Name: La Jolla Cove Suites
Address: 1155 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, 92037, US

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

Anita

Had a wonderful view of ocean and room was great. Lot of renovations going on an access to pool and elevators single elevatorsa challenge. When those projects are completed it will be 5 stars for everything

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2026

alireza

Great location. Was during construction, so it was dusty and noisy! But everything worked out!

6/10

Pleasant

05 Aug 2026

Christina

Great location but the property next door is under construction so it was a little bit of a struggle to get in & out.
The room was not throughly cleaned. I noticed toothpaste in one of the sinks & no soap.

4/10

Poor

05 Aug 2026

vishwa

No elevator and you need to carry all your luggage by hand from car(no trolley, no elevator, only staircase)

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2026

Lukas

Very kind. Very clean. Great location.

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2026

Viveca

Great Hotel. The room was very clean with a beachy vibe. A nice patio with a perfect view of the ocean.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2026

Elena

Wish I knew the hotel was under construction because it was noisy in the morning while trying to enjoy the views but honestly, didn’t matter. Had a great time. Great hotel, hotel, great location and valet was reasonable. Would come back.

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Kimberly

Woulda been 5 star…more so for location. Elevators suuuuuck. (But u can take the stairs if no physical limitations) Construction is for real going on, so u will be woken up early. No self parking on-site. Valet is $45, but don’t let them pressure u to valet…we lucked out finding street parking. 3-hr limit from 8-6, but u can park in front after 6pm over night. Then just move by 11am! I sure hope I’m getting my prepaid valet parking fee back! View from room was amazing tho…hopefully renovations are done soon!!

8/10

Excellent

30 Jul 2026

Howard

I wish there were wash clothes in the bathroom; it was just towels; bathroom was nice though. The room was exceptionally clean and spacious; having the full kitchen was a nice feature. The ocean view was amazing with the balcony. The staff was so nice and helpful.

6/10

Pleasant

28 Jul 2026

James

It wasn’t terrible, but then again nothing about it was good

Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jul 2026

Miranda

Room was beautiful and views of the ocean/beach were amazing. Pool was nice, but difficult to get to due to construction. Not a big deal for us, but would be for someone with mobility issues. Important note: they don't come clean your room during your stay unless you request it. Also, the coffee shop in the lobby is great!

10/10

Exceptional

26 Jul 2026

mystie

I read all the reviews and it kinda freaked me out to be honest but our stay was perfect. Perhaps there is no construction on the weekend thankfully because everything was peaceful and quiet. There was even a wedding reception held on the night we stayed and we were on the same floor as the event (6th fl) and did not hear any music or noise that bothered us. The room was perfect, had everything we needed. The attached coffee shop was great and the valet service was quick. Exactly what we needed for a nice getaway!

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2026

Niko

The entire hotel is under construction, so it’s difficult to understand what what’s done and what’s still under development. There are no elevators to get to our room. Our room was extremely tiny and filled with ants seems like and it looks like the room is built over a long three day weekend. Valet situation is extremely hectic the team there takes spot 30 minutes to get your card in and another 45 minutes to get your car out and they’re moving with no urgency.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jul 2026

Michael

It was under construction so we got a good deal on the price, otherwise we couldn't afford it.
The noise was loud starting at 7am, fortunately I had a blue tooth speaker with mega bass and turned on brown noise and it covered most of it.
And the valet was annoying, much rather just have an onsite lot.
But the valet people were on time, and good.

anyways
beautiful location, beautiful view
pricey, but if you have the money, it's worth it, it's a good value

6/10

Pleasant

22 Jul 2026

Carolee

I recently stayed at this hotel and was disappointed by several discrepancies between what was advertised on Expedia and the actual offerings.

Firstly, the Expedia site states that the property offers a free continental breakfast on the rooftop with ocean views. Unfortunately, this is not the case; the hotel does not provide breakfast at all, which was frustrating to discover on our first morning. I believe this information should be updated, as it can be quite misleading.

