Estancia La Jolla Hotel and Spa

Grounds: 10/10 The grounds are absolutely gorgeous — so many quaint, beautiful gardens and cozy areas to sit and relax. If I were rating solely on the property's beauty, it would be a perfect 10 across the board. Staff The staff truly made my birthday stay special. Enrique and Sydney were wonderful, as was a tall, blonde young lady who worked at the Trading Post and also hosted breakfast at Greenfinch — she was sweet and attentive (I wish I'd caught her name). There was also a tall, dark-haired gentleman behind the lobby bar who was incredibly knowledgeable and made the best crisp martini. All of them played a huge part in making the trip memorable. Room Noise Unfortunately, the walls and doors are very thin. I could hear my neighbor coughing, full conversations, and unfortunately someone getting sick throughout the night. There was constant noise in the hallway — footsteps and doors slamming at all hours. There happened to be a wedding that weekend, which meant late-night activity until after 4am. This was especially disappointing since I chose this property specifically for a relaxing getaway. Brunch Buffet The brunch buffet was subpar for the price — $45 per person for very limited variety. The venue seemed understaffed, and unsupervised kids were running wild around the food, monopolizing the pancakes and hazelnut spread. Parents didn't seem to be managing them at all. Mustang & Burros (Dinner) I also tried Mustang and Burros, but it didn't go well. The chicken with caviar was burnt, and the margarita I ordered was not good. This dining experience brought my overall impression down significantly. Overall, I rate it a 2 It's a shame, because the property itself is stunning, but between the noise issues and the disappointing dining experiences, I wouldn't choose to stay here again.

my son got married here this weekend and it was absolutely stunning. The grounds are beautiful and the staff is very attentive. The rooms are . The café was handy to grab a quick bite to eat. They had a couple bars to get drinks. They had a great restaurant forbreakfast lunch and dinner. Lots of areas to sit and relax. We enjoyed the pool and the gym as well. If you’re considering having a wedding here, I would give it five stars.

Very attentive service, beautiful grounds, attention to our privacey and special requests. A big thank you for the champagne in celebration of our 31st anniversery