910 reviews
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$6031351 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118, California, United States
910 reviews
1/48
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
Welcome to El Cordova Inn, your sunny slice of paradise located just 2.4mi from the bustling heart of San Diego! This charming 3-star inn invites travelers to relax in its vibrant atmosphere while being only a stone's throw away from the stunning beaches and local attractions. With rates starting at just $603, your adventure awaits at 1351 Orange Avenue!
At El Cordova, there’s no shortage of delightful amenities to help you unwind after a day of exploration. Take a dip in the inviting outdoor swimming pool, indulge in mouthwatering dishes at the on-site restaurant, or sip your favorite cocktail at the bar. For those looking to soak up the sun, enjoy complimentary beach umbrellas and loungers for a perfect beach day. Plus, with free Wi-Fi and 24-hour front desk service, your stay will be a breeze!
The inn has received rave reviews from over 910 guests, who love the blend of comfort and convenience that El Cordova offers. Whether you’re planning a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a fun-filled trip with friends, you'll find the perfect retreat here. Join us at El Cordova and immerse yourself in the warmth of California's beautiful beaches and vibrant culture!
After a sun-soaked day exploring all that San Diego has to offer, there's no better way to refuel than dining at one of El Cordova Inn's fantastic on-site restaurants. Treat your taste buds to a vibrant culinary journey at Miguel's Cocina, where you can savor mouthwatering Mexican dishes that will have you dreaming of tacos and enchiladas long after your meal! If you're in the mood for something a little different, The Brigantine offers a splash of modern elegance paired with fresh seafood delights. Grab a seat, enjoy the ambiance, and take your dining experience to the next level while relaxing in the cozy atmosphere.
As you unwind at the inn, don’t forget to take a refreshing dip in the outdoor swimming pool! Whether you're splashing around with family or lounging on a poolside chair with a good book, the shimmering water reflects all the fun in the sun you’ve been yearning for in your getaway. And if you’re feeling adventurous, grab one of the complimentary beach umbrellas and loungers to create your own perfect beach retreat under the warm California sun. El Cordova provides everything you need to create a vacation filled with lasting memories, so let your worries float away.
In El Cordova Inn, convenience meets community. With a friendly 24-hour front desk ready to assist, you'll feel right at home. And, if you’re up for a little shopping or sightseeing, the vibrant streets of San Diego are just around the corner, waiting to be explored. With a comfortable stay, delightful dining, and endless fun right at your fingertips, El Cordova Inn is truly a destination that sets the stage for unforgettable experiences. Pack your bags and come make some memories in this charming coastal hideaway!
Closest airports
San Diego International Airport
3.6miGeneral Abelardo L. RodrÃguez International Airport
15.3miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
31.4miRestaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Free toiletries
Bathtub
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Deluxe, King Size
1 King Size Bed
250 sqft
Private Bathroom
Bathtub
Wifi
Microwave
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Single King Bed, oversized guest room with study desk, walk-in closet and full bathroom.
Approximately 250 Square Feet
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Suite, 1 Bedroom
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
550 sqft
Kitchen
Private Bathroom
Kitchenette
Bathtub
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Suite King Bed One Bedroom
Suite, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Refrigerator
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King size bed in a separate bedroom. Complete living room with sleeper sofa, kitchen, small dining area and closet. Full bathroom with roll in shower. ADA accessible entry. Approximately 500 Square Feet.
Suite, 2 Bedroom
1 Queen Size Bed
1 Sofa Bed
Refrigerator
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These suites include two bedrooms with 1 queen size bed in each bedroom, and one full bathroom. Full kitchen, dining area, complete living room with sleeper sofa. 650 - 750 Square Feet. Second Floor Only.
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Standard, 1 King Size Bed
200 sqft
Flat-screen TV
Tea/Coffee maker
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Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard, King Size, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
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Single king size bed, oversized guest room with couch, closet and full bathroom with roll in shower. ADA accessible entry.
Approximately 450 Square Feet
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King Room
1 King Size Bed
200 sqft
Private Bathroom
Wifi
Coffee machine
Flat-screen TV
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Deluxe, King Size, Accessible
1 King Size Bed
450 sqft
Air conditioning
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Deluxe Suite
1 King Size Bed
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Suite Deluxe King Bed
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Deluxe Suite, 2 Bedroom
1 Sofa Bed
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Deluxe
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Deluxe
Deluxe, Accessible
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Accesible Deluxe
8.4
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Featured reviews:
Paula
9.1
April 2025
Location is excellent. We walked to the tourist bus stop, so we got around ll of San Diego easily. Lots of restaurants, shops, sightseeing right there on Coronado. El Cordova is a unique place to stay. The restaurant downstairs is a little noisy at night but it didn't bother me. Nice looking pool that I didn't have a chance to enjoy. The first picture is the Hotel del Coronado across the street. The second one at the Little Frenchie restaurant down the block. The third the view from our hotel porch off the kitchen.
