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Cherokee Lodge

Traditional guesthouse in Coronado offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast vouchers, parking, and pet-friendly rooms. Close to Coronado Beach and San Diego International Airport.

964 D Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States View on map
9.2/10
Exceptional Based on 154 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Parking Air-conditioned Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable stay in a charming, quiet neighborhood

Visitors appreciate the friendly service, peaceful atmosphere, and convenient location near Coronado Beach, while noting some rooms vary in size and amenities.

Guests often praise

  • Friendly, helpful staff providing attentive service and accommodating special requests
  • Comfortable beds and clean, well-maintained rooms with a traditional charm
  • Quiet, safe neighborhood within walking distance to Coronado Beach and local attractions
  • Included breakfast vouchers and value for money
  • Easy parking availability nearby

Worth knowing

  • Room sizes and layouts vary due to the building's conversion from a large historic house
  • Some guests found bed pillows and linens less comfortable or not cotton
  • No on-site restaurant, pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle service
  • Bathrooms and showers in some rooms, especially smaller ones, can be compact and less spacious
  • Pet- and kid-friendly, but amenities remain basic and self-service-friendly

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a quaint, budget-friendly stay near the beach
  • Guests who appreciate a quiet, residential setting with a local neighborhood vibe
  • Visitors wanting easy access to Coronado's attractions without hotel resort crowds
  • Those who value friendly, personalized service over luxury facilities
  • Families and pet owners looking for a welcoming, smoke-free environment
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About this property

Welcome to Cherokee Lodge

Cherokee Lodge is a traditional guesthouse featuring quaint rooms with free Wi-Fi and breakfast vouchers, set within peaceful gardens. The property offers air-conditioned, pet- and kid-friendly accommodations without on-site restaurant or pool facilities, emphasizing a quiet and smoke-free environment. Guests appreciate the comfortable, varied room layouts in this converted historic building dating back to 1896.

Located just an 8-minute walk from Coronado Beach, the lodge is well positioned for visitors wanting easy access to the waterfront as well as nearby attractions. The San Diego International Airport is about 17 minutes away by car, providing convenient connections for travelers. The surrounding neighborhood offers a residential charm with unique homes and gardens, making it suitable for guests seeking a relaxed, small-town vibe.

Reviewers highlight the welcoming and helpful staff alongside comfortable accommodations, though some note variation in room size and amenities such as pillow comfort and bathroom space. Parking nearby is generally accessible, which is important given the absence of an airport shuttle or fitness center. Breakfast options, including continental-style choices and coffee, add practical value for guests starting their day.

Visitors aiming for a budget-friendly and quiet stay while exploring Coronado or San Diego’s top sights—like Hotel del Coronado, the San Diego Zoo, and Balboa Park—may find Cherokee Lodge a fitting choice. It appeals primarily to those prioritizing location and atmosphere over extensive onsite amenities, including families and pet owners.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Air-conditioned
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Restaurant
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

RC
Rebecca Cook Apr 16, 2026
10

I cannot say enough about this B & B! The staff are friendly, the rooms are comfortable, the location cannot be beat and the value is amazing! Breakfast included and cookies in the afternoon! There's no other place I will ever stay on Coronado Island.

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Help Apr 14, 2026
10

When you look into the eyes of a divyang (differently-abled) child, you don’t see weakness—you see courage wrapped in silence. These children wake up every day fighting battles most of us will never understand. Some cannot walk, some cannot speak, some cannot see the colors of this world, yet their hearts are filled with hope. Hope that someone, somewhere, will see them not as a burden, but as a blessing. A small child struggling to hold a pencil, a young girl learning to smile through pain, a boy waiting for a helping hand—these are not stories from a book, they are real lives around us. While we run behind comfort and success, these children struggle for basic needs like education, treatment, therapy, and dignity. Their tears are silent, but their pain is loud enough for a kind heart to hear. They don’t ask for luxury. They ask for care. They don’t beg for sympathy. They hope for support. A little donation from us can become their medicine, their wheelchair, their school bag, or even their chance to live independently. What may feel small to us can change their entire future. If this message brings moisture to your eyes, let it also move your heart to action. Compassion is meaningful only when it turns into help. You don’t need to search far—the QR code for donation is available on the Profile DP. One scan can bring light into a child’s dark world. Please remember: when you support divyang children, you are not losing money—you are earning blessings. Their smiles will become your strength, their prayers will protect your family, and their progress will give your life deeper meaning. See them with your heart, not just your eyes. Donate today.

RD
Reg Dunlap Feb 24, 2026
10

We really loved the unique Cherokee Lodge! It's a converted huge house so no two rooms are exactly the same. Yet our room was plenty large and comfortable and had everything we needed. We had the king size bed and it was the best night sleep we had in quite a while. We did a lot of socializing over the Continental style breakfast in the morning, with yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, pastries or bagels. I enjoyed several cups of Keurig coffee. We love the location, and got to walk the neighborhood and look at the unique homes and gardens. The staff was great too, including looking for a flatter pillow for me, and refunding the money that we paid for a friend's room so they could pay their own way. We highly recommend visiting Coronado and staying at least a few days.

LM
Linda Maurer Jan 26, 2026
10

Well really enjoyed our stay. We were in San Diego for our son’s football game and were happy to have found this place! Coronado is off the beaten path, with a small town vibe but with a lovely, wide beach and plenty of great restaurants and bars. The accommodations were exactly what we needed, quiet, very safe, clean and comfortable.

JO
Jane Ortenberg Jan 25, 2026
8.0

We had a very small room, but everything we needed was there. Very clean, neat ,quiet. Great location and we did not have problem finding a parking nearby My only complaint: linens are not cotton. It probably doesn’t matter for most of people.

B
Becca Jan 13, 2026
8.0

Nice place to stay in a quiet and convenient location, about a 10 minute walk to the beach. Staff were all so friendly and helpful. We stayed in room 6 which has a king bed and en suite bathroom. We both found the bed and pillows to be uncomfortable, but the room overall is nice and spacious. If you are tall or a bigger person I would not recommend this room as the bathroom and shower are very slim and oddly shaped. The breakfast, bottled water, and cookies are all great. We really appreciated our stay overall.

NT
Nelson Tracey Jan 03, 2026
10

Great retro-style bed and breakfast - very helpful with my requests, easy self check-in, simple amenities, and very quiet which is excellent. It's a nice, affordable place to stay on Coronado that is walkable to everything you need at a budget friendly price. I've stayed here twice and will stay again!

G
Gleggerfriddse Jan 01, 2026
10

Very nice lodge on Coronado Island. Basic and clean rooms. Only a 5-10 mins walk away from Coronado Beach and 10-15 mins ride with Uber to Downtown San Diego. Very friendly and helpful service team.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Cherokee Lodge

Coronado, California, USA

Built in 1896, this traditional guesthouse is an 8-minute walk from Coronado Beach and 8.2 miles from San Diego International Airport.

  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot 59 min Walk
  • Coronado Ferry Landing 29 min Walk
  • Orange Av & 10th St 4 min Walk
  • San Diego International Airport 17 min Car · 1 hr 5 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

San Diego Zoo 65,937 reviews

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

4.7 · Zoo
Balboa Park 78,658 reviews

Balboa Park

San Diego, CA, United States

4.8 · Park
Hotel del Coronado 20,834 reviews

Hotel del Coronado

1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118, United States

4.5 · Hotel
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