Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site, subject to charges.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed with a fee of USD 125 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 16:00 to 20:00, and check-out is at 11:00. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located on the beach, steps from Del Mar Beach and a 3-minute drive from Del Mar Racetrack. It is 13.7 miles from Mission Bay and 15.9 miles from LEGOLAND® California.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property, but the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Del Mar Beach Hotel - Comfortable Motel Stay

Average nightly price at Del Mar Beach Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$243
February	$269
March	$256
April	$273
May	$314
June	$369
July	$473
August	$449
September	$337
October	$318
November	$241
December	$218

What guests think

Across many reviews, Del Mar Beach Hotel earns high praise for its true beachfront setting with a scenic patio, clean renovated rooms, and consistently friendly staff, making it an easy, relaxing base for walks, sunsets, and nearby dining.

A recurring complaint is limited on-site parking, leading some guests to circle the block, use meters, or rely on overflow options. Several note thin walls and footstep noise from upstairs rooms, with occasional train sounds. Bathroom design and water pressure divide opinions, and there's no pool or spa. Expect a comfortable, low-key beach stay focused on location and hospitality.

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Facilities

Beachfront patio with loungers and fire pits, complimentary beach gear (chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards) and 24/7 coffee/filtered water stand out. Downsides include limited parking, no pool or spa, and no elevator.

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Jason

Mar 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property was great and newly renovated. Staff was friendly and helpful. Parking is a little hard to come by, but there are options that they will reimburse you for.

10

Kathleen

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the beach. Quiet. Clean rooms, nice shower. Glass of bubbly at check in and free coffee. Bummer no pool or spa.

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HILARY

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location right on the beach. The patio has nice lounge chairs and captains chairs, with blankets and towels available. We were offered a complimentary glass of bubbly on arrival- and sat in the chairs and sipped the bubbly as the sun set. Rooms are nicely appointed with great smelling toiletries and a nice bathroom. We walked the beach, felt safe, and were happy with the room, service and ammenities (keurig in the room, but self serve automated espresso machine in the lobby). Great place, great value.

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Andrea

Jun 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very cute hotel with personable, friendly staff. We loved the warm welcome, including an early check-in, and the seating are with gas fire pits facing the beach. Nice to use boogie boards, beach chairs and towels and bikes as well. The one downside was the parking situation. It was graduation and Father’s Day weekend and incredibly busy in Del Mar, which exacerbated the demand on the small parking lot. There were several times we could not park in the hotel lot, causing us to use the valet next door or street parking, and one time none of those were an option so we had to drive around for an hour and come back. Not ideal, but for everything else that was great, we would definitely stay again.

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Maria

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Adjoining rooms were great. Really loved access to boogie boards and other beach equipment. Spent lots of time on the lovely back patio, watching sunsets and chatting with family and other guests. Highly recommend!

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Judith

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Wonderful! Beach front hotel with lovely deck chairs for lounging and sunset watching, soft blankets for a cold evening, a glass of pink rosé bubbles offered upon arrival, Beach cruisers available to the guests as part of your stay. Definitely an eco-friendly stay: the lobby has a beautiful coffee machine for complimentary lattes, and wine and pastries available for purchase. On site drinking water to take to your room in a pitcher. Walk next door for 2 very nice restaurants. Perfect for a romantic couples trip, with our dog. Dog friendly property and only 10 min stroll down the beach to the off leash dog beach. Very friendly and helpful staff. All in all a very wonderful experience! Highly recommend, five out of five stars

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Katrina

May 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, great vibes, nice rooms. My only complaint was not having an elevator. Hauling large suitcases up and down stairs was not ideal, but good to know in case it's a deal breaker for you.

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Naomi

Jul 12, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Location is awesome. Hotel staff was helpful, service was excellent. We liked the patio area with fire pit and comfortable chairs. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Many places to eat within walking distance. Hotel is dog friendly for a fee.

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ross

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful updated oceanfront patio with lounges, chairs and umbrellas that overlook the beach 🏖️. Watching the waves and families enjoying the surf while sipping a cold drink ( available onsite). This hotel is literally on the sand‼️ You can’t stay closer to the beach than the Del Mar Hotel. There are 2 outstanding restaurants right next door. No need to drive anywhere, just relax and enjoy.