Be aware the second floor requires steps. I don't think there is an elevator.
Melissa
8.2
July 2024
El Cordova is located just across the street from the beach and shops and restaurants. The best location.
When we woke up after our first night and began to wash up in the morning, the sink would not drain. It was completely clogged. The shower handle was difficult to use and scalded us that first morning. Broken lamp in living room too. It was a very noisy hotel. It is not possible to sleep in. There is an alley for deliveries just outside the bedroom windows. While we were there, it seemed that the guests and cleaning staff dragged their carts and luggage up the stairs making lots of "thud" noises early in the morning.
Emily
8.2
March 2025
Location is outstanding, right across from the Del. The building is a little quirky, all the rooms are accessed from the outdoors and all surround a restaurant patio/courtyard area. Our room had a little kitchen, which was unexpected. We had no use for it this trip, but could be nice for someone on a longer stay.
Building is def quirky. As mentioned, all the rooms are accessed externally. But the doors to the stairs leading up to the rooms do not have keycard locks. We had no issues but could potentially be a security issue or for people who tend to worry about such things.
Scott
8.2
September 2024
Definitely an older property, but that is the charm in my opinion. I thought the landscaping dead underbrush out front needs to definitely be raked out And tidy it up . Not sure if this is something that is the responsibility of the property. But for where you are during your stay, this place is definitely a nine out of 10. Will seriously consider it again next year because it’s great just the park and walk around. Everything you need is right there, including my opinion one of the best beaches and all of San Diego..?
Nothing really to complain about since it is an older property I mean, I think some folks May frown a bit, but we had a one bedroom with a little kitchen, and while it was a little tight that is to be expected with an older property, but again the location trumped all of that. We loved it..
Cordealio
9.1
February 2025
Amazing location, across the street from the Hotel Coronado and the beach. Easily walkable to all the shops and restaurants. The hotel is a great value for the location and space. We enjoyed our one bedroom suite room - it was very spacious, and found the bed to be comfortable. It is a charming place with character and has a nice courtyard. Nice staff.
The TV (couldn't figure it out). Cleanliness could be improved. Luckily found 2-hour parking right around the hotel when we needed it, so didn't pay for parking, but did have to continue to move the car.
Jill
10
September 2024
Staff was friendly, hotel was so convenient to everything we needed. The hotel was very cozy and Spanish oriented and it’s just a very nice place 
There weren’t many things we didn’t like, I know that we had most of our family staying there since 150 of us came into town for a family wedding at the Del, and a couple of family members stayed on upper levels, and had trouble over the restaurant and some maintenance that was going on around them they couldn’t sleep and I guess they had air conditioner problems. And another family members toilet was not actually connected very well to the floor. But the staff was very good about getting to any of our immediate issues that we had when we first got there.
Stephen
9.1
August 2024
Great location on Orange Ave.
The only negative item was our room was on the first floor and the family above us had small children that were also early risers. The kids would get up at around 5:00 am and run back and forth across the floor which resulted in an earlier start to our day. I have kids and know how traveling with them can be challenging however since it was summer time and nice weather, even early in the morning, it would have been nice for the parents to take the kids outside so they could burn some energy. I mentioned the noise to the front desk but I don't know what they could do. Adivce- try to book a room on the second floor.
Jim
9.1
December 2024
We had a suite with a small kitchen and small bathroom. TV in sitting area and bedroom. It had everything we needed. Enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. Walked to groceries and dining. Bus stop right outside the property.
We enjoyed the property. However there could be issues for others. The stairs for 2nd floor properties are steep and narrow which would be an issue for people with mobility issues. Our property has traffic noise during the day and early evening.
Pamela
9.1
August 2024
Great location close to the beach. We had a well-equipped, clean room which was above the pool. The bed was massive and very comfortable. We asked if our room could be moved from the restaurant because we had read reviews to say it was noisy, and the front desk staff was very accommodating. Free on street parking was only a 5 minute walk from the hotel. You can unload your luggage at the loading bay directly outside the hotel. We didn’t pay $40 to park the car! The San Diego trolley tour stop is near to the hotel too. As we only had one day in the city, this was a great way to see it. Would recommend!
The rooms were slightly dated but clean so not a big deal.
Jill
8.2
February 2025
The bed was comfortable. Decor was charming. Location to the beach and restaurants was great. Close to downtown San Diego. Check in texts from staff were appreciated.
