El Cordova Hotel San Diego

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San Diego
Aug 01, 2025 - Aug 02, 2025
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✉️ RESERVATIONS@ELCORDOVAHOTEL.COM

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📍 1351 Orange Ave

El Cordova Hotel Review

Offering a boutique shop and a storage room, the 3-star El Cordova Hotel Coronado lies in Coronado with a calm bay where you can paddleboard, kayak, or swim, at a 3.5 km distance from the historical naval aircraft carrier USS Midway Museum and about 25 minutes' walk from the curved Coronado Bridge. Featuring a Jacuzzi and an outdoor swimming pool, the hotel is set at a short distance from Petco Park.

Miguel's Cocina restaurant at the El Cordova serves Mexican specialities. To cater to every palate, it offers a vegan menu. The accommodation invites guests to the lounge bar to relax with a drink. There is a fast food restaurant serving Latin American food less than 5 minutes' walk away.

Situated close to Coronado Island, the El Cordova San Diego is close to convention centres. This San Diego property is about a 5-minute walk from L. Frank Baum House, and Coronado Community Center, where guests can indulge in relaxation, stands 16 minutes' walk away.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Coronado City Beach, which is nearly 13 minutes' walk away. The lifelike waterside Unconditional Surrender Sculpture is at a 3.4 km distance from El Cordova Hotel.

Some of the 43 air-conditioned rooms as the accommodation face the courtyard and comprise an adjoining terrace and a dressing area. Also, there is a tea and coffee making facilities as well as a personal safe provided. Bathrooms include a Jacuzzi bath and a shower/bath combination together with comforts such as guest toiletries and dressing gowns.

This smoke-free property is located 15 km from San Diego International airport and at a medium distance from Silver Streetrand Boulevard & Streetrand Way bus stop.

The El Cordova San Diego has a swimming pool. Sports lovers can participate in bike loans and bicycle usage arranged by the accommodation. Guests can surely relax at a spa salon offered on site. This San Diego hotel also provides meeting rooms for those arriving on business.

Impressions

Imagine El Cordova as a vibrant oasis, a sanctuary for the active traveler. Nestled in the heart of Coronado, this charming hotel is like a compass guiding adventurers to the pulse of San Diego's electric energy. The hotel is a gateway to a world of exploration, where every direction leads to a new and exhilarating experience. It's the kind of place where the air is charged with the promise of unforgettable memories, and the surroundings beckon you to dive into the vibrant tapestry of the city.

The best time to visit El Cordova and immerse yourself in its energetic embrace is during the spring and summer months. Like a seasoned trailblazer, you can chart your course from the hotel to iconic landmarks such as the USS Midway Museum and Seaport Village. Take a leisurely stroll to the Coronado Museum of History and Art, where the past comes to life, or revel in the sun-kissed shores of Coronado Beach. With a plethora of attractions within easy reach, El Cordova serves as a spirited base camp for your San Diego escapades, ensuring that every day is an exhilarating adventure.

Positives and negatives

  • Famous family-friendly hotel in an European style building.
  • Central location with Coronado Museum of History and Art only a short distance to the building.
  • Good-sized and brand-new rooms, all with a dining table and a shower.
  • Popular outdoor restaurant with seafood dishes.
  • Good prices for the area.
  • Some complaints about the uncomfortable bed.
  • A few reports of fairly basic breakfast quality.

Rooms

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4 guests maximum, of which 4 adults maximum
One-Bedroom Suite Family
Size: 46 m2
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7 guests maximum, of which 6 adults maximum
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite Family
Size: 70 m2
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Deluxe Room - Second Floor Double
Size: 23 m2
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Standard Room - Second Floor Double
Size: 19 m2
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7 guests maximum, of which 6 adults maximum
Two Bedroom One Bathroom Suite - Second Floor Suite
Size: 56 m2
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Facilities

Facilities

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Rooms

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Dressing area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Dining facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Grocery shopping service

Relax

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • BBQ facilities
  • Jacuzzi
  • Golf course

Activities for Kids

  • Board games

Reviews

  • Cleanliness 9/10
  • Comfort 9.1/10
  • Facilities 8.7/10
  • Free WiFi 8.8/10
  • Location 9.7/10
  • Total 8.7/10
  • Value for money 8.4/10
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Location

Landmarks nearby

  • Coronado Bridge 2.40 km (1.49 mi.)
  • Spreckels Park 1.12 km (3675 ft)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church 870 m (2854 ft)
  • Coronado 640 m (2100 ft)
  • Coronado Shores Beach 740 m (2428 ft)
  • Glorietta Bay Promenade 610 m (2001 ft)
  • Coronado Museum of History and Art 500 m (1640 ft)
  • USS Midway Museum 3.50 km (2.17 mi.)
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Summary

✔️ Rating 8.7 / 10
🏷️ Min Price $242
🔑 Rooms 43
Reviews 826
📍 Landmarks nearby Coronado Bridge , Spreckels Park , Sacred Heart Catholic Church

El Cordova Hotel FAQ

What popular sites near El Cordova Hotel can I visit?
El Cordova Hotel enjoys a central location within 450 metres from Coronado Island and a 10-minute walk away from Coronado Shopping Plaza Shopping Center.
Is the El Cordova Hotel close to the airport?
The El Cordova Hotel is set within 15 km of San Diego International airport, and can be accessed with a 15-minute drive.
Does the San Diego hotel have guest parking?
Yes, the San Diego hotel provides parking spaces on site.