Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
About the Hotel
Garden-View Accommodations
Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa offers 210 guest rooms and suites across 10 acres of botanical gardens. Rooms feature private balconies or patios, Keurig coffee makers, 55-inch smart TVs with Netflix and Hulu, and hypoallergenic bedding. Estate Suites include separate living areas with sleeper sofas and oversized soaking tubs. The Presidential Suite provides 1,250 square feet with a dining area and balcony overlooking the garden courtyards.
Baja-Inspired Dining
Mustangs & Burros serves Baja coastal cuisine with a Southern California twist on a patio named among OpenTable's Best Outdoor Dining Venues. Greenfinch Restaurant & Bar offers breakfast and lunch on a garden terrace, featuring dishes like Baja Crab Benedict. The Palma Bar & Grill provides poolside craft cocktails and bites. In-room dining is available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM daily.
Spa & Recreation Facilities
Spa Estancia includes nine treatment rooms, a couples' bungalow with outdoor soaking tub, eucalyptus steam rooms, and saltwater whirlpools. The 820-square-foot fitness center features Life Fitness equipment, Peloton bikes, and free weights. The heated saltwater pool offers cabana rentals with streaming TV and chilled towels. Weekly yoga sessions and self-guided botanical tours are available on the grounds.
University-Adjacent Location
The hotel sits across from UC San Diego, less than one mile from campus. It is 1 km from Scripps Institute of Oceanography Coastal Reserve, 2.5 km from Scripps Beach, and 3 km from La Jolla Shores Park. A complimentary shuttle service operates to nearby offices. Del Mar North Beach, allowing leash-free dogs, is nine miles away.
Comprehensive Guest Services
Services include a dedicated events team for planning meetings and weddings across 47,000 square feet of event space. The resort offers pet-friendly accommodations with dog menus, rollaway beds for $50/night, and complimentary cribs. Valet parking costs $55/night, self-parking $45/night. The $49 daily destination fee includes premium Wi-Fi, E-bike access, yoga sessions, and reusable water bottles.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Yoga class
Services
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Indoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Massage
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Media
- AM/FM alarm clock