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Michael

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The facility is literally on the beach. Their patio, which features upscale beach lounges and chairs, is excellent for watching the surf without touching the sand and lugging beach stuff. We went in early October when everything is quiet and the weather still summer-like.

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe rooms and property as very clean or spotless. A few reports mention missed housekeeping on some days and isolated issues like ants on leftover food.

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HOLLY

Jun 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel was very clean, and the staff all around were positive and attentive.

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RiverSpruce

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a little gem of a hotel and very well run. Looks recently updated. Everyone was nice and more than on top of things. Perfect location. Parking can be a bit tight so we just walked or ubered. Restaurants next door are great. Pizza up the street. Beach etc. The beds and pillows were comfy - rooms a good size. They cleaned the exterior hallways at least twice....had towels and wine and were constantly on top of things. We had a small Expedia issue with the booking and the property manager was above and beyond. We will be back Del Mar Beach hotel!

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Betsy

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Our room was absolutely spotless, and the staff could not be any nicer! Truly, a hidden gem!

10

Niamh

Aug 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff , very clean and perfect location.

10

Philippa

Dec 2, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Rooms were clean and fresh, the bed was super comfy. staff were all super nice. there technology also good.

10

Kimberly

Jan 2, 2026

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Stayed 4 nights

Spotless room, beautiful deck, amazing location.

8

KARL

Feb 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Helpful, friendly staff, very clean, comfortable beds. Would stay there again! Right on beach, beautiful view.

10

Baylee

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

We loved this resort and this little town it was definitely a great place to stop after being in LA. Everything seemed clean and it was the bed was comfortable. But we ordered pizza in and didn’t finish all of it and by morning there was ants and other little bugs all over it. I guess we should have gotten rid of it or something. Other than that it was a great one night stop off. We could see ourselves vacationing in this area.

10

Joel

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay at the Del Mar Beach Hotel. Rooms were comfortable and housekeeping was prompt. Location is great.

10

Sharon

Jun 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Outstanding location, great staff, immaculate

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Rooms

Renovated, modern rooms with very comfortable beds and beachy decor; some are spacious, and several have ocean views. Recurrent downsides include thin walls and upstairs footstep noise, plus divisive bathroom layouts and occasional low water pressure or A/C issues.

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Michael

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Only issue was noise coming from upper floor. I was in room 104 and I could hear every footstep coming from above. Others is a great spot.

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Shalyn

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The decor is fresh and bright. The rooms are well appointed with a small fridge and Keurig coffee makers. The beds are comfortable and the complimentary coffee bar in the office was delightful. The best part is the beach access. We enjoyed walking to the beach and having a little rinse station when heading back to our room for our sandy feet. The downside was the television was glitchy so we couldn’t enjoy a show after a long day of playing in the ocean, and the cell service was bad. Also, due to the year the hotel was made, the walls seemed thin and you can hear the TV next door, each and every foot step..etc..etc. Overall, good value for an on the beach location.

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Bonny

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Beautiful location, patio overlooking the sand and ocean is wonderful. Comfortable beds nice modern rooms.

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Candace

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Loved staying here and the staff were exceptional! The only thing I would change would be having our room on the second floor, the people above us were noisy late into the night.

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Nadine

May 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was fresh and full of natural light from the large shuddered window. Wow that surf and sand mural over the bed is stunning. Clean and fresh bedding and bath decor. Then, just step outside and you are a few steps from the sand and surf just beyond the spacious patio. Thank you! We do hope to stay here again soon.

8

Deanne

Sep 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cute boutique hotel. Everything was great. The shower wasn’t a closed in shower which was a little cold. And the shower pressure was very low, making it hard to rinse shampoo out of your hair. Otherwise it was cute and comfortable. .

