The Bower Coronado

Originally had reservations at Estancia La Jolla and made a last minute switch to The Bower and beyond elated I did. Beautifully new luxury boutique hotel with balcony views and 4-5 min walking distance of any and everything Coronado. Able to have cocktails and lunch, couples massages & birthday dinner all within a 5 min walk radius. After a blissfully restful nights sleep, grabbed coffee and did a beach walk and ended our stay with breakfast at the hotels rooftop restaurant The Dive and we couldn’t have asked for a better send off. Including lots of pics since there weren’t any prior to my booking. Hope it’s helpful in decision making. If you’re looking for a place worth the splurge, The Bower is your best choice.

I travel extensively for business and spend at least 150 nights/year in hotels, mostly in 5* properties. From the moment you step into this new boutique hotel, you feel a sense of retreat and calm. I arrived mid-morning and was busy with work meetings for about an hour. I didn’t mind working from the inviting indoor/outdoor lobby conducive to socializing, along with quiet nooks. It was clear the GM Sean’s goal was to be attentive without being intrusive, creating a relaxing and thoughtful vibe. He quickly offered to hold my bags until my room was ready (which were placed in my room before my return) and asked if I cared for any coffee. A few minutes later I had a fresh iced latte to help me power through a few meetings before heading into the office. Already off to an excellent start, this attention to detail made me so glad I decided to checkout this new property, instead of the always hectic The Del or one of the rundown spots I frequent in La Jolla. The “hard product” and design are where The Bower shines. The rooms are cozy but thoughtfully designed to be chic & comfortable, with a sense of place – definitely a SoCal vibe. I stayed in a Premium Terrace Room with ample natural light, partial ocean views, and a comfortable patio where I enjoyed working until the sunset. I slept incredibly well on the firm mattress with luxurious bedding. I really appreciated the high-end touches including the Dyson hairdryer, Le Labo toiletries, and an ample stock of thick towels. I think my favorite aspect of entering my room was the inviting signature scent diffuser (not sure of the scent but it’s amazing!). I felt like I was coming home each time I opened the door. My only complaint was the road noise, but I think the sliding door to the patio wasn’t correctly installed. I provided feedback to the team and I’m confident they’ll assess/address it and I have no hesitations requesting room 414 during my next stay. I love the location of The Bower; it’s a very short walk to Coronado Beach, local boutiques, and a wide variety of dining options. However one thing that gave me pause before booking this new property was the absence of a pool and true beachfront location. I quickly appreciated being away from the touristy madness of the The Del. The Bower offers high quality beach chairs, umbrellas, Frette beach bags, and proper Frette beach towels (LOVE these!) – of which I took full advantage. There’s a small fitness room on the underground floor, but it has all the essentials. And they got it right with the hex dumbbells! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and truly went out of their way to make it an effortless stay to feel at home. I interacted with Daniel and Isabella at the front desk who didn’t miss a beat, then Nick and Sean from the management team who were genuinely interested in ensuring I had a fantastic stay. Even after just a one night I already want to return next time I’m in the area.

We're locals so my husband and I decided to have stay-cation at this new property. What a treat! We didn't want to leave the room. It was so beautiful and relaxing. The in-room amenities were outstanding - so much more than what you'd expect. The coffee service, the mini bar, the toiletries - everything were top notch. The restaurant at sunset was also stunning and it was so easy to just sit around eating and drinking and enjoying our time together. The Hamachi plate was 10/10. I wanted to eat two more helpings just on my own. The cocktails were also delicious. I had a hibiscus margarita (ok, I had two). So we're definitely going to go back to Dive for more bites and drinks on our dates nights. Hopefully we can make it for another night's stay as well!

We spent the week in Coronado at the Bower, one of the newest hotels on the island. Ironically, this was not our original hotel of choice. We checked into another hotel for our first night but once we visited the Bower, we cancelled our other hotel and Danny promptly reserved two rooms us and our other travel companions. The Bower or shall I say boutique had the vibe we were looking for to celebrate our friend's birthday week. The Bower is conveniently located across from the Dell and in walking distance to everything on the island. We enjoyed our rooms and the front desk area has a welcoming lounge feel with a fireplace. By the end of our stay, it felt as though our family had grown with the likes of the friendliest staff from Shawn (GM), Nick (Sales), Danny (PM Manager and Mr. Everything), Chris (another Mr. Everything who escorted us to our room upon late night check-in), Gavin (BoilerUp), Nuvia (excellent hostess), Jackie (Dive Bar Manager), Rachel (Ms. Dedicated - Lead Bartender), and other bar tenders Oscar, Fernando, and Amarillis (love the name and her Boston accent). I know I am missing the other hostess and a few bar tenders. We even shared an evening on the roof top where the owner was present. All this to say, breakfast on the rooftop watching the sun rise with our favorite beverage was awesome. We were welcomed to the hotel with a champagne toast giving you the vacation feel we wanted.

We stayed at the Villa Capri for 7 nights and it was simply wonderful! The location is ideal for spending time at the beach or exploring Coronado. You can hardly get better, since it's right across the street from the famous Hotel Del Coronado. Villa Capri is walking distance to almost everything, so we didn't need a car. Our Inn Keeper, Aaliyah was so accommodating, helpful and friendly! She's a pro in the field of hospitality. The accommodations were clean, bed was comfortable and water pressure/temp was great! We will definitely be back. Hopefully it stays affordable because this is a bit of a hidden gem!

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.