Press & News

See what our neighbors near and far are saying about Coronado’s newest hotel and only rooftop bar? See our latest press and news on The Bower Hotel Coronado and Dive Coronado rooftop.

Open-air dining setup with a shaded table, plants, and city view with palm trees and buildings in the background.

Eater.com

May 2025 Restaurant Opening You May Have Missed

The Crown City finally got its first rooftop bar and restaurant in March. Across the street from the Hotel Del Coronado, Dive is perched atop the Bower Coronado, a luxury boutique hotel swathed in Japanese wabi-sabi design elements.

A cozy outdoor nook with a curved sofa, palm tree, fire feature, and snacks on a table, next to a modern building.

San Diego Magazine

First Look: Dive Restaurant & Bar at The Bower Hotel

...Luckily, this glaring oversight will soon be corrected when Dive, the signature restaurant and bar at The Bower hotel, soft opens on Friday, March 14.

Rooftop bar with neon "Villa" sign, stools at the counter, blue accents, and a small table with a drink, under an open sky.

Coronado Times

The Bower Coronado to Debut with Retro Neon Signs and Elevated Hospitality

When our team first envisioned The Bower Coronado, we knew we had to approach this historic site with extraordinary care and consideration.

A room with a robe, hangers, a suitcase, and a shelf with plants and coffee items on a small cabinet.

Conde Nast

The Bower Coronado: First In

Coronado Island’s first new luxury hotel in three decades offers an intimate getaway with glimpses of the sea and the bay in the heart of San Diego’s prime real estate.

A marina with numerous boats docked in the water, surrounded by trees and a backdrop of city buildings under a clear sky.

Hospitality Design

The Bower Coronado Embraces Its Botanical History

The Bower, a 39-room boutique hotel, is slated to open by the end of February on the grounds of John D. Spreckels’ former Japanese tea garden in Coronado, California.

The image shows an outdoor seating area with a curved bench, cushions, a modern fireplace, and lush greenery.

Fox 5 San Diego

New luxury boutique hotel opens on Coronado Island

A new luxury boutique hotel has officially opened its doors on Coronado Island, welcoming guests to enjoy a refined retreat with coastal charm.

A cozy hotel room with a large bed, modern wall art, soft lighting, and a balcony offering a scenic view of trees and water.

Coronado Eagle & Journal

The Bower Hotel Celebrates Coronado Grand Opening

From 1908 to 1939, a mansion on Orange Avenue, owned by John D. Spreckels, housed a historic Japanese tea garden. Years later, in 1956, a trendy new hotel called Villa Capri opened in that very same location.