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Anthony

Jul 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I was lucky enough to have a room on the very end of the building. I could literally be on the sand in less than 15 steps from my door. The room was very clean and comfortable. The only negative I can say about the hotel is that I could very obviously hear the footsteps from the guest above as well as their tv. They weren't loud late or early so it wasn't a problem at all. I will definitely stay there again.

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Dale

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I love staying here. Only issue we have is the bathroom shower head. It is one of those "rain" shower heads, horrific. No pressure, trickles. I understand you are upgrading all of them to have a shower head and a wand type as well. Next time I visit, I will call and see if we can get a room with that shower head. Other than that, the place is a dream. Wouldn't stay anywhere else. Staff is the best anywhere. Love the atmosphere and the amenities for the beach. Coffee and the free danishes is so darn good. Also, the Chairs, boogie boards for body surfing, towels. Thank you all for the best place to stay.

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paige

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A/C did not work, they could not fix, then they told me maintenance word come the next day, but apparently maintenance had the day off? And now second night 85 out cannot sleep I would have just stayed home. If you book this property thru Expedia they just give you their crappy broken room.

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Candace

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was great! Only one suggestion would be to add black out curtains to the room because the shutters let in too much light.

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Service

Staff consistently praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, often assisting with early check-ins and small touches like welcome drinks and beach gear. A few guests reported communication lapses or a rude interaction, but overall service is highly regarded.

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RiverSpruce

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This is a little gem of a hotel and very well run. Looks recently updated. Everyone was nice and more than on top of things. Perfect location. Parking can be a bit tight so we just walked or ubered. Restaurants next door are great. Pizza up the street. Beach etc. The beds and pillows were comfy - rooms a good size. They cleaned the exterior hallways at least twice....had towels and wine and were constantly on top of things. We had a small Expedia issue with the booking and the property manager was above and beyond. We will be back Del Mar Beach hotel!

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Dave

Oct 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our Manger Britney was amazing and went out of here way to secure our parking and poured us a glass of vino in the evening!!! All staff were amazing! Great Location

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Kevin

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great stay except for marginal sound proofing and unpleasant male day receptionist!! Very rude !! Should be replaced ASAP

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Nicole

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel! The level of service from the staff was well above average. The locations is right on the beach and within walking distance to food, coffee, retail, and parks.

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Erin

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a lovely hotel but they need to work on their communication between staff. There were several issues that were not well communicated among the staff. Also, TV did not work nor did coffee pot or Espresso machine.

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Lynn

Jul 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I love staying at Del Mar Beach Hotel. The location is perfect, great sunsets on the patio and wine under the stars while hearing the ocean waves. Drake checked us in and went above and beyond with an error that I made with my reservation and the night woman, I think her name was Madelynn, was so helpful and always went of of her way to help us out. Thank you and I cannot wait to return!

10

Gregg

Sep 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Brittany was amazing. So welcoming and friendly

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Tory

Dec 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Staff was friendly and helpful. Great location and clean rooms. Would recommend staying here!

10

Ubel

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our stay at the Del Mar Beach Hotel was absolutely excellent. The service was top-notch from the moment we arrived—warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. The location couldn’t be better—just steps from the beach, which made it incredibly easy to enjoy the ocean at any time of day. We also loved being within walking distance to Del Mar Village, with its charming shops and great dining options. This hotel is a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and coastal beauty. We’ll definitely be coming back!

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Kaylah

May 26, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoyed our vacation here at the Del Mar beach hotel. Excellent staff, extremely accommodating.

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Location

Right on the sand with direct beach access; walkable to restaurants, shops, Del Mar Village, the racetrack, and dog beach. Some mention train noise at times, but most highlight the setting and sunsets as the main draw.

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Babara

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The location is wonderful. Walkable to everything and a wonderful spot to just enjoy the beach

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Kirsten

Nov 21, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

You can’t get a better beach spot! The only downside is it is pricey… but it’s the cost for beach front.

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JULENE

Jan 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is an amazing property & so relaxing to stay there. There is a Train track near the hotel but it goes thru the town so you will hear the train from other hotels as well

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Megan

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The attention to details are so amazing. Welcoming rosé, beach toys and equipment, cappuccinos 24/7… The staff are extremely helpful and friendly. The property is in an amazing location right on the beach and by the park and the hotel is very modern and cute. Highly recommend!!

