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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 2428 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    If a traditional European palace could travel across space and time to now..

    The Fairmont is a distinctly American hotel with all the charms and ambiance of a villa hotel in Europe yet without its pretenses; Wandering the park-like setting that surrounds the hotel, one might feel as if one might be acquainting oneself to a centuries old palace grounds, and having one's mind wander into the events witnessed by a rich history. Alas, this hotel is fairly new and offers all the various modern conveniences. As soon as I arrived, I was drawn to the relaxed atmosphere and view from my room's cozy balcony that overlooked a peaceful grove of trees and the edge of a golf course; a slight breeze gave no indication of how close I was to downtown San Diego. A short, lazy nap basking in the Sun on an autumn day was rejuvenating. The marble shower and generous bathroom facilities were equally comfortable and revitalizing as I prepared to facilitate a discussion between executives in one of their event rooms --staged for the occasion. Every interaction I had with the hosts were positive. I could tell by looking at other guests that had a momentary wait at various points of engagement, that my experience was shared. Here, details are as significant as the main offerings. It's not just clean; Comfort abounds. This is a place for social events to remember, revisit and a place to renew. Thank you, Fairmont Grand Del Mar hosts. The ambiance of a historic European

    Nov 20, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    This was a 3 day getaway for relaxation and seeing a few of the sites in the area.

    Everything was perfect during our stay. All the staff are incredibly courteous and helpful. We were always greeted with a smile! One of the perks that truly made our stay was the use of the house car to get wherever we wanted to go in the area. Jay, our driver drove us multiple times over a two day period. He was so professional and genuine. He pointed out many incredible sites as he drove us from point to point and was always there waiting on us at the agreed upon time. He truly made our trip so much more memorable as we had not been to San Diego in quite some time and didn’t remember our way around. We will return to the Grand Del Mar again in the future and we hope we will meet up with Jay upon our return! Thanks for the great service!

    Nov 17, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Tuscany in San Diego Hills

    Love this property, warmth, service, architecture, next level attention to detail. Jay P our driver was e EXCELLENT …over 2 days he warmly shared details of the very best of the area, took us to ALL the special places. Smart, talented, hospitable and fun, he MADE our trip memorable and so special!!

    Nov 17, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great golf and amazing service!

    Fantastic hotel with incredible service. From the moment we arrived, the staff were always attentive from check in to check out. Golf course was in amazing condition and golf staff were very helpful. Caddie was insightful and fun to be with for our day on the course. We can't wait to return.

    Nov 12, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    An enjoyable stay

    A really well run comfortable hotel - the staff were really helpful and the service by the swimming pool was first rate - just one observation that I had never come across in a 5 star hotel anywhere in the world : no room service through the night

    Nov 12, 2024