We came here for a family wedding and stayed three nights. I already know the traffic is horrible and parking even worse, as I grew up here but have since moved away. The construction is bothersome but I was never bothered by the sounds. Progress comes with inconveniences so it didn't bother me personally. Here's why I lowered the rating. The elevator is HORRIBLE. Something should be done in the massive renovation and it was completely unreliable. Especially, since there's only one carrying luggage down the stairwells is risky at best. The brand new lighting in the bathroom was a big fail! The lights are mounted behind the mirror and my wife could barely see because it's so dim. I have to agree even finding my contacts was difficult with these dim lighting. Fix those two things and you would have a five rating. read more

I wish now I would have read all the reviews for this hotel before committing and staying here. We felt like we should stay here since our daughter's wedding was on the rooftop here by wedgewood weddings. Wedgewood has nothing to do with the actual hotel and their policies. I will never stay here again. Their lack of care and concern for their guests is obvious. They run a factory here of people coming for weddings so they are making bank from all these guests and don't care in the least about pleasing the customers or any concerns the guests have. I tried reaching out and they put the blame on the other guest for the smoke stench and said we should've reached out so they could help. We did call the front desk to complain but no one answered the phone, Then we went to front desk to talk & the person working responded with an OK. Nothing they could do. We opted to stay here since it was so convenient with the wedding venue on the rooftop. We were not told about all the construction until after we signed the contract. That probably would have deterred us from signing. The day of the wedding as the wedding party was getting ready, they were jack hammering on the sixth floor. The sixth floor is where we were all staying because the rooftop venue is on the sixth floor and it made it convenient for family and friends to all be together close to the venue. The construction noise was so horrible not to mention the stench of smoke coming into the rooms from either the workers or other guests staying at the hotel. The elevator was slow as snails. We had elderly people in our group and some had to climb the stairs just to make it to the wedding because the elevator took over 20 minutes waiting for it. Ridiculous. If you had a room with an ocean view, you were lucky because you didn't feel claustrophobic, and the views were good. If you choose a basic room, there are no chairs, just the bed and the TV on a stand. There is no bar soap for your hands in the toilet area. They said we needed to use the liquid pump soap in the shower when we asked for hand soap. No lotion either. If you want ice for your ice bucket, you need to go to the front desk and they have to go get it for you. Good luck because there was always a line of people for the one employee working so you would have to wait. The lighting in all the rooms was horrible. Big fail there. Luckily, they had the parakeet café downstairs which had coffee and pastries, a few yogurt items, and smoothies. For a full breakfast, you would have to go to a restaurant in the village up the street, but the walk is a very steep hill in case you are with anybody that has a problem with that. There are no vending machines in this hotel if you wanted something else to drink other than water. They put two small bottled waters in the room that are five dollars each. No sodas at the cafe either. The seals start barking by around 4 am- not hotel fault but just be warned. No sleep if u have an oceanfront/view room. So the wedding venue is what saved us. The wedding was perfect. The hotel was a fail. And if you call or write to complain and express your concerns they will just give you an apology and dismiss you. They don't care. read more

As a bride, I cannot recommend staying at La Jolla Cove Suites. The day before check-in, I had a gut feeling that something wasn't right, so I emailed Grace to confirm everything. I'm incredibly thankful I did because she responded admitting that she had booked our reservation for the wrong dates. I was shocked. We had booked our room block nearly a year in advance and had confirmed everything multiple times. Because of that mistake, my husband no longer had the suite we had reserved for him and his groomsmen to get ready in. Instead, they were placed in a much smaller room with construction directly outside. The getting-ready photos we had envisioned--and paid for a professional photographer to capture--were completely different because of an error that was not ours. What disappointed me most was the response. Rather than making every effort to fix the situation or offering a comparable solution, it felt like we were simply told, "This is what you get." As a bride, that was heartbreaking. On the morning of my wedding, I also had to spend time dealing with hotel issues instead of simply enjoying one of the most important days of my life. No bride should have to experience that. To make matters worse, after our stay my husband paid for one of our rooms, yet another charge for that same room was later processed, leaving us trying to resolve a duplicate charge after our wedding. After returning home, I found other reviews describing similar experiences involving room block mistakes and communication issues. Reading those reviews made me realize our experience may not have been an isolated incident, which was incredibly disappointing. I want to be clear that Wedgewood Weddings was absolutely incredible. Our wedding itself was beautiful, and their staff made our day special. If you're getting married in La Jolla, I highly recommend Wedgewood. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about La Jolla Cove Suites. If you're trusting a hotel with your wedding weekend, I would strongly encourage you to consider staying elsewhere. A wedding weekend is something you'll never get back, and ours was overshadowed by avoidable mistakes and unnecessary stress. read more

