Villa Capri by the Sea

My wife and I spent 11 days in a King Suite at Villa Capri including the Memorial Day Weekend. If you're looking for a 5 Star resort, you'll be disappointed but if you're looking for an affordable, clean, spacious and friendly place to stay, you'll love Villa Capri. Let me begin by saying that the inn-keeper Aaliyah and those who stood in for her on the weekends were wonderful. It was a tad inconvenient that the office was closed from 11am-4pm so an early check-in was not possible.our King Suite #15 was large with a living room, bedroom with attached bathroom and a full size kitchen with table and chairs, stove, microwave a full size refrigerator. We were able to buy-in groceries for breakfast and several dinners which saved us money on our trip. The rooms were exceptionally clean and housekeeping was excellent. The changes the towels every day which really was not necessary. Our only complaint was the TV in the living room had a sound problem. It keep going up and down on its own. Villa Capri is across the street from the Del and within easy walking distance of several great restaurants and a 15-20 minute walk from a Von's grocery store. Our only concern is that parking is a bit of a crap shoot. There are limited spaces and when Villa Capri is at capacity, you may not get a space. We planned ahead and made sure to get back every day to grab a space. On the whole, we really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Villa Capri. You'll save about half of what you would pay across the street at the Del and that in itself is a big thing. Again, many thanks to Aaliyah and her staff for all of the help.

I visited San Diego for work and was originally booked at the Hotel del Coronado, but due to overbooking, I was relocated to the Bower Hotel—which turned out to be a much better option for me. I ended up spending my entire 10-day stay at the Bower and absolutely loved it. The hotel staff were fantastic—special thanks to Diego, Isabella, and Richard, who were always available and helpful with any questions or requests. The location is perfect, right across the street from the iconic Hotel del Coronado, and the hotel itself is modern, stylish, and comfortable. My room faced Orange Avenue, had a balcony, and was just the right size. I appreciated thoughtful touches like the Dyson hair dryer and Le Labo toiletries in the bathroom. I also made use of the gym a couple of times—it's small but has everything you need if you’re not too picky: a bike, treadmill, and free weights. The complimentary coffee and pastries each morning were a lovely touch and ideal for a quick breakfast before heading out. And the rooftop restaurant was a pleasant surprise—I especially enjoyed the gochujang chicken salad. I would highly recommend the Bower Hotel to anyone visiting Coronado Island. It was a great experience from start to finish.