The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Name: The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Address: 5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA, United States, 92130
Telephone: (858) 314-2727
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (42)

$30 and under

Californian

5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

About this restaurant

Fancy
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Fairmont Grand Del Mar offers a truly luxurious poolside experience, perfect for families and couples alike. Immersed in 400-acres of coastal canyon and lush landscaping, the resort features four heated outdoor pools—including three in the main Resort Pool area for families, plus a serene, adults-only Relaxation Pool adjacent to the spa. Each pool is maintained at a comfortably warm 81°F, with adjoining spas at 102°F

Guests can unwind in private cabanas or daybeds for an enhanced experience with additional amenities complete with chilled mineral water, fresh fruit, snacks, and personalized service.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone number
(858) 314-2727
Website
https://www.fairmont.com/san-diego/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Bryn McArthur
Catering
For a catering event, please contact gdm.tables@fairmont.com.
Private party facilities
Please email all inquiries to Dezirae.Chung@Fairmont.com.

Location
5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130
Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Cross street
Carmel Country Road
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 42 people are saying

The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del Mar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.5Value

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42 Reviews

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Rebekah
Los Angeles1 review
1.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
We’ve spent several Mother’s Days at Fairmont Del Mar and always looked forward to the stunning setting, great service, and exceptional food. Sadly, this year was not even close to expectations. The food was good, but not impressive—certainly not worth the $200 per person price tag. The floral decor, which has been a standout in the past, was minimal and felt cheap. The centerpieces looked like something from a dollar store, not the luxurious arrangements we’re used to seeing here. Even worse, there was no valet service this year—guests were being picked up by golf cart. For a resort of this caliber, this just added to the overall disappointment. It felt like a step down in every way. I will not be returning next year and recommend others consider alternative options that offer more value and care.
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Fredy
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely stunning! Highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Mexico City1 review
3.0
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The place is amazing. Food not so much, service wasnt great. Too expesnive for the expefience.
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Chris
Greater Boston1 review
3.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Love Fairmont hotels but $195 per person and then an automatic 25% gratuity plus tax was far too much to pay for the quality. If I am going to pay nearly $800, the food should be A++. Unfortunately, it was a B at best.
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Bing
San Diego2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The setup was great- not all tables filled at different times allowed for a more relaxed environment. There was no rush to have us depart after finishing our meal. Food was terrific, and service was very friendly and attentive. The $260 per plate makes this a one time event but worth it on that basis.
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SD16
San Diego10 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent and friendly service, excellent tea and well- prepared food. The view was beautiful and the harpist set a nice scene. I’ve been to several afternoon teas in other US cities and this was the first that rose to the expected level of service and food quality that I’ve experienced in San Diego. While on the pricier side (especially the champagne markup), it is on par with afternoon tea at other luxury properties in big cities. A lovely treat and lovely afternoon gathering with friends. ( The scones were fantastic!). We will be back.
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Jules
San Diego7 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tea service was incredible! It was definitely a splurge but sooo worth it. We took my dad here to celebrate his retirement and a good time was had by all! The harpist was incredible as were all the servers that waited on us. Big shout out to Andrea; she was soo lovely! Thank you 💗💗
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had lots of fun . We even headed over to the bar and that’s where the fun continued with speciality drinks. Rusty is an amazing bar tender.
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alex
San Diego1 review
2.0
Dined on January 7, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
way too expensive - $130 for tea and pastry, 2hours and you're out.
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Celebrated my friend's retirement with Afternoon Tea. We had the best table in the house by the fireplace and piano. And fortuitous that the pianist played my friend's favorite classical pieces. Staff was attentive and friendly. Food and tea were fantastic. It was the perfect afternoon to celebrate my friend.
The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del MarResponded on January 9, 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for coming to spend time with us at the Lobby Lounge for High Afternoon Tea. We look forward to your next visit.
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The Pools at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is rated 4.3 stars by 42 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Jun 26, 2025

9:00 PM

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5300 Grand Del Mar Court, San Diego, CA 92130

Additional information

Cross street
Carmel Country Road
Neighborhood
Carmel Valley
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–4:00 pm Fri–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Californian, American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Bryn McArthur
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Outdoor Smoking Area, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.fairmont.com/san-diego/
Phone number
(858) 314-2727
Catering
For a catering event, please contact gdm.tables@fairmont.com.
Private party facilities
Please email all inquiries to Dezirae.Chung@Fairmont.com.

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