Grande Colonial

910 Prospect Street | La Jolla, CA 92037-4198  [SEE MAP]La Jolla, CA  [SEE ADDRESS]
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Overview

Staff and location receive high praise
Overnight parking is expensive here
Though it might be the one of the oldest hotels in La Jolla, The Grande Colonial Hotel hides its age well. Guests describe the accommodations here as immaculate, as they are decorated in blues and yellows and equipped with down bedding and modern amenities such as LCD televisions, free Wi-Fi access and Keurig coffee makers. The property also includes an outdoor pool, and the on-site restaurant, NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar, receives rave reviews for its farm-to-table cuisine. But according to recent visitors, it was The Grande Colonial's charm that convinced them to return in the future. Guests say that the customer service here was fantastic, and the ambiance felt relaxed, comfortable and unique. You'll find The Grande Colonial Hotel on Prospect Street, just a few blocks from the shore and about 13 miles north of San Diego. Beware that you'll have to shell out for parking, though, if you bring your own vehicle.
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Location
La Jolla, CA
Hotel Class
4.0-star
Property Type
Boutique hotel, 93 rooms
Primary View
Neighborhood, Ocean
Style
Traditional

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Guest Reviews
Guest Rooms
Location & Parking
Dining
Pool
Kids
Business
Wedding

Scorecard

  • 4.0Hotel Class
  • GREATCritic Rating

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2169 reviews Based on 2169 reviews
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Critic Reviews

Other Awards

  • Fodor's Choice
  • AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019

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Each room is different. In some rooms golden-hued carpeting and bedcovers set against aquamarine walls reflect the sunlit scenery; other set a handsome tone with ochre, gold and brown palette.

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With a central location in La Jolla, a heated outdoor pool, and an array of great services — including in-room massages, and daily turndown — this upscale historic boutique is a solid pick for a relaxing coastal getaway.

Other Awards

  • Fodor's Choice
  • AAA/CAA Four Diamond Awards 2019
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Guest Reviews

A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 2169 have reviewed the Grande Colonial, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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TripAdvisor Travel Rating: TripAdvisor Traveler Rating 4.5 based on 2169 reviews 4.5 (based on 2169 reviews)
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Guest Rooms

The hotel offers standard hotel rooms as well as extended stay suites, which are ideal for those traveling with families or staying longer for business. Standard rooms feature views of the ocean, La Jolla village or the hotel courtyard. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, goose-down comforters and Keurig coffee makers.
  • Suites come with fireplaces and kitchenettes
  • Complimentary internet access

Standard room size: 300 square feet

  • Premium channels
  • Workspace/desk
  • Minifridge
  • Bathrobes/slippers
  • Minibar
  • Shower/tub combo
  • Separate shower
  • Separate tub
  • Internet
  • Wireless internet
  • Free internet
  • Fee for internet usage
  • Guest rooms with patios and balconies
  • Adjoining rooms available
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Location & Parking

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This historic hotel is a La Jolla landmark and is set right on one of the main streets of the classic coastal resort town. It is just one block south of the beach, three blocks southwest of Ellen Browning Scripps Park and and within walking distance of many restaurants and shops.
  • Around 8 miles south of hiking trails and expansive beach access at Torrey Pines State Reserve
  • About 13 miles north of downtown San Diego and the airport
  • Car service to anywhere within a 5-mile radius of the hotel
  • Golf cart service around La Jolla village
  • 24-hour valet parking ($30)
  • 24-hour self-parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Car service (free)

Within walking distance of:

  • Bus stop
  • Restaurants
  • Movie theater
  • Train station
  • Beach
  • Theater
  • Subway/metro stop
  • Grocery store
  • Shopping
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Dining

NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar is the hotel's signature restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with a strong focus on farm-to-table cuisine that uses local produce and fresh seafood. The hotel's wine cellar is a Wine Spectator award winner.
  • Recently renovated in 2017
  • In-room dining from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Number of restaurants: 1.0

Cuisine Types: American

  • Fine dining
  • Casual dining
  • Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service
  • 24-hour room service
  • free breakfast
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Pool

The hotel's heated outdoor pool is small in size, but it offers views of the Pacific Ocean.
  • Limited cushioned lounge chairs surrond pool area
  • Lap pool
  • Wading pool
  • Lazy river
  • Family pool
  • Infinity pool
  • Whirlpool/hot tub
  • Adults-only pool
  • Lifeguard on duty
  • Poolside service
  • Waterslide
  • Deck chairs or cabanas
  • Pool bar
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Kids

The concierge can assist with booking babysitting services and children's activities.
    • Kids Club
    • Free Kids Club
    • Fee for Kids Club
    • Cribs
    • High Chairs
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    Business

    The Grande Colonial Hotel has 5,000 square feet of meeting space with both indoor and outdoor venues available for use.
    • On-site planning staff
    • Catering provded by NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar

    Number of meeting rooms: 6.0

    • Business center
    • Meeting rooms
    • Meeting and event planners available
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    Wedding

    The hotel's meeting venues double as wedding locales, though the Garden Courtyard is certainly the standout among the selections.
    • Catering is from NINE-TEN Restaurant & Bar
    • Packages available

    Maximum wedding guest capacity: nan

    • Hotel hosts weddings
    • Outdoor space for weddings
    • Wedding planners available
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