I was lucky enough to go to the Lodge for work in early June. It's a beautiful hotel on a gorgeous property. The lobby is welcoming and well-appointed without feeling stuffy. Loved the fire in the fireplace and rocking chairs all around. The bar was a lot of fun. And I had excellent breakfasts on the porch. The private dining room for 12 of us one night was fantastic. The service across the entire property was outstanding.

My only complaint is that my room was in what could be called Siberia (if the hotel really had that) so my room was quite a walk from the lobby. But the space was lovely and I had my own little private porch to sit outside and read.

I would love to go back!!

This is my favorite resort. I enjoyed the golf , the spa and the locaation adjoining Torrey pines state park. The service was excellent and I will definately go back.

You will not be disappointed with The Lodge at Torrey Pines. The staff was excellent, the grounds were immaculate, the service was beyond my expectations. At The Grill restaurant, I had one of the best martinis of my life and one of the finest meals...an amazing Ruby Trout. We stayed in one of the Palisade King rooms, overlooking the croquet lawn and 18th hole. The room was spacious, with a fireplace, a very roomy balcony, bathroom with a separate room for the toilet. The balcony is perfect. You know those balconies that while you are standing up everything looks great but when you sit down you can't see a thing? Well, this is not one of those. Two comfortable outdoor chairs and a table for your drinks, you can see the amazing sky, the sunset, the ocean and the beautiful pine trees.
I hope to visit again soon and often.

It is easy to see why the Lodge at Torrey Pines has quickly earned a reputation as one of the finest places to stay in the San Diego area, combining stylish accommodations with first-class service, lovely coastal views, a posh health spa and exquisite dining at the resort's well-regarded A.R. Valentien restaurant. The earthy Craftsman architectural style popularized in early 20th-century California inspired this sybaritic 171-room retreat, which sits alongside the 18th fairway and green of La Jolla's Torrey Pines Golf Course.

The least expensive "Signature" rooms facing a landscaped courtyard are nice enough, but if money is no object, book one of the Palisades rooms overlooking the golf course and the sea. Either way, be sure to ask about package deals, especially if you plan to enjoy the in-house spa services or take advantage of guaranteed tee times on the Torrey Pines Golf Course. One word of warning: Don't be surprised by the occasional roar of military jets on training missions along the coast.

You could easily spend your entire visit on the 6.5-acre grounds, the golf course and the adjacent Torrey Pines State Reserve. If you want get off the grounds, the lodge offers complimentary transportation via chauffeured Mercedes anywhere within a five-mile radius (including downtown La Jolla). However, downtown San Diego is about a 20-minute drive south on Interstate 5.