Update - Taylor; you responded I don't see any resolution or solution that will be provided by La Jolla cove for this. Do you just take these reviews and provide nothing to the unsatisfied guests that are leaving these reviews? Or just the copy and paste response you've provided to every unsatisfied guests leaving bad reviews? You can call me and we can sort something out. This is unacceptable. If I could give less than one star, I absolutely would. La Jolla Cove Hotel completely overshadowed what should have been one of the happiest weekends of my life. While my wedding itself was beautiful, the hotel's lack of communication, poor customer service, and failure to disclose the true extent of its renovations created unnecessary stress for both me and my guests. Looking back, I should have recognized the warning signs. From the very beginning, communication with the room block manager was abysmal. Emails routinely went unanswered, and getting even the simplest response required repeated follow-ups. I overlooked it because my wedding was being held on the property, and I wanted my guests to stay where the celebration was taking place. That was a mistake. To provide some context, I toured the hotel and rooftop venue almost exactly one year before my wedding. At that time, construction was minimal, parking was available, and although I noticed issues like poor lighting and an unpleasant smell in the room, nothing suggested the nightmare my guests and I would ultimately experience. The hotel's website mentions that renovations are underway, but it completely fails to disclose just how disruptive they are. More importantly, nowhere was I informed that guest parking would essentially be unavailable, leaving valet as the only option at $45 per night. Both Wedgewood Weddings and the hotel assured me there would be parking available for my guests. Arriving to discover that wasn't true was infuriating. Many of my guests paid premium rates to stay at this hotel and received an experience that was nowhere near worth the price. Several guests apologized to me because they assumed I had no idea how poorly the hotel was being operated. It was embarrassing to have recommended this property to family and friends. The most unacceptable experience involved two of my elderly guests, who had reserved a suite. They were forced to carry their luggage up 16 steep flights of stairs because they were told the bellhop was "too elderly" to assist them. Read that again. An elderly guest had to carry luggage up multiple flights of stairs because the hotel employee assigned to help them couldn't. If that is truly the case, then management has failed both its guests and its employees. When I brought these concerns to management, I wasn't demanding anything unreasonable. I simply requested that the valet fees be waived for my guests who had no choice but to pay because of the renovations. Even that modest request--less than $200--had to be "approved." As someone who works in customer service, I found the complete lack of authority and accountability astonishing. Instead of resolving the issue, the manager told me that the day before my wedding I would need to email the General Manager if I wanted anything done. He refused to provide a phone number, leaving me to exchange emails while trying to finalize what was supposed to be one of the best days of my life. That level of customer service is not just disappointing--it is completely unacceptable. To make matters worse, management attempted to shift the blame onto my elderly guests, suggesting they should have informed the hotel that they needed elevator access. No. The responsibility lies with the hotel to clearly disclose accessibility limitations, parking issues, and the true extent of the renovations before accepting reservations. Blaming paying guests for problems created by your own lack of transparency is as unprofessional as it is insulting. What disappointed me most wasn't the construction. Renovations happen. What is inexcusable is the complete lack of honesty, accountability, urgency, and empathy shown by management. Every concern was met with excuses instead of solutions. For a hotel that actively markets itself as a wedding destination, the service was shockingly careless. You only get one wedding day, and instead of making an obvious situation right, management chose bureaucracy over basic customer service. Regardless of the contractual relationship with Wedgewood Weddings, La Jolla Cove Hotel profited from my wedding guests while providing an experience that fell far below any reasonable expectation. I cannot recommend this hotel to anyone visiting La Jolla. If you're considering staying here for a wedding, family event, or any special occasion, I strongly encourage you to look elsewhere. The views may be beautiful, but the way this hotel treats its paying guests is anything but. read more

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I have to say that I am extremely disappointed with this hotel. There is construction going on during the daytime, making it incredibly noisy, and at night the loud music continues for hours. It has been very difficult to rest or get any sleep. If I had been informed about these conditions before booking, I would never have chosen to stay here. This has been a very unpleasant experience. Unless this issue is addressed, I will have no choice but to leave a negative review. This is simply unacceptable for paying guests. Very disappointed. read more

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Not as advertised. No Parking available. I wasted hours to find parking. The front desk staff was abrasive and unhelpful about the hotel misleading communication that parking would not be guaranteed, street parking is virtually impossible, and there were roof tops parties with loud music late at night. The rooms were poor quality too. read more

Located right across the street from the beautiful La Jolla cliffs, large park and sea lions. The stroll along the cliffs is magnificent with an amazing view of the Pacific. Convenient stroll to many restaurants, stores and museums. Where the host placed us must've been the older section. 2 bedroom, spacious area, in desperate need of paint and flooring; had a slight musty smell in the very aged, stained checkered carpet. Kitchen takes a person back in time, metal cabinets and counter top; vintage. All the kitchen amenities needed; pots, pans, coffee machine, complimentary coffee with small individual packets of powder creamer and sugar, dishes, microwave, small fridge, stove and toaster. Bedrooms were a good size, beds comfy, pillows "well-loved" but also comfy. Slept great with the crickety glass slider open to the sound of pounding waves. We felt safe enough to do so. Speaking of safe, wish the safety latch wasn't missing screws. No tv's in the bedrooms but the living room was suffice as we were outdoors often. The couch definitely needs to be replaced, lumpy and stained. Dining table was used, wish the chairs were reupholstered. No heating but a space heater which worked perfectly since it was chilly in the evening. There were thermostats in every room but no vents to be seen. The patio area was nice with a view of the ocean, cliffs and park. Overall a good experience, would love to return when this particular room is renovated. No complaints on the pricing. read more

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I booked a nice stay (ocean front) for 4 nights back in June 2026 and upon returning from dinner on our first night we were greeted by a 2" cockroach by our bed. When no one answered the front desk, we captured the critter and walked it down in a cup... the clerk had just returned and the look on her face said it all! Unfortunately for us there were no available rooms at that moment. Notes were documented and we never heard from management the next day. Upon our return from being out, the front desk conveniently said we had just missed the manager Mr. Espinoza (again) but he did offer us a FREE ROOM CLEANING!!! Isn't that STANDARD... without the extra creepy critter!? I asked to speak to him personally and he NEVER responded. The day before check out I asked to have valet service reimbursed, but they refused because that was a different company. I said then reimburse me for the first night for the extra "guest" and all this trouble and lack of management on your hotels part... no response. I wrote a letter to Pacifica Hotels Corp. and STILL no response! This escalated to a dispute with the credit bureau and they were able to reimburse me for the FULL amount! I just want to say LA JOLLA HOTEL... It never had to go this far and it's a shame it did! I'm very disappointed with the lack of management and communication received from this establishment and unfortunately I feel it starts from the top! read more

