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Reviews of The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach 2 stars

6750 La Jolla Boulevard, La Jolla, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

#110 of 240 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 602 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.2

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    8.0
    Great place in a good location
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Free breakfast and coffee a bonus to keep you going

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2024

    9.0
    Everything in hotel is great, just parking is crowded.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    1. Have to pay for parking 2. Keep asking me to pre-check in

    Location & lots of beach stuff can borrow

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower didn’t drain, had to pay for parking each day

    Location was great, room overall was nice, felt very safe

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms could use some sound proofing. You hear everything from upstairs and next door.When people walk by your door you hear them like they are in your room. The street work was very loud, it started very earlier in the morning we were told that they were working down the street and we wouldn’t really hear them but you heard everything. I know this is not the hotels fault, but it added to the noise level.

    The location was good could walk to the beach.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2024

    8.0
    If you stay in Windansea, you should go.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing!

    Top location 👍 The beautiful beach is nearby. The room was big and had all you needed.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    8.0
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We loved the location as it was a short walk to WindandSea beach, we rarely spent time in the room but it was clean & comfortable when we did!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2024

    9.0
    Great location, lovely large room, friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had no problems.

    Nice big room! Walking distance to an amazing café (Cafe Vahik) about two minutes away. Short walk to the beach.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was clean and spacious and the staff was super attentive and kind with us. Parking is not included you have to pay $15 per night and they don’t have breakfast but there’s a place next to the hotel delicious and affordable. Overall was a great experience and I’d recommend!

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was difficult to catch a cab on Saturday morning to get anywhere

    Very helpful personnel, WiFi and decent rooms

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Great location by the beach but the bed and linens need an upgrade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed linens were rough. Bed wasn’t super comfortable.

    Clean and very close to the beach

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    8.0
    Upon arrival they couldn’t find my reservation. I booked in June 2024. They gave my booked room away, I booked the room
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was nice, the parking area clean, the neighborhood was quiet. You can walk down the street and you’re at the beach. The beach is beautiful, the community is friendly.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Location is advantageous.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should have restored rather than paint over the vintage mural that was painted by the late and renowned surf artist Glenn Chase. Big mistake, huge.

    I worked across the street from this location for 30 years off and on, so it feels like home.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    I think that next time I will also stop there.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would prefer that the rooms were cleaned at least every other day.

    Location was perfect. Personnel was friendly and of great help. The room was perfect size for my family with all the amenities nearby. Coffee was good, plenty of towels. Nearby breakfast spot was great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not so close (walking distance) to La Jolla “center”. Not a problem if you have a car!

    Room was big and clean. Staff is very nice and kind! Bus stop in front.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    7.0
    It worked but wouldn’t stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The walls are paper thin. Unfortunately for us, there was a wedding party who had a whole block of the hotel booked and they were hanging out (loudly) right outside our door. I realize this isn’t the hotel’s fault but… maybe they could have planned to put us in a different area of the hotel? Or maybe it wouldn’t have mattered. We heard every footstep and every door open/closing during our stay. We also found odd brown stains on the bed linens and 1 of the towels which was gross. Overall, the location is great if you want to stay in La Jolla but not so convenient to downtown or any other “tourist” spots. ADA note: there is no elevator so if you can’t do a flight of stairs or don’t want to, this isn’t for you.

    Very reasonably priced for the area, there are many restaurants, cafes and even a market that are easily walkable. The highlight is that the gorgeous Windansea Beach is an easy walk away. The bed was comfortable and the pool & hot tub were nice.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay, great location and friendly staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Na

    Great location and good value for money.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    8.0
    The stay was good overall!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As soon as the person upstairs woke up (very early) there was no going back to sleep. We heard every single step and movement which as frustrating.

    Close to the beach and clean! Everyone was really friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2024

    9.0
    Perfect spot for us
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was a little tight, especially when other patrons parked with no consideration of others.

    The staff was cheerful and welcoming. The room was perfect size for my family with all the amenities nearby. Coffee was good, plenty of towels. Nearby breakfast spot was great.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2024

    7.0
    Being close to the beach is the reason we would return. Great neighborhood!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Maid Service - we were there 3 nights Another mirror in the room would be very helpful since the bathroom is the only one with one. Chairs they provided us to use at the beach were broken. Parking is very tight and limited, and you have to pay to park nightly.

    Beach is very close, and location is pretty central to La Jolla. Beds are comfortable and room is updated.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was hair on the shower walls

    Staff is super nice and friendly. Pool is awesome

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Good location, not in centre of La Jolla but couple of bars and restaurants nearby. La Jolla makes a good base and only 20 mins to Balboa Park or Gaslamp Quarter in San Diego..

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 August 2024

    9.0
    Excellent standard and location for light budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking Charge, but could park on road if an issue.

    Great location, 2 mins from beach and 20 min walk into central La Jolla. Located in a good part of town with local cafes, restaurants and bars. Upmarket motel style accommodation. Very modern and clean throughout. Excellent bed and huge TV. Good quality AC. Everything you’d expect from a larger hotel chain but more personable service. Highly recommend and excellent value.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money and nice rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were noisy. Get an upstairs room if you can as being downstairs meant you could hear every footstep of those above. I did not appreciate my email address being shared with other guests. It’s advertise as free parking but there is a $15 per night fee. Not huge but should be made clear

    We liked the location, the rooms were well appointed and comfortable. There were laundry facilities for a small fee which was great. A cute little pool and hot tub and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Fun Stay in La Jolla
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pay for parking, no EV charger and high price for the room type.

    Friendly staff, comfortable, walkable, great location and well appointed.

    Stayed in August 2024

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