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Reviews of Secret Garden Inn 3 stars

1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar , San Diego, CA 92014, United States

#8 of 36 B&Bs and Inns in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 73 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Deferred maintenance to the courtyard

    It was an eclectic experience. It's truly a charming place.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Quirky, Clean and comfortable place to stay in Del Mar
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was pretty small, and no ice for my water

    Very quirky, quiet and convenient

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    9.0
    A beautiful experience
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    TV remotes were dirty, some items in the room were dusty. However all things that needed to be clean definitely were!

    The included breakfast, the atmosphere, and the hospitality!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a relaxing stay. Staff was great. The breakfast, spinach,bacon omelette. Great!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    10
    The perfect spot
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    8.0
    Very happy with the whole experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Air conditioner is a little noisy.

    Check in was earlier than expected and the staff were great. Breakfast was great. Room was comfortable and many clean towels. Overall it was a very pleasant stay.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nice beach walks around the hotel

    Breakfast was nice and freshly made, we had omlette and egg sandwich, pretty nice.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2023

    10
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No soap in bathroom.

    Great breakfast included with room. The manager, Tanna was very helpful. This boutique hotel with only four rooms has a very cozy, quiet and relaxing vibe. Would stay again.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    breakfast was very good. The place is funky and we liked it but as it is not like a standard hotel some people may not care for it. We enjoy unique places. There is a family room above which has the potential for being noisy depending on who is using it. Footsteps etc. can be heard.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 December 2022

    9.0
    nice 24 hour getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    no light in the bathroom!

    unusual hotel very trendy. nice small porch with ocean view. covered parking. great breakfast at the restaurant and other great restaurants within walking distance

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    everything was fantastic.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2022

    10
    Room and location exceeded expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was wonderful. Nothing unfavorable comes to mind.

    Quaint room with plenty of space and comfortable living arrangements. Free breakfast included with our room purchase.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2022

    10
    This place is so unique. We loved the artistic vision.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    An outside hose for washing feet after the beach.

    Breakfast from the Peruvian restaurant in the hotel provided a lovely breakfast. The food was amazing.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 October 2022

    9.0
    Loved it! <3
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Secret Garden Inn is a wonderful hidden gem! Not only was our room clean, comfortable, and fragrant (I loved the faint whiffs of incense), but the funky and eclectic environment provided was an absolute delight. Definitely a welcome change from the uniform, stead look of a hotel room. All the staff we interacted with were extremely helpful both in person and over the phone. The young woman who checked us in and escorted us to our room was so warm and hospitable with great energy. The breakfast is delicious! But have your order ready to go (the menu is provided in your room), as the restaurant didn't have a copy readily available when we popped in.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2022

    9.0
    love the place will be returning!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the place was great the view was spectacular.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    8.0
    so very comfortable. location is perfect. loved it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    out of coffee. no ice available.

    Quaint, unique and comfortable.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Semi difficult to find

    The calm

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2022

    10
    loved it! we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking wasn’t the best but definitely not a reason to go elsewhere.

    it felt very secluded & private. Truly felt like a getaway.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    we stayed in the annex building (just a block away) - it was just as the name says..... "Secret Garden" as you enter from a back alley into a beautiful courtyard with fountains and Spanish Talavera tile steps leading up to your room. There is a connecting adorable Peruvian restaurant that sits on Camino Del Mar (serves you delicious commentary breakfast!) We highly recommend staying at the Secret Garden Hotel! We will book again.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 July 2022

    9.0
    This is a MUST stay for me whenever I visit San Diego!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Some noise from the trash pick up off the alley, however, everything else compensated for this inconvenience.

    Excellent location, walking distance to beach, shopping and dining. Peak ocean view from room and balcony is a plus! Breakfast and service was wonderful as well!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2022

    8.0
    couple of nights stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very quirky not our usual modern design hotel but different and nice

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2022

    10
    This little gem is by far my favorite place to stay in Del Mar! Great for a staycation, a romantic
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Wifi had a few challenges but overall worked well.

    Breakfast choices were above average. The egg croissant was tasty but the spinach omelet was my go to. King-size bed was super comfortable and spa tub with jets was an unexpected surprise. Killer location, walking distance to beach, shopping and dining. The hotel ambiance made me feel like I was in another country, cute Bali-ish decor, orchids everywhere which I LOVED, water fountains and to top it off...a little balcony to enjoy the peak ocean view! The calming sound of waves will nurture your soul and sing you to sleep!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    9.0
    BEAUTIFUL Hidden gem 💎
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was a little dusty and the shower could use some CLR and elbow grease but it was still clean . i wasn’t aware of what a great deal I got that time , cause oh boy those prices made me choke and then think they must have lost there marbles . i mean yeah it was nice at my price but it wasn’t That nice .

    it was an awesome little hideaway totally a hidden gem 💎

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2022

    10
    Lovely, cosy room by the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Partial Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very cute and charming

    Stayed in April 2022

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