The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

About this property

Steps from the noted San Diego surf spot, Windansea Beach, The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach offers free WiFi and a year-round outdoor pool and hot tub. Private on-site parking is available too. All guest rooms are air-conditioned and include a 55-inch HDTV with cable channels, a coffee machine and a refrigerator. Many restaurants and shops are located close by. Birch Aquarium at Scripps is approximately 5 km from the The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach. Scripps Institution of Oceanography is 4.4 km from the property. San Diego International Airport is 13 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Private parking at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 sofa bed
and
2 large double beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super Friendly staff, clean, new, working air-conditioning. Best of Motel.”
Gunther
Germany Germany
“Location is fantastic near by a beautiful beach. Staff is awesome.”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Renovated rooms, large shower and comfy beds. Every member of staff was so friendly and helpful. Bars, restaurants and stores near by. Bus stop right outside. Short walk to the beach. Free tea, coffee, water and porridge in reception. We parked...”
Sipho
Denmark Denmark
“Small, clean and friendly hotel. Nice pool and spa.”
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Well located, close to the beach and only a 25 minute stroll from La Jolla Cove. Rooms spacious & clean. Staff very friendly too!”
Gerhard
Austria Austria
“Great place to be in La Jolla. Nice pool, coffee during the whole day, comfortable rooms and friendly staff. Beach & sea, Bars, super markets, bakery and Restaurants are just a view steps from the property.”
Viktorie
Australia Australia
“Great location, helpful staff, we received a free room upgrade which made our stay even more enjoyable. High level of cleanliness and comfort. We loved the free bike rental”
Srijan
India India
“The property was very clean and tidy. Alice at the front desk was very welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious.”
Frankythe1st
Germany Germany
“A good choice if budget is a factor. This motel-style hotel is in a very good location in La Jolla. We were satisfied. The pictures on booking.com are a bit better than in reality, but the room is quite good and very clean. The bed was perhaps a...”
Neeraj
India India
“Location is excellent. it's near the Pacific Ocean and good eateries around.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
Free

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Shoal Hotel La Jolla Beach in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of US$100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 14 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.