainment
    • Swimming pool
    • Beach

  • Room options at La Valencia Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Quad
    • Triple

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

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

  • The nearest beach is 500 feet from La Valencia Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Valencia Hotel is 11.2 miles from the center of San Diego. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Valencia Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • The MED

  • Check-in at La Valencia Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

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

  • Yes, La Valencia Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.