Additionally, I found no indication that valet parking is mandatory, with a steep fee of $45 per day. We were under the impression that the total price listed on Expedia included all fees, but this was not accurate.

It would also be beneficial if the hotel had a sundries room or vending machines for essential items such as toiletries, ibuprofen, and snacks. The amenities were limited to a small “library” and a pool and hot tub located a half block away, which was not as convenient as expected.

Moreover, the listing mentions fully equipped kitchenettes, but in reality, the rooms only feature a coffee maker and a mini fridge, which is misleading.

The only highlight of our stay was the beautiful ocean view from our room, which is the sole reason I am giving this hotel three stars.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jul 2026

Saied

Nice

4/10

Poor

20 Jul 2026

Paul

Sadly, this hotel was much overpriced for both the level of the room, and the service. It was deeply disappointing on most fronts.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jul 2026

Nora

Friendly staff, amazing views!

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

17 Jul 2026

Katherine

Had to switch rooms due to flea infestation, second room had dirty bedding.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jul 2026

Igor

Great experience

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

13 Jul 2026

Soyol

It was great, location was super. The staff were very nice and helpful. The construction does starts at the 7am, but we have stayed outside most of the time, so had not much issue with the noise. Bed was comfortable, room was clean.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

12 Jul 2026

Kaitlyn

Love the room! A few fleas seen in room

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Trisha

We booked the penthouse suite. When we checked in there were bugs and a mold smell. We noticed bugs in the shower and a big gap in the tile that had raised quite a bit. It didn’t look like a good renovation. We notified the front desk and they sent a maintenance guy and they sprayed Raid where the tile was separated. We weren’t comfortable staying in a room when they just sprayed poison. They said they’d switch us to an equivalent room. At first they wanted to charge us more but we told them we were just looking for an equivalent room. They then said it was the same cost. The other room wasn’t really equivalent because it didn’t have the kitchenette and yet the cost was the same. Also, the balcony was covered in bird poop and cigarette ash. I understand seagulls but it does not look like the balcony was regularly kept since it still had cigarette ash from whomever stayed there before us. Ocean view was amazing. Bed was comfortable. Big chair on balcony was comfy but had a cigarette burn on it. Yes there is construction and a wedding going on but they were good at keeping the noise to a minimum with reasonable hours. You have to leave the hotel to go find the pool/jacuzzi. Signage would be helpful. Not a bad place to stay if all you care about is the view. Staff was friendly and helpful. Valet guys were awesome.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jul 2026

Rache

Website very deceiving of where you are staying, there was no elevator and traveling with 2 kids its very inconvenient you have to climb stairs with all luggage, strollers etc., they said there was a sign as to where to go for your room there was no sign again trying to lug a baby and all of our belongings walking around trying to find where to go. Valet takes 30 plus minutes to get your car, felt rushed as we are trying to get stuff out of our car plus kids the valet driver is already in the driver seat ready to go! The air was not on in our room when we arrived, so it was 80 and smelt musty/moldy, the air vent that connects the room did not work, there was an ant trail going from top to bottom in the hallway, there was spiders in our room, The suite had a space off of the bedroom sliding door with chairs but there was no gate so anyone could walk back there to our bedroom area not safe, the gates to go up to your room do not have locks so anyone can walk and Rome around.

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

09 Jul 2026

Nancy

They are under construction started at 7 AM and they’re using a different pool that you have to walk straight up huge flight of stairs to get to

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

Mark

Noisy construction. Pictures and descriptions of property are misleading. Had a mouse in our room we had to get rid of. For the price there are much better options in beautiful La Jolla.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2026

Vernon

We had problems with out living room TV, but was given a new room that was just as nice. This location is perfect for walking and many great restaurants.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jul 2026

John

I wish I was informed of the major remodeling and construction going on in this hotel when I made the reservation. Great location but the jackhammering that started at 7am on Monday really ruined the stay. Rooms were nice but again the noise made us get up and leave earlier than we wanted. I will say this, the coffee shop next the lobby… Excellent! Great coffee and people working there!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jul 2026

Juhi

Overall, we had a great stay. The location was excellent, and the beach access was very convenient. The only disappointment was that we booked an oceanfront room, but the view was partially blocked by a building. Other than that, everything was wonderful, and we really enjoyed our stay.

