Shore House at The Del Review & VERY Detailed Guide: Your Access to VIP Rates

Shore House at The Del offers guests the newest luxury accommodations at the legendary Hotel del Coronado. These extraordinary private homes available for vacation booking opened in 2022 and conclude the resort’s $400 million re-imagination.

Located on the resort’s southernmost point, you’ll enjoy a choreographed arrival along a brick-paved boulevard lined with palm trees. The Shore House façade embraces the Hotel del’s iconic Queen Anne Revival design, complete with red shingled rooftops, classic gables, and white ship-lap siding. A private entrance welcomes you to the Shore House guest lobby.

This collection of 75 luxury residences at Shore House at The Del provides coveted opportunities for families and groups to indulge in sun-filled days and Hotel del Coronado’s landmark views of the California Coast. We’ve put together a guide to this new neighborhood so that you can decide if staying here is right for you. And, you can book with extra amenities through us.

Shore House at the Del Guest Homes

These private resort residential condominiums come in one-, two-, and three-bedroom options. Depending on location, each home has a view ranging from panoramic seascapes to pretty views of Glorietta Bay.

More private than a hotel room or suite, a Shore House at The Del rental is closer to a California beach house. Soothing tones of blue, sand, and pearl, curated artwork and furniture, natural textures, hand-scraped wood floors, and beamed ceilings create a natural coastal aesthetic.

A luxurious great room includes a living area with a limestone fireplace, an L-shaped queen sofa sleeper, and a dining area. The gourmet kitchen features high-end Bosch, Wolf, and Sub-Zero appliances and all the kitchenware you’ll need. Some kitchens also have islands with casual seating. Most residences have sliding glass doors leading to a terrace with outdoor seating and a travertine fireplace.

The bedrooms are separate from the main living space. Each bedroom has a luxurious ensuite with a walk-in shower and dual sink vanity. Primary bedrooms also have deep soaking tubs. All homes have a washer and dryer and complimentary Wi-Fi access.

Accessible residences are available in the following categories:

One-Bedroom Homes at Shore House at the Del

One-bedroom residences at Shore House at The Del come in four options distinguished primarily by location and view. You’ll choose from Oceanfront with full ocean views, Ocean View with partial ocean views, Bay View, and Resort View residences.

If you put a premium on indoor-outdoor spaces, the Oceanfront, Ocean View, and Bay View residences are the best choice. If you need more room, a larger dining table, a kitchen island, and a powder room in the main living area, Resort View properties are for you.

Oceanfront Residence

Beds: One king bed and a queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: wraparound veranda with fireplace, full ocean views
Size: 769 square feet

Oceanfront one-bedroom homes offer the most sought-after coastal experiences at Shore House. This design includes a center island in the gourmet kitchen.

You’ll enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and Point Loma from your wraparound veranda, which is accessible from the living room, kitchen, and bedroom.

Ocean View Residence

Beds: King bed and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: private veranda with fireplace, partial ocean views
Size: 769 square feet

Ocean View one-bedroom beach homes offer guests a similar experience to Oceanfront beach homes.

This residence features a gourmet kitchen too, but without the island. The substantial terrace provides partial ocean views and can be accessed from both the living room and bedroom.

Resort View Residence

Beds: King bed and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: Juliet balconies, resort views
Size: 831 square feet

Resort View condominiums are the largest one-bedroom residences. This option offers you views of the resort’s lush Victorian neighborhood and the original Hotel del Coronado.

The gourmet kitchen has an island with seating, and the dining area has a table for six. The main living area includes a powder room. There is no outdoor veranda but rather two Juliet balconies, one off the great room and the other off the bedroom.

Bay View Residence

Beds: King bed and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: private veranda with fireplace, Glorietta Bay views
Size: 764 square feet

Bay View residences offer spectacular views of Glorietta Bay and the San Diego skyline. There is a substantial veranda that you can access from either the living area or the bedroom.

