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The Dana on Mission BayvsFairmont Grand Del Mar
Both properties are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Fairmont Grand Del Mar ranks significantly higher than The Dana on Mission Bay. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is ranked #8 in San Diego with praise from 11 reviews including Oyster, Condé Nast Traveler and Forbes Travel Guide.
The Dana on Mission Bay
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Oyster
Gayot Star Service
National Geographic
Fodor's
Frommer's
1710 West Mission Bay Drive, San Diego, CA 92109
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness "All the water activities of Mission Bay are close by, and the hotel operates free shuttles to SeaWorld."
Star Service "Families will appreciate the Lanai rooms' convenient access to the pool, but the more attractively appointed Premium Bay View rooms are presently top picks." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Dana's private marina and location on Mission Bay makes it ideal for boating and water sport enthusiasts, as well as families." Full review
Gayot "The setting is a water lover's paradise, with more than ten tropically landscaped acres on a property in the midst of the San Diego's Mission Bay Aquatic Park."
Star Service "Set in a gated lowrise compound of two- and three-story taupe buildings scattered about well-trimmed lawns and swaying palms, The Dana has a Dickensian vibe that brings to mind A Tale of Two Cities." Full review
National Geographic "Nicely located on Mission Bay; 271-room hotel has newer, oversize quarters with broad balconies which cleverly juxtapose contemporary wood with accents of Chinese art." Full review
Fodor's "Set around an Omega-shaped cove on Mission Bay, the Dana is the closest hotel to SeaWorld and offers a free shuttle to get you there." Full review
Frommer's "You'll pay a little extra for bay and marina views; every one of the old rooms is the same size, with plain but well-maintained furnishings." Full review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Concierge Fodor's Gayot Star Service
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
Forbes Travel Guide
Hideaway Report
Time Out
Afar Magazine 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 Report94.0
"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
