La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

Perfect ocean view! Staff was helpful and room was clean. It was nice to be right on the beach.

Been going to the LJBTC for decades..... It remains wonderful with helpful friendly staff, great parking, and a unique setting.

This property has a classic feel, it is a bit dated, but so well done that the dated aspect of it makes it feel nostalgic.

The room was perfect, the food the ambiance the staff. We have come every summer for 5 years and will continue to do so!

Perfect location with a private beach and a wonderful swimming pool! We loved having our own fire pit on the beach, which was set up by the super friendly staff, watching the sunset and making s’mores and having great take-out food and pizza conveniently from the hotel. We’ll be back!

The grounds are a bit tired but the staff and location are amazing

Excellent vacation spot, literally right on the ocean. The hotel provides and sets up everything you need for a day on their private beach - chairs, umbrellas, towels, tables etc. Food and drink service is available on the beach as well. Beach staff was very friendly and responsive, and didn't expect tips (for non-food services). Hotel is cashless - everything is charged to your room. Room has a kitchen with plates, utensils etc. Parking is included and plentiful. Common areas were recently updated. Unknown: We didn't make use of services like massage or tennis courts. Bad: Rooms are outdated. Our room, like others', smelled musky and unpleasant. Room quality is an $80/night motel. Two spiders in it too. The beach furniture, also old and worn, are stacked right ON the beach by the hotel. VERY ugly, and hiding the view of the ocean. They could be placed on the side. The umbrellas look cheap and ugly. The first floor rooms are almost uniformly without privacy, due to how the hotel is situated - you'll either be facing the parking lot (like we did) or the beach, with people constantly walking by. If you care about privacy and want to be able to have the blinds open, you'd need a second floor room or stay elsewhere. The restaurant waiters were, with one exception, inattentive and neglectful, and there were hardly any guests there. It felt like they (except one) were bothered by us being there. Club members seem prioritized over guests. Not sure we'd return.

It is in a nice beachfront location. That’s the only positive thing I have to say. The rooms reeked of mildew and were extremely outdated. I had to move rooms 3 separate times because my reservation was for 2 beds and they couldn’t fulfill that. Staff was rude. Numerous hidden fees they fail to disclose.

The private beach is lovely, the tennis courts are well maintained, the restaurants are good quality and the overall ambience is full on vacation vibes. The rooms are not fancy but are comfortable.

Amazing beachfront property, fantastic staff, easy parking. The grounds are lovely. Great little kitchens in the bungalows. Only note is that it is an older structure so would recommend nabbing a second floor room for maximum quiet.

Fabulous location. Short walk to cafes and restaurants if you don’t want to stay onsite. Plus only 20 minutes walk to the clifftop shopping and dining precinct. Well worth a visit

Beach was clean and beautiful. Parking was plentiful. Didn't really use any of the amenities due to time constraints. Only issue was the paper thin walls where you could hear every sound your neighbor made and every footstep.

I love the location, I love the tennis clinics and private lessons, Charlie the tennis pro was great

Loved the accommodations. Would definitely come back.

It is one of the most outdated hotel I have ever stayed . Considering the price , I would say the value is pretty low. The hotel management should really consider some renovation .

The breakfast food from the restaurant was very good. Friendly staff. N/A

The breakfast food from the restaurant was very good. Friendly staff. N/A

The room was very outdated,

I highly recommend it for families with children. It's safe, has spacious rooms, is beachfront, has wonderful staff, and good food... I'll always come back to this hotel whenever I can!

Stunning property. Paradise for tennis players.

Everything was excellent! Really a special place!

Parking was easy and secure. Front desk check in was a breeze. Room was dated but very clean. Beach crew were very professional setting up umbrellas, chairs and tables for us. Pool looked refreshing but did not use it this visit. We’re looking forward to coming back someday soon!

