Fairmont Grand Del Mar – A Favorite for Families in San Diego
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Fairmont Grand Del Mar offers 249 guestrooms and suites with marble bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, and private balconies or terraces. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, feather down pillows, and views of the golf course, gardens, or Los Peñasquitos Canyon. Suites feature fireplaces, expanded terraces, and some include kitchenettes. Accessible rooms and assistive devices are available.
Dining Options
The hotel features Addison, a Michelin-starred restaurant offering a nine-course tasting menu with wine pairings. Amaya serves breakfast and casual dining with terrace seating. The Lobby Lounge provides table service, a full bar, and canyon views. Poolside cabanas offer light fare, seasonal fruit, and gelato from Gelato Paradiso.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can play golf at the Tom Fazio-designed Grand Golf Club, hike 37 miles of trails, or bike through the canyon. The resort has four heated pools, including an adults-only Relaxation Pool. The Fairmont Spa offers treatments like JetPeel facials, an indoor fitness center, and yoga classes. Horseback riding, pickleball, and tennis are also available.
Location & Access
Located in Carmel Valley, the hotel sits on 400 acres near Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve, 5 miles from Pacific Ocean beaches. Nearby attractions include Torrey Pines Golf Course (5.5 km) and Del Mar Highlands Town Center (3.5 km). The property is a 20-minute drive from downtown San Diego.
Guest Services
Services include concierge assistance, valet parking, and laundry. The Explorer's Club offers activities for children aged 5+. Event spaces accommodate up to 600 guests, with AV support and catering. Complimentary amenities at the spa include robes, slippers, and organic toiletries. Private training sessions and golf clinics are available by appointment.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Cycling
- Tennis court
- Golf course
- Table tennis
- Archery
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
- Aerobics
Services
- Free shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Grocery shopping service
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Babysitting/Child services
- Playpen
- Baby pushchair
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Full body massage
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Soundproofed rooms
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor