Name: L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa
Address: 1540 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, California, United States of America, Del Mar, California, US
Price range: US$380–US$1,210 per night
Rating: 8.1

What guests think

Across recent reviews of L'Auberge Del Mar Resort and Spa, travelers often praise the walkable Del Mar location, ocean views, and generally friendly, attentive staff, while feedback on facilities, rooms, and dining ranges from delighted to disappointed.

Guests also highlight a lively lobby bar plus relaxing pool and spa visits. Common drawbacks include sporadic elevator outages, occasional billing or hold issues, dated rooms with maintenance problems or weak air conditioning, and noise for rooms near the post office or street. Dining and beverage feedback ranges from excellent meals and poolside service to long waits, closed outlets, or unanswered room service calls, and valet-only parking can be costly. Expect a scenic, convenient stay, but confirm room placement and amenities in advance.

Facilities

Cleanliness

Rooms

Service

Location

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Facilities

Spa and pool areas are popular, with several guests praising treatments and poolside service, but others cite inconsistent hours, loud music, or worn loungers. Recurrent issues include broken elevators, mandatory valet parking with high fees, and occasional gym or power-outage problems.

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Andrea

25 Aug 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Lauberge has always been a five star property. It was great. But the spa is a solid 3. What a disappointment. No showers, no steam room and no notification that these were closed. No magazines in the relaxation room, super hot and stuffy in the relaxation room, no music. I felt like a piece of meat and although my massage therapist was super sweet, she basically ignored all my requests for focus areas and did what she wanted. Honestly, I should have ordered a Soothe online masseuse in my beautiful hotel room and would have been way happier. My attempts to discuss with hotel management have been impossible. Both the GM, Bob and Dir of Ops, Elizabeth have been unavailable and non responsive. In addition, the gym was dusty, and the peloton bikes were both filthy and broken. Seat adjustments on both were not working and nor was the screen height adjustment. Extremely disappointed as this property has such a great location.

10

Robert

14 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spa services are excellent

6

eric

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, but elevator was broken , $60!!! For parking. Toilet didn’t flush. One person offered us an up grade for $100, but manager wouldn’t honor it.

8

Karen

4 Apr 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Love the location. Wish I had a room with a view. Wish there was pool service. Wish the spa was open on Monday.

6

Lorri

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a small upscale hotel. The rooms are nice. We stayed at high season and during our stay there was a wedding and a baby shower. This influx of people is noticeable making the lobby and grounds a bit crowded and noisy. The pool is pleasant for cooling off. Initially this hotel double charged me for the rooms and it a lot of back and forth to get things straightened out. The charges were on 2 different credit cards. Valet parking is not optional so it adds up. The pool bar seemed to have short hours. The restaurant was good!

8

Alli and Win

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in Del Mar. solid 4 star. Elevator was broken which was a bit inconvenient. Bed was very comfortable. Staff very friendly.

6

Glenda

24 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We booked about a week ago. We have stayed at your hotel several times. I’m really disappointed that you put us in an area of your hotel that you knew had a broken elevator and was broken prior to us booking. The elevator has been out for over a week according to the staff, and with prior knowledge you shouldn’t be using that section of the hotel. At the very least give guests the option of rebooking elsewhere. At $600 a night I’d expect more.

2

William A

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Electicity out 1am to 11am. Little or no staff support or assistance, leadership, communications. Clueless what to do. Hallways and stairwells poorly lite (no functioning backup lites). No hustle to engage guests, find creative ways to help, serve, etc.

6

Michael

1 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Property is great but needs chases replaced around the pool, music is very loud around the pool and breakfast staff can’t handle many guests arriving for breakfast. We were told that wait is 30-40 minutes even that they had tables available

10

GREG

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay. It was a classy hotel. We loved the pool area and the pool service was amazing. Jackson was a very attentive bar & pool server. 5 stars for him.

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Cleanliness

Reports vary: some guests found rooms clean, while others noted bad odors, dirty items like a coffee maker or carpets, and general wear.

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Sharon

4 Dec 2022

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Stayed 19,323 nights

There was nothing luxurious about this hotel. The room and hallways had a foul odor. We paid 800$/night for a room that didn’t even have a bathtub and was not at all luxurious or beautiful. I wood never recommend this hotel.

10

Robert

17 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely beautiful property, with a fantastic staff, and nice clean rooms! L’Auberge is one of the Top Destinations in all of California! You cannot miss with this place!

