Secret Garden Inn

Best location. Parked our car and traveled everywhere by foot or the 101 bus. Excellent breakfast. Quirky and fun. It is good to know that the refrigerator, coffee and microwave are in a shared space. No ice. Bring red wine and other beverages that don’t require chilling.

Beautiful relaxing stay!

Location was good. Parking was good. Room was interesting in eclectic. Cook at a next-door restaurant for breakfast was grumpy and only did the bare minimum. Other than a breakfast croissant, nothing else was offered.

A wonderful rustic Asian themed space in a fantastic location and responsive team.

The breakfast that was included was phenomenal. There was a Peruvian restaurant in the front and guest house type residences in back. They had a coffee station available. The rooms were unique and interesting. The bed was very comfortable. You can see some of the ocean from the balcony. There were many restaurants and shopping available to walk to and enjoy. My husband is an artist so he really loved the place and wants to come back and stay. He prefers this over a Hilton or typical hotel. I highly recommend staying here. We will be back.

It was private, quiet and the breakfast service was amazing. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean.

Style wise, it is eclectic- a mash up of fountains, plants, imported antiques, mosaic tile and quirky architectural details. That might not suit everyone’s minimalist aesthetic but we found it a relief from bland, generic hotels.

John who I assume is the owner of the hotel was extremely friendly and professional. The morning chef was extremely nice and the food he prepared was delicious. Also the ambience of the hotel was beyond beautiful . Hidden gem in San diego. Would stay again!!!!

Room was wonderful with hot tub and fireplace. Great view. Top floor. Cozy! Breakfast was delicious.

breakfast was good and nice. will come back.

It felt cozy The bed sheets were dirty and the room was really small. There was nowhere to get ice. The stairs were SOOOOO slippery

The air conditioner is very loud. The whole room condition is very poor, everything is very dated, floor is dirty, only one soap dispenser has some soap in it.

First the good, the property is located at a higly walkable area with restaurants, parks, shops etc. One of the few places that had free parking and breakfast included. The bad, the rooms have eclectic decoration style, however the layout is very inconvenient for a multi night stay. The bathtub is inside the bedroom with a shower curtain separating the sleeping area and the shower. The ugly, the hotel did put any effort in cleaning the room before we reached the property. The bathtub and the sink had moldy stains, the entey way had spiders and cobwebs, the balcony was dusty withe dried leaves piled up. The worst of all the balcony curtains had red stains and moldy smell. The hotel didn't have onsite reception, we called housekeeping the next day after check-in for fresh curtains and bedsheets. Though we loved delmar we will opt for other places to stay next time for the rent we paid.

First the good, the property is located at a higly walkable area with restaurants, parks, shops etc. One of the few places that had free parking and breakfast included. The bad, the rooms have eclectic decoration style, however the layout is very inconvenient for a multi night stay. The bathtub is inside the bedroom with a shower curtain separating the sleeping area and the shower. The ugly, the hotel did put any effort in cleaning the room before we reached the property. The bathtub and the sink had moldy stains, the entey way had spiders and cobwebs, the balcony was dusty withe dried leaves piled up. The worst of all the balcony curtains had red stains and moldy smell. The hotel didn't have onsite reception, we called housekeeping the next day after check-in for fresh curtains and bedsheets. Though we loved delmar we will opt for other places to stay next time for the rent we paid.

Very unique, comfortable room, delicious breakfast!

Good breakfast

Awesome restaurant attached to the rooms. Excellent food and very friendly! Rooms were a little outdated and the bed was too soft. Great place overall. Perfect location.

Location I would have liked the history about the place

Floor was a bit dirty

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.

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.

Great design, unique architecture, beautiful inner courtyard with plants and a pond, eccentric decorations in the room. Awesome breakfast cooked by the restaurant staff of the attached restaurant. Bed was very comfortable and the balcony was a nice touch. The most unique room I’ve stayed in. Room was very clean. Free parking in the back. Barely any hotel staff. Facilities felt like an afterthought. Not a great value for the price. Essentially rooms behind a restaurant with a unique center courtyard. Toilet broke while we stayed there, so I had to open the top and open the valve manually to flush. Essentially no front desk staff on hand to call for this as far as I could tell unless I wanted to walk back over to their sister hotel. Check in was not clear, ended up talking with the restaurant staff to figure out it was down the road at the sister hotel. Walking through the front into the hotel felt awkward, and the entrance in the back is certainly low key and unassuming.

