Del Mar Motel on the Beach - Del Mar

Great location - loved that. Bed was quite uncomfortable but time spent on the beach made me forget that.

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Jake's was our destination. We wanted to be close so we could have calamari and cocktails without driving after. Worked out perfectly. :-)

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The Motel is in a fantastic location right on the beach with a short walk to downtown Del Mar. The price you pay is definitely for the location and not the quality of the room. The carpet was dirty, the plumbing was rusty, the air conditioning was underpowered and noisy, the shower goes from too hot to too cold in 10 second intervals, the decor is from […] the 1980s, etc. With that in mind, the room was large and the bed was comfortable. We could overlook the shortcomings as this is a motel that is not trying to be anything greater than a motel on the beach. Read more

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Loved it the staff deserve a raise. 10 stars. great place.

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Loved the location right on the beach. The patio overlooking the beach was great. Room was very clean. It was nothing fancy, but adequate. You are there for the beach so you don't spend much time in the room. It was close to lots of restaurants . The rooms have small refrigerators and microwaves which is not listed in the add. The staff was very helpful. […] We will return. Read more

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The hotel was adequate, the location was amazing!

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As all of the reviews say, this hotel is not so nice on the inside. The carpet was stained, the temperature of the shower changes whenever someone flushes a toilet anywhere in the hotel, and the mattress is not that comfortable. However, the hotel is still a pretty great place to stay, as long as you aren't looking for luxury. The location on the beach […] is amazing, and downtown del mar is a great place to hang out. Also, the staff are quite friendly and helpful, and the grilling area is a lot of fun to use. Read more

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We loved this hotel! Not a fancy resort, but more "old school beach town" place. Very clean and the proximity to the beach can't be beat. Having the Poseidon restaurant next door is a huge plus - excellent meals! We'll be back.

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The location was perfect. Walking distance to PCH. Loved it. Will definitely stay here again!!!

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My girlfriend and I stayed there. It was great. Right by the beach. A fifteen minute walk to Camino Del Mar where all the nice restaurants were. Only disappointment was there were no dogs allowed. We really wanted to bring our little girls.

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Thought it was the perfect spot unitl the trains ran all night. Wish I had known that before. Really made rest impossible let alone sleep. Other wise the perfect spot.

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The overall appearance of the motel wasn't the best but we were there for one reason, location. The location was key and made the experience special.

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We were as close as you could get to the beautiful Del Mar beach. The motel was not fancy but it was comfortable, and we especially appreciated the free parking because parking in Del Mar appears to be both expensive and difficult to find. If you walk south on the beach for a few minutes there are two nice parks to visit as well.

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Perfect beachside motel for a weekend getaway!

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Wasn't sure that this was the right place to go, but it more than satisfied. 20 second walk out of our room and we were on the beach, which was the main reason for going. Bed was comfortable, room was clean, bathroom had modern updated fixtures, was quiet enough to be restful, staff was attentive and courteous, but not intrusive. The internet was a […] bit slow, but not a problem. This is a motel, not a hotel, so don't expect the moon. If you want a comfy place to call home for a weekend on the beach, without paying a lot, this is the place Read more

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Great location, right on the beach. Cozy little rooms, beds comfortable for short stays. Staff was great. Would stay again.

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Exactly as advertised.

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You can't ask for a better location, especially for the money. It sits right on the beach, and there's two great restaurants and a park next door. The walk to all the shops in Del Mar is only about 5 minutes.

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The Del Mar Inn is not the most glamorous beach resort. In fact, it is not a resort at all. It is a motel. BUT IT IS ON THE BEACH, and the rates, especially fall and winter, are very fair. There are lounge chairs protected from the wind from which to view the surf and surfers while enjoying a glass of wine. There are barbecues (bring your own bricquets […] and lighter) on the side with ample tables. I did steak, bacon wrapped scallops, and grilled portobello mushrooms with a great zinfandel for less than 1/3 it would have cost me in a local restaurant. Lastly, the staff was very accommodating. Even though I had booked through Hotels.com, I was given an upgrade for no additional cost to get closer to the beach because it was not a busy weekend. They may never do that for me again, but it does not matter, they did if for me once, with a smile, and that earns my loyalty. I will be back this winter because my wife an I like the beach just as much in the winter as in the summer and the rates are phenomenal. Read more

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This was exactly what we were looking for.

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GREAT PLACE, PERFECT LOCATION!

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I was looking for an inexpensive place on the beach to relax after a week of Disney adventures and this was perfect. The motel is older and not a plush place, but it was clean. The beach was beautiful, the staff friendly, and although the air conditioner was noisy, it did cool down the room.

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Great location right on the beach. Not a glamorous resort but very nice. If you want to BBQ on the patio out by the beach then remember to take charcoal.

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I fully realized when making my reservation that I was running the risk of getting a cheap beach motel. And that is what I found. They do not have enough parking for the size of their motel, so I drove around the block 5 or 6 times only to double park in the lot to run into the office to see what solution they could offer. I was greeted to the hostess […] rushing out of and locking the office at 3PM to go find someone. I finally convinced her to give me the pass I needed to pass in the parking lot for the restaurant next door, but had to return later to get all checked in. Room was spacious but out dated. Shower left a lot to be desired w stains, cracked tiles, and caulking coming out of the corners. Watch w hot showers, when water pressure suddenly drops, get out of the way of the scoulding hot water coming your way. Noise from surrounding areas was moderate- not the worst Ive experienced, but it would be nice if it were a bit quieter. Motel does dump right out onto beach, allowing for earlier morning, late night walks on the beach w little effort. Life guard station is literally next door, nice for families taking a trip to the beach. Also, 2 restaurants in immediate area and short walk to beautiful Del Mar strip. All and all a good trip but this place did little to contribute to the positive. Read more

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Funky hotel but it is right on the beach. Location is the only thing it has going for it.