Stay away for the next 5 years as they finish construction. While we were warned of construction we had no idea what they really ment. 7am the jack hammers started. Then the dump trucks arrived. Our room was actually shaking. This went on for most of the day. Finally around 3pm they were done for the day. What a relief. Then the wedding started. The classical music and service was nice but Now the roof is shaling as they jump up and down for their dance party! I can't believe the city allows them to have this music blaring like this. It's almost 70dbs in our room! I'd call down to complain, but my phone doesn't work. Just stay the heck away. So very disappointed. Definitely don't prepay so if it turns to pop you can bail. read more

Stayed from Feb 11-15, 2026 So hot every night, room stayed at 85 no matter what the thermostat was set too, one night was okay when we found out you have to call the front desk for AC because of construction, even then it turned off randomly in the middle of the night Noise every morning very early from construction around 7am, hammering construction workers screaming 2 nights of the 4 nights 2/12/26 and 2/13/26 we stayed loud roof top party with DJ, on roof of building, because the hotel is under construction, the amount of people waiting to use the elevator it was always a long wait so we had to take the stairs almost every time and we were on the 6th floor Looks nice great location, loved the cove, but was very uncomfortable, exhausted entire trip from being unable to sleep Maybe we just picked a bad time to stay here, wouldn't return Unfortunate because we love the area read more

We booked a stay at La Jolla Cove Hotel seeking a peaceful getaway, but unfortunately, it was anything but. We were woken up at 5:00 AM by loud construction noise from the site next door. When we brought this to the attention of the manager, Sergio, the experience went from bad to worse. Instead of being helpful or empathetic, Sergio was dismissive, stating he 'didn't hear anything' and claimed construction doesn't start until 7:00 AM--he's been here since 6AM - heard nothing --- essentially calling us liars while the noise was happening. For nearly $400 a night, the level of service was shocking. There was zero remorse and no effort to make things right--not even a simple gesture like a coffee to acknowledge the inconvenience. Beyond the service, the rooms are small and outdated. This was a massive disappointment, and we will be sure to warn our friends and family to stay elsewhere. Sergio, you have a lot to learn about basic customer service! UPDATE: I wanted to update my review following a rough start to our stay. While the 5 AM construction noise and initial communication were very frustrating, the manager, Sergio, stepped up toward the end to make things right. During a hectic checkout where the valet was overwhelmed with only one person working, Sergio recognized our frustration and comped our valet charges. I really appreciate him taking the time to listen and provide a solution. Thank you, Sergio, for turning the experience around and showing great customer service in the end. read more

I feel my stay deserved a 3.5* rating; I'll round up to a 4*. I attended a wedding. The reception took place on the roof of this facility. I booked a room here as a convenience. So, let me get these out of the way first: ** I was assigned a room on the fourth floor. During the wedding reception, I went to my room to change. During my time there, noise from the party emanated from the rooftop into the room. When the staff was cleaning up after the event, and the next morning when staff was setting up for the day, the reverberation of moving furniture also seeped into the room. This did not bother me; but I can see how this noise would not align with the expectations of others. ** In the shower, there were two valves: one for hot water; one for cold water. In the morning, I took a shower with both valves fully open. Somewhere, someone must have flushed a toilet. I was aware and noticed that the water was getting warmer rapidly. I got out of the way as a shot of very hot water came through. This happened three times during my shower. So, let's get on with the review ... Booking :: I booked my room via a travel aggregation website. The reception began before the official check in; the room was not ready. However, reception provided a text notification when the room became available. Check in was otherwise friendly and efficient. Parking :: If you have a vehicle, there is a daily parking fee. Location :: La Jolla Cove, Boomer Beach, Ellen Browning Scripps Park (to name a few designated spots) are right across the street. If you want proximity to the water, this is a good hotel. The hotel's location is also walkable to food and retail on Prospect Street. Hotel Room :: I will speak about the room I was assigned ... Based on the room size and floorplan, I think this portion of the hotel was designed and built in the 1960s/1970s. It is well maintained, but it is dated. Based on total square footage, the room is small; the bathroom is functional, but very small by modern standards. On the plus side: The carpet was clean. The bed was reasonably comfortable; the sheets were clean and in good condition. The towels were not plush, but they were clean. The furniture was clean. If your plan is to engage in activities and need the room as a place to simply sleep and clean up, the room I had was perfectly fine. If you are looking for a room in which to luxuriate, this room won't meet your expectations. I was chatting with my friend (father of the bride). He told me that the wedding entourage stayed in the "newer" wing of the hotel, and it was nicer; and that management was preparing to remodel the section I stayed in. But this is hearsay. Final note: The staff who hosted the reception were top notch. read more

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I rarely travel but we were attending a wedding, our room was on the 5th floor and the elevator had a broken sign or didn't show up on our floor. There was no full mirror , the bathroom lighting was dim and construction noise was a hot mess. The tv didn't worked our first day, I asked for an adjustment on our bill but the desk clerk said she wasn't able to assist, didn't take my name or contact info,... the room was cold and the electronic heating lights electric outlets were all managed by a touch screen . I had to wear a hoodie in the evening while . I feel we got the worse room in the entire hotel but other guests had the similar issues. My recommendation is full length mirrors , lighting in the bathroom , a different shower head ....this style is an entire other story. However the hotel is across from the beach , nice near by shops and places to dine. If you are good a roughing it this place is perfect. read more

