Customer Testimonials

“An excellent choice for your La Jolla vacation! We had an ocean view suite and the room was very spacious! Huge room and huge bathroom (with plentiful towel supply)! There were three large windows facing the ocean which were so nice to let in the ocean breeze and natural light. It was surprisingly quiet for being in the center of town. We never heard street noise. The location of this hotel is incredible; walking distance to the beach and to many shops, restaurants, and trails. Valet is top notch; they always were friendly, attentive, and helpful. Excellent service all around.”

– TripAdvisor Guest

“Amazing hotel stay. We had an amazing stay at your hotel, we loved the smallness feel and the ease of getting around. The staff were super friendly! We have never stayed at a hotel that offered free snacks and water! That was an added bonus. The pool was clean and we loved hanging out there. We also got an amazing sunset right from our 4th floor. We will be coming back!”

– Hotels.com Guest

“This hotel is a little gem in the heart of La Jolla close to the beach and shopping! Its an historic hotel and quite nice with beautiful rooms a great restaurant and best of all the employees are just wonderful! Its like a little family that really cares about your stay and how they can help you. I will definitely stay here again.”

– Google Guest

“Wow. Just wow. The oysters were absolutely out of this world–the best I’ve ever had, fresh and full of flavor. The steak was perfectly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and honestly one of the best I’ve had anywhere. And the duck? Hands down the BEST duck ever, ever, ever. Every bite was perfection. Between the incredible food, attentive service, and great atmosphere, this place is a must-visit.”

– OpenTable Diner

“This is a classical style restaurant that does seemingly simple food with great style and exceptional flavor. I had the tuna crudo as a starter and the cod as my main. Both had exceptional balance of a kind that as a European (sorry!) I sometimes found difficult to come by on my trips to the US. But this place can compete with the best of them. The service was immaculate. It was all a pleasant surprise. Happy to come back anytime!”

– Google Diner

“This place was amazing!! We ordered the mercy of the chef and it was everything we hoped it would be! My favorite part was the dunk. I had never had duck before and it was the most delicious thing I had ever tasted! I could go on and on about how amazing this place is. If you’re thinking of trying it…do it!! You’ll be so happy.”

– YELP Diner

“How do I even intro this? I got married at Grande Colonial on September 6th, 2025 and I stayed at the hotel for two nights. Grande Colonial is historical, classic, and charming. Few other venues could do justice to my beautiful bride. I can’t imagine a better place to have gotten married, for me. I could see how it might not be perfect for everyone, but I write this review with an indescribable fondness for the hotel at 910 Prospect Street. Check-in was easy. Valet and the bellhop were very helpful in getting our bags and various wedding items up to our room. The room itself — the Ocean View King Junior Suite — was spacious and clean, but the star of the show was the ocean view, of course. It’s so beautiful, looking out when you first wake up or during the sunset. The ceremony and happy hour were in the garden courtyard. Quaint, quiet, and absolutely perfect during sunset. It’s enough room for a small wedding, which is exactly what we were going for. We even had space for a keyboard player, who was fantastic. We had our reception in the La Jolla room, which was also just right for the wedding size. For food, we chose the Crab Louie to start. It was light and refreshing. Then, guests had either the short rib or the duck. Both were top-notch but the short rib might’ve been slightly better. Also, the fresh sourdough bread was so good. The venue was able to hook up a sound system for music and microphones for speeches without a hitch. Their staff were friendly, collaborative, and easy to work with, and they added special touches and gestures (like champagne in our room) that truly made our big day feel that much more perfect. All of this couldn’t have happened without the catering manager, Daisy. Even though our wedding was small, she made us feel important. So that’s it. The perfect review for the perfect day, right? No, there’s no possible way I could do it justice.”

– Wedding Guest

“Grande Colonial is the premier venue for business events. The Sales, Events, Banquet teams are top-notch. I love working with the staff at the Grande Colonial. They run the back of the house so smoothly that I come out looking like a star planner. Food is fabulous and what a treat to be a guest. The rooms are wonderful, tasteful and soundproof for a feeling of quiet and privacy. Beds are so comfortable, you’ll sleep like a baby after long meeting days.”

– Meeting Event Guest

“All I can say is thank you from the entire family…and whew! Alex and Luis were excellent. Our (memorial) celebration went off flawlessly, and all family members and friends were thrilled with the food and wine. The only thing missing, of course, was Maurine. She would have been very pleased. Again, I want to tell you how grateful I am for making this far easier than anticipated. Grande Colonial is a class act all around.”

– Social Event Guest

“The graduation party was fantastic. We got so many compliments from the guests. Reynaud and friends said that it was the best party ever because the food was so delicious, the venue was so elegant and the staff was so amiable. And I must agree with the guests;  the evening was awesome! Many thanks to you and the staff of Grande Colonial.”

– Social Event Guest