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Reviews of Hilton Garden Inn San Diego Del Mar 3 stars

3939 Ocean Bluff Ave, Carmel Valley, San Diego, CA 92130, United States

#153 of 255 hotels in San Diego

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 113 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    7.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 29 August 2025

    8.0
    Enjoyable and relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Paying for parking

    Nice location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool was out of commission. Nothing around within walking distance.

    Clean and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Last-minute stay at this hotel turned out to be very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at check in

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2025

    8.0
    Comfortable Stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Two things, you have to pay extra for parking as a rate of $12 a day, really! Second, you have to go to the hotel next door for the breakfast buffet.

    Nice, clean and well appointed room. The staff was very helpful.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very low Toilet, dripping, aging bath

    Pleasant environment, good food

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2025

    7.0
    Overall, great service and comfortable beds, just fine for a short stay for a tournament weekend
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    the bathroom floor was pretty gross honestly, and the carpet in the rooms needs to be replaces, as well as updated, as the room felt very dark, due to low lighting. The lighting in the bathroom is too dark as well, so the rooms definitely need an update in order to feel welcoming and fresh. I don't feel like we should have to pay to park at the hotel, as there isn't covered or secure parking at all, so not sure why we were charged for nothing extra regarding parking. I also don't understand the "transient fee" charged each day.

    We loved the friendliness of the staff, the selection of workout equipment and cleanliness of the gym and lobby, as well as the breakfast options

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2024

    8.0
    Better than I hoped good location to several meet ups.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    But 107 was across the elevators so conversations til late evenings. Also strong cooking smells. I did request change of rms and everyone was pleasant about it.

    Not applicable for breakfast. Like how rm 107 modern with no rug looked clean as well as design.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable and great value for money.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 11 nights

    Rooms are a little worn.

    Great location with very friendly staff. Rooms are clean. All in all great value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    7.0
    Okay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 10 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Carpet in room was worn and sticky. No breakfast in restaurant area. Room was not completely clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    spa not working

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Customer service

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2023

    7.0
    The hotel needs truth in pricing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Tub - Mobility and Hearing Access
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was an extra charge to the point it was crazy. They had one regular coffee pod in our room and there were 2 people and we asked for additional pods they wanted to charge us 2 dollars per coffee pod so no free coffee in the room. Parking in a regular parking lot that had warnings that tree sap could get on your car they wanted to charge 12 dollars a night. There was no where else to park so they are playing bait and switch with pricing.

    Location was perfect for us

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For the most part my stay was great

    I didn't like that I informed the young lady that I was handicap, and was using the park for handicap and she said she would dismiss the charge upon checking out I learned she hadn't done so.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 November 2023

    7.0
    Tight fit but clean
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds and Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their website said free breakfast but it was not offered at the site. The Hot tub was broken. The rooms were a tight fit

    Very clean and very friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    It was convenient, clean and a sate hotel. Staff were very helpful
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    First floor facing parked cars. I could hear engines starting and parking

    Location is close to what I needed for

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Mobility and Hearing Access
    • Stayed 1 night

    I prefer clean vinyl or wood floors in rooms but this room had carpet which made it seem outdated.

    Friendly staff, beet salad in the restaurant was good and the bed and pillows were comfortable. The hotel was close to the hospital where my husband was a patient. I had a good stay at this hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was great until I took a shower and the provided shower gel bottle installed in the shower was empty. Luckily I had bright my own…but if I hadn’t that would not have been great.

    The location was perfect for what we needed. The lady who checked me in was amazing…great customer service!!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Hearing Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They didn't serve complimentary breakfast for the amount that was paid. If should have been offered.

    The room was nice and staff was friendly.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2023

    9.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very old TV and not smart. Restroom and AC a bit loud, and breakfast is very basic.

    It was very clean, and sweet desk people.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2023

    9.0
    I enjoyed my stay. Even had time to enjoy the pool/jacuzzi all by myself
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Wasn't aware that I would be charged for parking. This location is not downtown and has ample parking

    The location is central for my needs. I had trouble with the room coffee maker and the issue was resolved immediately Room is very clean and comfortable Shower had excellent pressure and water was hot. i liked the new larger bottles for shampoo/conditioner etc. You can use the amount you need versus the individual bottles - I have long hair and they never held enough conditioner

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2023

    9.0
    I enjoyed staying here and will come back again if I fly in San Diego
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast was delicious, and my salad for lunch was also great. BTW, I think the front desk service is very good. I want to stay in the same room for an extra night, but they finally helped me reach an agreement. I am very appreciated their effort.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    room and especially the bathroom needs updating

    location and breakfast

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No recycling bin in our room or in the lobby (nor at breakfast). A heavier blanket would be nice.

    Beautiful little hotel with on site restaurant. Letting us access the adjacent hotel's breakfast buffet due to ongoing renos was a huge bonus. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub and pool. Great location for visiting Torrey Pines.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were so uncomfortable

    Stayed in November 2022

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