L'Auberge Del Mar

This is property gets 5 stars for location and service. It is quite expensive because it is an upscale experience where the staff and accommodations are Top Notch and the Location is Prime. The valet was quick to move cars and keep things moving! They even have a couple shuttles... one big Escalade and one Sprinter van. They provided shuttles to and from the Del Mar racetrack which was very much appreciated. I assume these same shuttles can take you short distances around the area too other than the racetrack. They also have a beach golf cart that can take you to/from the beach and to short distances in the main part of town. Doug is especially delightful; we saw him several times and he always greeted us cheerfully and asked about our day. The front desk is quick and efficient. I appreciated the text messages they sent welcoming us. We saw that they offer yoga classes. I'd suggest calling the property for times and sign-up information as they may change from day to day. The location of the one yoga class we saw was outside on their 2nd floor deck which was not covered nor shaded. So, be prepared for a "hot" yoga class if it is sunny and warm outside like it was the weekend we were there. The views though from the 2nd floor deck are beautiful though as you look out towards the ocean. They did provide yoga mats, so you don't need to bring your own. The one downside.... is if you want an adult get-away, this may not be the property for you nor me. On the one occasion that we wanted to use the hot tub, there were kids in the hot tub with floaties thereby blocking anyone else from using said amenity. And then they proceeded to hop back and forth from the pool to the hot tub with their floaties. I don't know if the floaties were provided by the hotel or not, but we stayed for about an hour, and then left not wanting to wait any longer since it appeared they were going to enjoy themselves for quite some time. Perhaps we should have come some other time that was not a holiday weekend. 100% my own fault for not investigating the property better.

The hotel is lovely, but be careful when booking your room, the view from the Coast rooms is only when you are standing on the balcony, not from the window. Very disappointing to pay $1000 more for a room over the weekend and not have the view I was expecting.

The staff took such good care of us. We arrived tired and hungry after a day of travel, just after closing time, to a full restaurant and bar. Each restaurant around the area was closed. Our server, Sirroc, was attentive, quick, friendly and made us feel unrushed and welcome. The food was perfect, delicious and top tier. We highly recommend this restaurant.

L’Auberge Del Mar is my home away from home. Great service throughout, from Shawn at valet with his excellent recommendations, housekeeping staff will always keep your suite stocked and Chris’s wonderful professionalism at the front desk. L’Auberge Del Mar never disappoints.

As a repeat visitor to the hotel (including being married here last decade), I will not be staying at this property in the future. When the staff curse at you, there's dog poop and broken glass all over the common grounds, silverware and dirty napkins at your meal, leaking AC units in your room where you can't take off your shoes, and unprofessional service and rude staff (except for the amazing people at check-in, they were great!), you are better off staying anywhere else in Del Mar, especially given the price point.