Address
1500 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA

What to Expect:
This is the much talked about Coronado Victorian seaside resort. The exterior of the hotel has white siding and a turreted red roof and the interior has been fully refurbished in a complementary style. The hotel still has its original birdcage elevator, which has been updated with automated controls; it is run by a uniformed operator. You will find that the hotel lobby is always busy with new arrivals, including conventioneers and history buffs as well as families on vacation.


Amenity Highlights:
Known locally simply as the Del, the resort has plenty to offer its visitors, including Jet Ski and boat, and bike rentals. For those who prefer less strenuous activities, yoga classes are held on the beach. You may want to enjoy the new and well appointed spa with its variety of treatment rooms and relaxation areas for both sexes. The resort also offers various activities and programs for tots and teens. The resort is said to have a resident ghost that goes by the name of Kate Morgan.

Property/Local Amenities:
The resort has twenty eight acres of ocean front and the hotel is situated next to Coronado Beach and downtown San Diego is just five miles distant. Fully renovated in 2007, along with the new spa, the resort also contains restaurants, shops and cottages. Expect to see velvety green lawns and beautiful gardens outside and an elegant ball room inside that can be hired for weddings and other functions. There is also a business centre attached to the hotel with computers and great internet access. For self improvement enthusiasts, the new fitness centre has personal trainers who are available by appointment. Whether you want haute cuisine or fast food, there are six restaurants in the resort so you are bound to find something to suit. The resort also has swimming pools, beach activities and boutiques; there is a smoke free policy in all buildings.


Rooms:
The hotel has 757 rooms and 25 suites, which are divided between the Victorian building, Ocean Towers, California Cabanas and Beach Village. Rooms are decorated in a modern way apart from rooms in the Victorian building where the rooms have period décor. Furnishings include wicker and cane furniture and many beds have carved wooden headboards. Some of the units have patios or balconies and shuttered windows and all rooms are non-smoking. Room amenities include the following:


Internet access - high speed
Cable/satellite TV
Premium TV channel(s)
Pay movies
CD player
Cassette player
Premium bedding
Hypo-allergenic bedding available
Climate control
Ceiling fan
Access via exterior corridors
Black-out drapes/curtains
Voice mail
Multi-line phone
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Wake-up calls
Housekeeping (daily)
Turndown service (on request)
Designer toiletries
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Extra towels/bedding in room
Handheld shower
Makeup/shaving mirror
Massage - available in room
Sewing kit
Shower/tub combination
Child care (in room, surcharge)
Electronic check-out
Electronic/magnetic keys
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
Non-smoking rooms only
Desk
Clock radio
Window opens
Trouser press
Rollaway beds (surcharge)
Cots (infant beds) available


Dining:
The resort has its own restaurants and guests can choose local cuisine, California favourites, seafood and brunches. Restaurants include the following.

1500 Ocean is the resort’s signature restaurant and it offers south coastal cooking with fresh, local ingredients. The restaurant includes a terrace bar and seating with views across the ocean and live entertainment every night. The restaurant only serves dinner.

Sheerwater is an ocean front restaurant that has a state of the art kitchen offering traditional California dishes. The Sheerwater also has a large, outdoor, heated terrace and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Crown Room offers Sunday brunch; the restaurant has a 30 foot high sugar pine ceiling.

Babcock and Story has both an indoor and an outdoor lounge, it is adjacent to the Sheerwater and specialises in tropical drinks and fine wines.

ENO offers 500 different wines and a huge variety of cheeses from around the world, it also offers local chocolates.


Recreation:
The Coronado is an oceanfront resort and offers all kinds of outdoor activities, including boating and biking. There is also a new fitness centre and use of classes is included in the resort cost, guests are also offers $20 off fees for La Costa Golf Course. Activities listed below are available on site or close to the hotel, fees may apply.

Golfing
Surfing/boogie boarding
Swimming on site
Sailing
Water Skiing
Motor boating
Yoga classes/instruction
Aerobics
Volley Ball
Running track/path
Bicycle rentals


Policies:
Depending on the hotel policy, some extra person charges may apply. When you check in, photo identification and cash or credit card deposit will be required for incidental expenses. Special requests should be ma