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Wave Crest Del Mar

1400 Ocean Ave, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Wave Crest Del Mar
Ranked #7 of 7 hotels in Del Mar
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Sandy, Utah
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

First I must give a disclaimer. We own a timeshare at Wave Crest and have been staying there yearly for 15 years. If we didn't love it, we wouldn't still own our timeshare. I'm puzzled reading the reviews of those who had a bad experience there. The setting overlooking the ocean is both spectacular and relaxing. We have spent hours... More

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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2012

The staff is great and friendly and help you when you ask, the pool is great and there is nothing better to sit in a hot tub and look out over the ocean, the beach is in walking distance and there is plenty of things to do and places to eat! I recommend Wave Crest to everybody! Keegan Biggers More

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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Other reviews hit the nail on the head. Not a bad spot for a stay if you just want quiet walks, pool, watch ocean activities. When I arrived the room was too hot so I asked for an upgrade. Was told none of the rooms have A/C so stayed with the room given. ( Was told most places in the... More

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Seattle
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2011
4
people found this review helpful

It is better than camping, but the staff is not friendly, guessing it is because they have to micromanage all the rules, very strict letter of the law kind of place, very poor bed quality. There are not lots af choices in this area, so the location is its only draw. More

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everything was great here, but the beds were like motel 6 beds not worth the money spent, gets a one star because if you can't sleep at night it doesn't matter where you are, you feel like crap the next day. More

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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2009
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If you're looking for a great place to relax this is it. Kick back and watch the ocean, sufers, pelicans, dolphins etc. and relax by the pool or take a walk on the beach. But if your looking for the amentities of a hotel this ISN'T it. It's a small 36 unit time share complex. No restrurant on the grounds... More

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Florida
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 21, 2008
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people found this review helpful

We keep coming back to Wavecrest year after year and find something new to love each time. These units have a million dollar location overlooking the Pacific and within an easy walk to the delights of Del Mar and the beach. If you are lucky, you will get a one or two bedroom unit directly on the bluff over the... More

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Salt Lake City
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2008
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people found this review helpful

We were a little apprehensive about going here after seeing some of the experiences posted. My hubby and I decided that it must be because others don't want The Wave Crest to be discovered. We LOVED it!!!!!!!! In a VERY nice community. The train does pass by, but in our unit, we didn't even hear it. Very friendly, spacious, clean,... More

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Sacramento
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 1, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

Very noisy!!! A lot of constuction nearby. Located with a busy street in back & a train track in front. The room was smaller than most hotel rooms, with a wall bed,& a tiny kitchen. I had called ahead, & was told by the woman at the front desk that I had a quiet room with a lot of space.... More

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Long Island, NY
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 6, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

The staff is extremely friendly and the complex is very quaint. The units are "cottage style" very pretty and the grounds are lush and very well kept. The rooms themselves are spacious and well equiped. Great vacation spot. Short walk to the beach, park and shopping. Only possible drawback might be that the railroad tracks are between you and the... More

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