1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar , San Diego, CA 92014, United States
#8 of 36 B&Bs and Inns in San Diego
Guests' ChoiceBased on 73 hotel reviews
8.6Cleanliness
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
James
United StatesDeferred maintenance to the courtyard
It was an eclectic experience. It's truly a charming place.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Barbara
United StatesRoom was pretty small, and no ice for my water
Very quirky, quiet and convenient
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Lyle
United StatesTV 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
Heather
United StatesHad a relaxing stay. Staff was great. The breakfast, spinach,bacon omelette. Great!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Anthony
United StatesGreat location.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 1 June 2023
Mcdonald
United StatesAir 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
Olesya
United StatesNice 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
Alan
United StatesNo 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
Ann
United Statesbreakfast 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
Pat
United Statesno 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
Bulent
United Stateseverything was fantastic.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 26 October 2022
Breahna
United StatesEverything 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
Lisa
United StatesAn 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
Julie
United StatesThe 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
Nate
United Statesthe place was great the view was spectacular.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
Palmer
United Statesout of coffee. no ice available.
Quaint, unique and comfortable.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 14 August 2022
M
United StatesSemi difficult to find
The calm
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 31 July 2022
Nicole
United StatesParking 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
Darin
United Stateswe 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
Maryanne
United StatesSome 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
Clive
United Kingdomvery quirky not our usual modern design hotel but different and nice
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 12 May 2022
Maryanne
United StatesWifi 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
Ronda
United Statesit 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
Julia
United KingdomVery cute and charming
Stayed in April 2022
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