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El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near San Diego Convention Center

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Lobby
Front of property
Exterior
Food and drink
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Spa

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1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Place, Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Coronado Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(40 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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ADA Accessible 1 Bedroom Suite

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe 2 Bedroom Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

  • 111 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Coronado

Oceanside stay.A stay at this Historic Downtown Coronado hotel places you steps from Hotel del Coronado and a 5-minute walk from Coronado Beach. San Diego Convention Center and Petco Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronado Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • San Diego Bay - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Naval Base Coronado - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

  • 25th - Commercial Station - 6 min drive
  • Old Town Transit Center - 18 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blanco Cocina + Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Henry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sun Deck - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Clayton's Coffee Shop - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Babcock & Story Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

3.5-star hotel near San Diego Convention Center
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.

Spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star Coronado hotel is smoke free.

  • 43 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1902
  • Towels for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Onsite shopping
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island offers 43 accommodations with MP3 docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Water sports equipment

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)

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

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, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Reviews

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 617 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1009 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was good size and adorable with a unique charm. Room needs updating and improved amenities. Overall good value with great location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Luz

Travelled with family
Building has charm but in need of renovations. Good bed and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ana

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Broken shower faucet; fowl smell; very rundown and ill maintained property; do not recommend; it’s a shame the owners can’t maintain it properly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

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

Lovely Hotel across from the Beach

We had a great room right off the patio. Nice and quiet. Great air conditioning! Small kitchen, but perfect for our needs. Bathroom was a bit small, but sufficient. Right across the street from the Beach and the Del Coronado Hotel!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mickey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great place to stay with a wonderful location. Very vintage Hispanic team. Miguel’s restaurant which is basically inside the hotel is amazing. Right across from hotel del and right in orange ave. Rooms are a little dated
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shanna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Difference from prior years

The new ownwership has let the planters goc the tub had water trapped beneath, the bathroom lights were poorly replaced with gaps in the drywall.. will not likely return .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Avery

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable Stay in Beautiful Coronado

We stayed for one night to be near family and enjoyed the location—Coronado is beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants and bars within walking distance, and the beach is just a short walk away. The rooms were comfortable, and the service was friendly. Parking can be challenging, so plan ahead. Overall, it was a good stay, but the price felt high at over $400 for one night. I’d happily return if the rate were closer to $200.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry Wayne, Veradale

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lance

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Gail

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Tooooo noisy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, room needs upgrades.

We booked a one bedroom king. The staff was very friendly and attentive the room itself needed some attention. We were aware that the hotel is older however multiple outlets did not work, there was almost zero counter space in the bathroom, making it not quite functional, the swamp cooler soaked the end of the mattress every day, and the shower drain was half screwed in and rusted (potentially causing harm). Other than the room condition the location was wonderful, about a 2-3 minute walk to the beach and right off Orange ave with plenty of shops and restaurants. Overall it was just an ok experience. I would recommend investing in a larger room.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at El Cordova Hotel! The on-site restaurant was super convenient, the whole place had a cozy, homey vibe, and we were just minutes from Coronado Beach. Excellent experience all around!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Bozena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have been staying at the El Cordova for decades - sometimes two and even three times per year. It has always felt like home. We knew the managers on a first name basis and could frequently get perks because of our loyalty. However, circumstances have changed over the last couple years. Managers seem to shift often and it is difficult to develop a connection. Our last visit was a disappointment. We reserved a deluxe suite and they "upgraded" us to a handicap room. The kitchen was barely a kitchen and the table that was crammed in there was not useful. They couldn't get us the coffee that was compatible with the maker in our room even though we were there 3 days. The WiFi was terrible - it kept dropping in and out. I tested the download speed to be 1 Mbps! We explained that we reserved a suite and they said the deluxe rooms are not suites in the traditional sense. They kept pointing to the word deluxe and we kept pointing to the word suite. There are many other options available for staying on Coronado Island - which we will be exploring in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kendra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed in the Casa Grande Suite for one night. The staff was friendly and the restaurant in the hotel was amazing! Unfortunately the shower in the room did not work at all (thankfully there was a separate claw foot tub, so we made due) and the air conditioning for the side of the suite that had the rooms did not work either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The best thing about this hotel is it is winin walking distance of the Hotel del Mar. The bathrooms are tiny, but it is worth it for the room prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel El Cordova was a jewel. I loved the quaint and historic feeling of this boutique hotel. The pool was beautiful and the suite we stayed in was roomy, clean and we were able to use the fridge to store some food. Miguel’s Cocina serves delicious food at a very reasonable price. I enjoyed my stay here with the beautiful scenes on the tiles around the property. I felt like I had escaped to Spain. The location was great, close to shopping and the beach. A very walkable area. I would definite back to this hotel and the lovely area of Coronado. 💕
thumbs up from the guys about the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025