Glorietta Bay Inn in Coronado, California

The hotel is set within the historic Spreckels Mansion, offering rooms and suites with original architectural details like marble staircases and copper-accented doors. Spacious suites include fully equipped kitchens and private living areas, while accessible rooms come with grab rails and wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. Each room has a refrigerator, CD/DVD player, and cable TV, with bay-view options available in select units.

A complimentary hot continental breakfast is served each morning in the mansion's historic library with a copper-accented ceiling. The outdoor heated pool and hot tub overlook Glorietta Bay, surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas, and the on-site Spreckels Lounge offers wines and craft beers in a cozy atmosphere. A 24-hour business center with a complimentary printer and copier, plus a guest laundry room (full load for $2.50), are available on the property.

The inn is one block from Coronado Beach and directly across the street from the historic Hotel Del Coronado, with the Coronado Municipal Golf Course one mile away. Complimentary beach amenities include chairs, towels, and toys, and an outdoor shower near the pool rinses off sand after the beach. Guests can walk to local restaurants, shops, and the bayfront, with downtown San Diego 5 miles away and the San Diego Zoo a 20-minute drive.

A 'secret toy chest' at the front desk provides toys for children, and the hotel can arrange child care services upon request. The hotel runs an exclusive government travel program with special benefits for military guests, given its proximity to Naval Base Coronado and North Island. Family rooms and suites with multiple beds accommodate groups, and the heated pool and hot tub are open year-round for all ages.

The original 1906 Spreckels Mansion houses a copper-accented library that now serves as the breakfast room, with a high rounded ceiling and period furnishings. The property includes a lush garden path leading to the pool, and the mansion's interior preserves original marble staircases and architectural details from the turn of the 20th century. Self-guided guests can learn about builder John Dietrich Spreckels, whose influence shaped Coronado Island and the Arizona railroad.

History: 1906 Spreckels Mansion with original copper-accented library

Beach: Complimentary chairs, towels, and toys one block from Coronado Beach

Dining: Hot continental breakfast in the historic mansion; Spreckels Lounge

Pool: Heated outdoor pool and hot tub overlooking Glorietta Bay

Military: Exclusive government travel program with special benefits

Family: 'Secret toy chest', child care services, and family suites with kitchens