Luxurious Mediterranean-inspired resort with 4 heated pools, spa, golf






































"During a recent stay just north of San Diego, it resembled a palatial European hotel, with sprawling grounds and cavernous interiors, and I now have more pictures of the inside and outside of this place than parents have of a newborn baby." - Rob LeDonne

"Kids get the full treatment here, from a glamp-in package with an indoor tent, child-sized robe, personalized cookie, and family movie delivered to the room, to family-friendly dining deals (kids five and under eat free; ages six to 12 eat 50% off at Amaya or Clubhouse Grill); the grounds feature three family pools with underwater music and a sandy area for sandcastles, plus cornhole and bocce, and the concierge can arrange babysitting so parents can slip out to the city’s best restaurants." - Nina Kokotas Hahn

"I found ultra-luxe padel courts available at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, aligning the resort's high-end amenities with the padel trend." - Jessica Chapel

"The luxury resort transforms into a winter wonderland with holiday teas, glice skating, and four-course feasts on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day at the Amaya restaurant. Guests can choose to dine on buffets, brunches, holiday teas, or prix fixe meals on the Carmel Valley property." - Helen I. Hwang

"The high-end and expansive Fairmont Grand Del Mar is a top pick for family-friendly lodgings." - Travel + Leisure Editors