Fun

It was very clean, right on beach my kids and I loved it.

not much. Maybe the fact that you are on the beach. This was one of the most disappointing choices we made in a long time. It all looked nice on site; however, the place was surprisingly not just outdated but also poorly maintained. I felt that the balance between price and value was far from satisfactory. The entire place looks like it was fixed in the 80s at the latest. The carpet floors are worn out, not cleaned, and seem to cover up even worse, old, squeaking floors. The doors are flat, old-fashioned, cheap, and covered with white paint. The bathroom and kitchen are made of the cheapest materials. The furniture is old and stained. Windows are not opening for two reasons: their age and weight, and because they have blocking installations. I couldn't open one single window more than 10 inches, which gave a satisfying feeling. Without the vent system, it felt extremely inconvenient. I thought it was bad luck with one particular room, but after changing three rooms (!) in two days (!), I realized this is an overall quality of the place. The last change seemed to be an upgrade, yet looked the same quality. Unlike the other two rooms, this time it was on the ground floor, and I realized I could hear every sound and every footstep above my head. All three rooms had a parking view from the bedroom, although they were advertised as ocean views. The restaurant was also disappointing. I purchased a Mexican food buffet and, for a $45 (!) fee, had the worst Mexican food, especially the tortillas. They tasted like cheap tortillas from the next-door food store. This trip was dedicated to my wedding anniversary, and I thought it would be a pleasant and relaxing time in a nice environment. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit painful due to room changes and limited dining facilities. I could compromise everything written above if your advertising were more honest. The staff, though, was friendly and understanding. They agreed with our complaints about the condition of the rooms and the inconvenient window regulations.

not much. Maybe the fact that you are on the beach. This was one of the most disappointing choices we made in a long time. It all looked nice on site; however, the place was surprisingly not just outdated but also poorly maintained. I felt that the balance between price and value was far from satisfactory. The entire place looks like it was fixed in the 80s at the latest. The carpet floors are worn out, not cleaned, and seem to cover up even worse, old, squeaking floors. The doors are flat, old-fashioned, cheap, and covered with white paint. The bathroom and kitchen are made of the cheapest materials. The furniture is old and stained. Windows are not opening for two reasons: their age and weight, and because they have blocking installations. I couldn't open one single window more than 10 inches, which gave a satisfying feeling. Without the vent system, it felt extremely inconvenient. I thought it was bad luck with one particular room, but after changing three rooms (!) in two days (!), I realized this is an overall quality of the place. The last change seemed to be an upgrade, yet looked the same quality. Unlike the other two rooms, this time it was on the ground floor, and I realized I could hear every sound and every footstep above my head. All three rooms had a parking view from the bedroom, although they were advertised as ocean views. The restaurant was also disappointing. I purchased a Mexican food buffet and, for a $45 (!) fee, had the worst Mexican food, especially the tortillas. They tasted like cheap tortillas from the next-door food store. This trip was dedicated to my wedding anniversary, and I thought it would be a pleasant and relaxing time in a nice environment. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit painful due to room changes and limited dining facilities. I could compromise everything written above if your advertising were more honest. The staff, though, was friendly and understanding. They agreed with our complaints about the condition of the rooms and the inconvenient window regulations.

The entire hotel are was great. Thank you!

Loved all the amenities

Great hotel

Location and facilities (beach amenities, pickle/tennis courts) are great. For the price we pay, the interior of the rooms could be more updated.

Location and facilities (beach amenities, pickle/tennis courts) are great. For the price we pay, the interior of the rooms could be more updated.

Perfect location and outstanding service and staff!

Terrific location and top notch service and staff !!

Excellent staff.

The room while slightly dated was spotless and quit roomy. All of the staff were friendly, helpful, and went the extra mile the ensure our complete satisfaction

Breakfast at the restaurant was only a “C”.

Everything from restaurant staff, front desk to service staff was wonderful! Our room door opened into the beach. The room was perfect. I highly recommend this property!

We had some unexpected visitors (small cockroaches in the bathtub) and who knows where else that didn’t see. When approached the front desk they offered not to charge hotel fee and commented to the other staff member saying yes the pest problem we are having

Please note that this is — and feels like — a private country club. We loved it and want to return after Labor Day when it will feel less hectic.

Favorite family vacation we’ve been going for 10 straight years. Highly recommend!

Rooms are outdated but kept clean. Direct beach access is the most outstanding and unique feature.

This is all about beach access. Average rooms and friendly staff.

Not only the location and staff are wonderful but the food is amazing!

The hotel and grounds are amazing. Its proximity to the shore is determined by the room you choose. We chose a less expensive room, however, due to a mix-up, we were provided with a wonderfully large room overlooking the ocean. I was impressed with the kindness shown by the staff and the amenities provided.

We rented a BBQ and outdoor table service for dinner the BBQ never was started properly. We called for service several times and it never came. Fortunately we had another party allow us to use their BBQ. In the morning and throughout the day our first floor oceanfront room view was blocked by a stack of chairs and tables. Not really what you pay to have an ocean view of! Overall not the experience I had in the past or expected. A disappointment.