Family_with_children

2/10

Poor

05 Jul 2026

Denise

There was a lot of construction going on, the first night we found several fleas in bathroom and the carpet was dirty, Cheetos left from customers before, We found a t-shirt in back of dresser. The couches were dirty and old. The fridge looked like nobody ever wiped them down. We informed the staff of the fleas and they told us they would clean while we were gone for the day, when we returned it just looked like they changed sheets, nothing was cleaned. It was the worst stay, did not enjoy any time at the hotel, was worried the whole time and could not sleep. We were offered a different room but was a smaller room and they weren’t able to do anything about it because they were booked. All they were able to do was offer a waver on the vale parking of $145. Our room was $1800 for 3 nights. We will never go stay at this location again.

Friends_and_family Family

4/10

Poor

01 Jul 2026

Kimberly

Demolition is what is going on not just construction. The \"renovated room\" we stayed in was tucked into a corner with a window of a closed in walk way. Felt like a prison. I don't care how low of a price they offer would not recommend.

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Jonathan

The property did a poor job communicating about their construction, on their website and through a third party. Our direct message said thru Expedia said their is construction going on. Property failed to compensate their guest. Construction is happening next door to the property. They gave us a room literally next to the construction. So rather than, blocking that area, they booked us in those rooms, knowing the noise is bothersome. They allowed us to stay and granted we explained our case that we didn't see the notification about construction being done. Understanding both faults, they said it's not their problem. We booked the place because of the location but to say because we didn't see their disclaimer is completely our fault when you could of closed out those rooms allowing us a chance to find a different place is unfair. You took our money and ruined our stay with their construction.

Partner

2/10

Poor

29 Jun 2026

Ashlyn

Horrible experience. Outrageously priced for a dirty room.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2026

Leonel

This experience was amazing! The room was clean and the restroom was breath taking. The staff were also kind and patient. I did not get a chance to go to the hot tub but I did go into the pool and it was clean and a pretty decent size .

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

27 Jun 2026

Bergen

The property was under heavy renovations. Very loud and blocked the views. I was not aware of renovations. Staff was rude as I had booked on Expedia.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

CLAUDIA

2 bedroom suite is in need of update. Refrigerator at the bar not working. AC an issue in one room non working portable. No AC in living g room or around the area. Rusted refrigerator and stove. The view is beautiful!

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

27 Jun 2026

Erica

Beach proximity was amazing. Figuring out parking was a nightmare. The room was beautiful but the walls paper thin. Like thin enough that I didnt feel comfortable being intimate with my partner. The rain shower head was cool but pretty useless trying to wash shampoo out of my hair. Ice machine was hard to find- had to ask staff. Cost was excellent. Bed comfortable. Room clean and staff attentive.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2026

Blanca

Everything was wonderful.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jun 2026

Blake

We stayed in a renovated ocean-view room with two queen beds for four nights, and overall I’d describe this hotel as good, but not great. The renovated room was very clean, the beds were comfortable, and housekeeping did an excellent job throughout our stay. The location is fantastic if you want to be right by La Jolla Cove and the sea lions, though the area is fairly quiet during the week and may not be the best fit for younger travelers looking for nightlife. That is not the hotel’s fault at all.

The biggest downside was billing. We split the room between multiple cards, and the hotel placed several pending holds totaling much more than our stay. The front desk assured us splitting the charges would be fine, but at checkout another employee said they were not sure what had been done, making the process unnecessarily confusing. I also reached out before our trip to share that we were celebrating a graduation, but unlike many hotels, nothing was done to acknowledge it.

The property is still under renovation, so some areas feel unfinished and the pool isn’t especially luxurious. We did hear some early morning construction one day, though it wasn’t a major issue. If you book an ocean-view room, know that you can hear the sea lions barking at times, which we actually enjoyed.

