Grand Del Mar Resort & Spa

This is a review for the spa. I had the opportunity to experience the spa at the Grand Del Mar. I had an excellent massage with Polly and highly recommend both Polly and the spa. My neck and shoulders were sore from long days in high heels and time spent hovering over my computer. Polly focused on massaging all of this away. Additionally she placed some aromatherapy (eucalyptus, so refreshing) under the the face cradle. I nearly fell asleep and I don’t de-​stress and relax easily, that’s how great this was.
After the massage I had more time to check out the beautiful facilities. The indoor and outdoor relaxation areas are beautifully decorated. There is a room with sauna, spa tub and steam and the entire spa was spotless. Great experience and service from beginning to end from each person I encountered.

This review is focused on the Afternoon Tea as that is the main reason I was here.
Highlights:
Pretty
Cozy
Yummy
Pricey
You couldn’t have tea at a more lovely place. From walking through their gorgeous gardens, to sitting on their balcony, or their cozy little library (where we were seated for tea), this place is almost a dream. The library felt like a cozy library room straight out of Downton Abbey with plush seating, fancy books, solid wood tables that probably need forklifts to move, and warm lighting. There was friendly staff that presented the food in such a fancy way, you really couldn’t help but feel like a duchess.
The food was cute and delicious. I enjoyed everything I ate. A savory plate came out in modern looking pieces on a non-​traditional serving plate. The sweets and desserts came out in the more traditional looking double tier.
However much I enjoyed the afternoon tea service, it was clear the tea prices are paying for the atmosphere and pretty food. As much as I enjoy aesthetics, my foodie heart was hoping for some jaw-​dropping food and tea.
Great place to try and impress guests (such as in-​laws), but not worth the food. Their restaurants were much more worth the high prices.

This review is about the afternoon tea.
On the way San Diego, My friends and I visited to check this out and finally had afternoon tea. This is held at the library, the right side of the entrance and an old school feeling of decorations, very calm and soft. No one was loud with their voice, even the staffs explaining the menu with whispering. And there was no problem as we didn’t have reservations. Just couple of tables occupied.
The menu was nothing special. Just an afternoon tea. But the price was very affordable compare to other hotels in LA.

The definition of quality service. From start to finish was perfection. Came for a spa day after researching nearby resorts and came across this gem. The spa is regal, luxurious, and the quintessential pampering experience. Everyone was friendly and attentive– no snobby attitude or neglect. The amenities were clean, refreshing and abundant. The adults only pool was comfortable and on point with food and beverage service. My grand masterpiece facial was nothing short of perfection. I questioned the price point of 300 for a facial but it was worth every penny. I walked out with best results I have ever encountered with a facial and a day later still glowing and fresh! Like new skin! Thank you! I will be back! And probably broke soon from my new love affair.

There is no fun at this place. Facilities closes early. Pools closes at 9pm. Don’t go there until you are 70+ year old.
Everything here is OLD. I mean really really old. Some of the staffs there were rude, I mean really really rude.
For me, it feels like a poorly maintained mid-​west motel that you usually find on Route 66.
We went there in a big group; most of the rooms don’t have good views; yah you can see lawns and buildings but that’s not called «views». One of us even got a room without bathtub — you really need to have a bathtub for a luxury resort.
We’ve been to a couple of resorts in southern California and so far this hotel is the worse one of them.
Seriously, save your money and go somewhere else.

Beautiful venue for a wedding! I got the opportunity to check out this place for a friend’s wedding and it was awesome.
The ceremony was in the Capella church and it was small and intimate. For our cocktail hour, there were a few finger food items that were delicious. The individual lamp chops were my favorite! All the items were catered by the hotel itself so the food is great here!
For the reception dinner, it was taken place in the Grand Ballroom and it is very spacious and beautiful!
The entire resort area is huge and I passed by a golf course while I was driving through the resort. Definitely check this place out if you are wedding venue hunting.

