Del Mar Village Del Mar, California
Renovated
2021
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
Auberge Resorts CollectionCoastal village estate
The property runs like an upscale seaside manor, connecting Del Mar Village directly to the beach below.
“The immaculate property comprises 121 estate-style bedrooms set around a central pool and dining terrace just steps from a textbook SoCal beach.”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
the rooms, renovated by Southern California’s own Barclay Butera, feel stylish but never gimmicky — sexier than most luxury hotels and more sophisticated than most boutiques.
“The airy L'Auberge del Mar feels like a world unto itself. It is most famous for its spa, and for good reason—treatments like a rosemary salt scrub, a sea stone massage, and a soothing body wrap utilize fresh local ingredients for a relaxed, back-to-nature vibe.”
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Del Mar Village boutiques sit right outside, with the historic Del Mar Racetrack two miles up the road.
The rooms
Neutral tones and marble bathrooms anchor the rooms, and each opens onto a private balcony or patio.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated outdoor pool looks out toward the Pacific, beside a 24-hour fitness center and two championship tennis courts.
The spa
Ten treatment rooms host ocean-inspired wraps and salt scrubs, alongside a relaxation lounge and an open-air courtyard fire pit.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Adelaide
The oceanfront dining room and covered terrace serve Pacific Coast seafood against wide views of the sunset.
The Living Room Bar
The lobby bar mixes craft cocktails along a marble counter, accompanied by live music on weekends.
At the table
The poolside bar brings drinks straight to your lounger, and Lyric Coffee serves locally roasted coffee each morning.
How it began
The grounds were once home to the 1910 Stratford Inn, a Hollywood getaway that later housed wartime soldiers.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.