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.

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.

We loved our stay.

We loved our stay.

While there, a neghboring apartment complex was being roofed. Noise fro 7am to 5pm.

While there, a neghboring apartment complex was being roofed. Noise fro 7am to 5pm.

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!

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!

The staff were so nice! The room was artsy boho, fun and clean. Lots of restaurants, bars and shops nearby. Breakfast was really good! Free covered parking was an unexpected perk. Fixtures on the tub/shower were dated, but it didn’t bring is down.

Great location in village...room was a little funky...don't think I could handle multiple nights there!

Great location in village...room was a little funky...don't think I could handle multiple nights there!

Very good

Cute, quiet little place, tucked away. Room was homey, did not feel like a hotel. Staff were great, very friendly.

Cute, quiet little place, tucked away. Room was homey, did not feel like a hotel. Staff were great, very friendly.

Deferred maintenance to the courtyard

Too many stairs.

Very quirky, quiet and convenient Room was pretty small, and no ice for my water

The included breakfast, the atmosphere, and the hospitality! TV remotes were dirty, some items in the room were dusty. However all things that needed to be clean definitely were!

Cute and eclectic. Perfect location. Delicious breakfast.

Cute and eclectic. Perfect location. Delicious breakfast.

NOT CLEAN!!! Staff UNPROFESSIONAL, CANNOT COMMUNICATE, NOR PROVIDING USEFUL INFO. ROOM NOT CLEAN,

Nothing Poor value for the dollar Dated everything Advertising did not match room or location

Funky and perfect

Funky and perfect

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.

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.

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.

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.

Place has lot's of potential but seems neglected

Place has lot's of potential but seems neglected

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!!

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!!

this was the cutest little gem in downtown Del Mar, but I didn't feel like I was in the middle of downtown.

this was the cutest little gem in downtown Del Mar, but I didn't feel like I was in the middle of downtown.

The room was very nice. Rustic room that was very comfortable. Great value for the area and close to the beach.

The room was very nice. Rustic room that was very comfortable. Great value for the area and close to the beach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Charming and unique and a great deal!

Charming and unique and a great deal!

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 .

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 .

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.

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.

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.

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.

The only downside to the property was the noise from the upstairs room. It gets extremely loud. We were not able to fall asleep and if we did, the noise would wake us up. Just hope the upstairs isn't rented out during your stay!

The only downside to the property was the noise from the upstairs room. It gets extremely loud. We were not able to fall asleep and if we did, the noise would wake us up. Just hope the upstairs isn't rented out during your stay!

This is a fun and funky place for a few days when in Del Mar. The location is great, near shopping and dining and only a five minute walk to the ocean. Our room, the Lotus room had a partial view of the water. Our innkeeper, John, was very friendly and helpful. Included is a great, made-to-order breakfast, provided by the attached Peruvian Cafe. Choose from about half a dozen delicious options. The croissant sandwich was so tasty that I had it both mornings. The room was not overly large but had everything we needed. It reminded us of some laid-back places we have stayed in the Caribbean.There are only four rooms so it doesn’t feel like a big corporate hotel. The Secret Garden Inn has a sister property in the next block, Les Artistes Inn, and it looks equally unique and fun. We would recommend it and would return if our travels take us to the Del Mar area.

This is a fun and funky place for a few days when in Del Mar. The location is great, near shopping and dining and only a five minute walk to the ocean. Our room, the Lotus room had a partial view of the water. Our innkeeper, John, was very friendly and helpful. Included is a great, made-to-order breakfast, provided by the attached Peruvian Cafe. Choose from about half a dozen delicious options. The croissant sandwich was so tasty that I had it both mornings. The room was not overly large but had everything we needed. It reminded us of some laid-back places we have stayed in the Caribbean.There are only four rooms so it doesn’t feel like a big corporate hotel. The Secret Garden Inn has a sister property in the next block, Les Artistes Inn, and it looks equally unique and fun. We would recommend it and would return if our travels take us to the Del Mar area.

