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- On picturesque Coronado, the highly-rated Loews Coronado Bay Resort is a full-service waterfront resort just across the bay from downtown San Diego.
- My family and I stayed in a mid-tier Partial Bay View Room for four nights mid-week in August, which cost us $323 per night. Off-season prices, however, fall as low as $188 for an entry-level Resort View Room. A resort fee of $35 and parking fee of $34 for self-parking, or $39 for valet, are also applied daily.
- Amenities include beach shuttle service, three heated pools, spa, nature walks, marina rentals, yoga on the beach, and surf lessons. Pets are also welcome for an added $150 per stay.
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Coronado might be synonymous with the famous Hotel Del Coronado, but when my family and I were looking for a beach resort getaway at a lower price point, the Loews Coronado Bay Resort was no compromise. We were quickly impressed by the hip but relaxed vibe and the excellent hotel grounds and amenities.
Situated at the end of a private 15-acre peninsula, Loews Coronado delivers on style and value, and that's in addition to the scenic 360-degree bay views.
Loews offered my family a lovely home base to explore both Coronado and downtown San Diego or relax by the pool or beach. We booked a Partial Bay View Room with two double beds mid-week in August, which costs $323 per night in the busy summer season. Our room was considered mid-tier and we didn't mind splurging extra or a water view. In low season, this room type starts at $287.
Entry-level Resort View Rooms also provide nice vantage points of manicured gardens or a citrus grove, but come without a balcony, and start at $188 off-season. In comparison, rates for basic rooms at The Del start at $278.
Though beach access was located across a highway and required us to take the free hotel shuttle, we saved about $100 per night compared to the Hotel Del. The shuttle was easy to use, and the hotel's bayfront address still maintained that laid back coastal feel.
Our fellow guests seemed to be other families like us, as well as couples, all seeking a relaxed resort experience. Our family spent days splashing and playing games on the pool deck, frolicking at the beach, and taking day trips to the zoo and other sites. I plan to return with my husband, sans kids, for a dose of romance and try the spa or enjoy cocktails and the stunning views on the hotel's terrace.
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- What's nearby
- What others say
- What you need to know
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- Book Loews Coronado Bay Resort starting at $188 a night
Keep reading to see why I was so impressed by Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego.
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