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Loved the beach access. Room left something to be desired. Loud AC, a little disrepair. Comfy bed though.

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Hotel location great! Staff great! Rooms were disappointing though. They need a lot of work on them and really need some major overhauling and updating. Dirty, stained carpet almost made me not want to take my shoes off. The hotel needs to invest in a vacuum cleaner and a carpet cleaner.

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Del Mar is a beautiful place but not the motel. It is located directly on the beach what is the only plus of the house. The room is clean but the furniture and bath are old.We did not feel comfortable as family

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This is a nice family property right on the beach. It's a little busy, but still quiet at night. The staff is lovely, but they were put in the bad situation of trying to explain why the single ice machine couldn't be fixed in a timely fashion. A beach motel full of families w/ no icemaker is a problem. Mgt should get with it.

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Motel is not fancy but beach baby beach.....hard to beat the beautiful beach, bbq area, and wonderful seats and view to lounge and sit off the back patio. Motel was very accommodating to our requests and the beds were comfortable. We spent 8 days here and could not have been in a better location to enjoy the ocean. We were in the water 2-3 times a  […] day! Read more

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Great place for a vacation, but maybe not for business. You can't beat this location if you want to have your morning cup of coffee right on the beach. What the place lacks in luxury it makes up for in charm; walks on the beach before bed and perfect waves for splashing in the surf. Very kid-friendly, perhaps too much so if you are wanting peace and […] quiet there were lots of families with kids. There's a pretty good restaurant/sports bar rext to the motel, and a very fine seafood restaurant "Jakes" one door down. Both have fabulous decks right on the beach. There are lots of great restaurants and cute shops within walking distance. There are BBQs on the motel property with plenty of room for a family to cook and eat. No kitchen facilities besides a mini fridge in the room. The Lifeguard station is right next to the motel, so if you have teenage daughters you might get extra points for the view. Read more

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This is not the nicest place you will stay but it was one of my favorite weekends in years. I walked out of my room right to the beach. the management was great. The room staff was courtious and great. The location was fun. The train added some charm. I loved it and recommend. The A/C during the day actually heated the room up about 10 degres but I […] was on the beach anyway and it did cool down to a comfortable level at night. If your looking for a cheap convient stay this is it. I will stay here again. Read more

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Stayed three days two nights. Thought the beds were comfortable, not too bad. True you get use to the train noise. This city is very cyclist friendly, lots of hills! True the drain in out shower was slow, but all in all we had a very good time.

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These folks are great! Arrived late, after front desk was closed. Come to find out they had made my keys and checked me in ahead of time. Everything was ready in an envelope when I got there at 2am. Nice touch!

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Perfect location just no food or stores walking distance

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LOVE this Motel. Has everything you need and best part, it's right on the beach!! You can hear the ocean as you fall asleep. Great place!!

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Location was great, right on the beach, walking distance to restaurants & shopping. Staff friendly & helpfull. Only downside was the train noise in the mornings.

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I fell in love with Del Mar

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the location is amazing the view is breath taking. My honest opinion well i think if they were to remove the carpet and add laminate wood floors and some nicer comforters this would give the room a much nicer and more relaxing feeling. Some TLC will diffinetly give this place a better review on my behalf.

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It was just perfect, clean in a good lacation and quiet. Great for family or buisness person.

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My husband and I come here every year. We love it and dislike it all the same. The reason we love it... location. Litterally right on the beach. Within walking distance to everything in Del Mar. the rooms are big and have a mini refrigerator and places to BBQ which we do to save money. We dislike the bed, it is super uncomfortable. We bring our own […] mattress pad to make it more comfy. The plumbing is super out dated and when you run the shower it is like a freight train. You have to yell above it to talk to someone in the bathroom with you. We put up with the other stuff because the staff is so nice and the location is something we can't pass up. If you are looking for luxury don't stay here but if you are looking for right on the beach and to make your own food and can put up with the irritating little things this is definately the place for you!! Read more

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I love this hotel because it is litterally right on the beach. That is the best part of the hotel. If you are looking for comfort keep looking. The rooms are very out dated. While taking a shower it is so loud that you have to yell over it to talk to someone else in the bathroom with you. Anytime someone in the rooms ajacent flushes a toilet or runs […] the shower you can here it in your room. The bed is like sleeping on the floor. The reason I keep coming back here... location. It is a beautiful location right on the beach. I just don't use the room for anything other than sleep and I bring my own foam to go on top of the bed so i can sleep better. Read more

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Gave me a room close to beach but next to construction site literally. They dont treat hotel.com customers than anyone coming off street to rent room. They other rooms available but said they fully booked. Male rec. is rude. Too expensive not enough or any amenities. not come back unless half price.

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We stayed with our children and Grandchildren..has a great beach area right out back and local shopping and places to eat are all within walking distance. I might include this is not a neighborhood with cheap food either..no mcdonalds, wendys etc and gas stations arent that close either but we really enjoyed our stay and the staff was super nice! Would […] stay again if in the area! Read more

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