The property is quiet, quaint, within walking distance to the stores, beaches and restaurants. The property is clean and eclectic.

The property is quiet, quaint, within walking distance to the stores, beaches and restaurants. The property is clean and eclectic.

Property was not as advertised. First staff member was extremely RUDE, second staff member was beyond helpful & kind young woman name started with a N (sorry can’t remember). Floor in room was filthy dirty, toilet was in a closet like room, shower ran out of hot water, there was no one on staff at the location so you have to walk two blocks to another location for assistance. Rooms are in back of a restaurant that has tables in the courtyard in front of your room. Very loud and smells like food all hours of the night. The kitchen is outdoors where you share a mini fridge, coffee pot, and ice cube trays that you fill yourself. Parking is very tight and has trash bins from restaurant lined up in front of your car.

Property was not as advertised. First staff member was extremely RUDE, second staff member was beyond helpful & kind young woman name started with a N (sorry can’t remember). Floor in room was filthy dirty, toilet was in a closet like room, shower ran out of hot water, there was no one on staff at the location so you have to walk two blocks to another location for assistance. Rooms are in back of a restaurant that has tables in the courtyard in front of your room. Very loud and smells like food all hours of the night. The kitchen is outdoors where you share a mini fridge, coffee pot, and ice cube trays that you fill yourself. Parking is very tight and has trash bins from restaurant lined up in front of your car.

The room and location were very tranquil. Loved the balcony and closeness (6 min walking distance) to many fine restaurants as well as more casual ones located even closer.

The room and location were very tranquil. Loved the balcony and closeness (6 min walking distance) to many fine restaurants as well as more casual ones located even closer.

Rooms are beautifully designed but very small.

Rooms are beautifully designed but very small.

Great location and overall nice stay

Great location and overall nice stay

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the balcony with a view of the ocean in the morning was great. I'm looking forward to my next stay there

We had a wonderful stay. The staff was very friendly, and the room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast on the balcony with a view of the ocean in the morning was great. I'm looking forward to my next stay there

The property is unique, it has many plants and it has charm. The room was clean with a nice partial ocean view. The hotel is in a very quiet street and overall excellent place to stay!

The property is unique, it has many plants and it has charm. The room was clean with a nice partial ocean view. The hotel is in a very quiet street and overall excellent place to stay!

The noise from the restaurant was really bad. The breakfast doesn’t open until 8am (if they are on time) and there are very few choices from an unfriendly person. It was not good. Your only amenity is the breakfast, the spa is for the suite only. And the noise from the suite was unbearable. Sounded like they were constantly moving furniture around, but it was probably just thin walls. Don’t plan on a good partial view of the ocean either.

The noise from the restaurant was really bad. The breakfast doesn’t open until 8am (if they are on time) and there are very few choices from an unfriendly person. It was not good. Your only amenity is the breakfast, the spa is for the suite only. And the noise from the suite was unbearable. Sounded like they were constantly moving furniture around, but it was probably just thin walls. Don’t plan on a good partial view of the ocean either.

Great spot! Good vibes!

Great spot! Good vibes!

Secret garden inn was really nice, clean, comfortable bed and very nice decorated. I recommend this place 100%!

Secret garden inn was really nice, clean, comfortable bed and very nice decorated. I recommend this place 100%!

Very eclectic room with effort put in every corner to make the room unique

Very eclectic room with effort put in every corner to make the room unique

We had a wonderful time at the Secret Garden Inn. It is a quaint little B&B in Del Mar. The Lotus Room was very unique and reminded me of places I had stayed in Asia. The Peruvian restaurant served us a wonderful dinner and breakfast. The staff of the hotel were most friendly and helpful. I highly recommend The Secret Garden Inn to anyone visiting San Diego, especially couples as it was quite the romantic staycation for us!

