L'Auberge Del Mar

I came to L’Auberge Spa to celebrate my birthday and it was the best way I’ve ever spent my birthday! The front desk girls were so sweet and made me feel very special from the moment I got there and throughout the entire day. I booked the relax and recharge package so I was able to enjoy a massage (best one ever), lunch at the restaurant (amazing), and I laid by the pool with a beautiful ocean view. The Spa was so stunning and very clean. I will definitely be back every year for my birthday!

Top tier personable service and gorgeous location. The staff was so kind and helpful. The food and drinks were all very good. Beautiful sunsets.

Rooms are worn and need updating. In room safe was not secured to the room. AC was not working in first room, and Concierge was "lippy" about moving. Room service was subpar and extraordinarily expensive. I do not recommend this hotel.

From the moment I arrived, everything was amazing. The front desk staff welcomed me with a complimentary glass of sparkling wine and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. My room was spotless, beautifully appointed, and had a charming balcony. The location is perfect- just a quick, easy walk to the beach and park, with stunning sunsets and great dining at Jake’s or Poseidon nearby. Back at the hotel, I loved the live music in the lobby and enjoyed a drink and appetizer at the bar—service was outstanding, bartenders and valet staff included. I ordered room service for breakfast, and it was divine! I didn’t want to leave and can’t wait to return year after year. Truly a gem in Del Mar!

Review for L’Auberge Del Mar We chose L’Auberge for our anniversary trip. The property itself feels a bit tired (rooms and common spaces could use some refreshing), though the location is undeniably lovely. For our anniversary dinner, we decided to try Adelaide, the on-site restaurant. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. Service from our server was lacking, and the steak we ordered was poorly executed—it tasted like it had been torched to achieve the char we requested, leaving an unpleasant flavor. At the price point, it fell well short of expectations. The side dish that came with it also arrived cold. Overall, the food was just okay and not worth the premium pricing. On the positive side, some of the staff were excellent—Leo bar staff and Elyse at the front desk really stood out with their warmth and professionalism. Others, however, could benefit from additional training to elevate the guest experience to match the resort’s reputation. We also encountered some confusion around room rates and resort fees, but Elyse was proactive and helpful in resolving it, which we truly appreciated. In short, beautiful setting and a few standout staff members, but the overall value and dining experience left us underwhelmed.