La Valencia Hotel

4.0 star property
Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Villa (King Suite Garden) | Living room | Plasma TV, DVD player
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Modern European cuisine
Terrace/patio
Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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1132 Prospect St, La Jolla, CA, 92037
  • La Jolla Cove
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • La Jolla Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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Room options

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Vintage King Room

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (King Suite Garden)

  • 800 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 1 King Bed (King Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite (Classic King, Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (King Suite Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Villa (King Garden)

  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Selected at Check In)

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds OR 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View (Vintage Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Villa

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Classic King Junior Suite

  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

La Jolla

Located in Village of La Jolla within a 5-minute walk of La Jolla Cove, La Valencia Hotel is within a 15-minute stroll of Children's Cove. This 112-room, 4-star hotel has conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • La Jolla Cove - 4 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • La Jolla Shores Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Birch Aquarium - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • La Jolla Beach - 7 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Nobel Drive Station - 7 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bobboi Natural Gelato - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪George's At The Cove - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Duke's La Jolla - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Queenstown Village - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Eddie V's Prime Seafood - ‬4 min walk

About this property

La Valencia Hotel

Elegant beach hotel and outdoor pool
Guests of La Valencia Hotel have access to an outdoor pool, a gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Valet parking is available for USD 25.00 per night, and there's also an airport shuttle for a fee. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this beach hotel include a hot tub, meeting rooms, and conference space.
Guests can expect free WiFi and plasma TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and designer toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include minibars, coffee makers, and free newspapers.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and Historic Hotels of America.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 25 to 80 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe la Rue
  • La Sala
  • THE MED

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 11 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1926
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Pet weight must not exceed 75 lbs per pet
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 44.83 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Beach towels
  • Business center/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • Newspaper
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 25 to 80 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system
  • Check-in: 4 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply). Driving? This property offers valet parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Valencia Hotel
Valencia Hotel La Jolla
Valencia La Jolla
Hotel La Valencia
La Valencia Jolla
La Valencia La Jolla
La Valencia Hotel Hotel
La Valencia Hotel La Jolla
La Valencia Hotel Hotel La Jolla

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at La Valencia Hotel?

La Valencia Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at La Valencia Hotel?

As of May 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Valencia Hotel on May 22, 2025 start from $469.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do close to La Valencia Hotel?

This hotel is situated in Village of La Jolla within a 10-minute walk of La Jolla Cove and Children's Cove. You'll also find Mission Beach and Mission Bay within a short drive.

Is there parking available at La Valencia Hotel?

Yes, valet parking is offered for USD 25.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does La Valencia Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, La Valencia Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at La Valencia Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is La Valencia Hotel good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples, including in-room massages as well as an outdoor pool and a poolside bar.

Does La Valencia Hotel have a hot tub?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does La Valencia Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, La Valencia Hotel has 2 restaurants, and serves a full breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will La Valencia Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at La Valencia Hotel for a fee of USD 50 per pet, per night.

Are there connecting rooms at La Valencia Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting guestrooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

How close is the airport from La Valencia Hotel?

The closest major airport to La Valencia Hotel is San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 12 mi away (22 minutes by car). Another top airport is San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN), which is located 13 mi away (26-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at La Valencia Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy ocean or garden views.

Does La Valencia Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at La Valencia Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

La Valencia Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 602 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed many times
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gohar

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Resort fee was noted, but not noted was the additional tax on the resort fee. Wasted much time trying to reconcile final amount.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Walkable

10/10 Excellent

holly leff

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was so pleasant. The property itself is magnificent - also its Pet Friendly which is a HUGE plus. Can't wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not worth the money
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caiseal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
La Valencia is wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great spot!

Love this hotel. The pool area is divine!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Gregory

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice property in the heart of La Jolla. Walkable to shops, beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kailash

Traveled with family

Good location but older hotel

Great location and service but the age of the place shows. Small bathroom in the tower & the fan never worked. We told them but no fix. Pool area is small. Great views in ocean view rooms. Bellmen were very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

michael

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fern, Toronto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jerome Maceo

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic property. Excellent location. Excellent appearance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The building and grounds are beautiful. The staff that we interacted with were all courteous and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place and amazing staff. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura Lee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff excellent! Concierge Mark worlds best! Kevin at front desk A as was Mike at the pool! Bell folks went out of their way to help (golf cart to places if needed, etc)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent as Always.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a couple for a weekend getaway in La Jolla. The pool was gorgeous and the staff and service excellent. Very walkable to shops and restaurants. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024