Zero Stars TL;DR Don't stay here until the construction completes in 2028+ unlesss you don't intend to sleep bc of nightly event/parties until 1am combined with daily 6am staff having shouting matches outside your door and the loudest construction noise you ever heard starting 7am daily and continuing all day. From the front desk expect that there will only ever be 1 employee on duty, expect to wait a lot, expect them to be upset before you even begin speaking with them and expect to be spoken to with a bad attitude and a raised voice and little to no idea what hospitality means. Expect to pay a lot for all of these amazing privileges. Stayed 3 nights in room 607 early June 2026. Overall hotel experience was not good, it was expensive compared to what they were able to deliver and it will be under construction for the next 2+ years according to (non-management / honest) staff which was intentionally omitted from the website and reservation system at the time I booked so this was the initial / opening lie (wait there's more...), AC controls were possessed by the devil and would reset to 66 degrees F every 5 minutes night and day no matter what settings you tried and it was too cold to sleep without waking up with a cough even with heavy pjs on, it almost felt like a prank by the staff that went too far, the "automated" light switches were partially possessed as well and had their own ideas about how to light the space and when which often were at odds with this guest wishes, construction noise was mega loud & seemed intentional for unloading / dropping materials from 6 feet above the cement landing zone with a series of giant crashes shaking the building and large-format mortar drills that reverberated throughout the cement structure & started 7am daily and continued all day, extremely thin walls - could hear every conversation on the floor including hallways and adjoining room and staff starting 6am intentionally having loud conversations they knew the guests could hear early in the mornings after the nightly parties that ran to midnight and 1am, hotel advertised access to rooftop which is a lie - it was actually leased to an event company who had exclusive access to rooftop during events like weddings, receptions, etc with space for many party guests which occurred each and every night til 1am and were super loud parties, parking lot was non existent bc of construction, valet service was offsite with 20+ minute waits especially during event start and ends for ~250 people & absent/sleeping after hours even with event winding down, no self fill water or ice station - they forced the coffee shop staff to do this and guests to queue for a service that should be freely accessible by CA law bc it's a basic human need. Front desk was only ever 1 person for large sprawling property and always busy with a line and they were often disgruntled and spoke to guests (ourselves and others) in ways that were sometimes hostile and abusive. Late checkout - on check in the front desk worker said late checkout is available but must call on 9am day of checkout, called 5 times between 9-9:20am and it was ring no answer 50+ rings, asked in person at front desk (again 1 employee at the desk for very large property during busy morning checkout hours) and they had a bad attitude about it, saying it's not guaranteed twice while raising their voice when guests request this instead of simply saying it was not available today. Front desk staff lied about having a secure left luggage space, they do not. The 1 and only ice machine was inside a janitors closet Shower floor was solid marble and quite slippery, easy to fall there. The one and only elevator for the 6 floors of rooms was extremely slow and shared with service carts / always full, so the hotel became a sweaty 6th floor walk-up experience for us. The only bar or food service is in the event space and there is no guest access to it when it is open which is only during a paid event where hotel guests are turned away with a derogatory comment labeling hotel guests as wedding-crashers and sent away. This issue is intentionally caused by the hotel's marketing information showing nice photos of a rooftop deck while telling the lie that it is a useable hotel amenity - when in fact it is not, this is an intentional lie told to every guest which is not discovered until the guests are turned away with an extra side of insults by the event staff. This situation was intentionally created by the hotel and is so far away from what a hospitality organization should be that it is completely unacceptable and the people running this establishment should be ashamed of themselves if they were even capable of same. Do not advertise a service or amenity which you do not offer and are not capable of delivering because you have already exclusively subcontracted it to another entity for profit. Smells like a class action suit actually. read more

Buyer BEWARE!!!! The new building, called the Pines, where I paid thousands of dollars to stay, looks good in pictures, but is VERY DIRTY!!!! This is hands down the worst experience I've ever had. Not only do they keep you from knowing there will be a wedding that plays loud DJ music until 10 pm, but they also have no reason for why no disclaimer when you book a room that costs almost $700 a night. I had a half marathon to run on Saturday, and I only had 2 hours of sleep. With loud music, I partied until 10 pm, and then the clean-up began. Chairs and tables scraped the floors when it was all done. It was almost midnight. The worst part: the room was filthy and disgusting! It's so sad that this newly remodeled portion of the hotel is just as bad as the old and falling apart side (yet they still sell rooms on that side). We had no toilet paper or extra towels, and the place was so dirty that I had to clean it myself. Stay away from this place! You'll waste your money like I did and not get any sleep because they have weddings every night! It's like sleeping under a nightclub! And the worst part, they won't even warn you. To the owner of this hotel (or should I call it a motel?), shame on you for keeping some essential information from someone about to spend $2,000 on a two-night stay in your supposed nice hotel. You should tell people to stay at their own risk! Risk of not getting any sleep. And the least you can do is keep your rooms clean and ensure things like light switches are not falling off the wall. To the manager who commented, they are also of the inside! Don't use this hotel they don't care and I'll be posting this review on every platform available including Google! I'll also be calling the corporate office! read more

