Customer Testimonials

“Gem of a hotel in La Jolla! We had a weekend stay in San Diego and chose to stay in La Jolla. The Grande Colonial is located in the heart of La Jolla and a brief walk to La Jolla Cove and all the downtown shops and restaurants. The service was excellent – from the front door staff to reception. Every person was attentive and helpful. We stayed in a double queen – very clean room, nicely appointed bathroom with very comfortable beds. This was a gem of a hotel and would definitely come back.”

– TripAdvisor Guest

“Great spot close to the water with very nice rooms, views, and customer service. You can borrow a beach cruiser and go for a ride or use their local gym membership – all included! Walkability: walking distance to everything in La Jolla – including the beach! Hotel highlights: Great view.”

– Google Guest

“Two meals here over the course of three days. In both cases, the star was really the Jamaican jerk chicken. The other remarkable thing was the fact that this is in the Grande Colonial Hotel, which probably has the best service of any establishment (of any type) I’ve been in in a long time. Our first server truly belonged in that spirited group. The second night it was not that way. The first night we sat on the deck overlooking the pool. Heaters kept us toasty. It was quiet and we noticed how easy it was to talk. Seated at the banquette inside (the second evening) wasn’t that bad but it was markedly different. Depending on what your evening is meant to – be choose your environment. I am fortunate to have enjoyed Michelin starred establishments. This one is surprising. It’s not bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it may be struggling to maintain that star. Order the jerk chicken or don’t bother to go! Photos of the food don’t include the olive oil cake, “half-baked” chocolate cake, nor sorbet with which we topped the meal off – all were outstanding. Huge shout out to Jacob. This bartender can make a cocktail! Ask for what you want! He will craft a memory in a glass. It will make your evening.”

– OpenTable Diner

“The team made every effort to create a very special day for our family while celebrating a wedding. They jumped into action and created a beautiful and private area for the ceremony when the original location became unavailable 1 hour before the ceremony. They took what could have been a horrible experience and turned it into a beautiful memory. The location, drinks, food, and team was amazing.”

– Google Guest

“I am writing to express my gratitude and appreciation for the outstanding service provided by our bartender (he also acted as our server) during our recent holiday party at the Grande Colonial and NINE-TEN. Unfortunately, I was unable to get his name, but I wanted to make sure I provided my overwhelmingly positive feedback. From the moment we arrived, he went above and beyond to ensure that every guest felt welcome and well taken care of. His attention to detail, friendly demeanor, and professionalism truly stood out. He managed to balance efficiency with genuine warmth, which made the evening even more enjoyable for everyone in attendance. It’s rare to encounter someone who can provide such seamless service while maintaining such a positive attitude. Between making sure everyone had everything they needed to being kind and engaging, he is truly a great member of your staff. We all remarked how wonderful he made the experience – My boyfriend even commented that the service we received was better than a few of the Michelin-star restaurants we’ve been to! Please extend my heartfelt thanks to our server and let him know their efforts were noticed and deeply appreciated. He is a credit to your team and a wonderful representative. Thank you again for hosting us and for having such exceptional staff. I look forward to visiting again in the future!”

– Social Event Guest

“International Conference: The hotel was perfect for our group. The reception, meetings, and lunch were in perfect space. The food and beverage was wonderful – and the service throughout the hotel was outstanding. I would recommend this hotel to any small group and would recommend it for vacation!!! The location was beautiful and the hotel is lovely and comfortable!!!!”

– Meetings Guest