4

meredith

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is average at best. Our room had a terrible smell, at when we told the staff, they were a bit rude. Also, housekeeping is skimpy on the daily cleaning, the coffee is awful, and we were wrongly charged for things we didn’t purchase (e.g. restaurant charges and a late checkout fee when we checked out an hour before the actual checkout time was up. The staff refunded both of these charges but still. A “luxury” hotel which they call themselves should know better) Overall, the hotel was fine, but not worth the price it’s charging and the staff was rude.

8

Christi

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. Great location! Staff very eager to please and the employees do a great job.

10

Sima

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great find in Del Mar. really clean and convenient. The staff are so nice and friendly. The food at the Adeline was delicious and the service was great.

8

Jim

9 Jan 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The coffee maker water reservoir was dirty, didn’t make coffee this morning.

6

Kristen

27 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing special, dead spider on wall, loud kids running around room next door on both nights we were there.

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michelle

4 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I was absolutely disgusted with this property....it is nothing like what the website shows. The room was disgusting...the carpet, especially!!! gross!! The bathroom sinks' handle was broken. And to top it off...when I checked in, they asked me if I wanted to "upgrade" my room....this was before looking at...so I said sure (with a fee, of course).....the upgrade was a room with a balcony.... The area on the balcony was disgusting!!! I'm so disappointed! I was so excited to stay here, however I was extremely disappointed and disgusted!! NEVER AGAIN..... AND I WILL PASS IT ON TO OTHERS, NOT TO STAY AT THIS DUMP!!! My husband compared it to a MOTEL 6 !!!

8

Cynthia

20 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Nice property. Great location. Showing wear in many locations but overall a nice hotel.

4

David

29 Jul 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room smelled bad.

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Rooms

Many like the comfortable beds, views, and some spacious layouts, but others found rooms dated, noisy near the post office or street, with small bathrooms, weak or faulty A/C, or limited views on lower floors.

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B.Scott

25 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff was super friendly. Room was dated. Bed was great. Had the touch you would expect from this brand presentation etc.. but the product physically could have been better for excellent. Expedia had a super rate and I left happy to be sure. For the price I paid I would stay there again

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Dan

29 May 2024

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Stayed 1 night

terrible experience. room was hot and stuffy and couldnt get it cooled off, when i left for dinner i asked them to fix, came back 10pm and still hot and stuffy. went back to the front desk and they offered another room that was just as hot and stuffy. slept like garbage. you pay extra for places like this hoping for an elevated experience and that they have it all figured out. they could care less. it was as if i were the 40th complaint that day.

4

Lauren

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Room service was sparse. Over the top and beyond expensive. Food was creative in restaurants but almost never cooked right. Medium rare steak came out medium …..second time it came out medium decided not to send it back a third time lobster bisque came out cold sent it back. Most annoying thing was size of the bathroom is minuscule and the room service menu just was unacceptable. I would’ve liked a pot of coffee available or a pot of hot cocoa in the mornings .The coffee shop was almost always closed whether it was 10 in the morning or four in the afternoon. The valet service was superior. I had to ask five times where the ice machine was and finally called and she told me to go get it myself on the second or third floor. That was ridiculous. I would not come back. The prices are over the top and you’re not getting the value for the price. If you want the experience that’s fine but I’m not spending $5000 for four days for an experience where everything is priced four times what it should be.

4

Jill

7 Dec 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We were given the room right off the hotel's entrance/driveway. There is a lot of street noise, and no point to using the balcony. The air conditioning did not work, and we had to file a noise complaint due to the craziness of someone's kids upstairs. The restaurant was very nice for breakfast, and the property was quite nice. Just for that price point, I expected a little more.

8

John

26 Oct 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Lovely setting, nice communal facilities. 2nd floor rooms look best.

10

Annie

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful hotel. Great views. Friendly staff. Nice spa.

8

Paul

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Place, great location. Staff was awesome, from front desk to valet! Awesome place ! Would have been 5 star excellent except our room was next to the post office which took truck deliveries all night. So it was tough to get a good night sleep.

10

Paul

31 Aug 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is amazing. Rooms are a little dated. Our sink was cracked and we could hear the ice maker all night. Overall great hotel and love the location!