Like the Ocean View residence, the fully equipped gourmet kitchen doesn’t include an island.

Two-Bedroom Residences at Shore House at The Del

Two-bedroom resort residential condominiums at Shore House at The Del come in four styles and two loft styles – Oceanfront, Ocean View, Bay View, and Resort View, plus two two-level loft layouts. They range in size from 1157 to 1391 square feet.

Primary bedrooms have one king bed, and second bedrooms have two queen beds. All two-bedroom residences sleep up to 7 guests. Both bedrooms have ensuites with walk-in showers. Primary bedrooms also have soaking tubs.

Like one-bedroom homes, Resort View residences offer more indoor living space, and the other designs provide more indoor-outdoor spaces.

Oceanfront Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: wraparound veranda with fireplace, second private veranda, full ocean views
Size: 1297 square feet

The wraparound veranda with fireplace and unobstructed ocean views set this two-bedroom residence apart from the rest. You can access it from both the main living area and the primary bedroom for true indoor-outdoor living. The second bedroom has a small, private veranda.

The gourmet kitchen includes a center island with seating, and the dining table seats eight, instead of the usual six.

Ocean View Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: veranda with fireplace, second private veranda, partial ocean views
Size: 1219 square feet

When you choose a two-bedroom Ocean View residence, you’ll enjoy partial ocean views from the expansive veranda accessible from either the primary bedroom or the main living area. The second bedroom has a private veranda.

There is no central island with additional seating in the gourmet kitchen. Expect a dining table for six.

Ocean View Loft Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper (two levels)
Outdoor features: veranda with fireplace, second private veranda, partial ocean views
Size: 1219 square feet

Two-bedroom Ocean View Loft residences provide a similar experience to Ocean View residences. The difference is that the second bedroom with two queen beds, a private balcony, and ensuite is located on the second floor.

The first-floor primary bedroom and main living area access an expansive veranda with partial ocean views, an outdoor fireplace, and comfortable seating. This home has no kitchen island, and the dining table seats six.

Resort View Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: Juliet balcony, resort views
Size: 1391 square feet

Overlooking the Victorian neighborhood, Resort View homes offer the largest indoor living space of the two-bedroom residences. Juliet balconies provide more indoor living space, including a powder room. There’s a center island in the gourmet kitchen, plus a dining table that seats eight.

 This is the only two-bedroom style that doesn’t have a private Juliet balcony or veranda off the second bedroom but does have its own private entrance.

Bay View Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: veranda with fireplace, second private veranda, Glorietta Bay views
Size: 1157 square feet

Bay View residences are the smallest of the two bedrooms, but you don’t give up any luxury amenities.

You’ll still enjoy an expansive veranda off the main living area and primary bedroom, plus a private veranda off the second bedroom. Both have views of Glorietta Bay and the San Diego cityscape.

The gourmet kitchen does not include a kitchen island. The dining table seats six.

Bay View Loft Residence

Beds: King bed, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper (two levels)
Outdoor features: veranda with fireplace, second private veranda, Glorietta Bay views
Size: 1219 square feet

Two-bedroom Bay View Loft condominiums share the same square footage and offer a similar experience to Ocean View Lofts. This is the only other two-level, two-bedroom style on the Shore House property.

The first-floor primary bedroom opens onto an expansive veranda. A second bedroom with two queen beds, a private veranda, and luxury ensuite is on the second level.

 There is no kitchen island, and the dining table seats six.

Three-Bedroom Properties at Shore House at The Del

Three-bedroom homes at Shore House at The Del are the largest homes on the iconic resort and come in three styles. The Oceanfront three-bedroom is the only single-level home. Both the Ocean View Loft and the Bay View Loft are two levels.

Three-bedroom homes at Shore House at The Del range in size from 1598 to 1678 square feet. The single-level Oceanfront View three-bedroom sleeps 9, and the two loft three-bedroom homes sleep 11. All bedrooms have ensuites with walk-in showers. Primary bedrooms also have soaking tubs.

