El Cordova Hotel on Coronado Island

Definitely an older property. But reasonably priced considering the area. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

This is our 5th stay and we can’t wait to go back!

Beautiful property, excellent staff

Construction happening in the middle of the property so starting in the early morning and going all day all you hear is the sounds of buzz saws and hammering and construction. Also, the pool was very disappointing. Small hardly any room to walk around it very little shade and you’re not even allowed to bring snacks into the pool area. We rented three rooms and one of the rooms had hair in the shower when we got there. The pictures make it look so cute but the walkways look like they hadn’t been swept or sprayed down in months and were full of dead leaves. The location is good, but for what it boasts and for the other reviews online, I was disappointed.

We arrived early knowing our room wouldn't be ready. We had to ring the desk bell twice to get someone to help us. Clerk said he'd call us when our room would be ready. Their luggage "storage" is behind the small front desk. It is often unguarded. We came back a little later and sat waiting for our room and it go to be the actual check in time and the room still wasn't ready. We had to specify NOT to be put in a room near construction. The pool was closed until 2pm that day. Our room was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator so we had to lift our heavy bags up narrow stairs. Our "deluxe" room was anything but. It was small, the bathroom was tiny with almost no counter space. The only good things were lots of towels and bath supplies. The tub had an old mat in it. When I went to the pool the next day there were no towels there so I asked front desk who said they send some down. I waited probably 20 minutes until I asked someone else and they were brought up. I would never stay at this hotel again.

Our room was clean and spacious, the staff was friendly and helpful, we had no issues at all and even enjoyed the restaurant the next day.

Highly do not recommend. Spend the money, you will thank me later.

Enjoyed our stay at El Cordova! A little bit of Europe in the heart of Coronado. Suite was very accommodating and location terrific!

Everything was great except the AC. It was a window unit that was very loud and we had to turn it off to sleep.

Perfect location! Very walkable! Quite and quant.

Upon arriving to our room we went to turn on the Tv and to our surprise it did not work, we called front desk to have someone come and take a look and the staff that answered asked us to make sure the HDMI cord wasn’t loose. We troubleshooted and still nothing. We called again, and they sent a guy that did the same thing we did and then said, he would get another TV or have them switch us rooms, none of those things happened. Also, the sink was so dirty with hair as if someone had just finished shaving, and water would not drain. Oh, and when you showered, all the water would stay and would not drain until a few minutes after you were done showering. The only plus of this hotel is the location, super close to beach and great restaurants. I also must add that the A/C unit on the window worked great.

We have stayed at El Cordova for the better part of the last 19 years. It used to be better and more accommodating, but management changed a few years ago. Everything was as we expected this year except during our 7-night stay (July 11-18, 2026) there was no hot water for the shower on two separate days. They did credit us a little bit for that inconvenience, but for the cost of the room, one does not expect problems like this. Also, there is a kitchen of a restaurant just below and adjacent to our room, and one morning at 5:00 am there was loud music and singing that we could hear very clearly. Otherwise, the hotel is very family friendly and within walking distance of just about everything you'd want to do in Coronado.

Our room had black mold, a soaking wet carpet and smelt worse than any room I have ever been inside in my life. They refused to move us into a new room or refund. I would never recommend staying there. The location was great but that was about it. Very disappointing and gross.

Perfect area to stay

Thankfully they were able to accommodate me and find 2 rooms to replace my 2 room suite.

Small-ish room but a beautiful old-world style hotel

We checked in and immediately noticed a strong, unpleasant smell in the room. On top of that, there was active construction directly outside our window, and the noise was so loud we couldn’t stay in the room for even a minute. Given the combination of the smell, the construction noise, and staff refusing to offer any solution, we had no choice but to leave and book a different hotel for the night. We did not end up staying here at all.

Great hotel. Fire pit was the best at night. It looks like such a cute little Mexican village. Such an amazing ambiance. Worth the Black Friday deal 100%

Great location!

Old world character was lovely. Location was everything! Across the street from the beach and tons of great restaurants and shopping wothon walking distance.