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Top 11 La Jolla Hotels
Best La Jolla Hotels for Every Budget

By Betsy Malloy, About.com Guide

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  • La Jolla hotels charge tax of 10.5%
  • $=$99 or less
  • $$=$100-$149
  • $$$=$150-$199
  • $$$$=$200 up
Our La Jolla hotels are grouped by price range and listed alphabetically within the group. Keep in mind that the ranking order of these La Jolla hotels does not imply any difference in quality.

La Jolla Village Lodge $$

This three-story, motor inn-style accommodation is a bargain among price La Jolla hotels.
  • Address: 1141 Silverado Street
  • Telephone: (858) 551 2001, (877) 551-2001, (858) 551 3277 fax
  • Rooms: 30 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Free continental breakfast, Free parking
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Sheraton La Jolla Hotel $$

The Sheraton has landscaped grounds with waterfalls and gardens and is convenient to UCSD and Village Square.
  • Address: 3299 Holiday Court
  • Telephone: (858) 453-5500, (800) 333-3333, (858) 453-5550 fax
  • Rooms: 252 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Complimentary airport shuttle
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Travelodge La Jolla Beach $$

Located close to Windansea Beach in a quiet area. Fitness center one block away.
  • Address: 6750 La Jolla Blvd.
  • Telephone: (800) 454-4361, (858) 454-1075 fax
  • Rooms: 44 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Free wireless and wired Internet service
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Empress Hotel of La Jolla $$$

Empress Hotel is in the heart of town. Manhattan's restaurant is located just off the lobby, and there's a fitness center and sauna onsite.
  • Address: 7766 Fay Avenue
  • Telephone: (858) 454-3001, (888) 369-9900, (858) 453-5550 fax
  • Rooms: 73 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Continental breakfast, Free local calls and toll-free access, Free high-speed Internet in some rooms and suites
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Grande Colonial $$$

European-style hotel in the middle of town is one of the oldest and most historic La Jolla hotels, right on main street.
  • Address: 910 Prospect Street
  • Telephone: (858) 454-2181, (800) 826-1278, (858) 454-5679 fax
  • Rooms: 75 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Free ADSL Internet in rooms, wireless Internet in public areas, Valet parking
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Estancia La Jolla Hotel $$$

Every room at the Estancia has a balcony or patio. It's a favorite among La Jolla hotels with couples and romantics.
  • Address: 9700 North Torrey Pines Road
  • Telephone: (858) 550-1000, (858) 550-1001 fax
  • Rooms: 210 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Parking fee
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Redwood Hollow La Jolla Cottages $$$

Studio, one-, and two-bedroom cottages, most with full kitchens, some with wood-burning fireplaces, on 1/2 acre of gardens and near the beach.
  • Address: 256 Prospect Street
  • Telephone: (858) 459-8747, (858) 459-8747
  • Rooms: 11 rooms
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Bed and Breakfast Inn at La Jolla $$$$

A nice, homey place to stay that's easy walking distance to town.
  • Address: 7753 Draper Ave
  • Telephone: 888-988-8481, 858-456-2066
  • Rooms: 13 rooms and 2 suites
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Hotel Parisi $$$$

Its Mediterranean-style, feng shui design won it the Orchid Award for interior design, but some find it off-putting.
  • Address: 1111 Prospect
  • Telephone: (858) 454-1511
  • Rooms: 20 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Complimentary breakfast
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Hyatt Regency La Jolla $$$$

The Hyatt Regency has a modern design and all the comforts, and is one of the better La Jolla hotels for business travelers, although not so good for family vacationers.
  • Address: 3777 La Jolla Village Drive
  • Telephone: (858) 552-1234, (858) 552-6066 fax
  • Rooms: 394 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Wireless Internet fee, free local and 800-number calls, parking fee for indoor parking, free off-street parking
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Lodge at Torrey Pines $$$$

This elegant, craftsman-style resort, overlooking the 18th hole of the Torrey Pines Golf Course is one of our favorite La Jolla hotels. Their onsite restaurant J. R. Valentien is one of the best in the area, and the spa is relaxing and well-appointed.
  • Address: 11480 Torrey Pines Rd
  • Telephone: (858) 453-4420, (800) 656-0087, (858) 453-0691 fax
  • Rooms: 175 rooms
  • Cost Considerations: Parking fee
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