6

Julia

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid for this stay via hotels.com then was charged additional room fees and holds of $1650 for a two night stay, upon checkin and without my authorization prior to checkout. The location is beautiful but the hotel front desk is poorly managed. Our room was $700 per night and located on the first floor without a view. We had to ask for cleaning serve to the room, which was provided only upon request.

6

Bill

8 Apr 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Got in late. They prioritize EV charging for customers who arrived earlier. Got the room right beside USPS facilities.

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Service

Service is frequently described as friendly and attentive across the property, including valet and pool staff. Still, several reviews mention slow or unresponsive service, billing or upgrade disputes, and limited support during disruptions.

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Chris

4 Dec 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Absolutely the best! The center of Del Mar, amazing service, and the most dog-friendly resort. A must go

4

meredith

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

This place is average at best. Our room had a terrible smell, at when we told the staff, they were a bit rude. Also, housekeeping is skimpy on the daily cleaning, the coffee is awful, and we were wrongly charged for things we didn’t purchase (e.g. restaurant charges and a late checkout fee when we checked out an hour before the actual checkout time was up. The staff refunded both of these charges but still. A “luxury” hotel which they call themselves should know better) Overall, the hotel was fine, but not worth the price it’s charging and the staff was rude.

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Lisa

22 Jun 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

Wonderful hotel and spa. The service was outstanding and the staff from the front desk, to the valets, to the poolside wait staff were friendly, were always looking to help you. And the views were spectacular. You can take a short walk down the back of the property and you're at the beach in 5 minutes. They also have a golf cart shuttle to the beach and provide chairs, umbrellas, boogie-boards and towels. And the hotel is a short walking distance from several great restaurants.

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eric

21 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel, but elevator was broken , $60!!! For parking. Toilet didn’t flush. One person offered us an up grade for $100, but manager wouldn’t honor it.

10

Grace

31 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Valet men were hardworking and very efficient! Vibrant lobby/ bar scene. Always exciting. This review could’ve been over the top. However. We had drinks at the bar around 9:30pm in a sat night and the short bartending staff was overwhelmed and 2 mix drinks was a almost a 30 min wait. Although the manager comped the drinks. As a management of the hotel, you could’ve doubled your revenue in that 30 mins if properly staffed. Overall, it was a lovely hotel and stay.

10

Sherry

29 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Top tier service and location

8

Paul

29 Oct 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great Place, great location. Staff was awesome, from front desk to valet! Awesome place ! Would have been 5 star excellent except our room was next to the post office which took truck deliveries all night. So it was tough to get a good night sleep.

2

William A

23 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Electicity out 1am to 11am. Little or no staff support or assistance, leadership, communications. Clueless what to do. Hallways and stairwells poorly lite (no functioning backup lites). No hustle to engage guests, find creative ways to help, serve, etc.

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Julia

18 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I paid for this stay via hotels.com then was charged additional room fees and holds of $1650 for a two night stay, upon checkin and without my authorization prior to checkout. The location is beautiful but the hotel front desk is poorly managed. Our room was $700 per night and located on the first floor without a view. We had to ask for cleaning serve to the room, which was provided only upon request.

4

Nont

24 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We experienced no service mind. A number of requests made were not taken. We needed to help ourselves quite a lot. The worst part was our water left in the car was stolen.

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Location

Walkable location near the beach, shops, and restaurants, with scenic views. Some rooms near the USPS or driveway experience more noise.

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PAMELA Sue

28 Mar 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Close to a beautiful beach. Lots of resterants close by.

10

Arlene

20 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Walking distance to the beach

10

Warren

28 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Spa was OK, plenty of shops and restaurants we've been walking distance Beach is down the hill andacross some railroad tracks but very pretty

8

Christi

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room was clean and comfortable. Great location! Staff very eager to please and the employees do a great job.

10

Victoria

12 Jul 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

A fabulous location with warm hospitality. We will return.

10

Dino

19 Jun 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Love the location

8

Alli and Win

24 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location in Del Mar. solid 4 star. Elevator was broken which was a bit inconvenient. Bed was very comfortable. Staff very friendly.

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Brooke

23 Jun 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

L'Auberge Del Mar is a wonderful getaway!! The staff was so welcoming & nice, which really set our babymoon off to a great start. The area is super walkable with a number of cute shops & restaurants. The hotel also has live music on weekends, which was a wonderful touch!

10

Lena

1 Aug 2024

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Stayed 1 night

A beautiful and centrally located property. The spa and restaurant were great.