All three-bedroom residences have the same gourmet kitchen with Wolf, Bosch, and Sub-Zero appliances and kitchenware. There are no center islands with additional seating.

Oceanfront Residence

Beds: two king beds, two queen beds, and queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: three private verandas and two outdoor fireplaces with oceanfront views
Size: 1678 square feet

The luxurious three-bedroom Oceanfront Residence overlooks the Coronado coastline with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. It is the largest home at Shore House at The Del.

The open-concept beach house includes a fully equipped gourmet kitchen and a dining table for eight. A wraparound veranda with two outdoor fireplaces offers full ocean views from every room.

The primary bedroom has a king bed and access to the main veranda. The second bedroom also has a king bed and access to a smaller private veranda. In the third bedroom, there are two queen beds and access to another private veranda.

Ocean View Loft Residence

Beds: King bed, four queen beds, and a queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: two private verandas and an outdoor fireplaces with partial ocean views
Size: 1654 square feet

Three-bedroom Ocean View Loft homes are imperceptibly smaller than Oceanfront three bedrooms. This design style spans two levels. Each bedroom has access to a veranda with partial ocean views.

The spacious great room includes a table for six in the dining area and a gourmet kitchen with top-end appliances.

The first-floor primary bedroom accesses the main veranda. Also on the first floor, the second bedroom has two queen beds and access to a smaller, private veranda. A third bedroom on the second level also has two queen beds and a small private veranda.

Bay View Loft Residence

Beds: King bed, four queen beds, and a queen sofa sleeper
Outdoor features: two private verandas and an outdoor fire place with bay views
Size: 1598 square feet

The Bay View Loft Residence is the smallest of the three-bedroom options at Shore House at The Del. This design style also spans two levels. Each of the three bedrooms has access to a veranda with views of Glorietta Bay.

The airy great room has an L-shaped sectional with a queen sofa sleeper and a fireplace, a gourmet kitchen, and a dining table that seats six.

An expansive veranda with a fireplace and modern coastal seating overlooks the yacht marina in Glorietta Bay.

The first-floor primary bedroom has a king bed and accesses the home’s main veranda. The second bedroom, also on the first floor, and the third bedroom on the second level both have two queen beds and private verandas. 

Dining at Shore House at The Del 

Shore House Bistro is exclusive to guests of Shore House at The Del. There are seven other restaurants on the Hotel del Coronado resort property available to Shore House, Beach Village at The Del, and main resort guests. They include:

• Serea (make a reservation)
• Sheerwater (another buffet breakfast option)
• Sun Deck
• Babcock & Story Bar
• ENO Market & Pizzeria
• Beach & Taco Shack (fun beachfront bar with tables and take-out service)
• Sundae’s

Shore House Bistro

The relaxed elegance of Shore House Bistro will satisfy everyone in the family, from the smallest PB&J connoisseur to the most discriminating palate. The bistro itself is thoughtfully designed to accommodate a host of dining experiences like chef’s table events.

Shore House Bistro offers guests an exclusive breakfast buffet daily. Enjoy your buffet or à la carte breakfast items in the adjacent courtyard. An upscale lunch menu includes ceviche, sashimi, and other chilled seafood options. Other offerings include shared plates, salads, sandwiches, and other light fare.

Both adult and child menus provide vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices. The children’s menu goes beyond kid favorites with other choices, like beef teriyaki skewers.

Expect a wide-ranging drink menu from craft brews on tap to craft cocktails.

Amenities Just for Shore House Guests

From the dedicated entrance and check-in experience to the VIP concierge, amenities abound at Shore House at The Del. You’ll experience a zero-edge oceanfront pool with a pool bar and private pool cabanas, an indoor-outdoor grand living room and adjacent bistro, and abundant lounge areas with fire pits.