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One-Star Review: Deeply Disappointed - Bait and Switch & Terrible Treatment by La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites (Especially Grace) I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience with La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites--specifically with Grace, who managed our room block--was so unacceptable that future brides and families deserve to be warned. Our daughter's wedding was on November 7, 2025, and we booked our room block nearly a year in advance. In an email dated August 12, 2024, Grace explicitly promised us the penthouse suite, complete with photos. We booked the rooms on December 7, 2024, confirmed our room block, and exchanged multiple emails reiterating that the penthouse would serve as the bridal suite for hair, makeup, and photos. Everything appeared completely set. When we checked in on November 6, we were shocked to learn that Grace had not assigned us the penthouse suite at all. Instead, we were placed in a small, unacceptable room--nothing like the suite she had repeatedly confirmed. She knew the bridal party was getting ready there, yet showed no concern for the disruption this caused. We ended up spending over two hours on the phone trying to fix the issue. Grace ultimately offered the bride a clearly inferior room, far from what was promised. She then assured us that she would move everything into the actual bridal suite during photos and the ceremony, since hair and makeup made it impossible for us to move rooms ourselves. We even paid extra for a bridal garment rack, which she knew we needed. What happened next was appalling. When they moved our belongings, they threw everything into trash bags--including the bride's veil, which had been hanging carefully on the garment rack. They tossed breast milk into the same trash bags as shoes. Items were wrinkled, damaged, and disrespected. Grace's handling of the situation was not only unprofessional but incredibly rude. To make matters worse, she attempted to charge us an extra full day, claiming we weren't out of the room by 2:00 PM--even though: 1. We told her repeatedly we couldn't move during hair and makeup. 2. She agreed her team would move everything for us. This was a bait-and-switch, plain and simple. She promised the penthouse suite, confirmed it repeatedly, then did not deliver--and treated us terribly in the process. She ruined what should have been a joyful, calm getting-ready experience for our bride. To be clear: We loved Wedgewood Weddings, the ceremony, and the reception. But because of how we were treated by La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites--and Grace in particular--we would never recommend hosting a wedding here or booking a room block for any special event. The incompetence, dishonesty, and disrespect were unacceptable. Brides deserve better. Families deserve better. And no one should have to fight this hard for a hotel simply to honor its own promises! UPDATED TO ADDRESS FALSE INFOMRATION IN BELOW REPLY: 1) Grace was in charge of setting up the room block and when we booked, I selected the ONLY corner suite listed in the room block. I also sent multiple emails to Grace about the Penthouse. This is WHY I stated that it was a bait & switch. The rate was the same as quoted in the email from Grace. Your hotel was in charge of the rooms selected for the room block. So either it was a mistake on your end or a deliberate bait & switch. 2) There was NEVER an agreement to be out by 2:00 pm. I stated that we would be unable to start to move rooms as we had wedding photos after hair and makeup. The room was being cleared by 2:40 pm. read more

The location near La Jolla Cove is the only reason this place gets any stars from me. Everything else about the stay was pretty disappointing. First, the fridge in our room didn't work, which is a basic amenity you expect to function. We were also given a connected room that we never requested, and unfortunately the noise carried straight through. We could hear a crying baby clearly, and overall the walls in this hotel are very thin so you hear pretty much everything around you. What made it worse was that there was a wedding happening above our floor and we were never warned about it. The music and activity were loud and lasted a while, which really ruined the peaceful vacation we were hoping for. There was also construction going on, which added even more noise during the stay. The pool area was also disappointing and honestly felt misleading compared to the photos online. It did not look nearly as nice in person. When we brought up concerns, the front desk wasn't very accommodating, which was frustrating considering how expensive the stay was. Overall, this place is overpriced for what it offers. The location is great, but the hotel itself desperately needs upgrades and better management of guest expectations. There are many other hotels in the area that likely provide a much better experience. read more

Stayed at La Jolla Cover for my son's wedding. Valet put our luggage on a cart and took it to the front desk. I tipped the valet. Once we checked in I asked to have the luggage cart taken up to our 5th floor room. They said there was no one to do that...take the cart up and bring it back down when you're done. No body wash in the shower or bar soap for the sink. Called the front desk. They said housekeeping would take care of it. They clean our room...still no body wash. I had to take it off their cart. App to get the car via valet did not work. As we checked out Front desk said no problem we'll contact them for you. Waited 45 minutes for our car...finally told the valet where our keys were...Great rooftop wedding location...everything else...no so read more

Had a wonderful night! The room was wonderful! I want to send a big thanks to Sergio and Roberto at the front desk! They were so kind and accommodating! The room was beautiful and had amazing views! Definitely recommend this location! read more

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Great location in La Jolla, very outdated hotel in need of complete renovation. They do have a renovated side, but we paid $200/night for... crap. Super small, musty room, tiny bathroom (you can brush your teeth in the sink while sitting on the toilet), bathroom door wouldn't even close due to warping and horrible paint job, extremely slow elevator, closet so small clothes can't hang horizontally, shower temperature changes randomly, no mini fridge... definitely not worth the price. They did offer us an opportunity to upgrade to the renovated side for an extra $50, which probably would have been worth it. However, our room was way overpriced. 5th floor rooftop does have a great view. Basically, if you stay here, book the renovated side. Also, Parakeet cafe by the lobby is very cute and has good coffee! read more

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I have to agree with other reviewers. This is the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. We purchase two nights because we were there for a wedding. The wedding was beautiful, on the rooftop. But let me tell you about the room. We paid over five hundred dollars a night . The room was old , rusty. My brother in law also stayed there and they had a room that wasn't "refurbished". I hate to see what it looked like! The shower rained cold water, then hot, then cold, then hot and you didn't even have to touch the faucet. No hair dryer, no hangers, an iron but no ironing board. The furniture was cheap and big chips on it. I checked on the hotel price and it was $298.00 a night for the exact nights we stayed. But we had the Wedding Group rate! My advice, don't wast your money. You could stay just about anywhere for this price in a nice room! read more

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Shady business. I booked an oceanview room in October for my best friend's wedding. We were not informed that the hotel will be a construction site. read more

Paid $290 for one night in a king room plus $27 for parking, and it was a huge letdown. Floor was visibly dirty, found a small cockroach in the bathroom, and noise was constant -- guests running and yelling past midnight, a late-night fire alarm that took forever to turn off, and loud maintenance by 6 AM. Barely slept, and the front desk didn't seem to care when I checked out. Great location, but not worth the money or the hassle. Really disappointed as we drove all the way from Vegas to enjoy a romantic getaway. read more

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We were happy with the view of the ocean from the room, but the beds were uncomfortable and noisy. The shower was absolutely awful, the water pressure was low and the shower temperature would get super hot then super cold. The balcony door was hard to open. If ur looking for a budget friendly stay, then ig it's ok. But just go spend extra money at Marriott or Hilton. This place is not worth the stay. Very disappointing. The room had stains and scratches from previous guest everywhere u looked. ALSO bring something to get rid of the awful smell in the rooms. read more

