Valencia Hotel

Michal was an incredible server. The atmosphere was perfectly balanced between relaxing and lively. The food was phenomenal, better than a lot of the top steakhouses in San Diego. Great value.

I had such an amazing time visiting the Mediterranean Room while in La Jolla! The service was top-notch, the views were immaculate, and the food and drinks were delicious. Michael, our server, was amazing and incredibly attentive to our needs throughout our visit. What a beautiful place with an incredible atmosphere. I can’t wait to visit again!

Amazing experience, Michael took very good care of us! The perfect meal, view, service!

I chose this hotel out of nostalgia, and the hotel didn’t disappoint. It is expensive, but I found the property to be very well maintained and the staff first rate in friendliness and competence. A special shout goes out to the concierge Mark who provided a sweet surprise for my husband’s birthday and gave us excellent tips for restaurants. Our room was comfortable and for the most part quiet, the exception being early morning when delivery and trash trucks navigated Prospect St. (ask for a room facing the garden rather than the street). The Thursday jazz/swing jam in the courtyard was great fun.

My sister celebrated her 50th birthday with a stay at La Valencia. I contacted the hotel to arrange a birthday surprise for her and had an amazing experience with the concierge on duty. Shradda was kind, friendly and extremely helpful. She suggested a nice bottle of bubbly and arranged for a stunning floral arrangement to be in her room upon arrival. We had a bit of back and forth as I am out of state and was traveling at the time but Shradda was a great communicator and was very patient with me. I am so grateful to her for helping to make my sister’s birthday so special.

Michael was the best server I’ve had here. He is always so polite and professional. He is attentive and great. I come here so much because of him.

The place is beautiful and kept immaculately. The staff were friendly and attentive. We will be back for sure

You can't go wrong staying here. Perfect La Jolla location--you can walk to the Cove, nearby beaches, shops and restaurants. Hotel has great pool and spa on the property. Friendly helpful staff for us who live nearby but especially for visitors from afar! I love hearing the sea lions and seagulls in the early morning!

Amazing location, service, and views. I loved looking out my window to the ocean, walking down to the sea lion pups, and exploring the ample options of amazing food all around.

The hotel is almost a century old. With that it has a classic style. Located on a hill adjacent to the ocean the views are remarkable. Loved the dinners overlooking the courtyard and ocean. The best part was the friendly and attentive staff.

Be very very careful -they overcharge. Illfor extra days and so the hotel doesn’t do a nose dive into hell,they need to get rid of William ,the professed manager who is horribly rude. The good news is there are so many crest hotels nearby

Our stay at the La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla was extremely disappointing, especially given that we were in town for our child’s medical treatment. The most frustrating part was the complete lack of customer service. Over the last two weeks, I have repeatedly requested to speak with a supervisor regarding multiple concerns, yet no one has ever returned my calls. Each time I contact the hotel, I am told no one is available to assist me, and my issues remain unresolved. We also experienced repeated billing discrepancies, including being charged for multiple vehicles when we only had one. In addition, we were given inconsistent information regarding room rates and pricing. The condition of the room was also concerning. There was a persistent mold and mildew smell, visible green buildup on the shower heads, and housekeeping entered the room to clean while I was still in the shower, which felt like a serious invasion of privacy. For a property that markets itself as a luxury hotel, the level of service, communication, cleanliness, and guest care fell far below expectations. Unfortunately, what should have been a supportive stay during a difficult time became an added source of stress.

I really can’t say enough great things about this hotel and my stay. I was especially blown away by the service from the front desk and bell teams. Also need to recognize Mike at the pool who was extremely attentive. Will definitely be coming back!

This was our first stay at La Valencia Hotel, and it exceeded our expectations! The hotel is beautiful, impeccably maintained and perfectly located. The highlight of our stay was the exceptional staff. From the moment we arrived, someone was there to assist with our luggage, the front desk check-in process was seamless and our bags were promptly delivered to our beautiful ocean-view room. The restaurants offered amazing food! Every staff member we encountered was friendly and attentive! A special thank you to Shraddha Carlin, the concierge, who truly made our stay memorable. Her professionalism, extensive knowledge of the area, attention to detail, and wonderful sense of humor did not go unnoticed! She created us every morning and was always available throughout the day with recommendations, assistance, and a smile! We had an amazing experience and will definitely be returning to La Valencia Hotel on our next visit to La Jolla. Highly recommended!!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our stay at La Valencia was nothing short of incredible. The hotel itself is absolutely stunning and had a timeless charm that made our weekend feel truly special. What really set this experience apart was the outstanding service. Every member of the team went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. I want to give a BIG SHOUTOUT to Mark, Shraddha, and the entire concierge team. They helped coordinate my proposal and put so much care into every detail. The room was beautifully decorated and they made our milestone even more memorable than we could have imagined. They helped create a moment that my fiancée and I will remember for the rest of our lives. We will absolutely be back and will always have a special place in our hearts for La Valencia.

