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Secret Garden Inn

3.0 star property
Colonial bed & breakfast in Del Mar with free parking

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed) | Living room
Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed) | Terrace/patio
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed) | Living room

Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View (1 King and 1 Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private hot tub
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
TV
2 bedrooms
  • 484 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Private bathroom
  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

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1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014

What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Torrey Pines State Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • Sorrento Valley Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monarch Ocean Pub - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jake's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Poseidon on the Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Board & Brew - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Secret Garden Inn

Bed & breakfast near Del Mar Beach
You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden at Secret Garden Inn. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Secret Garden Inn have amenities such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Coffee/tea makers and housekeeping

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Coya Peruvian Secret

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Les Artistes Inn located at 944 Camino Del Mar, 92014.]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [944 Camino Del Mar,]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid photo ID.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property in advance.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Secret Garden Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Bed & breakfast
Secret Garden Inn Bed & breakfast Del Mar

Frequently asked questions

Is Secret Garden Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden Inn?

As of Aug 10, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden Inn on Aug 11, 2025 start from CA $452.67, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secret Garden Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Secret Garden Inn?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Secret Garden Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Secret Garden Inn located?

Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Beach. Seagrove Park and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Secret Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 113 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Secret Garden Hotel is a must stay.

Beautiful service and clean. Patricia was wonderful/ We loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, quiet little place, tucked away. Room was homey, did not feel like a hotel. Staff were great, very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would stay there again!

This is a cozy little hideaway that I thoroughly enjoyed staying at. Location is excellent. And the included breakfast comes from an amazing little Peruvian restaurant. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Amenities
A unique and most quaint little Inn. Only four rooms nestled in a courtyard behind the equally quaint Peruvian Restaurant. Small but cozy. Breakfast was provided by the restuarant, the most delicious choices of eggs or empanadas. Friendly and welcoming owners. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice

The room was very nice. Rustic room that was very comfortable. Great value for the area and close to the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was great and the unique way that the grounds and room were decorated added to the enjoyment of the stay. Natana, who was our personal contact person if we needed anything was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location in village...room was a little funky...don't think I could handle multiple nights there!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cybill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
this was the cutest little gem in downtown Del Mar, but I didn't feel like I was in the middle of downtown.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall it was a nice stay, but the floors and some of the surfaces in the room were a little bit dusty/not the cleanest. Really nice look to the room though and you get your own patio! Jetted bathtub was nice and the area around the hotel is cool too. The Peruvian restaurant is super good as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funky and perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isobel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A quiet hotel

The room in which I stayed was beautifully decorated with Knick nacks . The bed was extremely comfortable. Despite what other reviews said about this hotel being noisy, I found the Secret Garden Inn quiet. The breakfast included was delicious . I would definitely stay at The Secret Garden Inn again .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Pawel

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Place has lot's of potential but seems neglected
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So cute, bohemian. The breakfast was excellent, convenient coffee maker, the jacuzzi tub drain stopper did not work, so we could not use it other than to shower, the manager is kind of rude, but the owner is sweet and a very talented architect and designer. Will stay at this one or Les Artiste - owned by same owner - again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hideaway is a gem. This place is beautiful, clean, quaint, and comfortable. There’s a balcony with a view of the ocean. Has a small tub/jacuzzi in the room. A coffee station is just outside the room. Secure parking is very close to the room. You won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is a little hidden gem! You check in at their sister property, Les Artists Inn, and they show you the way to this property approximately 2 blocks away. It only has 4 rooms total. The vibe is a very Bali/zen type of decor. It is attached to a wonderful Peruvian restaurant where you get your FREE breakfast. Their empanadas are to die for! Don't forget to tip your chef!! He will take care of you! This place is in the heart of del mar within walking distance to all restaurants, shops, and the beach. We will definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

lisa

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
WE loved the place when we arrived but when we went to bed I woke to bites on my legs...maybe fleas??? We also noticed that the sheets were full of sand and crumbs. Spoke to the manager and he said that clean sheets were placed but he has been very short on staff for the cleaning. This is not what I expected and we are very disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service
The room was in need of maintenance. Roofers were working the entire 3 days stay outside our 3 rooms. The jacuzzi in the suite above us went on each night at 10:30 or 11 pm when we desperately needed sleep. There was no one to call and ask for help then. In the morning, there was no creamer for coffee- except powdered cream. I called but none arrived for 4 hours. The Peruvian restaurant food was delicious in the restaurant that was in the building. We loved the breakfast. The hotel should have cost a lot less and had better service. Roofers working outside all day warranted a large discount and a warning. Too bad for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There are just a few issues that if resolved could make this better. 1. The coffee bar was not stocked all the time. Breakfast was good but it would have been nice to have a cup of juice or mike with the meal. 2. The Microwave was broken. 3. One day we had no hot water. It was fixed not sure why it was a problem. All in all we had a good stay just need some finishing touches.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Quirky

A quirky and unique hotel with some very good features, including location, but not clean enough. While there, a neghboring apartment complex was being roofed. Noise fro 7am to 5pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Roben

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcella

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute and eclectic. Perfect location. Delicious breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023