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Attended an evening Wedding at this hotel that should have been a great experience. Unfortunately, the hotel staff are not equal to the beautiful La Jolla location and the hotel amenities. Several days prior to the event, to ensure that Valet parking was available for wedding guests, as my wife is partially disabled, we called the hotel and were assured by the front desk staff that valet parking would not be an issue. Upon arrival at the hotel, the valet attendant said that hotel management would allow valet service only for guests checking in for a stay. I had to leave my wife in the front of the hotel while I looked for long term parking. If you have any type of mobility issues, this hotel is more concerned with the ongoing expansion construction than providing the care and concern for visitors. Also, they only had ONE elevator available to access guest rooms, and the special event area. If you have been to La Jolla on a Sunday, you realize how difficult it is to find parking, including Disability spaces. read more

We came to La Jolla for a wedding, which was taking place on the roof of the hotel. The rooms were pricy so we ended up going for the Terrace Oceanview Queen Studio. I knew the room wouldn't be one of the fancy newly renovated rooms, but I had no idea how bad it would be. Additionally, there was no warning online that we were booking a room in an entirely different building that was situated up on a hill that was accessible by a massive staircase that was, frankly, dangerous. The stairs were very skinny and slick, especially since everything is damp so close to the beach. I fell hard once and then became extremely nervous to take the stairs again. Their marketing team deserves a raise because the website makes the hotel look very glamorous but the whole place is kind of gross. Our room looked like it hadn't been touched in decades. The smoke detectors were hanging from the ceiling, unplugged. The door didn't close unless you slammed it. The TV didn't work and the WiFi was mediocre at best. It had a kitchen but it was so raggedy we would have been scared to used to stove/oven. The bathroom was dingy. The bed was so worn out it had an indent and made our backs hurt. I called before we came to see if there was a couch in suite and the hotel said there would be - there wasn't. The elevator in the main hotel was sketchy to the point most of our group just took the stairs. The recently renovated rooms in the main hotel were nice, but the exterior and hallways were pretty dingy. The rooftop wedding venue was actually really nice. The staff were lovely, the wedding was beautiful, the food was great. It's a shame that the rest of the hotel kind of sucked. The location is spectacular. Just a fair warning that the sea lions are LOUD all night, and they do smell. Some people in our group had a hard time sleeping with the noise. read more

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This was hands down one of the worst hotel stays I've had in over 25 years. While the room was clean, it was completely underwhelming and looked nothing like the pictures. When I asked about the noise and the quality, I was told I could pay $80 to upgrade to a better-looking, quieter room. Unfortunately, there was a wedding on the rooftop that night, and I could hear every footstep, chair scrape, and bump through the ceiling. It went on until 12:30 AM, and I had to be up at 4:45 AM for a flight. Needless to say, I barely slept. When I checked out, the front desk told me I should've booked a better room as if it was my fault. I had booked through Expedia, which didn't show individual room photos, so I didn't realize what I was getting. And just to add some humor to the mess: the room came with an ice bucket and cups... but there wasn't an ice machine anywhere I could find. This experience happened on 6/23/25. I was in town dropping my daughter off at UCSD for a summer internship and was hoping for a restful stay. That didn't happen. Would not recommend. read more

Absolutely horrible. I booked a 2 room suite. When we walked in cabinets were broken, mold in the bathrooms, the entire place smelled like mildew. The general manager Cody is Absolutely a horrible manager. He will gas light you and say it doesn't smell and your lucky to have 1 ac unit for the entire 2 bedroom suite. How do they expect it not to be filled with mildew if there's no proper ventilation! They changed our room and gave us blankets and told us to sleep on the floor! Beware!!! read more

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Clearly there are a lot of negative reviews, but I actually enjoyed my stay here. My husband and I got married on the rooftop of this hotel (venue is La Jolla Cove Rooftop by Wedgewood Weddings). The wedding venue and hotel are run separately under their own management. We were essentially "forced" to book 2 nights with the hotel since the venue does not have a bridal/groom suite. And we were pleasantly surprised to say that we're glad we did! We stayed in the Shores VIP Corner Penthouse Suite. This was a newly remodeled room. It was quite clean, modern, and spacious. There seemed to be good sound proofing in our room. Our first night there was some noise/music from a wedding, but it was a reasonable level and ended at 10 PM. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. The balcony view was nice. There can be a fishy smell when outside since you are so close to the sea lions. You can also hear the sea lions at times but the noise was pretty faint. The pillows were extremely uncomfortable. Flat yet lumpy in odd places. Don't think I've ever had this issue at a hotel before. This was the only aspect of our stay that affected my sleep quality. There are definitely far better hotels in the surrounding area, but for the purposes of our wedding, we were happy with the services here. I would double check when booking to see if you are in a remodeled room because it seems the older rooms provide a very different experience. read more

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I took a risk on booking this hotel I regret it. I am not one to complain however I was so upset with my overall experience. All I wanted to book a nice getaway for myself and my husband. The room itself was nice, the staff was kind I GUESS??? the exterior sketchy, the guests classless. There were girls screaming, cheering and yelling throughout the night from 9:30-11:30pm. I texted the number designated to chat with the staff for any needs which was nice however when I asked to change rooms they were not able to because the were fully booked and they offered to have security step in and remind the staff, perfect. UNTIL I was woken up by a man yelling and screaming and cursing at 1:50-3:00 am I texted the staff again and they let me know they would try to handle the situation. handled......kinda??? because the guy just ended up waking me up again at 6 am it's like the walls were made of freaking PAPER. I was so upset about paying for, what I thought, was a classy hotel....i've been to hotels in the hood off the freeways that had better walls and policies to accommodate their guests. I notified the staff they just said sorry. When we checked out at 7am-ish because we were so fed up with our experience, I ended up asking for the managers info because I was just so disappointed! They couldn't provide it to me but told me to call at around 10am, and that's exactly what I did. The manager was kind, someone gotta give him a raise because I'm sure he probably deals with upset customers all the time based off the reviews I've seen and my experience. I called to notify him regarding the noise and he was able to comp my parking fee, better than nothing. This hotel was advertised as $360ish a night, but ended up charging me a total of $770........make that make sense!!!! I called the hotel back because WHO WOULDN'T AFTER BEING CHARGED THAT MUCH. The manager understood my frustration and gave me the run down on how they basically had an authorization hold on my card, I've been at so many hotels and had never had a scenario where they would CHARGE me an authorization hold and then charge me again for the final cost. I've only ever been charged once and then get a deposit refunded. This establishment was truly a disappointment. Would not go back even if it was free. Save urself the trouble and believe the reviews that are left on yelp. read more

