This is talked about as being the best hotel in San Diego. I wouldn't describe it that way. Prior to this we stayed at Miami's brand new St Regis in Bal Harbour followed by the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA. The Grand Del Mar is streets ahead of both. I would describe this hotel as actually being one of the best hotels in the USA. I gather it is privately owned. All I can say is that the owners clearly know exactly what they want and how to get it. Their hotel is extraordinary. We are on day 2 of a 4 night visit staying on the first floor. My family love this hotel. I particularly appreciate the exceptional attention to detail. Restaurant Amaya food is the best we've had in the last 20 days during which we've been in the USA. We wished we had stuck to Amaya instead of going to Prada tonight, which looked good with ok service but food awful. In particular, I highly appreciate the oversized and very well spaced out dining tables at Amaya.....as well as the service. Also, the concierge team are co-ordinated exceptionally well. Everything is perfection. Quite honestly, I'm stunned. I try to discover hotels of this quality but rarely manage it as so few exist. The property is exquisite and brilliantly managed......with many exceptional staff all over the place. For instance bar manager Humberto is an absolute gem. Housekeeping is nothing short of best ever. This hotel is up there with hotels such as Sandy Lane in Barbados and Coworth Park in Ascot (the UK's best country house hotel). The owners clearly have made a huge effort and spared no expense to make every inch of the hotel into total perfection. They should be very proud of their creation. This is one of the best hotels in the USA.

Just came back from spending a few days at the Grand Del Mar. The hotel is very luxuarious and the rooms were awesome, very spacious with large a bathroom and the bed was most comfortable. We ate dinner twice at Amaya, its not the 5 star restaurant on the property but both the service and the food was excellent. We went for Golf and and course was very fun to play yet challenging especially the greens. Having the forecaddie included was helpful as well. Service everywhere on the property was excellent. Definitly worth a visiit

We've been fortunate to come here a few times. Each time is just as good as the last. We have 2 small kids. This resort is great for families. The 3 salt water pools are great. There is even a little sand area and fire pits through out. There is an "adult" only pool but it's hidden away. Must be very nice. The rooms are plush and maintained nicely. There was plenty of space and if your lucky enough to get a room on the 1st floor then your room opens out into a nice courtyard. The service is excellent. When you walk in the halls, the staff will stop and step aside to greet you and let you pass. There much to explore in the resort. Hiking, which we haven't done yet. Pony rides were great and arranged during our stay. The explorers club was nice, with video games galore and art projects. Played frisbee in the atrium by the restaurant. On one stay we had dinner in the courtyard and the fire pit was lit. They had brought smores for us to do fireside. The Amaya had a nice breakfast buffet and the menu was nice as well. Nice view of the courtyard. A popular site for wedding ceremonies. Will be coming back again and again.

We enjoyed 4 great days and nights at the Grand Del Mar. I thought the service was perfect. The hotel is beautiful. The hotel has a good gym, outdoor pool, and golf course on site. We were pleasantly surprised when the hotel accommodated our group's request for a place to watch college football. Club M provided the perfect location to watch the Tide crumble. Aside from that pedestrian pursuit, the hotel is a luxury resort in every way.