Grande Colonial La Jolla
Historic European boutique, old-school California coastal elegance. Think polished but never stuffy — blues, greens, and golds, goose-down beds, and staff who know your name by day two.
Book a room in the Little Hotel by the Sea or Garden Terrace wings for significantly more privacy and residential-style space, often at comparable rates.
Why It Matters
It's the oldest hotel in La Jolla, having outlasted every competitor since 1913. Holds AAA Four Diamond status — the only one in the Village. Home to NINE-TEN, a Michelin Guide 2025-recognized restaurant led by Chef Jason Knibb, with a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence wine program. Gregory Peck, Groucho Marx, and other La Jolla Playhouse regulars once called it home base.
La Jolla's oldest original hotel, open since 1913 and still the only AAA Four Diamond property in the Village. The five-story white facade with striped awnings sits right on Prospect Street, a block from the water, surrounded by galleries and restaurants. Inside, you get Georgian arches, hand-stenciled ceilings, a marble fireplace in the lobby, and 97 individually decorated rooms — classic European bones with modern comforts layered on top.
Where You'll Stay
18 room types available
Colonial King
Entry-level room in the main building. Fits two comfortably, with village views, warm coastal décor in blues and golds, goose-down bedding, and Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Windows open for ocean breezes.
KingColonial Queen Queen
Two-queen room in the main building with village views. Good for families or friends traveling together. Same coastal-classic décor as the rest of the property.
Two Queens
Garden 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Suite
The largest floor plan in the vacation rental collection at 800 sq ft. Two separate bedrooms, two full baths, garden terrace view. Fireplace in the living area. Made for families or groups who need real residential space.
Two Kings
Garden King Junior Suite
Garden-view junior suite in the extended-stay wings. Kitchenette included, along with a fireplace in select units. Quiet, private, and popular with longer-stay guests.
King
Garden King Studio
Part of the vacation rental collection. Garden views, 385 sq ft, with studio-style layout. Good for longer stays where you want a bit more residential feel.
KingGrande Ocean-view King Junior Suite
Larger-configuration ocean-view junior suite in the main building. Similar footprint to the standard Ocean-view King Junior Suite but with grand-tier finishes and positioning.
KingGrande Queen Queen
400–500 sq ft two-queen room with garden courtyard views. Larger than the standard Colonial Queen rooms with more breathing space.
Two QueensKing Suite
529 sq ft king suite. Sitting area with sofa and coffee table, plus all standard luxury amenities. Good option if you want suite space without committing to the extended-stay wings.
KingLittle Hotel King Junior Suite
Junior suite in the Little Hotel by the Sea with rooftop deck access — one of the more unique perks on property. King bed plus sofa sleeper, 405 sq ft, sleeps up to 3.
KingLittle Hotel King Studio
In the historic Little Hotel by the Sea wing, a private 8-suite building adjacent to the main hotel. 400 sq ft, king bed, more secluded than the main building.
KingLittle Hotel Ocean View King Suite
The premier room in the Little Hotel by the Sea wing — private balcony with ocean views, 480 sq ft, king bed, French doors opening to the water views. Up to 4 guests.
KingOcean-view Grande King
Larger ocean-view king room with added sitting space. At 423 sq ft it gives you room to actually spread out without committing to a full suite.
KingOcean-view Grande Queen Queen
One of the larger standard ocean-view rooms at 473 sq ft. Five-guest capacity. Good choice for families who want the views without the suite premium.
Two QueensOcean-view King
Step up to Pacific views from a well-appointed king room. Windows open to the sounds of the ocean. Same warm coastal palette with all standard luxury amenities.
KingOcean-view King Junior Suite
Ocean-view junior suite with a proper living area — sofa, coffee table, dedicated sitting space. At 401–534 sq ft depending on the specific unit, this is the sweet spot between room and full suite.
KingOcean-view Queen Queen
Two-queen room with ocean views. Fits up to four guests. The dual-window layout catches good afternoon light and coastal breezes.
Two QueensOcean-view Suite Queen Queen
Full suite with two queen beds and full ocean views at 721 sq ft. The largest standard ocean-view accommodation — serious space with a sofa and full sitting area.
Two QueensTudor 1 Bedroom King Suite
600 sq ft one-bedroom suite with a garden courtyard view. Separate bedroom and living spaces. Part of the adjacent all-suite wings.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Complimentary use of beach towels, chairs, and umbrellas for all guests heading down to La Jolla Cove or nearby beaches.
Complimentary for the first hour, $20 per additional hour. Helmets and locks included. Great for exploring La Jolla Village and the coastline.
Concierge arranges tee times at Torrey Pines Golf Course, the famous oceanside public course that hosted the U.S. Open.
Heated outdoor pool with poolside towel and water service. Located on the property with aerial views of the surrounding Village.
Concierge can arrange hot air balloon rides over the San Diego area — a classic Southern California activity.
Concierge-arranged kayaking and sailing experiences in and around La Jolla.
Concierge arranges snorkeling and scuba diving experiences at La Jolla Cove, one of Southern California's most popular dive spots.
Concierge-arranged surfing lessons at nearby La Jolla beaches.
Complimentary daily guest pass to a fitness club within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel does not have an on-site gym.
The 'mercy of the chef' multi-course tasting menu at NINE-TEN, with optional wine pairings. Available nightly. Chef Jason Knibb designs a seasonal, market-driven progression of dishes.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Over 5,600 sq ft of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting space. Suitable for groups of 10–50. Natural light, some ocean views. Catering provided by NINE-TEN chefs.
Georgian-style colonial fireplace with marble hearth in the main lobby. Iron and leaded glass chandeliers, hand-stenciled ceilings, and sunburst windows complete the ambiance.
Wired and wireless internet throughout the hotel — guest rooms, meeting spaces, pool, restaurant, and all public areas.
Hotel guests receive 10% off food and beverage at the on-site NINE-TEN restaurant.
Complimentary morning coffee to-go available in the NINE-TEN restaurant for all hotel guests.
In-room snacks, bottled water, and non-alcoholic beverages refreshed daily as part of every stay.
Heated outdoor swimming pool with poolside towel and water service.
Rooftop terrace accessible to guests, particularly in the Little Hotel by the Sea wing. Good sunset views toward the Pacific.
Full concierge available for restaurant reservations, airport transfers, babysitting, golf tee times, sailing, spa bookings, sightseeing tours, theater tickets, and more.
Full daily housekeeping service plus evening turndown service.
Included for one car per night with every stay. Additional cars are $10 for day use and $30 overnight.
Complimentary use of three EV charging stations: one regular charger and two dedicated Tesla chargers.
Complimentary transportation within La Jolla Village in the hotel's iconic London Cab or a golf cart. Useful for dinner runs and local errands.
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