Nothing but the best! Excellent service! Everyone is so nice and helpful! The place is so clean as well! The big bonus is that this was the same place Lebron James got married.

If you want and expect perfection you will not be let down here.

The spa is pure heaven! Love love love this place. The massage rooms are beautiful, the beds are so comfortable and they heat up and the massage is exceptional. They also offer facials but the massage is my favorite. You can spend your entire day here, just relaxing by the pool, enjoying the steam room, sauna or just taking a nap in their relaxation room. Amazing experience and I will definitely be coming back for more!

Lovely staff, really helpful and attentive.
Beautiful Escape. I really enjoyed the floral arrangements throughout lobby and rooms.
I was surprised at how new the hotel actually is, it has such a haunted/​old feeling to it.
It has a great layout, spread in and outdoor. Perfect for the sunny San Diego area.
It has two pools, one for more families with children, and one a little quieter.
The gym is 24 hours, and offers towels and water, everything you need is within reaching distance.

WOW! Is this place amazing. From the moment you walk in you feel like you’re in a huge castle. It’s so beautiful, I have never seen so much green in a long time. The hotel has a very European, nice and elegant look. I came here because I read on their website that they have tea time on Saturday’s and Sunday’s by appointments only. As you can tell from my reviews, I love tea time so this was music to my ears. They have amazing tea selections. I had their BOMBAY CHAI and the WHITE AMBROSIA. Along with their tea, they have amazing dessert pairings. This is a must for tea time in San Diego! It really takes you back and makes you feel like you’re in Europe, which I can compare to since I have had the pleasure of enjoying tea time there.
Enjoy the view!

This hotel is the best hotel I have ever stayed at. They bring hospitality to another level. Beautiful weather, perfect rooms, wonderful views. They also have yoga and zumba classes for free! I went to zumba as it was super fun. Also they have 2 pools! One for family and one for adults. I went to the adult hot tub and it was very big and very lush. I love it here! If I could I would live here!

I’ve been fortunate to go to a lot of hotels during this last couple of years, and I can guarantee that this hotel is one of the best hotels I’ve been to.
Even though I’ve only been there twice (and one of them was New Year’s Eve), I’ve seen a lot of things that make me guarantee my opinion.
Professional, elegant, in a nice area and really open.

Work Del Mar, vacation at Del mar. Wish my workplace was as luxurious as the Grand Del Mar! Wonderful 5 star service and hotel. When we checked in, the lady even escorted us all the way to the elevators. If we wanted to, she could’ve walked us all the way to our room too.
The room was amazing. Bathroom was all marble, where the closet was located. There was an opening above the bathtub that overlooked the bedroom. Kids had fun climbing in and out of it. We were on the first floor so we had access to the garden.
We still didnt let the cold weather keep us from the pool. Pool was heated and they had poolside service. Pool area overlooked golf course. Our server was Aaron and he went above and beyond. Besides the normal drinks and food, he came out and gave us bathrobes. Hubby wanted to play tennis and Aaron went to check if courts were availlable and brought us the tennis rackets.
I checked out their spa and had a Swedish massage. It was nice that all their toiletries were all packaged individually and never recycled. Unlike most places where combs are disinfected in some solution after use. They had a steam room, sauna, and Jacuzzi. Fitness room well equipped. Made me want to hurry up and work out to try their equipment.
Ate at the Amaya outdoors and enjoyed the view of courtyard. Today’s last day of our visit and we have yet to check out their stables.
It truly was a grand experience!

Top Notch. My company had their holiday party here this year and the place was amazing. I’d love to come here sometime during the day to get a good feel for the grounds, but I’m betting they are magnificent. Friendly staff and great food. Our holiday party was memorable.

