Coronado Island Marriott Resort & Spa

“A true resort experience!”

I had read some not so good reviews of this place, so wanted to write my own recent experience. The resort was awesome! We were upgraded to a suite at the very end of the water side buildings with a dead on view of the bay and San Diego skyline with a huge balcony. The room was very large, well de… more

I had read some not so good reviews of this place, so wanted to write my own recent experience. The resort was awesome! We were upgraded to a suite at the very end of the water side buildings with a dead on view of the bay and San Diego skyline with a huge balcony. The room was very large, well decorated, big bathroom and comfortable bed. We had been given a gift card and decided to spend one night on the island. We were also gifted (by the hotel) complimentary cocktails and appetizers at the bar. The pool area is very nice, again with a commanding view of the city skyline and Coronado Bridge. The place was clean, well staffed and everyone was very nice and made sure our stay was perfect. This is truly a resort experience, much like being in Hawaii. Bikes for rent, beach chairs and umbrellas, etc., wellness center, spa, amazing landscaping with water features everywhere and even flamingos! We plan to make this a regular staycation destination

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“Good Property, Pity About the Pool”

We stayed four nights at the property while attending a wedding in the family. Most events and entertainment were held at the resort, so we saw several locations on the property and service levels, both, for large events and for smaller gatherings. First the positives-the service is uniformly good,… more

We stayed four nights at the property while attending a wedding in the family. Most events and entertainment were held at the resort, so we saw several locations on the property and service levels, both, for large events and for smaller gatherings. First the positives-the service is uniformly good, starting from the front office who were proactive and helpful. Staff at the restaurants were experienced and it showed. They did not flap under pressure and usually found a solution. Housekeeping was also on the mark, in the rooms and on the resort. There is a really scenic boardwalk which overlooks the San Diego skyline, and this makes for a really nice walk, whether in the morning or at sunset with the lights on buildings in downtown San Diego coming on. Along the boardwalk are nice cafes, coffee-shops and restaurant sprinkled around, and you can also find water-sports on the Bay. There is a well-stocked super-market close by. Breakfast was good and wholesome and if you are a frequent Marriott guest, you can get some free vouchers. Now for the not so good: the swimming pool is a no-no. It is mostly shallow, probably meant for small kids or people who want to lounge about rather than swim for exercise. There is no hygiene (no one showers before entering the pool), and there are remnants of food and drink all round the pool. There is little by the way of shower or changing facilities and the towels seem unwashed. I have seen a similar pool and surroundings in the property in Phuket (Thailand) so I think it may be a Marriott feature. If they want guests who are serious about swimming, they need two different pools-one for families with small children and another for others. Swimming while some guests (big or small) suddenly creep up on you is no fun. So, a great stay, marred by a poor pool experience. Suffice to say, I did not go back to the pool. Other Marriott resort properties are on my watch-list.

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“Lovely place for a weekend stay”

Great location and views. Comfortable bed and large room and a nice and decent sized balcony. The shower is great. The only drawbacks from a 5 is the coffee in the room is horrible. For what you pay for the room you would expect coffee that is more than flavoured water. The other disappointing… more

Great location and views. Comfortable bed and large room and a nice and decent sized balcony. The shower is great. The only drawbacks from a 5 is the coffee in the room is horrible. For what you pay for the room you would expect coffee that is more than flavoured water. The other disappointing point was the cleanliness of the room. The carpet was dirty from years of use and food residue not cleaned from carpet or balcony during our stay. All Staff were always friendly. Used the bikes and they were great to get around the island. Outdoor pool service is only on weekends and it was fairly slow.

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