Wonderful time!

Staff all very friendly, the free parking can’t be beat! Private beach with chairs and umbrellas is excellent. Having a full kitchen is also a plus in an area where eating out is so expensive.

Tony was amazing! Perfect location. Just loved our stay

Family friendky

This was a delightful experience and I would stay here again in a heartbeat!!!

Enjoyed relaxing on the beach, and playing tennis!

Great location right on the beach. Beautiful grounds and awesome tennis and pickleball courts. Great place for a family vacation.

Great location and staff. Rooms are very old, dated, and need to be refurbished.

Great location and staff. Rooms are very old, dated, and need to be refurbished.

Great location and excellent beach staff. Rooms are old, outdated and musty.

Great location and excellent beach staff. Rooms are old, outdated and musty.

Love everything about this place.

My wife got sick before our arrival and I asked the property to cancel and refund our reservation which they have not done. It’s disappointing to see and experience lack of humility about an unfortunate situation.

Location and facilities are brilliant - you have numerous tennis courts (can use for free, must reserve in advance as they were generally well booked-up), pickelball, private beach with helpful staff, playground for kids, small golf course, hot tub at the sister hotel next door. We would happily return. The hotel is basically part of a high-end private members club and it's nice being able to enjoy that. The free coffee in the restaurant at 8am overlooking the ocean was perfect. The rooms are somewhat dated and don't match the luxury feel of the rest of the resort. They're comfortable though and we have no complaints, but they are not necesarily as modern as you'd expect if you were paying the same price at a comparible big-name chain hotel. We also felt the place lacked a "lobby" type area you have in most hotels where you could relax with other people in your group and get a drink. The resort has a high-end bar that I had assumed would serve this purpose, however I was booted out with my (sleeping) baby because she was under 21! As this was esentially a family holiday for a group of 6, this was a bit of a negative!

Location and facilities are brilliant - you have numerous tennis courts (can use for free, must reserve in advance as they were generally well booked-up), pickelball, private beach with helpful staff, playground for kids, small golf course, hot tub at the sister hotel next door. We would happily return. The hotel is basically part of a high-end private members club and it's nice being able to enjoy that. The free coffee in the restaurant at 8am overlooking the ocean was perfect. The rooms are somewhat dated and don't match the luxury feel of the rest of the resort. They're comfortable though and we have no complaints, but they are not necesarily as modern as you'd expect if you were paying the same price at a comparible big-name chain hotel. We also felt the place lacked a "lobby" type area you have in most hotels where you could relax with other people in your group and get a drink. The resort has a high-end bar that I had assumed would serve this purpose, however I was booted out with my (sleeping) baby because she was under 21! As this was esentially a family holiday for a group of 6, this was a bit of a negative!

Amazing

Great location- older propertyz

we enjoyed all stay

Such a great spot on the beach, staff is great and the location is awesome

great spot, great people. Got charged a resort fee for a property that is basically at half operation given all the construction. Poor form

The only negative was lack of movie channels

This resort is one that I wish we booked elsewhere. For the price, there are so many better options. The resort is old and in need of renovation. Our room smelled like moth balls and your grandma’s house. It was clean at first but the white comforter had a big stain on it. The smell was very off-putting. Not sure if it was the old furniture, rug, but very musty. The location is nice with the beachfront but you can do so much better for the price. I wanted to check out after one night and go elsewhere but we had only one other night and they were charging me regardless. I called down and asked but they would have penalized me a night so we just stayed. So wished I had booked elsewhere. The website is high bar but does not match the atomsphere. And my biggest recommendation would be to just don’t stay here. Unless you like moth balls smell.

The location & facilities are excellent. The rooms need to be updated. Old & shabby. The rooms were clean. Once you walk out of your room it’s amazing.

Location, location, location … Not many hotels where you can stay on the beach, private with beach crew to set up your chairs and umbrellas, but this has it. Old world charm with modern amenities. It’s like being transported miles away.

Front desk I’d pretty cool

Great place for a family reunion.

Excellent location.

Great location and service

Great stay! Very unique property right on the beach. Staff very helpful.

My 15 year old son and I loved our stay here! The property is great - best beachfront access in La Jolla, plenty of beach space and food options onsite, and easy in and out. The amenities of the short golf courses, tennis, pickleball, cornhole, and more were a hit. The rooms were clean and spacious, and the beds were super comfy. The only thing to be aware of is that the rooms aren't luxury - though they make for a perfect stay at the beach with family!