I do love this place. I love hanging at the pool when it is not too busy. The service is great. The food and drinks overpriced but that’s to be expected right? They set you up in you chair, towels and all and are very kind.
The bar is great and the views are amazing. So lush and green. I stick to the big people pool area. Too many kids and noise in the other one. They jaccuzzi is usually empty and quiet. The rooms are nice and expensive but a great place to take the family. I don’t stay because I have friends that live there so I roll over there often for cocktails in the lounge, have breakfast or lunch or take a meeting there. They have great lunches and salads, and Bloody Mary’s. Club M can be fun I guess if you are in the mood. It’s kind of become a stranger older crowd and not really local anymore so I really stay away from it. It’s ok if you really feel the need to dance. Not a lot of choices over here in Nor. Co. Great resort.

I won’t make a huge review, as this hotel is as luxurious as they get.
Long story short:
The spas have robe warmers, so you can warm up in robes after the warmer warms warm robes after warming up in the jacuzzi.

Resort grounds are amazingly beautiful. The public rooms in the hotel main floor are as well. The room itself I didn’t flip over (a bit too over the top with gold and all for me), but the balcony is lovely! Great bathroom and the easiest to use little coffee maker with actually GOOD coffee.
Do not miss the breakfast on the patio. Best breakfast in the most beautiful surroundings and excellent service.
Man is this place pricey (and then CA taxes on top of it), but it was worth it to experience once.
Spa was small but wonderful. I had the whole spa to myself on a Monday! I am not sure I would have liked it as much otherwise. They do have a nice outdoor deck you could lie out on. Elaine was the spa attendant and she treated me like a princess all day… she was the most amazing spa attendant on the planet. I would go back just for that!

This resort is nothing short of spectacular. The customer service is wonderful and the property is breathtakingly beautiful. Each time we’re in San Diego, we always try to stop by or stay here.
The rooms are so pretty at The Grand. Each room is decorated with beautiful colonial furniture and has big comfortable beds. We really enjoy sitting at our room’s lovely balcony or patio. Whenever we’re here, we’re always ready for some serious rest and relaxation.
The property is vast with beautiful pools and fountains. Although we haven’t had a chance to check out all the hiking trails, we always spend a good deal of time walking around this amazing resort, enjoying the sights.
One of highlights of our visits is the chance is to walk down to the equestrian center. My son loves seeing those beautiful horses. There is plenty of other fun things for kids to do at the resort, and the Explorers’ Club has fun games and crafts to keep the kids occupied on visits here.
There are some great stores at The Grand. My son likes getting gelato and cookies at Cent’ Anni, and I really like shopping at the resort’s the little clothing boutique, called The Collection. The restaurants are great here as well.
The customer service is wonderful here. From valet to in-​room dining, everyone is so patient and kind. The staff seems to go the extra mile in everything they do.
We never seem to have enough time when we visit here, and we always look forward to coming back soon. The property and customer service are truly wonderful, and we really appreciate how the staff always makes our visits so memorable!

I can’t even think of one negative thing to say about The Grand Del Mar. It was first class treatment from the second we arrived all without an air of pretentiousness… hmm, or wait, maybe we are pretentious… NAAA!!!
We arrived on a Sunday afternoon and Michelle greeted us at the counter and showed us the way to our room. She was wonderful and we saw her many other times throughout our stay and always enjoyed chatting with her.
Upon arrival we saw we had a voicemail. We called and they said they had an «amenity» for us and could they bring it?
We were completely surprised when Jose wheeled in a table with sparking wine and chocolate covered strawberries with «Happy Anniversary» written in chocolate!
They send you a personal email after you make your reservation asking if you are celebrating anything special. I emailed that we really weren’t but that we never got to go away for our 10^th anniversary so this was kind of like a little anniversary trip. I never expected this!
Jose was wonderful as well. Very polite and interactive. We were watching the Brazil v Spain soccer game when he came in so we talked a bit about the game with him.
The grounds are beautiful! The husband and I went on a 7 mile run going up past Addison and running through the homes up there before we hit Shaw and the Equestrian trails. It was a gorgeous run and when we got back they were quick to get us water.
I could go on and on, but I will just say it’s wonderful. I hear they have a great kids program. I was surprised to see as many kids as we did, so we might return again with our kids in tow.