Pacific Terrace HotelvsFairmont Grand Del Mar
Both Fairmont Grand Del Mar and Pacific Terrace Hotel are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar ranks slightly better than Pacific Terrace Hotel. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is ranked #8 in San Diego with endorsements from 11 reviews including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Fodor's.
Pacific Terrace Hotel
610 Diamond Street, San Diego, CA 92109
From $194/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Travelers love this terrific beachfront hotel and the ocean views from most rooms; it's a perfect place for watching sunsets over the Pacific." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach." Full review
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Choose an ocean view or street view, and you fork out the same low price - a real deal considering you're within spitting distance of the beach.
DK Eyewitness
"Sunset views over the Pacific define high living at one of San Diego’s finest beach hotels."
Rough Guide
"Entrancing, chic accommodation on the beach, with rooms offering kitchenettes, fridges, internet access and sea-facing balconies, and suites with the full range of swanky amenities."
Star Service
"Despite its size, this is a frontline favorite of families and individuals looking to sample the San Diego lifestyle firsthand." Full review
Gayot
"Situated between the lively Pacific Beach and jet-setting La Jolla communities, the beachfront Pacific Terrace Hotel is conveniently located."
Zagat
4.3
"A "wonderful getaway place" with a "boutique feel", this Pacific Beach independent offers "incredible" views and draws sun seekers."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Has excellent views of the ocean. Rooms are large with heavy wood furniture, private balconies or patios, and most have lovely ocean views." Full review
Frommer's
"Wood shutters and wall art featuring palms and flowers give the rooms a serene, tropical feel. Separate vanity sinks outside the bathrooms are a nice touch, as are the Tommy Bahama toiletries" Full review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar Show All Reviews
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
From $350/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"The Grand Del Mar is an opulent gem located in the serene hills of the Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve."
Fodor's
"Mind-blowing indulgence in serene surroundings... sets the opulent Mediterranean-style Grand Del Mar apart from any other luxury hotel in San Diego." Full review
Gayot
"It's truly hard to exaggerate the opulence of this 380-acre property."
Star Service
"Built on a grand scale and with the kind of attention to detail rarely seen, this lavish billion-dollar resort will appeal to travelers who love royal treatment. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Rooms here can best be described as palatial, complete with marble bathrooms that include soaking tubs and separate standing showers." Full review
Jetsetter
"Built in the tradition of the great 1920s Spanish Revival resorts, this manmade paradise is still in touch with Southern California's unspoiled nature." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"This palatial Mediterranean-style resort offers something for everyone." Full review
Hideaway Report
94.0
"Elegant Mediterranean-style golf and spa resort adjacent to a 4,000-acre nature preserve north of downtown San Diego." Full review
Time Out
"Grand is the perfect description for this hotel...features elegant Mediterranean décor with a sprawling golf course, 249 guestrooms, four heated pools, two tennis courts." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Luxurious amenities and first-class service have landed Fairmont Grand Del Mar atop many best-of lists." Full review