Wellness activities exclusive to Shore House residents include beach Pilates and personal trainers. Prearrange poolside spa services in the comfort of a private cabana through your VIP Shore House concierge.

You can also take advantage of complimentary valet or self-parking at Shore House at The Del.

VIP Concierge and Check-In

Over 700 rooms mean that the front desk and concierge team are often quite busy. One big perk of Shore House (and Beach Village) reservations is that you have your own dedicated concierge and check in area.

Private Pool and Pool Bar

A focal point of your experience at Shore House at The Del is the spectacular ocean view pool framed by sun loungers, day beds, and pool cabanas. You’ll enjoy panoramic ocean vistas and iconic island sunsets.

Beginning at one end of the fabulous indoor-outdoor spaces exclusive to Shore House residents, you’ll find a grand living room that blends seamlessly with the bistro. The indoor space opens onto a courtyard with a California coast vibe.

The courtyard has a dazzling Victorian fountain and numerous lounge areas with fire pits. Next to this patio is the pool bar, spa tub, and oceanfront pool with private cabanas. Beyond that is another outdoor lounge area with additional cozy seating areas and fire pits overlooking the Coronado shoreline.

Blue Hour Beachside Fire Pits

Shore House guests enjoy a daily Blue Hour, where the neighborhood’s many fire pits are lit, and seaside evenings are toasted with sunset cocktails and a Blue Hour menu.

It is indeed a fantastic place to end an evening (for your own fire pit with s’mores, you can reserve a daily roast).

Complimentary Daily Beach Chairs

Shore House and Beach Village guests both receive two beach chairs and an umbrella to use daily at Del Beach. (Main resort guests have to pay for them.)

Lobby Lounge

One thing they did right at Shore House is to encourage guests to linger and lounge. At least when you can bear to leave your residence.

This lounging area opens up to the communal table area in the bistro.

Hotel del Coronado Amenities  

Although Shore House amenities are exclusive to Shore House residents, you can also use any of the legendary Hotel del Coronado main resort amenities. This includes the resort’s spa, fitness center, boutique shops, Ice House Museum, and all pools and private cabanas on the main resort.

The new Southpointe Ballroom and outdoor event lawn are adjacent to Shore House if you’re planning a large event at this landmark hotel during your stay.

Spa & Salon at The Del in The Victorian

The VIP concierge at Shore House at The Del can arrange a bevy of spa services for you that include facials, nail care, massages, and other body treatments. Make it a spa day and enjoy time on the Spa terrace, which has a vanishing pool.

You can also indulge in hair services at the spa’s Marilyn Monroe-inspired beauty bar.

Fitness Center in the Victorian Neighborhood

The 24-hour fitness center is next to the spa in The Victorian building.. You can take advantage of cardio and strength training equipment or fitness experiences like Yoga and Pilates.

Outdoor fitness offerings include Beach Spin, Yoga on the Beach, and Paddleboard Yoga. These classes require reservations. Your VIP concierge can help you. Ask about surf lessons too.

Shops at The Del

As a Shore House at the Del guest, you also have Shops at The Del available to you. This collection of newly renovated boutique apparel and specialty shops is inside The Victorian.

You’ll find a fun blend of exciting boutiques featuring seaside-inspired keepsakes, fine jewelry, designer labels, home accents, and fashion for women and men.

Ice House Museum

The newly renovated Ice House Museum is a must-see at Hotel del Coronado resort. It features a glimpse into the rich heritage of The Del via permanent exhibits, rotating displays, special memorabilia, and artifacts, plus a spot to take a selfie with Marilyn Monroe.

You won’t want to miss this fun, behind-the-scenes historical experience. You can also sign up for 90-minute docent-led tours or 60-minute self-guided audio tours.

Recurring and Seasonal Events at Hotel del Coronado

Shore House Bistro regularly schedules exclusive chef’s tables, artisan demonstrations, and wine tastings in their dedicated space.

