Located in La Jolla (La Jolla Farms), Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is steps from University of California, San Diego and a 3-minute drive from Torrey Pines Golf Course. .This eco-certified hotel is 7.2 mi (11.7 km) from Mission Bay and 10.1 mi (16.3 km) from Mission Beach.
What's nearby
University of California, San Diego - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Torrey Pines Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
Birch Aquarium - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
La Jolla Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
La Jolla Cove - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Getting around
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 10 min drive
UC San Diego Central Campus Station - 19 min walk
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
Fan-Fan - 8 min walk
Panda Express - 13 min walk
Blue Bowl - 8 min walk
Ridgewalk Social - 7 min walk
Tapioca Express - 15 min walk
About this property
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa
Eco-certified hotel with 4 restaurants and a full-service spa
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offers 210 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers.
Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries. 37-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a 24-hour fitness center.
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
The onsite spa has 9 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and reflexology.
Make yourself at home in one of the 210 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. 37-inch Smart televisions are provided, with cable programming available. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a steam room. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy Californian cuisine at Greenfinch Restaurant&Bar, one of the hotel's 4 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 11:30 AM.
Greenfinch Restaurant&Bar - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Californian cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Mustangs & Burros - This restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Awards and affiliations
Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key Global, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Internet access (surcharge)
Available in some public areas: High-speed internet
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Secured, uncovered parking on site (USD 45 per night)
Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 30 per person
2 bars/lounges
4 restaurants
A coffee shop/cafe
Couples/private dining
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Greenfinch Restaurant&Bar
Mustangs & Burros
Things to do
24-hour gym
Full-service spa
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Steam room
Family friendly
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
ATM
Free newspapers in lobby
Gift shop/newsstand
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool cabanas (surcharge)
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Full-service spa
9 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Manicures/pedicures
Prenatal massages
Reflexology
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per stay
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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 56.32 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
Additional inclusions
Business center/computer access
Concierge service
Fitness center access
Fitness/yoga classes
Health club access
Housekeeping
In-room bottled water
In-room coffee
In-room safe
Internet access
Phone calls
Pool access
Hot tub access
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 30 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
Covered valet parking fee: USD 55 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 200 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per stay
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Children under 14 years old are not allowed in the hot tub without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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First, Grant greeted us at the valet. He was so helpful, he made check-in easy. Our room was great. We had a view of the garden with a balcony on the second floor. The grounds and amenities are incredible. The highlight of our stay was undoubtedly Grant at the valet.
Centraly locator is open very nice lobby bar. The rooms are clean and spacious. There’s hiking trails nearby. It’s a wonderful place love the Spanish style.
Quiet, pet friendly, great service. Food at the Greenfinch Restaurant was very tasty - ate there both mornings. Karina provided us with great service both mornings.
The property of Estancia is truly wonderful and beautifully maintained gardens are magical. People working in the hotel are nice and helpful. The rooms are kind of average and I would expect crispy white linens for bedding, which was not the case. In addition, the breakfast was a total disappointment! We were served black-burned toasts, and 3 days old cooked and cold potatoes. Chia pudding was horrible, also it looked like it was prepared very long ago and inedible. I couldn't believe my eyes how this can pass the QC in the kitchen in this hotel. All together it is a true disappointment that the food is half preprocessed and such a low quality not matching the property elegance and the elevated concept this hotel is advertised.
hotel very nice but Easter brunch very expensive and major disappointment- 100/person, lamb slice with the grain so chewy and inedible and sides just okay
definitely the worst part of the vacation
Laurie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Kenzie, Dallas
Travelled with partner
2 May 2025
The property seems tired. We were in a room at the end of the hall so every time guests entered there was a loud door banging noise. Not very pleasant.