El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

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An outdoor patio area with string lights, seating arrangements, and a fire feature.
A swimming pool with blue and white tiles, surrounded by greenery and a building with a sign reading "DOMANI".
A spacious living area with a large sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and potted plants. There is a decorative wall piece and a chandelier.
The exterior of the El Cordova Hotel with a tiled roof, arched windows, and a red awning.
A lobby with a stone fountain, tiled walls, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is $318
$289 nightly
$318 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31

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

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

ADA Accessible 1 Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe 2 Bedroom Suite

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premier Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Partial sea view
  • 1194 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(69 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 700 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Coronado

With a stay at El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island, you'll be centrally located in Coronado, steps from Hotel del Coronado and 4 minutes by foot from Coronado Beach. .This hotel is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from San Diego Bay and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Petco Park.

What's nearby

  • Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lamb's Players Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Coronado Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Naval Base Coronado - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Malibu Farm San Diego - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪207 Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lou & Mickey's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Marina Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Il Fornaio Coronado - ‬4 min drive

About this property

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island offers 43 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 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 irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
Stay in one of 43 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and bicycles to rent. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and a hair salon.
Satisfy your appetite with Mexican cuisine at Miguels Cocina, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Miguels Cocina - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Brigantine Seafood - This seafood restaurant specializes in seafood and serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Brigantine Seafood
  • Miguels Cocina

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

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

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 33.06 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • In-room coffee
  • Hot tub access

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We’ve stayed here twice and had a great stay both times
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location a block from the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room and spacious suite, 5 minutes walk to the beach and restaurants .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities and very responsive staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

The hotel was conveniently located to the beach and restaurants. Staff were courteous and friendly! They also provided us with beach chairs!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved the location. Great area. everything is in walking distance. Restaurant next door was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the Del and all we want to do when in Coronado.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and comfortable, parking off-site was available for a fee. Staff was pleasant and polite. Very convenient to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Mind that is a 1902 building and very quaint but also old. Loved our king bedroom Studio.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

araceli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel i have stayed
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the best time! Love the decor, the restaurant and the staff!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The El Cordova Hotel is an exceptional and charming hacienda cstyle hotel in the heart of Coronado featuring a delicious Mexican and Seafood Restaurants within its corridor and across the street from the famous Del Hotel and endless beach. It is surrounded by endless shopping and international restaurants. The front desk staff are exceptional and receptive to all requests.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great room and excellent staff
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with an amazing location! Hot tub could be hotter
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing and cute hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fabulous staff, charming immaculate room and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Normand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our time here. So conveniently located to just about everything. I love the atmosphere and the decor. Really felt like we got away.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
charming vintage hotel, beautifully maintained. A landscaped patio with pool and an evening fire pit. great restaurant next door. perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service, welcoming and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Klaus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking can be challenging! As we experienced cool weather, we required heat. A space-heat was provided by the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Xin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good bedding, big space, reasonable price, prefect location but the property is really old. Basically it is a very good fit for family trip if you are not fasion hotel fans.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is a hidden gem
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026