The beach was magnificent. The grounds were well kept and the staff was outstanding!

Every thing was good

Staff was friendly and female bar tender was truly one of the nicest people we have met on vacation

Fabulous location

It's a beautiful place and Julia at the front desk is amazing, she did everything to make our stay a true success!

This property is an oldie but a goodie. It's location is absolutely fantastic! The grounds are gorgeous. The pool and tennis courts were lovely. Our room was dated but clean. We traveled there off season so the full amenities were not available but it also less crowded.

Came over from the Desert…just a great getaway three nights.

Beautiful view of the ocean and on the beach. The 2 bedroom 2 bathroom room was nice .The carpet was worn but clean. The restaurant was over priced but good. If you park on the street there is street cleaning days that will give you a ticket if parked there in the morning. The signs were hard to see at night because they were old and the words on the sign were worn. Luckily I was able to move it before I got a ticket. The lady at the front desk said we could park there but didn’t mention the street cleaning days. Overall the place was really nice. We would go again.

Beautiful spot. Very walkable.

I wish Expedia would have posted on their website that there were major renovations going on and it was noisy from 8 am on weekdays. Also all rooms are noisy since you can hear everybody in their rooms talking and walking around. Also you have to be out of your room by 10 am or they will not clean your room

Beautiful property. Wonderful Staff

So many amenities! My family packed our day with walks on the beach, golf, pickleball, tennis and corn hole. We didn’t make it into the pool, but it looked amazing as well. Would definitely stay here again.

Loved it! Will definitely stay again.

Lovely wedding Venue.

Love it. Festive decor for the holiday.

La Jolla is beautiful

Always a wonderful time at the La Jolla beach and tennis club. The location can't be beat and first time at the Marine Room and the food was exquisite!

I absolutely love this hotel and where it located! So much to do on the property and surrounding area! Who doesn’t love the beach!

We had a lovely time at this resort. The staff was so friendly. The room was beautiful and clean. The beach was lovely. We will be back.

We had a wonderful weekend at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. The location is ideal, the service was wonderful, and we just loved everything about it but the check in. Note to Expedia, the club doesn’t guarantee the bedding arrangement, which is highly unusual. We booked a room with two queen beds, and they initially gave us a room that only had one bed. The club was fully booked that weekend and it was a struggle for them to figure something out for us, but eventually they did and we were given a two bedroom suite. Whew! My step-daughter and are close, but we were not prepared to share a bed. The weekend was almost a bust, but instead turned out perfect!

One of the most beautiful places to stay in La Jolla, probably the best!

The beach is absolutely beautiful!!!!

Loved the beach and distance to food and shops

As usual, the trip was epic! Thank you to the entire staff, beach services, reservations; Anna, Meghan, and Jessica! We asked for a Keurig coffee machine, which was not available. Monty went out of his way and purchased one for us. We definitely were not expecting that. We spend our summer vacations there and to us, the LBTC is home away from home. The bonfire by the beach and s'mores are the kids’ favorites. We will be applying for membership soon.

Spacious apartment with a magnificent oceanfront view. The beach is cleaned of seaweed daily making it pristine. The beach equipment that is set up by the beach staff is comfortable, beach towels are plenty, allowing for a relaxing beach holiday.

Book directly with the hotel for better rooms since they cannot guarantee third party incorrect room descriptions nor their reservations. Splurge for an ocean front room, it’s worth it!

First time staying here but won’t be the last. Literally has everything you could want on premise and surrounding. If you don’t want to eat on site walk right up the street and you have so many great food options. I will not be staying anywhere else when visiting San Diego. This place is older but awesome. Their first level Ocean front room was amazing. We stayed in 110 which was literally max 5 steps to the sand. We would open our windows and listen to the waves crashing. I can not say enough great things about this place. If your reading this and trying to decide if you should stay here or any other places in close proximity do yourself a favor and get an ocean front room here it will not disappoint. So many amenities that are worth it.

Excellent experience.

We arrived in the room only to see an old and dated room with low ceilings and very little light! Came back from dinner so tired and ready for bed but we were on the bottom floor and it seems this hotel does not have insulation and no carpets so we heard every step and lots of jumps of those above us so we called the front desk several times and a few hours later at 11p the noise stopped - ugh. Problem is at 6am the noise started it again - this time it was construction workers talking and walking back and forth past our room. We were never told the hotel was under construction nor was any accommodations made to ensure that we weren’t affected. Needless to say we left early - not ok!!!

amazing location. clean older property working on updates.