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Robert

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Best kept secret in San Diego. Everything is within walking distance. Del Mar and the surrounding area is impeccable. Property is right on the beach. If you love dogs, this is a great place; Dog Beach is right there. Had a great time just watching the dogs having fun playing in the water and running around chasing each other. Horse track is less than 1 mile away. Great place to watch the sunset. Highly recommend.

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ross

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Beautiful updated oceanfront patio with lounges, chairs and umbrellas that overlook the beach 🏖️. Watching the waves and families enjoying the surf while sipping a cold drink ( available onsite). This hotel is literally on the sand‼️ You can’t stay closer to the beach than the Del Mar Hotel. There are 2 outstanding restaurants right next door. No need to drive anywhere, just relax and enjoy.

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Scott

Mar 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, on beach and close to restaurants.

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Darryl

Jul 22, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Love the location and all the excellent restaurants available in walking distance

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Richard

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location on the Beach!

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Paul

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We were in town for the race track. Your hotel is perfectly located. It’s a 7 minute uber to Del Mar racing. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Wife enjoyed the shops. Also being right on the beach was great for early morning walks. Very relaxing visit.

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Dining

No on-site restaurant or breakfast, but complimentary 24/7 coffee/espresso and welcome wine are appreciated. Two popular restaurants next door and many walkable options make dining easy.

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Sue

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

It is right next to 2 outstanding restaurants and the Pacific Ocean

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Kathleen

Apr 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Right on the beach. Quiet. Clean rooms, nice shower. Glass of bubbly at check in and free coffee. Bummer no pool or spa.

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Damir

Jul 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Del Mar Beach Hotel is, as its name implies, right on the beach. The location is amazing for spending a nice morning drinking coffee or eating breakfast looking out as the waves roll in. There are two restaurants, Poseidon and Jakes, that are literally about a 1 to 2 minute walk for anyone looking for a nice sit down place. The staff were so kind and answered every question I had and even provide a complimentary glass of rośe to enjoy in your room or on the back patio with a picturesque view of the beach. There is parking provided on site but it fills up quickly. The room itself was pretty nice and spacious enough and while nothing too fancy it was a nice and quiet stay. For the location and staff I highly recommend this hotel for a nice and relaxing getaway from the stress of life.

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Paige

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is simple but nicely updated, and it is ON THE BEACH. There are steps out the back and you are on the sand. They created a very lovely back patio area where you can watch the sun set over the Pacific. Thin walls, no elevator and a “wet room” shower that is gratuitous and annoying but the staff were nice and helpful and the room was very cute. They have made the most of a dumpy building in a great location. They don’t have a restaurant or bar but right next door is a very good one with wonderful food and patio dining with Ocean views.

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Eric

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This is a Motel, not a Hotel!!! No Room Service, even water

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Sarah

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The receptionist was extremely helpful and so nice upon check in. We enjoyed our complimentary glass of wine after a long day of traveling. Our room was so beautiful. We enjoyed being able to check out beach chairs, towels, and beach toys and walk straight out onto the beach. We allied Nextdoor to Poseidon’s for dinner and enjoyed it.

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Michelle

Dec 18, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

This was the perfect location! The hotel steps right onto the sand and was a short walk to many great local restaurants, bars, and shops. We were welcomed with a glass of wine when we got there and walked down to the lobby every morning for lattes that were also included. The staff was friendly and kind, and the hotel has a roomy parking lot to fit our large vehicle (we drove). This is an ideal location for pets. We brought the dog and walked to the dog beach everyday.

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Manijeh

Feb 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely areas to walk along the beach, clean updated rooms, amenities in lobby like the water machine and espresso were much appreciated.

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Gracie

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great overnight stay. Small hotel with great beachviews. Oceanfront and easy access to beach. Complimentary glass of wine at check in was a nice touch. Plan to return in the future

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jeffrey

Nov 4, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The location is directly on the beach. Amazing restaurant right next door. And short walk to other shops and restaurants.

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