San Diego · Coronado
Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton
Typical recent rate
$389Reference price
$499Signal savings
Save 22% · $110Price checked May 22, 2026
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About this hotel
San Diego's most iconic hotel — a Victorian beachfront landmark on Coronado Island with direct Pacific beach access, multiple pools, and the largest review base of any hotel in the region.
Hotel del Coronado is the defining San Diego hotel experience — a Victorian National Historic Landmark that has operated continuously since 1888, with direct Pacific beach access, multiple pools, a full spa, and 8.7 guest scores across nearly 5,000 stays. At $389 it's $110 off the reference price for a property that routinely holds firm. For a San Diego trip where the hotel is part of why you're going, Del Coronado is the clearest signal in the market.
Signal summary
San Diego's most iconic beachfront signal: the highest review volume in the region, direct Pacific access, and a historic landmark rate that rarely softens this far.
Frequently asked questions
What makes Hotel del Coronado so famous?
The Del has operated as a beachfront resort since 1888 — a Victorian-era National Historic Landmark with direct Pacific Ocean beach access, multiple pools, and a history that includes presidential visits and the filming of Some Like It Hot. It's the most recognizable hotel in San Diego and one of the most storied beach resorts in the country.
Is Hotel del Coronado worth the price?
At the reference price of $499, it's a premium stay. At the current $389 signal rate — $110 off — it's meaningfully more accessible. An 8.7 guest score across nearly 5,000 stays is the most trustworthy sample size in the San Diego market, and the direct beach access, pools, and historic scale deliver an experience no other San Diego property matches.
How do you get from downtown San Diego to Hotel del Coronado?
Coronado Island is about 15 minutes from downtown by car or Uber via the Coronado Bridge. The Coronado Ferry also connects the Broadway Pier to the island in about 15 minutes — a scenic option that puts you a short walk or bike ride from the hotel. Parking at the hotel is available but expensive, so rideshare or the ferry is typically easier.
Does Hotel del Coronado earn Hilton Honors points?
Yes — as a Curio Collection by Hilton property, Del Coronado earns Hilton Honors points and qualifies for Gold and Diamond status benefits. For Hilton loyalists who want a bucket-list beach resort, it's one of the strongest Hilton properties in California.