Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
A practical low-rise hotel near UC San Diego, connected to a plaza with Whole Foods and Philz Coffee.
The verdict
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Sheraton La Jolla is a low-rise property offering a practical, good-value base near the freeway and UC San Diego. Guests highlight the comfortable beds, lush gardens, and walkable access to neighboring shops. However, bathrooms are notoriously cramped with doors that barely miss the toilet, and loud air conditioning units draw complaints. 47
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What travelers noticed
- Beds and pillows earn steady praise for being tall, big, and exceptionally comfortable with crisp white linens. 617
- Reviewers appreciate the convenient location right off the freeway, connected directly to a shopping plaza with Whole Foods, Philz Coffee, and Sprinkles Cupcakes. 7
- On-site dining options like Humphreys La Jolla Grill and poolside street tacos also receive solid marks from guests. 1
The catch
Who it's for
- — Visitors to UC San Diego and biotech offices
- — Travelers wanting walkable dining and coffee options
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to loud AC units
- — Anyone needing a spacious bathroom
Seen on camera
10 moments · 1 video · Sheraton La Jolla Hotel
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“since I did have a good experience and I love the location I decided to return to the Sheran on a second visit to San Di…”
youtube.com1:11“bathroom just to your right excellent shower in this particular room”
youtube.com1:57“all in all a very nice sweet and this one had a great view of downtown San Diego”
youtube.com2:27“little breakfast nook pretty basic hotel room nicely refurbished”
youtube.com3:38“if you're looking for something to do at the resort it has a $26 Resort fee this Resort fee covers running and walking r…”
youtube.com5:49“finally our room did have one problem the air conditioning units had some sort of odd failure on the second evening we r…”
youtube.com7:15“the front desk however was super helpful and apologetic and we were moved to another room without any real delay”
youtube.com7:31“I really liked the newly renovated room I'm aligned with that style and the bed frankly was really good”
youtube.com7:49“I also like the hotel's location on the Harbor it's close to the airport close to downtown San Diego and frankly I found…”
youtube.com7:56“moving rooms due to failed equipment is a hassle this is especially a hassle after you've been there for a couple days a…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86- “bathroom just to your right excellent shower in this particular room” 81:57
- “My room had a nice view of the courtyard, but was far away from the pool, so I was able to spend a quiet and relaxing time in the room. There was a bathtub/shower, sink and a toilet in the same room. It was a very clean bathroom.” 16
Food
92Location
84- “Yes, it's an older hotel, but for the location it can not be beat, I usually get a Bay view room (away from he airport) and to wakeup each morning to that view, is priceless.” 17
- “since I did have a good experience and I love the location I decided to return to the Sheran on a second visit to San Diego” 81:11
Noise
90Room
78- “Bed and pillows are the most comfortable ever experienced. Room had plenty of space.” 19
- “There is also a fitness facility available for all guests. We stayed in a beautiful Junior Suite situated in the Club Tower. Our room was very spacious. It had a large bedroom with two queen beds, a large bathroom, a kitchenette area with a microwave and mini fridge and a full living room.” 5
Service
85Bed & Sleep
83- “The bed was tall, big and very comfortable to sleep on.” 16
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Falls short of what $$ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the mid-range median of 88, across 925 hotels in the same bracket. In San Diego it sits 2 points below the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 925 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 50 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “Rooms are spacious with Sheraton's trademark beds and crisp linens along with big flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges.” 1
- “I don't have enough status for an upgrade, so I was put in a standard room at the outer tower. I forget the name, but it's a good 10 minute walk from the main tower where your photos were taken. Bottom line: The tower is a dump and the service was awful.” 17
- “The staff standing at the front desk were friendly and always greeted the guests with a smile.” 16
- “I was quickly checked-in by a front desk agent that was clearly a rookie. His tone was very condescending, and not really a pleasant person to deal with.” 7
- “From the lush gardens of the property to the calming neutral décor of the rooms, this hotel and its friendly multilingual staff are committed to your comfort.” 11
- “The staff working at the lounge were also very friendly and attentive.” 16
- “the front desk however was super helpful and apologetic and we were moved to another room without any real delay” On camera87:31
- “Rhonda who was the concierge on duty while we frequented the lounge. Rhonda was full of information for us and so kind.” 5
- “Yes, it's an older hotel, but for the location it can not be beat, I usually get a Bay view room (away from he airport) and to wakeup each morning to that view, is priceless.” 17
- “since I did have a good experience and I love the location I decided to return to the Sheran on a second visit to San Diego” On camera81:11
- “Convenient location walkable to part of UC San Diego” 4
- “I also like the hotel's location on the Harbor it's close to the airport close to downtown San Diego and frankly I found it very convenient” On camera87:56
- “Sheraton La Jolla is right next to the I-5 freeway, so it's relatively close to multiple attractions in La Jolla and San Diego. Most are ten to twenty minutes by car.” 4
- “i stayed there once and enjoyed the walk to the east far end of harbor island drive at night. really stunning views of downtown” 17
- “I enjoyed staying in a location convenient to get to tourist spots, but also away from crowds.” 16
