Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Magic is our Nature...And in our people... San Diego's luxury Fairmont Grand Del Mar golf resort and spa welcomes guests to Southern California with signature charm and impeccable service. Magnificently situated on 400-acres in a pristine coastal canyon five miles from the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Grand Del Mar shines. Vacation at this AAA Five Diamond luxury San Diego resort featuring the private Tom Fazio designed golf course, a Five-Star spa, four sparkling pools, tennis courts, yoga and fitness classes, nightlife and exquisite dining epitomized by Addison, San Diego’s first Michelin-Three Star restaurant. San Diego, CA
Hotel Tip
Head to the Relaxation Pool for a quiet, adults-only retreat adjacent to the spa. Underwater speakers make for a meditative swim. –Kemi Wells Vancouver, British ColumbiaVirtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 May 2008
Virtuoso Amenities
For 2025:
- Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily breakfast credit of $38 per person, for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant and via in-room dining (credit is non-cumulative)
- $100 USD equivalent Resort or Hotel credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, not valid on room rate, no cash value if not redeemed in full)
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Reviews and Recommendations for Fairmont Grand Del Mar
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Woud not hesitate to recommend the Grand Del Mar
By: anonomous
Reviewed on: 06 Apr 2014
First class resort in every way.
Travel Advisor:
Linda Terrill
Recommended
Good, not great
By: Chuckos
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2017
Grand Del Mar is a nice facility and staff is pleasant but for the prices they ask, would have expected a better experience. Rooms were extremely nice and comfortable. My biggest complaint was that although staying at the hotel, getting a seat in restaurant was major event. Seems that we were to know that we needed reservations. Might suggest that hotel mention that sometime during check in.
Travel Advisor:
Lisa Salloum
Recommended
Fairmont grand del mar
By: SLF
Reviewed on: 12 Dec 2018
Simply luxurious and beautiful! Lots to do, accommodations were lovely and every staff member was concerned about their guests, spa was exceptional and we plan to go back!
Travel Advisor:
Lesley Cohen
Recommended
Loved the Fairmont Del Mar
By: Anne
Reviewed on: 30 Dec 2018
Just outstanding. Service is unparalled, hotel rooms and amenities are great, highly, highly recommend!
Travel Advisor:
Sarah Lee
Recommended
Great spot
By: Will
Reviewed on: 10 Jan 2019
Very good service and excellent resort
Travel Advisor:
Laura Wallace
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Over the Top Luxurious
By: V
Reviewed on: 25 Apr 2019
As you pull up to the Fairmont in San Diego, you realize you are in for a special experience. The grounds and views are spectacular. The service and treatment are amazing. While you feel a million miles away, all the main attractions are easily accessible. If you are looking for a luxury property near San Diego, I can't imagine a better property than the Fairmont.
Travel Advisor:
Charlotte French
Recommended
Fabulous stay at the Fairmont
By: Bev
Reviewed on: 07 May 2019
It was over the top. Surpassed any of our expectations. We plan to return in January.
Travel Advisor:
Steve Kuriga
Recommended
Extraordinary property
By: DGT
Reviewed on: 11 Jan 2022
We had an excellent stay at the Grand Del Mar. The suites were terrific, and the service was outstanding (other than the Commuinist Manifesto in having to wear a silly mask - the same ones the CDC now asserts are worthless - while running on a treadmill in the Fitness facility).
Travel Advisor:
Cristina Buaas
Recommended
Perfect for families and luxury
By: genev1eve
Reviewed on: 26 Apr 2022
This hotel is perfect for our family of 4, with our toddler and baby leading us to require a lot of space in order to be comfortable. We also travelled with our nanny and the the suite accommodations were absolutely beautiful for everyone!
The hotel provided a cute little tent for our 3 year old, and she was over the moon with how pretty and cozy it was in her little bed/tent. The kids also loved going out on the little balcony for fresh air.
All staff was great and accommodating, in-room dining options were very good for a 4-night stay--I didn't feel sick of everything and it wasn't totally unhealthy. I really liked that the bathrooms were very very generous with space, and that the closets had a dressing area/bench which added more privacy and space to store stuff.
Travel Advisor:
Sarah Lee
Recommended
Grand Del Mar
By: Rita
Reviewed on: 26 Sep 2022
Just lovely. The staff was extremely friendly and responded to all our needs in a timely fashion. Room was beautiful with terrace overlooking pool. Never experienced such cool, as in temperature, hallways in all our travels.
Travel Advisor:
Valerie Ann Wilson
Recommended
Outstanding Service
By: CVF
Reviewed on: 27 Nov 2022
Gorgeous property! The decor is a bit dated, but everything is meticulously maintained, so nothing feels worn-out or dirty. The service provided by the staff at the Grand Del Mar is second to none. Every single person went out of their way to make sure that we had a wonderful experience. Could not recommended this staff or property more.
Travel Advisor:
Kristen Nix
Recommended
Great hotel
By: Janet
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2023
We had a wonderful time at this beautiful hotel. The service was excellent. The food was delicious.
Travel Advisor:
Leah Bergner
Recommended
Great Resort!
By: Gail
Reviewed on: 13 May 2024
This resort is wonderful! There are a lot of activities, a great spa, and there are many restaurant options. The concierge helped us plan our daily schedule with a lot of activities like tennis, horseback riding, and helping us plan a drive along the coast to see the communities. We also really loved the pool and the service at the pool was great. All of the staff tried so hard to make our stay enjoyable and we can’t wait to go back again!
Travel Advisor:
Steve Kuriga
Recommended
Beautiful Hotel
By: Kendall Cooper
Reviewed on: 18 Jul 2024
Great hotel, delicious food, accommodating and nice staff
We will be coming back!
Travel Advisor:
Misty Jones
Recommended
Gorgeous property
By: JenB
Reviewed on: 09 Sep 2024
This was a beautiful, historic property in the hills above Del Mar. The facilities and service were excellent. The golf course was beautiful and very well maintained. The golf staff were exceptional. .The food service however was generally lacking. Hours and choices were limited and given that you are up in the hills away from any restaurants or bars this was a clear drawback to the property.
Travel Advisor:
Julie-Anna Vogel
Recommended
Amazing service
By: MJ
Reviewed on: 30 Oct 2025
We had an amazing experience at the hotel, the only thing for feedback is regarding one of the female concierge’s, we asked her about activities with the kids in the hotel and she seemed to have no idea and was not very helpful, she also seemed kind of annoyed with us just for asking.
Travel Advisor:
Sarah Lee
Recommended
AMAZING!
By: Maggie
Reviewed on: 08 Jan 2026
Liz is the best in the biz! Thank you for everything ;)
Maggie
Travel Advisor:
Liz Squillante