It happened to be the coldest days of the year in Del Mar, but a room should still have a heater. Ours didn't work, there were no other rooms available for us to stay in, so their solution was to bring in 2 space heaters. After 10 minutes of this, the room was filled with what smelled like a dead... more

This property has a great location and we were pleasantly surprised with the accommodations. The management is in the process of refurbishing the rooms and enhancing the exterior of the motel. We also experienced great customer service. The staff was very friendly and willing to assist in making dinner reservations for us. more

Well I read the so-so reviews but we stayed anyway. It really wasn't as bad as some said but it isn't worth the money! We paid $269 a night plus tax for a Saturday and Sunday night stay . The location of the motel and our room location was excellent. The room however left something to be desired. Upon check... more

I used to be a local San Diegan so I knew what I was getting before booking it. The motel reminded me of some marginal super 8's I've had to crash in, on cross country drives...the difference is that this motel is in a fabulous tourist location. There aren't many places to stay where you can walk steps out of... more

You'll either love it or hate it! If you're willing to put up with anything and everything that could be negative about a motel just to be directly on a great beach, then this place is for you. Otherwise, forget it. It's way overpriced for what you get, parking is a hassle, the rooms are in desperate need of remodeling... more

On a roadtrip (visiting from the UK) I stayed at this place on the basis that it would be OK based on the room rate. Their website certainly makes it look way better than it is. Incredibly basic, the room was more basic than staying in a caravan. Use it only if you can't get in anywhere. more

For 208 dollars I should have slept in the car! They failed to mention that a train goes by every few hours all night and blows its whistle each time! Needless to say neither one of us slept very well. The bathroom needs to be redone as the sink looks dirty although it is just OLD. Cleanliness on a scale... more

As a return visitor to the Del Mar Motel, I'm never disappointed. Manage your expectations when you come stay at this very old local relic. Come here for the environment not the ammenities. Very basic but they do just fine. Clean sheets and towels with fresh paint throughout. We have been coming for 25 years and now with kids we... more

I just stayed in this motel and had a terrible experience. We dealt with staff who were rude, inconsiderate, just didn't care about you or your time there at all. My boyfriend hit his head on a wall-mounted air conditioner that sits right at head-height in one of the hallways--this can't be up to code. It's a nice location, but... more