We had a wonderful time at the Secret Garden Inn. It is a quaint little B&B in Del Mar. The Lotus Room was very unique and reminded me of places I had stayed in Asia. The Peruvian restaurant served us a wonderful dinner and breakfast. The staff of the hotel were most friendly and helpful. I highly recommend The Secret Garden Inn to anyone visiting San Diego, especially couples as it was quite the romantic staycation for us!

This place was ok. I thought for the price it would have been nicer. The size of the balcony and view are deceiving from the pictures. It was much smaller and overlooked the alley with a peekaboo view of the ocean. The furniture on the balcony was very uncomfortable. I also was not expecting the layout of the room to be as it was. The shower was not in a bathroom but within the room itself, same with the sink. The toilet did have it's own room with a door. The service was fine I would have just expected nicer accommodations for the price. But I guess you are paying for the location, oh and it's Del Mar, so there is that.

This place was ok. I thought for the price it would have been nicer. The size of the balcony and view are deceiving from the pictures. It was much smaller and overlooked the alley with a peekaboo view of the ocean. The furniture on the balcony was very uncomfortable. I also was not expecting the layout of the room to be as it was. The shower was not in a bathroom but within the room itself, same with the sink. The toilet did have it's own room with a door. The service was fine I would have just expected nicer accommodations for the price. But I guess you are paying for the location, oh and it's Del Mar, so there is that.

Cozy, great feel, comfortable. Right in the heart of pedestrian zone of Del Mar, lots of shops and eateries walking distance. Close to the ocean (but not on the beach). The penthouse suite we rented had huge patio with spa and fireplace.

Cozy, great feel, comfortable. Right in the heart of pedestrian zone of Del Mar, lots of shops and eateries walking distance. Close to the ocean (but not on the beach). The penthouse suite we rented had huge patio with spa and fireplace.

Fun place, great location

Fun place, great location

For one, this was not a hotel/motel but a bed and breakfast place with none of the conveniences of a hotel. The room was small and no bathroom space. The cost was not worth it. I have stayed in other bed and breakfast places and this was the lowest quality. I cannot recommend this place to anyone. I asked for a hotel/motel and not a mini room. I thought that at $300/per night the place would be better quality. I was very disappointed.

For one, this was not a hotel/motel but a bed and breakfast place with none of the conveniences of a hotel. The room was small and no bathroom space. The cost was not worth it. I have stayed in other bed and breakfast places and this was the lowest quality. I cannot recommend this place to anyone. I asked for a hotel/motel and not a mini room. I thought that at $300/per night the place would be better quality. I was very disappointed.

Delightful place . Friendly staff . Great location

Delightful place . Friendly staff . Great location

Would have been nice to have a fridge in the room

Would have been nice to have a fridge in the room

My stay at secret garden was amazing. The service and breakfast was great. Very unique hotel and would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

My stay at secret garden was amazing. The service and breakfast was great. Very unique hotel and would definitely stay here again. Thank you!

Cozy place with great service and wonderful breakfast.

Cozy place with great service and wonderful breakfast.

Hidden gem in Del Mar. Very comfortable and worth it!

Hidden gem in Del Mar. Very comfortable and worth it!

Loved it.

Loved it.

The “hotel” is 4rooms behind a restaurant. It is very well designed and has a very zen feeling. It is quite odd , you go to another hotel a block away check in and the staff drives over and you follow. The property needs a major cleaning. There is nick jacks and everywhere. The room was nice and clean. The breakfast was nice you walk through to the back door and order.. they bring it to your room if you like, overall it is a nice quirky little place.

Location was great. The fact that the cost per night was just under $300 was too much for a room that didn’t have ample air conditioning caused for a miserable night. The hotel was hard to find and then once you think you have arrived you have to go to another hotel a few blocks away to actually check-in. Frustrating and annoying.

Bed was extremely comfortable you get to sleep with the patio door open all night long with the wonderful Ocean Breeze for us the drawback was there was no desk or easy chair in the room so no where to sit other than the bed.