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Hotel overview

Set amidst Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, this 249-room luxury San Diego resort captures the elegance and comfort of an old-world Mediterranean estate with an enviable Southern California locale. Its design honors the indelible style of visionary architect Addison Mizner (1872 – 1933) who drew his inspiration from Spain’s palaces, France’s sun-washed coastal retreats and Florence’s decorative arts to define the revered communities of Palm Beach and Boca Raton.

Location

San Diego
San Diego Airport (SAN) : 20 miles

Property information

Year Built: 2007
Last Renovation: 2007

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Hotel details

Dining

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Amenities

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Activities

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Hotel advisories

Advisory A minimum mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee of $60.00 (plus tax) per room, per night, will be charged and collected by the hotel at check-in or check-out. This fee is subject to change without prior notice. The information published here is to give the client an estimate of additional fees that they may be responsible for but is not a guarantee of the final amount due. For a detailed description of what is included in the mandatory fee, please see hotel policies.
Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Valet parking fee: $60.00 per night (per car) This mandatory fee is subject to change. The hotel can provide current inclusions when you check-in.

General policies & fine print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM
Minimum Check-In Age: 18
General Policies:

Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

General Information - Room taxes are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

Rollaways can be added to suites and King guestrooms only for an additional fee payable to hotel directly. Please note request at time of booking. Cribs are complimentary upon request, subject to availability.

Resort Fee: A mandatory hotel-imposed fee is charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.

Mandatory hotel-imposed resort fee inclusions:

- Resort-wide business internet access  

- Local, domestic long-distance and toll-free calls  

- Complimentary self-parking  

- Daily fitness or yoga class  

- Golf practice facilities access, including use of 5,000 sq. ft. driving range and rental clubs*  

- Pro-style tennis courts access, including use of ball machine, rackets and balls*  

- Complimentary in-room coffee, tea and bottled water  

- Daily digital newspaper  

- Self-Guided Saturday morning nature walks in Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve  

*Subject to availability

The Resort Fee does not include overnight valet parking.

The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change at any time. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.

Ratings & reviews

TripAdvisor traveler rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 2443 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Quiet lovely hotel

    A very nice hotel with well appointed rooms. Massive bathrooms, well laid out, and comfortable bed, not too soft or hard. Service is very friendly and helpful. Lovely lounge up front filled with cushy chairs that becomes a bar at 4pm. Good selection of wines though inflated prices. The onsite restaurant was fine — a great trout fillet — with ample outdoor seating for nice days. Just a very nice spot though be aware a lot of business people looking busy during the week. Small distraction.

    Mar 12, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Beautiful stay

    We stayed at this hotel after our wedding and had a beautiful suite! The grounds are perfect and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We love this property and went on a gorgeous walk with our coffees from the little cafe on site. Lovely!

    Feb 21, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wow. . .Food and service are Outstanding and Andrea my server, Michael Malicdem, manager are top notch!

    Went to Brunch over Valentine's Day weekend at Amaya....what a fantastic time we had with the 3 course menu for $60.00 per person. This is an incredible deal! Service with Andrea was top notch and the food matched the beauty of this gorgeous 5* resort Fairmont Grand Del Mar in Del Mar/San Diego, CA. Can't say enough of the manager, Michael Malichem of Amaya....great guy and it shows how much he loves his job! Can't wait to come back here since it's like being in Italy but the resort is in my hometown!

    Feb 16, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Tranquil Resort

    Wonderful property. I wish I could have stayed longer. The place is away from the city and it feels tranquil. If you want to relax, play golf, or spend time at the spa, this is the best spot to unwind. I thought the room had a nice classic resort theme to it. Large bathroom. I had a balcony that looked out to a courtyard. Definitely a place I’d like to come back to again.

    Feb 14, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful stay

    I travel often for work and stay at many luxury hotels. The service provided at the Fairmont Del Mar, blew me away. Every employee from valet, to concierge, bartender, spa manager, pool attendant, all were wonderful. I had a minor medical emergency pop up, and the front desk called a doctor for me (who was wonderful as well). Multiple managers called to check on how I was feeling. I felt very cared for, which is rare in most hotels. Thank you for a wonderful visit. I will absolutely recommend this hotel to everyone that I know. I hope to return with better weather and to be healthy the entire trip. In addition, the entire hotel is absolutely gorgeous. Every piece of antique furniture, the lamps, carpet, woodwork, wallpaper, it was a delight for the eyes! Beautiful.

    Feb 13, 2025