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Glorietta Bay Inn is a century-old mansion originally built by sugar magnet John D. Spreckels in 1908. Its envious location, overlooking the bay on lovely Coronado island across the harbor from downtown San Diego, is just one block from the beach and steps away from a fleet of upscale shops and restaurants that line charming Orange Avenue. The rooms, housed in both the original mansion and a more modern annex, are all newly-remodeled with varying appointments. Those who slumber beneath the storied roofs enjoy extra plush bedding and fabulous views, plus turndown service with milk and cookies left bedside for late-night noshing. All guests are privy to an expanded continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments. The inn also has a refreshing swimming pool for anyone wanting to take a plunge.
Glorietta Bay Inn
1630 Glorietta Blvd.
Coronado, California
92118
Nearest Airport: SAN
We are planning a wedding for my daughters' wedding at the Hotel Del Coronado in April and needed a hotel to hold 75 to 100 people and this is the place. We stayed here this past weekend for some planning and meetings. The GBI was great for our entire stay at their hotel. From Jordan, to the housekeeping staff, to the front desk staff they are all a delight. Rooms were very very clean and the grounds were immaculate. I really have nothing bad to say. Best stay we've had in some time. Every time we're on Coronado Island we will be staying here at GBI
Martin S
We travel to Coronado every year with my team for a week in January and we stay here every year. They are super accommodating to our large group and we never run out of clean towels for the swim team! There breakfast is amazing and there is always a fruit bowl out if you wake up before breakfast for a flight or want to take an apple to watch the sunrise on the beach. I am a huge coffee drinking and flying in from NY the time difference is hard but there is always a fresh coffee at all hours available. The location is also perfect since you are within a block of all types of restaurants and can walk the entire strip for anything you could possibly want. Some of my favorite places to go are the Bluewater Boathouse Seafood Grill Coronado or Garage Buona Forchetta. The rooms are super clean. I usually get one with balcony which is great when I have to work and still get to enjoy the fresh air! I have yet to take advantage of the pool and the hot tub but the team loves it. They will spend hours either at the beach or the pool if it's too windy at the beach. Highly recommend this hotel for any type of stay! They have all different types of rooms to accommodate any family size or group!
Jessica K
This is like the hotel that time forgot. At some point this might have been a lovely resort but now it seems to have fallen into not keeping up. The rooms are old, mildewed, and bound to set off allergies if you are at all prone. While their management claims they will do a big renovation in another year, but for now, I’d go elsewhere.
Harold K
Stayed in the “mansion” years ago and it was great. Was excited to return. Just a regular room this time. It was, frankly, disgusting. Bathroom was absolutely filthy. Ants in the shower. Disgustingly stained carpets. Room smelled horrible. Clearly, they are living on the history and location. This place has lost its luster. Breakfast was no better. Undercooked eggs and wet bacon. The coffee was hot at least. I can’t complain about customer service as everyone was very nice…but don’t stay here because they smile. Our room was horrible and I can’t imagine it’s the only one. They need to spend some money truly cleaning the place. Yuck!
Michael G
AMASING, NICE, Good service, very clean. Best service I have ever seen. And I live this. I love the breakfast buffa this is such a cute idea to do a gift basket too I love how you guys have dinner and the rooms are so cozy. I love how this hotel is right near everything.
Rina B
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We stayed at Glorietta Bay in the Sugar Baron Suite. The overall experience was outstanding with service world-class. We would definitely stay at the Glorietta Inn again.
-B. McNeil