My wife and I had a great experience at the hotel. The accommodations were awesome with great service oriented staff. The concierge Shraddha was incredible with her awesome people skills and treated us like family ! John Lund

La Valencia hotel was so dreamy! Our room was very spacious for a family of four with so much space to unpack our clothes and a huge bathroom. The shower had the most amazing water pressure and a jetted tub, which was perfect for soaking after a full day of walking around the zoo. The location was perfect, and we walked to the beach and to dinner each night. Our vacation was even more memorable thanks to the concierge, Shraddha! She helped us plan every detail of our days with great insider tips. She ensured we always had everything that we needed and was just a lovely person to work with! She truly went above and beyond. 👏🏻 We enjoyed breakfast with a beautiful view every morning with Rachel and Luis who were great, and of course the resident bird, Bobby. The pool staff were very attentive, and we enjoyed sitting poolside. All of the food we had on property was great. My son even left behind his stuffie, and the staff made sure to locate it and ship it to us. We will absolutely come back to La Valencia! It was truly a wonderful experience.

My fiancée and I were in La Jolla for 4 nights and had originally planned to split our stay between La Valencia and another hotel. After just half a day, we made the easy decision to cancel the other reservation and extend our time here. It wasn’t a hard call! Front desk was wonderful throughout the process and was even able to keep us in the same room for the full stay, which was a great touch. Pool staff were terrific, personable, attentive, and consistent from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Everything about La Valencia is beautiful and the views are breathtaking. I had my wedding here and Bobby and his team made sure that everything was perfect and the staff was remarkable. The rooms are charming, clean and give you that southern California luxury experience. Being directly in La Jolla cove is magical and you can hear the waves from your room and all different parts of the hotel. I cannot wait to come back and stay at the hotel. It is such a special place with so much history, charm and beauty.

We just had our wedding at La Valencia on May 9th 2026 and everything was absolutely perfect. From the moment we met Bobby, we knew this was the place for us! He is such a professional and also the funniest and most personable. We knew he had to be part of our special day. From then we had Dani who was lovely and very organized!!! My family and my new in laws have spent a lot of time at the pool over the last year as they traveled in to plan our special day and let me tell you, Mike at the pool is the absolute best!!! He is so great and accommodating and always has an amazing attitude. Thank you La Valencia for the most perfect wedding venue we could have ever dreamed of with the most amazing staff to make it run so smoothly!

Great location (beach, oceanic spectacle), far away enough from San Diego… Friendly service. You get what you pay for.

This review is for the concierge service we received from Shraddha. As soon as we walked in the hotel on the first day (our room wasn't ready), she got us some waters and told us all about the hotel, surrounding area, etc. She also gave us a map and suggested some things we may want to do. The following two days, she kept up with us and managed our dinner reservations with quickness and ease. She really made a difference in our stay.

I am obsessed with this hotel. It’s perfect. My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here 15 years ago, and since then we have had the privilege to stay several times, together or with friends. The location is perfect, the hotel is beautiful, the food is great. Most recently, I went with two of my dearest friends for a girls trip. We had the best time by the pool and relaxing. Couldn’t recommend more.

Pros: This hotel is so beautiful and the location is perfect for exploring. The pool is nice and has very comfortable loungers. Restaurant experience was also very good quality. Cons: partially my mistake for not booking a better room, I think. But a classic king- oof. So much street noise, and then woke up to 5am house music coming from somewhere (club, room above?), and the walls are paper thin. Overall I like this hotel but not for sleeping.

I found this beautiful hotel through their Instagram! Their Instagram page captures this special place so well but it is even more beautiful in person! Their hospitality is incredible and it was such a wonderful experience!!! So beautiful!

Beautiful hotel with fabulous views. Loved being so close to the ocean and shopping at the same time. Warm welcome from the staff at every encounter, especially the concierge Mark. Food was really delicious and the pool was very relaxing. We will be back!

Shraddha with the Concierge was the best. She was very professional, sweet and gave us the best recommendations for me and my friends to enjoy our stay. She also took our pictures and showed us around the lobby and amenities at La Valencia. We were greeted with champagne and cookies as we came in. Shraddha was such a great asset to the hotel and gave us such an amazing experience.