For about $2,000 for four week nights, it felt a bit expensive for what we received. Overall, it was a clean, comfortable stay in a great location, but I don’t think it completely lived up to the price.

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

25 Jun 2026

Jessica

Great place! Me and my parents planned a staycation in La Jolla. We stayed on the first floor, I wish I could have been in a higher floor to enjoy the view more and have a bit more privacy, since our balcony was right next the rail to go into the hotel and people were passing by a bit. But still very nice place to stay in. The renovated rooms are super nice and very spacious. The only complaint I have for my stay was the Valet parking. It took about 30 minutes (if not more) to get my car parked. Although the staff was nice about it and explained that it was due to low staffing, which I understand. Getting my car back when leaving went smoothly. Other than that, it was a great stay! The staff were super nice and accommodating. My parents enjoyed it and are planning to do this again and hopefully next time being on the higher floor. Definitely staying here again!

Family

2/10

Poor

25 Jun 2026

Kiersten

WAIT!!DON’T BOOK!!! I was looking forward to having a serene anniversary trip planned these past few days, and what I got was terrible headache and noise! This hotel is deeply, and heavily UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!! They expect you to pay full price and to hear wedding music bumping loud till 10p, and at 7am you wake up to concrete being drilled, construction workers YELLING, chains and drills going off for minutes on end until 3p!!! It was sooo noise, we had to shut the door and that didn’t even help!!! The staff was not helpful in accommodating us, just saying “you can leave early.” That doesn’t fix anything when everywhere else is completely booked and I booked this hotel 6 weeks ago!!! I can’t tell you how much I dreaded our stay here. The valet was backed up because they have no parking structure… and the noise was so bad it would make me jump when I heard things drop or be drilled on. I felt so bad for surprising my husband with this stay! Will NEVER stay here again even after construction. The smell from the ocean is also bad in this area, you are better finding another hotel!

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 Jun 2026

David

The property is currently being renovated and the specific details are not disclosed in the information that is posted about the property. The most important detail is that construction starts at 7am. This means jack hammers, nail guns, etc. The water in the shower was not hot and pressure was low. This will probably be improved once the renovation has been completed but the value didn’t match the price for this stay. The staff is very nice which did help the overall experience.

8/10

Excellent

23 Jun 2026

Maeli

We love it. The view was wonderful. Everything was clean

2/10

Poor

22 Jun 2026

Mai Khanh

I never write reviews but feel like I have to in order to warn others. This stay was incredibly disappointing.

While the location is fantastic, everything else fell far short of expectations. Upon arrival, we waited over an hour for valet with no alternative parking options available. We were told the delay was due to events at the property, but that is a management and staffing issue, not a guest issue.

To make matters worse, there were two weddings taking place on the rooftop during our stay, which meant guests had little to no access to the rooftop. There was also major construction next door creating noise and disruption throughout the property. Even accessing the pool required a detour because of ongoing construction.

What was most frustrating was the complete lack of support from management. There was no attempt to make things right, offer compensation, or provide meaningful solutions. The response was essentially, “Sorry, that’s the situation.”

Had we known about the construction, limited rooftop access, and valet issues beforehand, we would have chosen another hotel. Great location, but the overall guest experience was terrible and not worth the price.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2026

Kyle

The suite was very spacious and clean. The view was amazing and the sliding glass doors allowed the ocean breeze flow through. Great location! Fantastic view! Would book again!

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jun 2026

Bob

Could use a fridge in the room. We didn’t receive our complimentary water at check in. Should provide robe and slippers. It was a large room with a beautiful view. No glasses or ceramic ware. Had plastic and paper cups.

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2026

Isabelle

Within walking distance from a small beach and coastal promenade. Great place to say. Watch the weather though, if there is high surf the beach will be closed. The heated pool and hot tub was great. Restaurants and coffee shops within walking distance.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Jun 2026

Nicole

Right across the street from the sea lions and the cave. Perfect location. As of today they only have valet which I don't mind but you should know. They do not have a restaurant or cafe. There is an adorable coffee shop called The Parakeet, which has GREAT COFFEE. There was one healthy item for breakfast and that was a very tart yogurt that they make themselves and it was delish! Husband loved the muffin.

