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About the Hotel

1351 Orange Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92118
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El Cordova, a 3-star historic landmark built in 1902, features a classic Spanish village-style courtyard with gardens, boutique shops and two restaurants. This former private mansion offers free WiFi, laundry facilities, grocery delivery service, and a heated outdoor pool with hot tub.

Spacious Suite Accommodations

El Cordova's 43 rooms include 30 one- and two-bedroom suites with kitchens. The Deluxe two-bedroom suite spans 1200 square feet with king beds, clawfoot bathtub, and ocean views. All accommodations feature pillowtop beds, robes, flat-screen TVs with cable, and work desks.

Dual Restaurant Options

Two onsite restaurants serve guests: Miguel's Cocina offering Mexican cuisine and Brigantine Seafood. The dining venues are popular gathering spots for both hotel guests and locals during lunch, dinner and Happy Hour.

Meeting and Leisure Spaces

The newly remodeled 700-square-foot Babcock Room accommodates business events for up to 30 guests with an 85-inch LCD TV. The Spanish courtyard features a firepit with comfortable seating.

Central Coronado Location

El Cordova sits one block from San Diego's best beach in Coronado Village. The location on Orange Avenue provides access to shopping, theaters, and restaurants, with downtown San Diego just 10 minutes away via the Coronado Bridge.

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El Cordova Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
One-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
500 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Room Second Floor
2 persons
250 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
755 sq. feet 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Room Second Floor
2 persons
205 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

Experience a variety of amenities at the boutique hotel, crafted to ensure your comfort and unforgettable moments
Facilities: Very good
7.9/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Security
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machines
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Grocery shopping service

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Spa & Leisure

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

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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El Cordova Hotel Location

1351 Orange Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92118
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1351 Orange Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92118
Nearby
Monument
Vietnam Unit Memorial Monument
1200 ft
Island
Coronado Island
1400 ft
Museum
Coronado Museum of History and Art
1400 ft
1101 Star Park Cir
L. Frank Baum House
1400 ft
Gallery
Emerald C Gallery
500 ft
959 C Street
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
1600 ft
Museum
Coronado Historical Association
1700 ft
977 Orange Avenue
Holland's Bicycles
1700 ft
Restaurants
La Salsa
300 ft
1360 Orange Ave
Bruegger's Bagels
600 ft
1305 Orange Ave
Subway
400 ft
1330 Orange Ave Suite 170
Domino's Pizza
800 ft
1330 Orange Ave Ste 125
Moo Time Creamery
900 ft
1025 Orange Ave
Bottega Italiana
1100 ft
1017 C Ave
Clayton's Coffee Shop
1700 ft
979 Orange Ave Should be BREAKFAST not freakfast
Mootime Incorporated
1300 ft
2709 Newton Ave
Park Place Liquor
1600 ft
1000 Park Pl
Danny's Palm Bar & Grill
1800 ft
965 Orange Ave
Getting around
City Centre
San Diego9 min  ·  3.4 mi
Airports
San Diego International Airport (SAN)21 min  ·  8.3 mi
El Cajon (CJN)45 min  ·  18.6 mi
Train
Santa Fe Depot6 min  ·  2.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 16:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby at USD 40 per day.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Year renovated:
2007
Number of rooms:
43

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about El Cordova Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 718 verified reviews
7.9/10
Very good
74%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.8/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Comfort
8.5/10
Facilities
7.9/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Staff
8.7/10
Value for money
7.9/10
Guest reviews
based on 764 reviews
8.0/10
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