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Secret Garden Inn

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

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$414
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Explore the area

Map
1140 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA, 92014
  • Del Mar Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Superior Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 21.0 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Del Mar

At Secret Garden Inn you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of Del Mar Beach and Del Mar Plaza. Highlights at this Colonial B&B include free in-room WiFi. .The café, Coya Peruvian Secret, serves Peruvian cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Del Mar B&B include Del Mar Fairgrounds and Del Mar Racetrack.
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What's nearby

  • Del Mar Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Del Mar Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Free Flight - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

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

Colonial bed & breakfast in Del Mar with free parking
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Secret Garden Inn also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Del Mar bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Secret Garden Inn offers 4 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Satellite televisions are provided. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 alternative 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
Guests can choose to either self-clean the property prior to checkout, or pay an additional cleaning fee of USD 500.00 (exact amount varies) at checkout
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Secret Garden Inn?

Secret Garden Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden Inn on 18 June 2025 start from AU$414.34, including 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.

Is parking available at Secret Garden Inn?

Yep, Secret Garden Inn has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Secret Garden Inn?

Yep, Secret Garden Inn is a short 8-minute walk from Del Mar Beach.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secret Garden Inn?

No, Secret Garden Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Secret Garden Inn?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Secret Garden Inn's onsite restaurant that serves Peruvian cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Secret Garden Inn?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Secret Garden Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Secret Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 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

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with partner
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

Allan

Travelled with group
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

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

6/10 Okay

Joanne

Travelled with partner
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

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

Michael

Travelled with partner
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

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

Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Darren

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Thomas, Descanso

Travelled with family
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

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

4/10 Poor

Pawel

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannen, Henderson

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Cybill

Travelled with partner
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

Travelled with family
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

Travelled with family
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