The hotel hallways do smell a little like the bay where the seals and birds are (iykyk). The rooms do need a little air on when someone is checking in and they need it to smell a little better than it smelled. They were out of hand soap in the room. The WiFi was a little tricky, as was turning the TV on - I needed to call the front desk - she was super helpful with the WiFi and TV.
Very nice girl.

With all of that being said, the rooms are updated, bed is comfy, and it was very clean. Great location!

Looks like they are expanding and some of the above mentioned items may change in the future.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Hong

Very cleaning

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jun 2026

Amy

Breathtaking!! We certainly will book in the future again.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

16 Jun 2026

Luis

The literal jack hammers from morning to

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Misak

Extremely disappointed with our stay at La Jolla Cove Suites. We traveled to La Jolla to celebrate one of the most important milestones in our family’s life—our grandson’s graduation. Unfortunately, our experience at this property turned what should have been a joyful occasion into a frustrating and disappointing one.
The room we were assigned was small, dirty, outdated, and felt much more like an old motel than a hotel. The furniture and accommodations were worn and in need of significant updating. It was certainly not what we expected based on the photos and price we paid.
As senior citizens, we were especially upset that we were placed in a room on the interior side of the property that required excessive walking and navigating numerous stairs. No consideration seemed to be given to our age or mobility. The distance and number of stairs made it extremely difficult for us to get in and out of our room.
In fact, the physical demands of accessing our room became such a challenge that we were unable to attend our grandson’s graduation events as planned. Missing such a special family occasion is something we can never get back, and it was heartbreaking.
To make matters worse, other members of our family who stayed at the hotel and paid the exact same rate were assigned beautifully remodeled, modern rooms that looked nothing like ours. The difference in quality was astonishing and made us feel as though we had been given one of the worst rooms on the property despite paying the

Family

2/10

Poor

14 Jun 2026

Osly

Not as advertised. No Parking available. I wasted hours to find parking. The front desk staff was abrasive and unhelpful about the hotel misleading communication that parking would not be guaranteed, street parking is virtually impossible, and there were roof tops parties with loud music late at night. The rooms were poor quality too.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

14 Jun 2026

Anderson

The heavy construction takes away from the hotel hopefully it will conclude soon. Other than that it’s a good stay

Self

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2026

Angelina

Amazing hotel and valet staff! They were beyond helpful the entire stay! We stayed on the pines 2 bedroom suite!

Family_with_children

4/10

Poor

13 Jun 2026

Patrick

Property is under construction. We stayed in an updated room, but it was not solidly put together. Hooks falling out of the walls, flashing hanging off the door, and a bit dingy for being 'newly renovated'. The view from the balcony was nice, but the smell from the cove and all the birds was pretty bad. We stayed on a Friday and Saturday night. Both nights the rooftop was rented out by parties, weddings so music was blasting loudly enough that my phone was telling me what song was playing while we tried to fall asleep. Pull out was not comfy for the kids. We had to call housekeeping to get sheets and bedding for the pull out bed, which was not made up. Our bodywash was empty so we also called down for that.

There was only ever one person working the front desk and they were overwhelmed. They need more help and housekeeping should be more thorough, which would eliminate the repeated calls for sheets, soap, etc. For the money there's much better places in the same area. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 Jun 2026

Thomas

Room was clean. Beds were comfy and staff was helpful. HOWEVER, the level of construction going on was intense, and not restful. I am sure it will be great when they are finished, but I question their rates and also the wisdom of their decision to keep the rooms open during what amounts to a complete rebuild of most of their building (at least the one we were in). They were literally tearing up tje tile in our hallway as we were checking out and demoing on tje other side of the wall from us.
I probably would think twice about booking there for as long as the \"construction\" lasts. There are plenty of nice places in the area.