It is a very nice Beach front getaway.

Very nice staff. Food and drinks at dining places was amazing. Close to other shops and restaurants.

Housekeeping was sub par. Rest of stay was outstanding

Absolutely wonderful stay, will definitely be back.

The La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club is a dream. Everyone is incredibly welcoming and helpful. The guests are family friendly. We watched dolphin and seals playing right out our window. If La Jolla is the jewel, this is the gem.

Location

It seems the place is mainly for older/members so the guests do not receive a nice welcome from the front desk staff. It felt dismissive towards us.

nice grounds, tennis facilities. pool -- nice in idea, but there was a used diaper on the edge of the kiddie pool, and a suspicious mark at the kiddie pool floor, trash scattered around (packaging from googles and such), so we stayed away. construction on site, our rooms were very outdated, with musty smell, and very poor noise isolation. booked 1 king room and 1 room with two double beds, but upon arrival we got 2 rooms with 2 double beds each, which did not work well for our party of 5. we did not need the kitchenette in our rooms, but would rather have a bigger dining table. overall, great place to come to as a tennis club, will never stay there again as a hotel.

Clean, quiet, right on the beach!

This hotel is iconic and the grounds are spectacular.

Another lovely stay at the Beach and Tennis Club.

Peaceful and quiet retreat on the ocean. Focus on the sport of tennis.

The rooms don't block outdoor noise, especially if you have one of the rooms that face the outside breezeways. You can hear everyone walking past your room, all the luggage being dragged across, etc. But being on the beach was amazing, and I love the option to reserve a beach bonfire space each day if you'd like.

The private beach makes this a very special property. Always feels like home.

Fabulous ocean front view! Old world ambience!

Old fashioned excellence

It’s on the ocean and we got ocean view you can play tennis and golf and amazing views and many nice places within walking distance. Place is a bit dated but with lots of history and tradition great for families with kids

There is no pool for kids so be aware of that.

Great location, good staff and grounds. The rooms are just so old and stale feeling. For somepeople that is the charm, but for me it feels like a motel 6, only a bigger room. This place is a jewel if it would spend some money on updating the rooms!

All voices/noise in parking lot could be heard as well as other rooms, thin walls.

However the service was exceptional, the towels are soft, and the food from the grill restaurant is great. Very family friendly and nice direct beach access. Overall would recommend.

The service was great.

I loved the location, the history of the place and relaxed atmosphere

Best location in lajolla. Right on beach. Feels private but still access to pubic areas further down. Great beach to run on. Main Street lajolla shores restaurants 5 min walk.

Love the access to the beach and nice & clean locker rooms. Very well maintained!!

The property is showing its age in a number of areas. repairs needed, chipped tiles surrounding the pool area. The beach was amazing, the Club dining room did not disappoint for food selections and pricing. Staf were very welcoming and accommodating.

The actual bathroom in my accommodations need updating.

Staff was extremely friendly and courteous. Other dining options just a short walk to La Jolla Shores area. small issue were the small flat pillows that every hotel seems to use these days. Rooms could use some updating but they were clean and well appointed

Great location and private beac

The location is amazing!

The resort was beautiful & so convenient to the beach. There are many things to do there- tennis, golf, games, swimming, walking along the shore,etc.

Excellent place for family vacation. Many activities available to keep children busy.

The room did not meet our expectation for how must it cost but everything that they have to offer on the property makes it worth it.

You definitely pay for the amenities. The hotel is old. Our room was ok. The chain in the door was ripped out of the wall. The wood floor was lifting. The kitchenette was old. The pool water was like warm (it was cold when we went). The selling point is the beach is right there. We tried for 2 days to rent a fire pit and they were all reserved each time. The beds are so uncomfortable 😣. The staff was very nice.

The location is perfect - on the beach, private, with wonderful grounds. The property could use some updating (the decor hasn't changed in a long time) but overall the package is impossible to beat if you want to be directly on the water in La Jolla.

Wonderful view right on the beach, lunch was great dinner was dry and over cooked. Staff friendly and helpful.

Fantastic location and service. Loved our stay here!

Right on the beach! Amazing views.

Location, service, freindly attitudes, free wireless internet. Room a little small, no desk, can't watchTV from chair.