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El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

3.5 star property

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Lobby
Front of property
Exterior
Food and drink
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Spa

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1351 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA, 92118
  • Hotel del Coronado
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Coronado Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedrooms

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(15 reviews)
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

ADA Accessible 1 Bedroom Suite

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double 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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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About the area

Coronado

With a stay at El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island, you'll be centrally located in Coronado, within a 5-minute walk of Hotel del Coronado and 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

  • Hotel del Coronado - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronado Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Coronado Ferry Landing - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • San Diego Convention Center - 7 min drive - 6.4 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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Henry - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee Coronado - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Garage Buona Forc - ‬7 min walk

About this property

El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Hotel del Coronado
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.

In-room wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. 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.

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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms featuring MP3 docking stations and flat-screen televisions. Wireless internet access (surcharge) keeps you connected, and cable programming is available 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 complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
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.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (USD 5 per 24-hour period)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Covered parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 5.00 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • 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
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

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El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 599 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1005 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michaelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love the Cordova and its accessibility to shopping, dining, and strolling along the beach. Parking is off-site, but free for first-come, first-served. We didn’t have trouble finding parking off the street for free but we did juggle with timing. Would definitely come back. It’s a bit dated but the location is unbeatable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lex

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property within walking distance to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Craig

Travelled with family
The property is very close to the Del where my meeting was so easily walkable. It is a safe area with good local food/coffee. The paid parking was pretty close and convenient at the B of A parking lot ($40 a night). There were some flies and bugs in the room but this is a humid area (not bed bugs). The bed was comfortable. The room had a bit of a moldy smell but not bad. It was very easy to hear stomping foot steps of the people above us when they got back late. They did upgrade us to a suite which was nice of them. The front dest was nice on check in and they did hold our bags for us on the check out day. However, I did note that there often was no one manning the front desk. When we texted for a needed shower cap and to help with the microwave they were quite responsive. Overall an older property that could use some sprucing up but no major complaints...Just not great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved staying at the El Cordova Hotel. The general manager greeted us on our first day. Everyone was friendly. The two-bedroom suite was perfect! We had a wonderful time, and the location is perfect for spending time on Coronado Island, where we were minutes away from everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kirk

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unreliable and Unresponsive – Avoid at All Costs

I booked and prepaid weeks in advance for a visit to see a recovering family member. I confirmed a late check-in on the day of arrival, but when I showed up after midnight, I was told my reservation was canceled as a “no-show” and was asked to pay again for the same room. The staff was unhelpful and refused to even look up my reservation. Despite repeated attempts, I’ve received no refund or response. I would not trust this business.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property was full of character and was surprisingly pretty big, the beach was super close it was just the smell of chemicals in the room that made It a a little uncomfortable at first but after airing out the room for bit it became Less noticeable, being that this was an older hotel you had to expect something right? Parking was a breeze as well! Would come back if I was just needing a place to crash
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, San Juan Capistrano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and beautiful rooms. Two minute walk to ocean, restaurants, and shopping. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, you are 2 min walk from the beautiful beach and walking distance anywhere in the island with so many coffee shops restaurants etc around, it’s very old hotel but that give it a charm! The water in the sink and shower stinks and the cleaning could be better, we had a great time though and our flat had 2 bedroom and 3 bathroom so convenient for families
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

GUANGDA

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KERRIE, Casa Grande

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, Location, Location! Perfect for everything and anything you need while visiting the beach. We love it here!

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious rooms with a sitting area. Pool area was ok, nothing exciting for the kids, and no continental breakfasts in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Derek

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ice machine was broken, pool was out of order. There were so many mosquitos in the area that were making their way into our room through the window ac unit. We killed about 15 mosquitos and still ended up with bite marks in the morning. Very disappointing stay, especially for the price and in Coronado, Ca.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent resturant attached to the property. Miguel’s. Extremely good food and waitstaff.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE, Boerne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best sleep I've had in a hotel maybe ever. Mattress was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025