If your only goal is to be near La Jolla cove, this is the place for you. If you are looking for a modern, easy to navigate, quiet place.... this is NOT the place. We needed a two bedroom suite for a weekend and I found this place. It looked nice on-line and being in trendy La Jolla how bad could it be? The answer is pretty bad. The exterior is in desperate need of an update and access to the parking lot (which parking is $27 a night) is cramped. Getting from registration to our room required going up two separate flights of stairs and then an additional staircase to finally arrive at the room. There is an elevator but it was so slow we carried our luggage up the stairs instead. When we finally found our room and opened the door, we were greeted by a musty smell and old worn carpet squares. There is a built in desk (missing a chair), a round table in a 'bump' out area (again no chairs) and a small worn out couch. The kitchenette (which I was unaware existed) was from the 1950's and the fridge did not work (and was not clean). For fun we turned on the electric stove top, it did not work. There was a small dorm room fridge plugged in sitting on the floor next to the table (which had 4 chairs) in the kitchenette area. The lamp above this table was so dirty/dusty that we avoided it. There was also a small bistro style built in with 2 chairs that was the most functional item in the area. It looks like it was furnished from local garage sales. There are no overhead lights anywhere in the suite (with the exception of the dining area), there were multiple lamps available. There were two separate bedrooms. The good news in the beds were comfortable and clean in both rooms. Here is a list of the bad news: 1. One bathroom appears to have been updated in the past 5-10 years. The other bathroom has not been updated in at least twice that long. In one bathroom there was no hand soap and the fan did not work. The floor in the old bathroom was tile and needed a good scrubbing. 2. Each room had a thermostat control on the wall which did not work. Instead there was a portable AC unit and a portable heater in each room. When we returned to the room after a day out, you are immediately hit by the musty smell. The windows behind the couch had condensation on them. To help alleviate this I opened the door to the deck (the sliding lock did not work) and it did help. The problem was each night (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) there was a rooftop party with DJ's. The music was loud and vibrated throughout the complex. Thankfully they all ended by 10pm but it did not make for relaxing evenings. I am not writing this review for any reason except to let potential future customers know my experience. Please use this information as you see fit and learn from my experience. read more

We decided to try out this hotel despite the negative reviews because of the renovations, but it was a mistake. This 1 star is for the terrible customer service. My three kids and I were sitting next to the sliding door when it suddenly shattered by itself. Our first thought was to make sure everyone was safe, and we reported it to the front desk right away. It happened in the morning of our check-out date so we decided just to pack up and leave. We didn't complain that it shortened our stay or that it was hazardous to us and our kids, even though I actually found a piece of glass in my hair. When we checked out, we made it clear that the glass shattered on its own, and the front desk told us we wouldn't be charged for the incident. However, later that day, Cody (the general manager), called us and said they would be charging us $2500 for the damage. They claimed that since the interior pane broke and we were in the room, they had to charge us for it. We tried to reason with him, noting that we kept the room in good condition, there was no evidence of misbehavior, and that we reported it right away. This didn't matter to him. I would suggest to everyone to avoid this hotel. I truly had a terrible experience. read more

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This place was probably nice 50 years ago, but it's a tear-down now. Nasty, stained carpet. Hot/cold water faucets backwards on the tub/shower, and valves operate in the wrong direction too. They advertised our $400+/night room as a "studio," but it sure looks like just a room with a deck. Loud wedding on the roof above us til 10 PM. Should have been disclosed, prior to leasing the room for the night. Recommend stay away! read more

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Awful. We booked a stay here for two nights for my best friend's wedding which was on-site on the rooftop deck. When we first showed up, the hotel was under construction, which we were pre-notified of, however I don't think ANYONE was made aware of how SEVERELY under construction the venue would be. Although there was a valet about half a block away for the venue, it took about 20 minutes for anyone to arrive to assist us. There was no luggage cart to help with our belongings (the venue noted that they did own one cart however it had gone missing) and when we finally arrived and checked in lugging all our possessions, the elevator was not working. We had to walk up 4 flights of stairs to get to our room and once we got to our floor, the metal door from the stairway was nearly rusted shut- my 6'4" husband had to use all his strength and force to get it open. We had booked a King room (as we are both tall people) and to our surprise, our room had a Queen bed. When we called to say there must have been a mistake, we were told that NOT ALL the King rooms come with king sized beds, some are furnished with Queen beds. What a disappointment. The room was extremely small, there was sand on the floor by the bed, the closet so small that it can't even accommodate the width of a normal sized hanger (our clothes kinda sat angled and flat against each other), the windows to the beach view were covered with bird excrement and cobwebs and our mini-fridge was outside the furniture encasement and unplugged (because several of the outlets were not working and we had to have electricians come to our room to repair). We dropped off our belongings and headed to the rooftop to join the bride and groom for the rehearsal only to find the bride in tears. What they had thought would be a venue with a beautiful beach view (why they chose this venue specifically) ended up being a rooftop venue with recently frosted glass to hide the construction below. The bride and groom were NOT pre-notified of this obstruction and clearly this was quite unsettling for them and their guests. Did the venue do anything to compensate or help her feel better? No. Not flowers sent to her room, not a bottle of champagne for the couple to apologize for their mistakes, not a compensation offer to ease her broken heart. That night, we found that the neighboring guests in the room next door (we had a conjoined room with locked door) were drunk and loud with one guest continuously banging on the conjoined door to try and get in. In addition, a man must have designed the bathrooms as there was one back light behind the mirror and one focal light in the MIDDLE of the tiny bathroom making it nearly impossible to apply makeup and not look like a clown in broad daylight. For the price we paid, the La Jolla Cove Inn & Suites was a complete rip-off and disappointment, and my heart truly goes out to my best friend and his wife on their wedding day and to any past couples who have also experienced such poor customer service. read more

