The Victorian Restoration
The Victorian Restoring A Treasure
For more than 135 years, Hotel del Coronado has welcomed travelers from all over the world to experience the best of Southern California's coastal lifestyle. The Victorian building is the original, iconic beachfront hotel established in 1888, and is renowned for evoking a bygone era, with a star-studded legacy and magic of nearly two centuries.
After a five-year restoration and revitalization that has touched all areas of the resort, The Del will complete its final phase in 2025: a more than $160 million restoration of the hotel's historic Victorian building.
The first rooms are now available for stays. All rooms will be completed by summer 2025.
Sneak Peek
Revitalized Victorian Rooms
In the original 1888 hotel that evokes the legacy and magic of two centuries, no two rooms are alike and all are full of character. The restoration of The Victorian guest rooms celebrates The Del's legendary history while improving function and design.
The Garden Courtyard
At the heart of The Victorian is the lush Garden courtyard, which has gone through extensive rehabilitation to bring this space back to the Victorian era thanks to the efforts of Burton Landscape Architecture Studio. At its center is the return of the "Naiad Queen" fountain, featuring a bronze statue that is an exact replica of the original by French sculptor Charles Cordier that was located at The Del from 1888 to 1912. Carapace Arts reproduced this classic piece by making a mold of a duplicate statue discovered in Port Townsend, Washington.
Garden-facing rooms were the most popular during The Del's early days. The restored Garden features a mix of eclectic botanical selections that showcase the Victorian aesthetic, along with citrus trees to reflect what was originally planted in 1888. Many of the courtyard's existing and historic plants were preserved including Tree Ferns, a large Floss Silk Tree, and Queen Palms.
Preservation & Design
David Marshall of Heritage Architecture & Planning oversaw The Victorian guestroom redesign effort with the same vigor and attention to detail that awarded the firm a “Preservation Project of The Year” honor from the Save Our Heritage Organisation, as well as a “Preservation Design Award” from the California Preservation Foundation following their extensive and diligent reconstruction of the hotel’s front porch and lobby areas.
Led by GSB Inc. and Wimberly Interiors, the design for the Victorian guestrooms celebrates the legacy of the property, ensuring the public areas remain truly Victorian with original finishes remaining intact, but with contemporary design enhancements to bathrooms, furnishing, artwork and state-of-the-art technologies to elevate the level of comfort and luxury.
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Spa & Salon at The Del
Indulge your mind, body, and spirit. Inspired by the healing power of the ocean, our Spa offers an array of luxurious treatments and wellness activities that leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
Dining at The Del
Expert chefs. Locally sourced ingredients. A seaside haven for foodies. Beachfront dining that satisfies your every craving.
Choose from casual toes-in-the-sand tacos and cocktails, to fireside bites overlooking the sunset, to pizza and grab-n-go sandwiches, to fresh-catch sustainable seafood with wine.
Activities & Events
Make America’s most beloved beach the backdrop to your most beloved memories. From private beach bonfires with s’mores to plush pool cabanas and surf lessons, make new memories in a magical beachfront setting.
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