Welcome to El Cordova – San Diego

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About the Hotel

1351 Orange Ave, San Diego, California, United States, 92118

El Cordova is a 3-star boutique hotel featuring the timeless architecture of a former private mansion built in 1902, located one block from the best beach in San Diego. This Coronado inn features a classic Spanish village style courtyard containing gardens, boutique shops and two on-site restaurants.

Spanish-Style Accommodations

The cozy, Spanish estancia-style charm of El Cordova Hotel's accommodations offer the perfect retreat for your San Diego getaway. The 43 rooms include 30 one- and two-bedroom suites equipped with kitchens, with deluxe two-bedroom apartment style suites featuring two separate bedrooms with a King bed in one bedroom and either two Queen beds or one King in the other.

Dining Options

Two onsite restaurants include Miguel's Cocina, featuring Mexican cuisine, and Brigantine Seafood, a popular gathering place for hotel guests and Coronado locals for lunch, dinner or Happy Hour drinks. Coronado is lucky to have a variety of restaurants that feature delicious cuisine within walking distance.

Amenities and Events

Guests will enjoy everything from free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and grocery delivery service to an outdoor pool and hot tub. El Cordova Hotel offers an intimate setting for small business events with the newly remodeled Babcock Room adjacent to Spanish Courtyard accommodating meetings or social events of up to 30 guests.

Prime Coronado Location

Located in the heart of the Village of Coronado, the hotel's location on iconic Orange Avenue puts you just steps from Coronado's best shopping, restaurants, theaters and recreational activities. The majestic Coronado Bridge connects the Village to downtown San Diego, just ten minutes away, while Coronado offers a calm bay where you can paddleboard, kayak, or swim.

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One-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
46 m² 
1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Room Second Floor
2 persons
23 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
Deluxe Two-Bedroom Suite
2 persons
70 m² 
2 Queen Size Beds
Shower
Coffee machine
Standard Room Second Floor
2 persons
19 m² 
1 King-size bed
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Coffee machine
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Getting around

A guide to all available transportation options

City Centre
San Diego 5.4 km
Airports
San Diego International (SAN) 13.4 km
El Cajon (CJN) 29.9 km
Train
Santa Fe Depot 3.9 km

Facilities

Boutique hotels design their amenities with your relaxation and unique travel experiences in mind

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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

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

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

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

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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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
350 m
Island
Coronado Island
410 m
Museum
Coronado Museum of History and Art
410 m
1101 Star Park Cir
L. Frank Baum House
400 m
Gallery
Emerald C Gallery
140 m
959 C Street
Graham Memorial Presbyterian Church
480 m
Museum
Coronado Historical Association
490 m
977 Orange Avenue
Holland's Bicycles
500 m
Restaurants
La Salsa
90 m
1360 Orange Ave
Bruegger's Bagels
160 m
1305 Orange Ave
Subway
120 m
1330 Orange Ave Suite 170
Domino's Pizza
240 m
1330 Orange Ave Ste 125
Moo Time Creamery
260 m
1025 Orange Ave
Bottega Italiana
330 m
1017 C Ave
Clayton's Coffee Shop
500 m
979 Orange Ave Should be BREAKFAST not freakfast
Mootime Incorporated
390 m
2709 Newton Ave
Park Place Liquor
480 m
1000 Park Pl
Danny's Palm Bar & Grill
540 m
965 Orange Ave
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