we got the suite in 802 It is definitely 80s to 90s in terms of decor meaning that it really has not been updated for that long. Nonetheless, we had a wonderful time here because the views were spectacular and it was right next to the ocean and next to prospect Street Prices are definitely reasonable for this ocean view In someways, I rather they do not update it so the prices can stay just as reasonable read more

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Don't miss out! LaJolla Cove is remodeling and the new ocean view rooms are a steal!! Beds were comfy, rooms are super spacious, front staff was very friendly and helpful, just know that during the dust there are a few nuances (like I got ice from the front desk instead of on floor) The roof has fabulous views! Weather wasn't favorable during our stay but the outdoor activities and fire pits looked nice. Parking is $27 and til 4 on day of checkout. Know the closer you are to the seals the more you may hear them in the early hours. Overall would recommend! read more

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0.5 STARS -- AND THAT'S BECAUSE I CAN'T GIVE ZERO. This so-called "hotel" was less a place of lodging and more a social experiment in human suffering. The popcorn ceilings? Child's play compared to the flagrant war crimes committed by the décor. The walls were painted in a shade of millennial gray so soul-sucking, I could practically hear my will to live packing its bags. The scent in the room was a haunting cocktail of lunch meat, mildew, and pure despair -- it transported me right back to my darkest days at a Subway sandwich shop. Within moments of sitting in one of the three mismatched chairs, I discovered the upholstery was less "fabric" and more "fungal ecosystem." The particular chair I chose had a large hole in the middle, and when I sat down, I sank so far in I feared I'd be found by archaeologists centuries from now. Then there was the bed. Oh, the bed. Springs jutted out like little metallic daggers, ensuring each attempt at rest doubled as acupuncture performed by Satan himself. And the wildlife? Don't get me started. The seagulls here are apparently locals -- one swooped in through our open door, stole half our food, and looked me dead in the eyes as if to say, "You shouldn't have booked this place." But the final boss of this nightmare? The wedding. A full-volume, wall-shaking rager that pounded away until 11:30 p.m. every night. The bass was so aggressive I could feel it rearranging my internal organs. It was so unbearable we packed up and left a whole day early, which was, frankly, the only good decision I made that weekend. This hotel was dirty, dismal, and one seagull away from being a literal Hitchcock remake. If hell had a timeshare program, this would be the model unit. I would not recommend this place to my worst enemy -- because even they deserve better. read more

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I literally walked in booked a room. Went to the room, it was not satisfactory nor was the property. In very disrepair. I went back to the front desk dropped off my keys and said I was not staying. The time that had past in going to the room and returning to the desk was 15 minutes. They still say I have to pay the $350.00 nightly charge because of cancellation policy. I would not recommend the hotel. read more

LA Jolla Cove Suites -- Wow, just wow... We decided to extend our stay by two more nights, and what started as a dream vacation quickly turned into a nightmare. We paid $800 for the extra two nights -- that's half of my monthly rent back home in Oklahoma. The front desk made us feel uncomfortable and judged, as if we were cheap or undeserving. We were moved from the renovated building to a two-room suite in an older building -- but no one informed us that this building had no elevator and would require climbing three flights of stairs. I'm recovering from knee surgery and have limited mobility, so this was unacceptable. Worse, the suite didn't have central A/C. It only had two dusty portable A/C units in the bedrooms. I have a dust allergy, and my body reacted immediately -- I experienced heavy breathing and didn't have my epipen with me. We reported the issue to the front desk. The woman there was not only unhelpful but also unprofessional. She told us the room was prepaid and there were no other rooms available -- and according to hotel policy, no refunds were allowed. We asked to speak to a manager. The front desk woman responded with attitude and said, "I don't want you to touch or use my phone," -- which was very surprising, especially because I hadn't even tried to. I would expect a staff member to have a dedicated work phone or at least a professional way to escalate issues. Instead, she just kept repeating the same scripted response. I had to ask her to stop repeating herself and I left my contact information for the manager. She said he would contact us the next morning. We waited until noon the next day -- no call. So, we drove back to the hotel to try to speak with someone in person. At the front desk, she again said the manager was busy. I returned about 10 minutes later, and she told me he had already left and didn't have time to speak with us. In my opinion, the General Manager and front desk staff seem to have forgotten why they were hired. Whether by a corporation or individual owner, you are the face of the business. Tourists will remember the way you treat them more than anything else. The front desk staff appeared unprofessional, from her rude behavior to her messy appearance -- including an unglued wig and excessive accessories. As for the General Manager -- your job is to make sure guests feel comfortable and supported. In the end, we chose to walk away and accept the $800 loss for two extra nights rather than sacrifice our peace and reputation. read more

Nice place with kind personnel. Room was clean and cozy. Nice overhead shower heads. Nice event on the rooftop. Parking was good and the place was handicapped accessible. My only slight problem was the pillows. 4 on the bed, but they were fat and i wasn't able to sleep using them so I had my head on the mattress. That's my only issue and it wasn't that big of a deal. Overall 5 star experience. Bravo La Jolla cove! read more