Del Mar Beach Hotel, Del MarDel Mar Beach Hotel in Del Mar, United States has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 4 of 11 hotels we score in Del Mar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.5 before correction: Google 3.5. Rooms from about $339 a night (cached, not a live quote).Del Mar Beach Hotel is a 46-room beachfront motel on Coast Boulevard in Del Mar, California, directly facing the Pacific Ocean. Rooms come with air conditioning, TVs, mini fridges and coffee makers, and many look out over the water. Guests share a terrace, picnic area, lounge, sunning area and a swimming pool, with parking on site and beach chairs and towels provided. The desk operates around the clock, and restaurants and shops sit within walking distance. It welcomes children and pets, so it works well for families and travellers who want to stay right on the sand. Rates start around $339 a night, which may stretch some budgets.What stands out

Directly on the beach with ocean views

Family and pet friendly

Pool, terrace and picnic areas

Shops and restaurants walkable

Watch out for

Nightly rates start at $339

Motel-style rather than full-service resort

Better-scored in Del Mar

Fairmont Grand Del Mar, Del Mar: 4.0 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms). The Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a large luxury resort in San Diego, sitting beside Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve about five miles inland from the Pacific coast.

Best Western Premier Hotel Del, Del Mar: 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $162 a night. Best Western Premier Hotel Del is a three-star boutique hotel situated on Camino Del Mar in Del Mar.

Holiday Inn Exp Suites San Sorrento Valley, Del Mar: 3.6 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), from $224 a night. Located on Lusk Boulevard within the Sorrento Valley business park, this hotel serves business travellers and leisure visitors.