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Fairmont Grand Del Mar

San Diego, CA • Del Mar • OVER THE TOP

avg. $1,374 / night

Includes $72 / night in cash back

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At a glance

A 400-acre Mediterranean compound north of San Diego with ForrestPerkins interiors and Italianate terraces.

Best for: Travelers seeking Mediterranean aesthetics in Southern California

Highlights:

  • New-build Mediterranean estate on 400 coastal canyon acres
  • ForrestPerkins interiors with mahogany four-posters and gilded coffered ceilings
  • Italianate outdoor terraces with wrought-iron pergolas and cypress allées
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PB hotel design editorial

Conjured from scratch on 400 acres of coastal canyon land north of San Diego, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar opened in 2007 as an act of deliberate anachronism — a new-build resort designed by WATG (Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo) in the manner of a centuries-old Mediterranean estate, complete with terracotta roof tiles, salmon-washed stucco facades, arched colonnades, and a porte-cochère anchored by a white marble figurative fountain. The effect is closer to a Tuscan villa compound than a California resort hotel, the low-slung wings stepping across the landscape in a rhythm that disguises the property's 249 rooms across multiple floors behind a domestic scale. Interiors by ForrestPerkins sustain the illusion with considerable confidence: mahogany four-poster beds with carved headboards, coffered and gilded tray ceilings trimmed in plaster dentil molding, striped silk drapery in navy and gold, and upholstered settees arranged to evoke a well-appointed private house rather than a chain property. The outdoor dining terrace, shaded by wrought-iron pergolas with scrollwork canopies and furnished with cast-stone pedestal tables, gives onto a balustraded staircase flanked by Italian cypresses — an arrangement that feels genuinely Italianate rather than merely themed. At the pool, red-and-white striped market umbrellas and ranks of teak loungers frame the water against a backdrop of mature Canary Island palms, the whole composition settling into the canyon light with an ease that the building's invented history almost earns.

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Fairmont Grand Del Mar Reviews

2,760 reviews

"Everything about this hotel was AMAZING. It was beautiful and extremely peaceful. The atmosphere of the hotel was something I hadn't experienced before. The staff was exceptional."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"Overall, this was a fantastic experience. Right up there with one of the best hotels we’ve stayed at. The layout is fantastic and beautiful, food options are great, pool areas super clean, and the rooms were amazing."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 28, 2026

"We had a decent stay. It would have been great had it not been for the host down at the restaurant named Ruston. That guy is clearly on a power trip and loved making people sit where he pleased regardless of their preference. He lied to us and said tables were reserved outside and that’s why we couldn’t sit us there. 2 minutes later my friend came down and was seated outside, and he did not have a reservation. It’s experiences like that that kill a hotels reputation. 4 tables remained open outside while we were the only ones sitting inside. We were polite so I’m not sure why he felt the need to exert his power like that. We won’t be coming back to the hotel for that reason. It’s a shame because you have other people working there that do such a good job only to have it ruined by employees like Ruston. People like Kate out by the pool, or Jeff at the lobby bar love their job and want guests to feel welcomed. Hire more of that. Less of Ruston. He is not worthy of the role."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 27, 2026

"This was my second time staying at The Grand and it was even better than the first time! Neil went out of his way to help me and provided the best guest service ever. I had the pleasure of meeting Shea and Miguel at Amaya and received white glove service for the two nights I was there. Can't wait to come back next year!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 26, 2026

"Golf school was held at the adjacent course and the services were has was exceptional"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 24, 2026

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