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See what keeps guests coming back to our iconic, oceanfront hotel along the southern coast of California. Our most recent reviews will tell you everything you need to know about what it's like to be a guest of La Valencia Hotel.

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Guest   •   May 29, 2026

Hotel was amazing. Great ...

Hotel was amazing. Great views and very central. Mark S was the best concierge and gave us amazing recs in the area! Overall one of the best experiences.
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Guest   •   May 29, 2026

Great place to stay ...

Great place to stay in an incredible area. Our concierge Mark was phenomenal!
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Guest   •   July 18, 2025

What can you say ...

What can you say about this historic Hotel just across that street from one of the best coastal views in California. Love everything about this Hotel.
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Guest   •   July 17, 2025

Smells like vacation, feels ...

Smells like vacation, feels like vacation
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Guest   •   July 14, 2025

La Valencia Hotel is ...

La Valencia Hotel is nothing short of magical. Perfectly perched right on the bay, the views from my room were absolutely breathtaking. The staff was phenomenal—clearly well-trained and truly dedicated to making my stay perfect. They handled every (and I mean every) crazy request I had with a smile. There was a stunning wedding happening right outside my window during my visit, and the entire atmosphere felt straight out of a movie. The food? Top-notch—every bite was memorable. If you're looking for a luxurious getaway with unbeatable scenery and five-star service, this is the place. Can't wait to come back!
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Guest   •   July 12, 2025

La Valencia delivers. The ...

La Valencia delivers. The location is ultra-walkable to downtown La Jolla, shopping, dining, and scenic walk to the cove. We booked an ocean-view suite sight unseen. Upon check-in, we were surprised there was no balcony and I would call our view "parking/rooftop view with ocean behind and to the far right"...but.... here is the good stuff. The Cove is a nice walk away down on-property stairs and an access controlled street gate. A huge park is between the hotel and the ocean. It is a nice place to walk and check out the sea lions. Lots of restaurants, hair salons, shopping, ice cream, and dining within a close walk. We went to the hotel table seating room for drinks and small bites. Had a few excellent rum runners and also got shrimp cocktail, hummus, and charcuterie. All excellent. Room was ready over an hour early which was nice. We had to check out super early 04:30 and valet parked our car out front...super convenient and much appreciated. Suite: decent, comfy, single sink and single restroom, no balcony, oceanview technically correct but not an amazing view. Room could have been cleaner. Shoes stuck to the floor in some spots. Clean and comfy bed. Dining/drinks: 10 out of 10. Fun date location with the wife. Got to chill and unwind with great drinks and bites. Location: crazy good. Service: great
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Guest   •   July 08, 2025

Stopped by for cocktails ...

Stopped by for cocktails before dinner reservations. Bar was crowded and hostess said grab a drink at the bar and bring it to the terrace. Cool secret. Great views and would be a nice place to watch the sunset.
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Guest   •   July 07, 2025

Great ocean view and ...

Great ocean view and cocktails. Prompt and friendly service.
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Guest   •   June 30, 2025

INCREDIBLE venue for weddings. ...

INCREDIBLE venue for weddings. The staff is amazing and everywhere brings that perfect vintage, Spanish aesthetic we all want from San Diego. I photographed a wedding their last Saturday and it was perfection.
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Guest   •   May 16, 2026

Highly recommended

Highly recommended
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