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The Shoal La Jolla Beach

2-star hotel · Travelodge UK · 6750 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego

Air conditioning · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Newspapers · Express check-in/check-out · Television in lobby · Fire Extinguisher · No elevators · Reception desk · Non-smoking rooms · Room service

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a refreshed, simple motel near Windansea Beach

8.6/10

A strong beach base with updated rooms, friendly staff and imperfect soundproofing.

The Shoal is a refreshed, simple motel about five minutes’ walk from Windansea Beach, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want clean, comfortable accommodation near the coast without luxury extras. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, updated rooms and comfortable beds. A heated outdoor pool, hot tub and beach gear add useful perks for this class, with cafés and casual restaurants nearby.

The main compromise is soundproofing: guests across sites mention neighboring rooms, footsteps overhead and road noise. An upstairs room may help with footsteps, but there’s no elevator. Onsite parking costs extra and spaces are limited; don’t count on a full breakfast, either. We’d skip it if silence, ocean views or full-service facilities are priorities, but it delivers well as an uncomplicated beach base.

Best for

  • couples on casual beach breaks
  • surfers and sunset watchers
  • families wanting a pool near the beach

Watch out for

  • thin walls and overhead footsteps
  • limited, paid onsite parking
  • no elevator or beachfront setting
Location
About five minutes on foot to Windansea Beach, with cafés nearby; outside La Jolla’s village center.
Rooms
Updated motel rooms with comfortable beds and refrigerators; sound insulation is the recurring weakness.
Cleanliness
Consistently strong guest feedback, including recent Expedia reviews.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are one of the clearest strengths across review sites.
Amenities
Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, Wi-Fi and beach gear; no full breakfast service.
Fees and surprises
Limited onsite parking carries a nightly charge; an incidental card hold applies, and there is no elevator.

Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Axel's lowest rate seen for The Shoal La Jolla Beach: $184 a night all in, Nov 15 to Nov 17, 2026. Seen Oct 12.

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Axel's take: 8.6/10

A strong beach base with updated rooms, friendly staff and imperfect soundproofing. a refreshed, simple motel near Windansea Beach, scored for what it is.

The Shoal is a refreshed, simple motel about five minutes’ walk from Windansea Beach, not a beachfront resort. It’s a strong pick for travelers who want clean, comfortable accommodation near the coast without luxury extras. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the welcoming staff, updated rooms and comfortable beds. A heated outdoor pool, hot tub and beach gear add useful perks for this class, with cafés and casual restaurants nearby.

The main compromise is soundproofing: guests across sites mention neighboring rooms, footsteps overhead and road noise. An upstairs room may help with footsteps, but there’s no elevator. Onsite parking costs extra and spaces are limited; don’t count on a full breakfast, either. We’d skip it if silence, ocean views or full-service facilities are priorities, but it delivers well as an uncomplicated beach base.

  • Best for: couples on casual beach breaks; surfers and sunset watchers; families wanting a pool near the beach

  • Watch out for: thin walls and overhead footsteps; limited, paid onsite parking; no elevator or beachfront setting

  • Location: About five minutes on foot to Windansea Beach, with cafés nearby; outside La Jolla’s village center.

  • Rooms: Updated motel rooms with comfortable beds and refrigerators; sound insulation is the recurring weakness.

  • Cleanliness: Consistently strong guest feedback, including recent Expedia reviews.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the clearest strengths across review sites.

  • Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, hot tub, Wi-Fi and beach gear; no full breakfast service.

  • Fees and surprises: Limited onsite parking carries a nightly charge; an incidental card hold applies, and there is no elevator.

Axel's opinion of The Shoal La Jolla Beach, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 15, 2026.

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Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$260 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 21 to Oct 25, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$319 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 23, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$269 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 25, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$353 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 22 to Oct 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$300 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$314 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 26, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$314 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$243 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$239 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$223 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$223 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$215 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 26 to Nov 2, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$220 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Oct 27 to Nov 3, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$205 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Oct 28 to Nov 4, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$206 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 1, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$237 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 29 to Nov 2, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$222 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 1, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$260 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 30 to Nov 2, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$231 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Oct 31 to Nov 8, 2026 · 8 nights · 2 adults$225 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$278 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$257 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Nov 6 to Nov 9, 2026 · 3 nights · 3 adults$291 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 8, 2026 · 1 night · 1 adult$288 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 10Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 14, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult$221 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 7 to Nov 15, 2026 · 8 nights · 1 adult$235 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 8 to Nov 14, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$207 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 9 to Nov 14, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$214 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults$213 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$234 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 13 to Nov 16, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$251 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 14 to Nov 23, 2026 · 9 nights · 2 adults$215 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 15 to Nov 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult$184 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$243 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 20 to Nov 23, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$257 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Nov 21 to Nov 27, 2026 · 6 nights · 3 adults$266 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 28, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$249 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 11Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult$237 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Nov 24 to Nov 30, 2026 · 6 nights · 1 adult$228 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Nov 25 to Nov 29, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$241 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 1 to Dec 4, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$214 a night · non-refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 5 to Dec 8, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$238 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult$234 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 11 to Dec 14, 2026 · 3 nights · 2 adults$245 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 14 to Dec 18, 2026 · 4 nights · 1 adult$201 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 9Sign up free to book
Dec 20 to Jan 2, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults$277 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 2, 2027 · 11 nights · 4 adults$284 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 3, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults$288 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 22 to Jan 4, 2027 · 13 nights · 4 adults$285 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 4 adults$273 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nights · 4 adults$288 a night · refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 23 to Jan 4, 2027 · 12 nights · 5 adults$318 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds and sofa) (extra bed not included)not seenSeen Oct 13Sign up free to book
Dec 27 to Jan 3, 2027 · 7 nights · 5 adults$296 a night · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds and sofa) (child meal not included, extra bed not included)not seenSeen Oct 15Sign up free to book
Jan 27 to Jan 31, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults$252 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Jan 27 to Feb 4, 2027 · 8 nights · 1 adult$261 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Feb 5 to Feb 14, 2027 · 9 nights · 2 adults$262 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Feb 7 to Feb 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults$273 a night · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Feb 7 to Feb 14, 2027 · 7 nights · 3 adults$300 a night · non-refundable · Deluxe Quadruple room (2 full double beds)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book
Mar 9 to Mar 13, 2027 · 4 nights · 2 adults$257 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (king size bed)not seenSeen Oct 14Sign up free to book
Apr 4 to Apr 7, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults$249 a night · refundable · Accessible Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible)not seenSeen Oct 12Sign up free to book

About The Shoal La Jolla Beach

  • 2-star hotel
  • Travelodge UK
  • 6750 La Jolla Blvd, San Diego
  • Amenities: Air conditioning, Smoking areas, Smoke-free property, Heating, Newspapers, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Fire Extinguisher, No elevators, Reception desk, Non-smoking rooms, Room service
  • City page: Hotels in San Diego

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