The check in experience was confusing (finding our room). We felt we were being pushed into paying for hotel parking, when there were other options. The Wifi speed was pretty good, but we got kicked off again and again, and had to put the code in every single time, which was frustrating.
Attractions
Embarcadero
2.9miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
3.6miMingei International Museum
3.7miEl Prado
3.7miOld Globe Theater
3.8miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
3.9miSpanish Village Art Center
3.9miShelter Island
4.1miLiberty Station
4.4miPoint Loma
5miMission Beach
7.6miPacific Beach
8.8miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
12.6miSunny Jim Sea Cave
12.7miHeritage Park
19.2miAttractions
Embarcadero
2.9miSpreckels Organ Pavilion
3.6miMingei International Museum
3.7miEl Prado
3.7miOld Globe Theater
3.8miInez Grant Parker Memorial Rose Garden
3.9miSpanish Village Art Center
3.9miShelter Island
4.1miLiberty Station
4.4miPoint Loma
5miMission Beach
7.6miPacific Beach
8.8miMuseum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD)
12.6miSunny Jim Sea Cave
12.7miHeritage Park
19.2miAirports
San Diego International Airport
3.6miGeneral Abelardo L. RodrÃguez International Airport
15.3miMcClellan–Palomar Airport
31.4miMiguel's Cocina
Cuisines
The Brigantine
Cuisines
Ambiances
Location
Availability
Restaurant
Outdoor swimming pool
Free wifi
Room service
Beach
Air conditioning
Bar
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Kitchen
Non-smoking rooms
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Kitchenware
Kitchenette
Picnic area
Free toiletries
Bathtub
Activities
Beach
Golf course
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Walk-in closet
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Food & Drink
Bar
Grocery deliveries
Restaurant
Snack bar
Tea/Coffee maker
Vending machine (snacks)
Food & drink safety
Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Facilities for disabled guests
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Coffee machine
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Kitchenware
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Living Area
Dining area
Sitting area
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Radio
Telephone
TV
Outdoors
BBQ facilities
Outdoor fireplace
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Parking
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Mobile app for room service
Room Amenities
Fan
Iron
Sofa bed
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Outdoor swimming pool
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 11:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 40 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
2+ years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cash
Visa,
American Express,
Diners Club,
Discover,
JCB,
Mastercard
This property does not accept cash.
At what times are check-in and check-out at El Cordova?
If you're staying at El Cordova, the entry is set at 04:00 PM and exit is by 11:00 AM.
Is vehicle parking offered by El Cordova?
Yes, El Cordova hotel provides parking facilities. The parking is private and located nearby. The cost for parking is $40 per day. Reservations for parking are not required.
What's the nightly rate at El Cordova?
For El Cordova, room prices kick off at $603. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.
What are the room types available at El Cordova?
The hotel offers Deluxe and Standard rooms on the second floor. Both room types are double occupancy with a king size bed and a non-smoking policy. The Deluxe room is slightly larger at 248 sqft compared to the Standard room at 205 sqft. Additionally, the hotel offers a One-Bedroom Suite that accommodates up to 4 adults and 1 child with a king size bed and a sofa bed. All rooms have a non-smoking policy.
What are the main attractions at El Cordova?
Guests at El Cordova hotel have a variety of leisure amenities to enjoy during their stay. They can spend their time relaxing by the outdoor swimming pool, taking a dip in the hot tub or jacuzzi, or lounging on the beach with the provided beach umbrellas and chairs.
For those who enjoy outdoor activities, the hotel also offers a golf course where guests can play a round of golf. Additionally, there is an outdoor fireplace and BBQ facilities for guests to use, perfect for a cozy evening or a barbecue party.
When it comes to dining, guests can choose from two on-site restaurants. Miguel's Cocina, which serves Mexican cuisine, and The Brigantine, which offers a modern ambiance and specializes in seafood dishes.
Overall, guests at El Cordova hotel have a range of options to make the most of their leisure time during their stay, whether they prefer lounging by the pool, enjoying the beach, playing golf, or dining at the hotel's restaurants.
Is there a swimming pool at El Cordova?
The hotel has one pool available. The pool is open all season and is located outdoors.
Is there an in-house restaurant at El Cordova?
Yes, the hotel has two restaurants on site. One is Miguel's Cocina, which serves Mexican cuisine. The other is The Brigantine, which offers seafood and has a modern ambiance.
Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at El Cordova?
No, cash is not accepted as a payment option at El Cordova. Accepted payment methods include Diners Club, Visa, Discover, JCB, American Express, and Mastercard.
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