On the larger resort property, Shore House guests can partake in myriad recurring and seasonal events and amenities. Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton goes all out during the holiday season.

Live Music at The Del

There are two ways to enjoy daily live music at Hotel del Coronado. The first is at the casual oceanfront Beach + Taco Shack. Grab a table and enjoy music on the beach from 3 pm to 6 pm. The other location is Babcock & Story Bar where you can catch Michael “Gonzo” Gonzales playing guitar and singing covers Thursday through Saturday, 6 pm to 10 pm.

Beach Roast

A favorite of Shore House at The Del guests is the Roast. It’s available evenings at either 6 pm or 8 pm. You’ll have a private beach bonfire where you can roast up some s’mores and enjoy the views during this hour-long experience.

Order from Beach + Taco Shack or ENO Market & Pizzeria restaurants to make a meal of it. Ask your Shore House VIP concierge to help reserve your Roast.

Movies on the Beach

Cuddle up under the stars for cult classic and family favorite films. Personalize your experience by choosing a beach daybed, a private bonfire, or hotel sand chairs. Movies are on select dates. Ask your Shore House VIP concierge to make your required reservations. VIP Family Movie Packages are available. Movies start promptly at 7:30 pm. (Bring a sweater.)

Holiday Festivities at Hotel del Coronado

Holidays at The Del are magical. Most holiday activities and amenities run from mid-November to January 1, and not all require reservations. These are some favorites you don’t want to miss, but the roster of activities varies by year.

• Skating by the Sea (legendary beachfront ice rink)
• Frostbite Lounge (rink-side fire pits for up to six)
• Beach Igloos
• At First Light Lightshow Spectacular
• Holiday Movies on the Beach
• Jingle Roast (the week before Christmas only)
• Photos with Santa
• Gingerbread Houses (Coronet Room)
• Elf Deliveries (surprise a loved one)
• Victorian Tea (Crown Room)
• Menorah Lighting (eight-day celebration)
• Lavish Christmas Eve buffet (Crown Room and Coronet Room)
• Christmas Day holiday buffet (Crown Room and Coronet Room)
• New Year’s Eve Masquerade Gala (New Southpointe Ballroom next to Shore House at The Del)
• Holiday Festival with the Coronado Island community (one night)
• Jingle Bar (Friday to Sunday, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.)

 Fees apply to some events and amenities.

Uniquely Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton

The legendary Hotel del Coronado is a San Diego icon. It’s been a seaside sanctuary for distinguished guests, Presidents, and celebrities alike since 1888.

There’ve been many historic events like the dinner for Charles Lindbergh in the famous Crown Room. Movies like the 1958 film Some Like It Hot have been filmed at the historic hotel. Liberace was even discovered while performing here.

A host of Hollywood A-listers have stayed at Hotel del Coronado over the years, from Clark Gable to Oprah Winfrey. These days, they’re drawn to the privacy of Hotel del Coronado’s residential options like Shore House at the Del and Beach Village.

Coronado Island Neighborhood

With so many amenities at Hotel del Coronado, Curio Collection by Hilton (like Shore House’s oceanfront pool, private pool bar, and outdoor lounge), you may never want to leave. But just in case, there’s plenty to do off of the property too.

Coronado Island is a land-tied island via the Silver Strand on its southernmost point. Most guests arrive from San Diego by way of the iconic Coronado Bridge.

Coronado Beach is the only white sand beach in San Diego because of the abundant mica in the sand. There are seven beaches on the island though, including North Beach, a favorite of dog lovers, and Coronado Tidelands Park, a favorite among parents.

Things to do in Coronado include exploring restaurants and retail shops along Orange Avenue, watching a performance at Lamb’s Players Theatre, catching the Coronado Ferry to the San Diego Broadway Pier (a short walk from the USS Midway Museum), or playing a round at Coronado Municipal Golf Course.

Shore House at The Del Reservations

We can book you in with Virtuoso amenities that include the below: