L Auberge Del Mar, Del MarL Auberge Del Mar in Del Mar, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 7 of 11 hotels we score in Del Mar. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $438 a night (cached, not a live quote).L'Auberge Del Mar is a boutique luxury hotel in the centre of Del Mar, close to Del Mar Beach in the San Diego area. Guest rooms come with ocean views, and facilities include a swimming pool with a poolside bar, a terrace, a cocktail bar, a spa with massage services, a gym, an on-site restaurant, room service and valet parking. The hotel is pet friendly and welcomes children, and guests can use a nearby golf course or borrow bicycles. It suits couples looking for a beachside break as well as families. Rates start at about $438 a night, and some guests note the building shows its age despite the quality of service and food.What stands out

Airy, attractive lobby

Good pool area with bar

Attentive, capable service

Well-regarded spa treatments

Watch out for

Property feels dated in places

Service can seem less warm than expected

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.