Family

4/10

Poor

07 Jun 2026

Michael

The construction, rooms that are not ready for guests being filled and poor customer service training for the staff are obvious flaws. We were embarrassed to have family members stay here as well to attend a wedding.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jun 2026

Caroline

Wonderful beds and view!

Family

6/10

Pleasant

06 Jun 2026

william jr.

Site was under major construction. Very loud during day. No chair in room and had to go front desk for ice.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2026

Shirley

Perfect location right in front of the ocean and with easy access to shops and restaurants within walking distance! The room was spotless and large, the bed was super-comfy with a variety of different types of pillows to choose from, and the balcony view was breathtaking. Friendly, attentive staff and incredible access to the beach. The coffee and smoothies at the shop downstairs were delish. I can't wait to return! I highly recommend La Jolla Cove Hotel to anyone!

Self

4/10

Poor

05 Jun 2026

Harpreet

I was disappointed with my stay. There was ongoing construction near my room, but I was never informed about it before booking or at check-in. The construction created noise early in the morning and there was a strong paint and dust smell throughout the area.

My daughter has severe allergies, so the dust and odor were especially concerning. In addition, the room did not appear to be properly cleaned, as there was old food left in a drawer that caused an unpleasant smell.

Had I known about the construction and its impact, I would have chosen a different hotel. I believe guests should be informed of major construction projects before booking so they can make an informed decision.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2026

Erin

We loved everything. Can’t be the location.

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Vicenta

the room was clean but the air conditioner didn't work in one of the bedrooms and the oven didn't work so I had to throw the pizzas away other than that nit was ok.

Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

02 Jun 2026

Roy

Transparency in the booking process would have been useful. First, the view is AMAZING. The room was great as well, everything including the bed, bathroom, etc… perfect. The room was located on “an elevated location”. Sadly this was a walk around the building and then about 50 stairs to the room. No baggage service was offered and by time I hauled by overweight bag (and overweight body) to the room I was drenched in a flop sweat. The building is completely under construction, loud noise all day and I mean all day. For what we paid I would have expected some additional services, like a rooftop breakfast. However, the roof was rented and closed for private events on 2 of our 3 days and no breakfast was up there. I feel swindled.

Partner

4/10

Poor

31 May 2026

Jessica

i need a bigger room so I got the terrace ocean view with two bedroom 2 bathrooms. i already knew that the room was outdated which was completely fine. I was definitely mislead because no where in the pictures did it say my room was 2 levels otherwise i would have never booked it with 2 kids under 2, huge hazard, my room had 4 levels of stairs to separate the two bedrooms. The unit had no ac throughout only ac in the 2 bedrooms; we were hot throughout the stay. There was no trashcan upstairs so we had to place our trash into a neat pile, even after i asked for one they never brought one. The description said stair access only which means stairs only to get to the room which was expected. That is a whole other story. The room is so far from the main lobby you have to get into the car and drive all the way around the block into a a tiny parking lot. To get to the beach you have to walk a good 10 minutes of stairs, going down is easy but going up forget it. The hotel in under renovation so my ocean view so when i walked out to the balcony it was to a huge covered construction building. which isn’t going to be complete for another few years by the way. There was also a wedding going on Friday and it’s my view from my balcony until 10pm. The only reason i didn’t put 1 star was because the room we chose was because we walked to all the restaurants which were all on prospect street where are room was and it was easy to communicate with the front desk

Family_with_children

8/10

Excellent

29 May 2026

Wendi

There is a cafe on site that has tea and coffee and acai bowls, but the bowls are not always available. Some small amounts of pastries but no others place to eat. nearby restaurants are walking distance but make sure to bring snacks food and beverages. the cafe also closes at 5pm. The view was amazing and very close to beach. the seals do have a smell and when windy you can smell in room. Loved the location tho.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

28 May 2026

Paul H

Beautiful view and accomodations

Self

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Hyeok

The location of this hotel should get five stars. At the moment they are going through renovation and it should be even nicer. I stayed four nights at the famous Valencia but had so many problems. Loved my ocean front room facing the cove with a large balcony was very spacious and perfect vacation spot for me. Would recommend this hotel and I would stay there next time.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

28 May 2026

Clarissa

The front desk ladies were very accommodating to our needs and inquiries. They were helpful and so nice. The room was decent, it’s not yet renovated and the appliances and fridge were old but it was clean. Beach front and very accessible.

