11 Best Hotels in La Jolla

With an award-winning restaurant, tastefully decorated rooms, and a heated swimming pool, it’s not hard to see just what makes the Grande Colonial La Jolla stand out.

Amenities like in-room massages and spa services, HD TVs, a business center, high-speed WiFi, a shuttle, and access to bicycles and golf carts enhance the guest experience.

The Grande Colonial has a beautiful ocean view with easy access to the shore, making it one of the best beachside hotels in San Diego. Head down to the nearby La Jolla Cove to familiarize yourself with La Jolla's famous surf culture, or make use of Go City San Diego Pass discounts on gear rentals and surfing lessons.

The 5-star Lodge at Torrey Pines easily made our list of best hotels in La Jolla and is also one of our picks for the best boutique hotels in San Diego thanks to its combination of beautiful, spacious rooms and homey, rustic decor. The well-decorated grounds feature a large pool and deck with a beautiful natural backdrop, in addition to a wellness center with a full-service spa.

One of the best benefits of The Lodge at Torrey Pines is its convenient location between a PGA golf course and the Torrey Pines Natural Reserve Park, making it a great staycation hotel. Like much of La Jolla, you’re never far away from the beach either, with plenty of opportunities to watch a colorful sunset or go for a romantic stroll on the beach.

La Valencia Hotel’s unique pink exterior is just one of many things that make it stand out!

This boutique hotel is steps away from La Jolla Cove and The Children’s Pool, making it a great option for those interested in spotting sea lions or snorkeling and seeing all that call the nearby beaches home.

The hotel’s stylings seamlessly blend Spanish architecture and modern Mediterranean decor for an Old Hollywood feel. Rooms feature extra-large bathrooms, bathrobes, coffee and tea, HDTVs, and a mini-bar. On-site restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with fresh seafood and a separate cocktail lounge. La Valencia Hotel is also a pet-friendly hotel.

Scripps Inn, one of our picks for the best overall hotels in San Diego, is a gorgeous and tranquil boutique hotel that features natural wood and wicker furnishings with each room designed differently, providing a unique experience for repeat guests.

Elevate your stay in the area by booking a few nights so you can surf, paddle board, swim, and explore the tide pools at low tide to your heart’s content. The hotel is also a great pick for vacationers who want to stay close to Downtown La Jolla’s many cafés, shops, and spas.

If you’re looking for one of San Diego’s best boutique hotels and a standout beachside hotel, look no further than Pantai Inn!

This small-scale hotel has plenty of upscale amenities like in-room spa treatments, on-site parking, free WiFi, and complimentary buffet breakfast. It’s conveniently located right across the road from La Jolla Cove, a great spot for early morning sunbathing that’s known for amazing snorkeling.

The Pantai Inn is constructed in a Balinese style, with exotic Indonesian decor featuring gardens, water spouts, and art pieces. Relax with a drink on the private courtyard and enjoy a stunning view of the sunset over the ocean.

The Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is as popular for vacationers as it is for those seeking a luxury venue for their San Diego event, and it’s one of San Diego’s best boutique resorts and best luxury hotels as well.

Nap in a cabana and explore the sprawling property, which includes a crystal clear heated saltwater pool, a fitness center with yoga classes, multiple on-site dining options, bars, and even a full-service spa.

Your hotel stay includes a complimentary bottle of wine, flip flops, and local shuttle service. Additionally, the hotel is only a short walk from the Pacific Ocean, and a brief drive away from the Torrey Pines State Reserve Beach.

The 4-star Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine is the height of luxury accommodations, with stylish coastal rooms, tennis courts, a fitness center, and a large pool with cabanas and fire pits along the deck. It’s a popular spot for business conferences with plenty of space for events, a ballroom, currency exchange, valet parking, and a business shuttle.

The hotel is less than five miles away from the Torrey Pines Golf Course and many of La Jolla’s best beaches. The Westfield UTC Mall is also only a short walk across the street.

Room amenities include high-class toiletries, free WiFi, spa services, LCD TVs, and tasteful decorations.

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego - La Jolla is a little further inland than some of La Jolla’s beachside hotels, but its location allows for easy access to both the beach and the Downtown San Diego area.

Walk over to the UC San Diego campus and enjoy the nearby stores, restaurants, Westfield UTC Mall, and other attractions, then return to the hotel to dine next to an open-air fire pit and relax in your comfortable room equipped with an HDTV, work desk, microwave, mini-fridge, and mini-bar.

Amenities at the Embassy Suites include a fitness room, on-site bar, conference center, pool, and laundry service. The hotel is both a family-friendly hotel and pet-friendly hotel.

Inn by the Sea, La Jolla offers a clean and comfortable way to stay close to the beach without breaking the bank, making it one of our top picks for San Diego’s best budget-friendly hotels as well as one of the best hotels in all of San Diego!

While it may not have all the frills of more luxury locations, guests can still enjoy an incredible ocean view, an outdoor heated pool, free WiFi, a fitness center, and a spa.

Save even more on your vacation by purchasing a Go City San Diego pass, which offers discounts on kayak rentals, surfboard rentals, surf lessons, snorkeling tours and more. All of these are popular activities to try when you stay at the Inn by the Sea, La Jolla.

Enjoy all the benefits of a prime location at the Residence Inn San Diego La Jolla, which offers guests easy access to sunny shores, downtown La Jolla shopping, and San Diego’s most popular attractions.

With a Go City San Diego pass, you can enjoy discounted rates on popular nearby activities like the San Diego Beach Tour and admission to The Birch Aquarium at Scripps, then return to the hotel to relax in the comfort of expansive suites and studio rooms.

In addition to being a pet-friendly hotel, the Residence Inn has on-site parking, a fitness center, free breakfast, an outdoor pool and hot tub, and its own convenience store.

With a beautiful pool deck and a classy modern atmosphere, the Holiday Inn Express and Suites La Jolla is a great hotel for families of all sizes. It’s pet-friendly and features rooms designed with accessibility in mind.

It’s easy to access popular spots like Torrey Pines Nature Reserve and Windansea Beach from the hotel, but there’s more than enough to keep you occupied at the hotel as well. Amenities include free breakfast, business and fitness centers, an onsite café, and the nearby Torrey Pines Golf Course.