- “Why People Choose Sheraton La Jolla Sheraton La Jolla is a low-rise, multi-building hotel with a few notable features that make it stand out from other hotels in San Diego. It has a convenient location to nearby businesses and UCSD.” 4
- “Location wise it will be hard to beat the Sheraton. The Hyatt up the street is a much nicer hotel though.” 14
- “The location of this hotel is great. It is close to downtown San Diego. The Westfield UTC shopping mall is nearby and the town of La Jolla and the beach is only a five minute drive away.” 5
- “Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina provides an excellent base for a short layover thanks to its location across the street from San Diego International Airport.” 6
- “In this review, you'll see why this Sheraton is more than just an airport hotel and great value for money.” 6
- “Sheraton La Jolla is a practical, good-value base if you're visiting UC San Diego or the nearby medical and biotech offices.” 4
- “I usually can find rates as low as 99/n there, so over all it sure beat the $300 at the US Grant or $225/n at The W downtown.” 17
- “They want to redeem or earn Marriott Bonvoy points. It provides reasonable value.” 4
- “Recent guests celebrate the hotel's customer service, but reviewers have bemoaned the fee for parking.” 2
- “There is a minibar though our room did not have a menu with pricing. I called the front desk and housekeeping to inquire about pricing in order to determine whether I should pull a juice for my daughter from the minibar or go downstairs to get one. Someone told me there aren't menus for the minibar, but I'm not sure if that's correct or not because the one I requested never came.” 6
- “if you're looking for something to do at the resort it has a $26 Resort fee this Resort fee covers running and walking routes not quite sure why I have to pay for that anyway” On camera85:49
- “Anddddd, the bathroom. It is so tiny that the door barely missed the toilet!” 7
- “The bathrooms are so small, the doors nearly hit the toilet in some, but they're clean and have lighted, wall-mounted vanity mirrors.” 1
- “bathroom just to your right excellent shower in this particular room” On camera81:57
- “Very nice toilet I must say. I also liked the room's front door.” 17
- “My room had a nice view of the courtyard, but was far away from the pool, so I was able to spend a quiet and relaxing time in the room. There was a bathtub/shower, sink and a toilet in the same room. It was a very clean bathroom.” 16
- “Bed and pillows are the most comfortable ever experienced. Room had plenty of space.” 19
- “The small balcony with seating would be a great place to enjoy an evening glass of wine but we were busy elsewhere in the hotel.” 6
- “The room was adequately sized, minus the tiny bathroom.” 7
- “There is also a fitness facility available for all guests. We stayed in a beautiful Junior Suite situated in the Club Tower. Our room was very spacious. It had a large bedroom with two queen beds, a large bathroom, a kitchenette area with a microwave and mini fridge and a full living room.” 5
- “finally our room did have one problem the air conditioning units had some sort of odd failure on the second evening we returned to our room after a long day at SeaWorld only to find a puddle of what I believe is water below the sea heing mounted unit” On camera87:15
- “little breakfast nook pretty basic hotel room nicely refurbished” On camera83:38
- “Next up we have the cleanliness. The armchair was disgusting and super stained. Additionally, the bathtub curtain was heavily stained.” 7
- “I really liked the newly renovated room I'm aligned with that style and the bed frankly was really good” On camera87:49
- “Families staying at Sheraton La Jolla might consider upgrading to a suite or requesting connecting guest room doors. The guest rooms feel small for more than two people.” 4
- “The inside looks fairly good, but the in-room furnishings sure don't impress.” 17
- “The bed was tall, big and very comfortable to sleep on.” 16
- “Breakfast options included good food.” 19
- “The hotel is in not the most desirable spot as it is right off the freeway BUT I really enjoyed that it was connected to the shopping plaza next door with Whole Foods, Sprinkles Cupcakes and Philz Coffee.” 7
- “I also had fun at the restaurant listening to people sing karaoke while I had a nice dinner.” 16
- “I thought it was nice to be able to get to tourist destinations by car. There were also famous restaurants in the hotel which was convenient.” 16
- “The hotel has a restaurant and bar on site. We enjoyed breakfast at Humphrey's one morning and were very happy with our meal.” 5
- “For dining, options include Shooter's Bar and Grill along with Humphreys La Jolla Grill, which specializes in solid, but not uncommon (swordfish, halibut, king crab) seafood dishes.” 1
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 13 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 56/100We read 19 sources for this property, and pulled 76 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-09.
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- 14Sheraton La Jolla? : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2024-10-19Ageing1 quote used
“Location wise it will be hard to beat the Sheraton. The Hyatt up the street is a much nicer hotel though.”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Sheraton La Jolla Hotel Review: What To REALLY Expect ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-16Ageing5 quotes used
“Rooms are spacious with Sheraton's trademark beds and crisp linens along with big flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and mini-fridges.”
Read originaloyster.com - 11Sheraton La Jollagovisitsandiego.comReview site2021-04-28Ageing3 quotes used
“For a more casual atmosphere, head to Shooters Bar & Grill for drinks and tasty fare.”
Read originalgovisitsandiego.com - 7Resort? More Like Roadside Motel: The Sheraton La Jolla ...travelupdate.comReview site2018-03-04Ageing7 quotes used
“Anddddd, the bathroom. It is so tiny that the door barely missed the toilet!”
Read originaltravelupdate.com - 5Hotel Review: The Sheraton La Jolla in San Diegomyfamilystuff.caReview site2016-09-27Ageing5 quotes used
“The rooms look lovely and clean.”
Read originalmyfamilystuff.ca - 9Sheraton La Jolla Hotel is a Resort-Style Hotel ... - san diegansandiegan.comReview site2013-03-06AgeingRead originalsandiegan.com
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