Family

4/10

Poor

28 May 2026

Anne

Because I used a third party to book this time—they gave me the worst room they could. It was not clean. The shower was leaking and the toilet seat was broken. It was missing items like hand soap and the pre-filled bottles of shampoo/conditioner and shower gel were empty. They wanted to charge me $60 to move to a different and clean room. I asked if they had an ocean view room available and they did for $60 more a night. The manager they had prior to the one they have now, actually offered me a free upgrade. I didn’t have to ask. The customer service was awful. I have stayed there several times but this was a disappointing experience. And I don’t usually write reviews. I hope they improve and no one else experiences this type of stay.?

2/10

Poor

26 May 2026

Andy

i do not recommend

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 May 2026

Victor

Location was great. Right in front of the cove. Many restaurants near by. Valet parking and friendly staff.

Partner

4/10

Poor

24 May 2026

David

Back to back wedding music to 10pm on Sunday and Monday nights (plus noise from inebriated guests afterward) was not ideal for our 5am wakeup times the next mornings. Lobby staff were unable to inform us of parking options, valet staff were misinformed about rates of the building they suggested using around the block ($60/night rather than the $30 they thought). AC system was not functioning the first night, allowing the room to exceed 80 degrees. A reset solved the issue, thankfully, but be aware the diagnostics on the control screen don't necessarily tell you what may be going wrong. The hotel website does mention the renovation (though not the 7am-3pm schedule and degree of noise) but we were unaware having booked through expedia and not the website - that's on us.

Location and room were pleasant enough, but if you're looking for quiet maybe look elsewhere.

8/10

Excellent

24 May 2026

Ted

Due to construction, there was no self-parking, and it was $45 for valet parking. We were about an hour early for check in and room not ready, which was no problem. Clerk said they will text us as soon as room was ready. We left the hotel and returned about 2 hours later and the room was ready, the clerk forgot to text us.

Partner

2/10

Poor

23 May 2026

Nicholas

This was not the room that we were show online. This was a totally different building. This hadn't been updated since 1960. There's no central AC there were not enough portable units to cool the whole room. Doors did not lock in the balcony. Had no linens for the sofa beds and in that room there was no available portable AC.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2026

Marco

Absolutely enjoyed staying at La Jolla Cove Hotel. Although we only booked a studio suite, there was plenty of room and a comfy bed.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

19 May 2026

Kyle

Parking was terrible. We originally could park in the terrace parking area which was small and an extremely tight squeeze to get to. Then we had to switch to Valet because they were tree trimming, which would be cool if the difference wasn't 100+ stairs to get to our room vs. 12.
The main hotel(?) is under construction so if you want a relaxing vacation and to sleep in on a weekday, this is not the spot.
Our terrace room was very nice and newly renovated, but they have some work to do still as every blow dryer they gave me (theirs not mine) did not work.
Pool and hot tub were very nice and actually really close to our room.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 May 2026

Carol

Room was clean. Staff was friendly. Cost was reasonable.
View was excellent. Enjoyed our stay!!

Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 May 2026

Andrew

Perfect
Location

Self

6/10

Pleasant

18 May 2026

Samantha

There’s no parking what so ever anymore, unless you want to pay $45 a day and don’t have access to your car. So prepared to walk over a mile to park or pay an outrageous fee to already stay at an expensive hotel.
Use to come here every year and won’t be back. Construction is also going on for 2 years… not a pretty sight.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

16 May 2026

Madhu

Not bad

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Denisa

yes

2/10

Poor

15 May 2026

Trevor

Parking only via valet which was .5 mile away and took 30 minutes to get car. Majority of property was under construction, not disclosed until the day after my stay.

