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.

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 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 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.

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 .

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.

The property is super cute. We loved that we could walk to grab a coffee then walk over to the beach. It was a unique and comfortable 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.

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.

Rooms are beautifully designed but very small.

Rooms are beautifully designed but very small.

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

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!

Filthy. The ceiling fan is covered in dirt about 1/4 in. thick. There are spider webs everywhere and there were ants in the bed. Apparently no one cleans behind the sink either, really gross. The tub had gross build up in the jets, so no bath. 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.

Filthy. The ceiling fan is covered in dirt about 1/4 in. thick. There are spider webs everywhere and there were ants in the bed. Apparently no one cleans behind the sink either, really gross. The tub had gross build up in the jets, so no bath. 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!

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!

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.