I live in L.A. and have passed La Jolla on the way to downtown SD, dozens of times. La Jolla always seemed 'far away' from attractions and, in my mind, hotels there seemed much more expensive than comparable hotels in downtown L.A.

Staying at this hotel has proved that:
a. It's not terribly far from attractions
b. It's not prohibitively expensive. (Maybe, because of the pandemic, prices are artificially low?)

First, let's talk about the condition of the hotel. It's rated 4-stars and all that means is that it has a lot of amenities -- ballrooms, pool, tennis courts, etc. But most people think "luxury' when they see 4-star and, in this case, the property falls short. In terms of the appearance of the room and even the public areas, I'd rate it at 3-stars (like a solid Holiday Inn). From the moment you drive up to the uninteresting front entrance to the mind-numbing tans and browns everywhere (even in the pool area), this is a hotel with 3-star decor.

When you add in the condition of the rooms, it supports the 3-star assessment. We had 2 rooms which appeared to have updated baths in them but there are remnants of the pre-updated condition,e.g., the old faucet handles on the tub/shower. The furniture looks distressed which could be deliberate or a signal that it's been beat-up over the years. In either event, the distressed look doesn't gibe with the rest of the decor.

Bottom line: the rooms are not horrible; they're decent but they're not 4-star. The main feature of the hotel is its location and, for us, the peace and quiet associated with a hotel which overlooks a massive golf course is a big plus. All of the rooms have SOME view of the course and all are 'away from the street' so there is no ambient noise most of the time, especially during sleeping hours (a big plus for us -- no ear plugs!)

The pool is quite large but I found its modest depth (about 5 feet at the deepest and very shallow at the other end) disappointing as I am someone who enjoys swimming laps. If you're just going to stand in the pool or dangle your feet, it would be less of a problem. Strangely even though the pool deck overlooks the golf course, you cannot see it from most of the deck since, once you sit down, the walls of the pool area block the view.

In all, staying here was peaceful, affordable and fairly convenient.