10/10

Exceptional

15 May 2026

Boniek

Fantastic

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2026

Jordan

Parking sucks. Had to park 3 miles from the cove and walk to the beach.

6/10

Pleasant

07 May 2026

Rodolfo

Wasn't told from Expedia that hotel was going to be under construction and parking lot was closed. Parking had to be done through valet which I didn't mind but not being to access my vehicle right away was definitely not fun. Overall staff was understanding of the situation but the construction needs to be disclosed from either the hotel or Expedia.

Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

06 May 2026

Judy

The location is excellent. The staff was very nice and let me check in early, The room was clean. The main downside is that the walls are paper thin. I could hear the guests next to me using the bathroom. And I overheard other guests also complaining about the noise from adjacent rooms. If you want more privacy or are sensitive to noise, this is not the place.

Most of the hotel was under construction, which I had been notified about before I arrived.

Self

2/10

Poor

26 Apr 2026

michelle

Rooms very small with very uncomfortable beds.View of ocean was great.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

26 Apr 2026

Dianna

Our room was full of dust and rust. No bell man.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Sunny

The renovated ocean front room was AWESOME! Can’t wait to come back. Room spacious and bed comfy! Loved sitting on the balcony. Location is great for walking everywhere.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Apr 2026

Brooke

check in was super easy, finding parking was a little confusing but giving that fact there was construction in the area super understandable and the staff was EXTREMELY helpful!! loved my stay!!!

Self

8/10

Excellent

22 Apr 2026

Krystina

I was disappointed in the first room on the first floor and everyone was carting their luggage in front of balcony so was akward but i loved the set up of first room, Roberto was kind and moved us up to 4th floor but the room was different and no coffee bar with table in it and the bed wasnt as comfy as first room. The view was great and staff were very helpful. Didnt like the hefty expense on valet and had to walk pretty far to get to pools. Will stay again when the property is completed so dont hear construction at 6am!!

Partner

4/10

Poor

20 Apr 2026

Brian

Bit of a mixed bag. Our room was fine; big and clean, but the main building of the Cove has been absolutely gutted out with construction, which starts at 8a

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Apr 2026

Blanca

Parking structure was under construction. However, the staff had valet for parking. Perfect!

6/10

Pleasant

18 Apr 2026

Jeanne

We would not stay here again. Paid extra for an ocean view and they have major construction going on so there is no sleeping in or a relaxed start to your day. Big bummer. Didn’t even want to hang out on our balcony. You’re so close to the wading pools for the seals you could smell them. No thanks. Close to bars and restaurants so that was nice. Good staff and cute rooms but our stay wasn’t great

8/10

Excellent

17 Apr 2026

Judy

Only valet available when i stayed

Friends_and_family Family

2/10

Poor

17 Apr 2026

Roman

Loud DJ on rooftop. This hotel hosts weddings on their rooftop from 4-10pm. DJ was so loud that we could no longer sit on our balcony and enjoy the beach and waves sound. Room was definitely nit in working order. Restroom door was off the hinges and wouldn't close. Faucets were loose from wall. Curtain on sliding door was stained and torn. Area was safe but sliding door did not lock. Elevator was annoyingly slow so we took the stairs. Front desk Sergio was pleasant and kind and so were the valet team.( gentleman in beanie was very helpful). Unfortunately we will not be staying here again.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

16 Apr 2026

Ashley

They do have construction going on so that is what it is, the room was nice and updated inside however our balcony overlooked the back parking lot where construction workers were at and was right next to the elevator so there was literally no privacy on our balcony. The showerhead is rainfall style which if you're a woman and you don't wash your hair every day like me, you have to lean back to avoid getting your hair wet. Overall it was fine, the location is key here, walking distance to see the seals and walk down to the beaches.

Partner

4/10

Poor

16 Apr 2026

AMANDA

Inconvenient Expensive Parking. Lack of Staff. No Help.

Family