10

John

23 Jun 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This boutique style hotel is in a great location in town and staff and amenities are first class. Great view of the ocean. The beach and restaurants are within walking distance from the hotel. Did not eat at the hotel’s restaurant Adelaide but heard it was very good. The hotel room was quite nice and the bed was very comfortable. Highly recommend this hotel.

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Dining

Adelaide and the lobby/pool bars earn praise for tasty food and drinks, and some poolside service shines. Others report long waits, closed outlets, unanswered room service calls, and occasional cooking or staffing inconsistencies.

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Richard Denise

17 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful property and location. Excellent staff, delicious food, magnificent views.

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Sylwia

13 Feb 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent hotel with great lobby bar and restaurant.

4

Lauren

17 Feb 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Room service was sparse. Over the top and beyond expensive. Food was creative in restaurants but almost never cooked right. Medium rare steak came out medium …..second time it came out medium decided not to send it back a third time lobster bisque came out cold sent it back. Most annoying thing was size of the bathroom is minuscule and the room service menu just was unacceptable. I would’ve liked a pot of coffee available or a pot of hot cocoa in the mornings .The coffee shop was almost always closed whether it was 10 in the morning or four in the afternoon. The valet service was superior. I had to ask five times where the ice machine was and finally called and she told me to go get it myself on the second or third floor. That was ridiculous. I would not come back. The prices are over the top and you’re not getting the value for the price. If you want the experience that’s fine but I’m not spending $5000 for four days for an experience where everything is priced four times what it should be.

10

Jeremy

9 Jun 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This property is clearly well managed. The staff was amazing and the food at Adelaide was fantastic and they easily accommodated by gluten-free requirement. I look forward to returning.

10

Sima

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great find in Del Mar. really clean and convenient. The staff are so nice and friendly. The food at the Adeline was delicious and the service was great.

6

Jason

10 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Tried room service three times, no one answered. Morning, afternoon and the evening. 😣

6

Lorri

22 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a small upscale hotel. The rooms are nice. We stayed at high season and during our stay there was a wedding and a baby shower. This influx of people is noticeable making the lobby and grounds a bit crowded and noisy. The pool is pleasant for cooling off. Initially this hotel double charged me for the rooms and it a lot of back and forth to get things straightened out. The charges were on 2 different credit cards. Valet parking is not optional so it adds up. The pool bar seemed to have short hours. The restaurant was good!

10

Satinder

4 Apr 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Wonderful stay as always. The staff was amazing, the food was delicious and the views spectacular. Cant wait to return!

8

Patricia

11 Jul 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our experience. One note, hostess at restaurant was not that accommodating. Said restaurant was finished seating at 8:45, when it stated on site it closed at 9. we were a party of 2. Was not friendly or wanting to help. Had to ask a manager and they finally seated us.

10

GREG

20 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our stay. It was a classy hotel. We loved the pool area and the pool service was amazing. Jackson was a very attentive bar & pool server. 5 stars for him.

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Month	Average price
January	US$401
February	US$559
March	US$539
April	US$527
May	US$501
June	US$514
July	US$574
August	US$505
September	US$464
October	US$405
November	US$347
December	US$356

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15 $891	16 $837	17 $837	18 $888	19 $885
20 $539	21 $698	22 $1,171	23 $443	24 $612	25 $1,177	26 $1,177
27 $437	28 $970	29 $970	30 $752

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $435	2 $866	3 $937
4 $438	5 $663	6 $846	7 $912	8 $658	9 $1,177	10 $1,210
11 $604	12 $458	13 $557	14 $861	15 $1,008	16 $1,184	17 $602
18 $438	19 $665	20 $739	21 $755	22 $509	23 $649	24 $659
25 $451	26 $686	27 $739	28 $549	29 $426	30 $380	31 $380

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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Terrace (Garden, Mobility & Hearing)

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Accessible (Pacific, Mobility & Hearing)

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom (Village)

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Village)

Room, 1 King Bed (Resort)

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace (Coastal)

Room, 1 King Bed (Cabana)

Suite (Del Mar)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Terrace (Mobility & Hearing)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Coastal)

Room, 1 King Bed (Coastal)

Room, 1 King Bed (Village)

Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace (Garden)

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Pacific)

Room, 2 Double Beds, Terrace (Garden)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Village)

Room, 2 Double Beds (Resort)

Guest reviews

Very good

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