A peaceful garden sanctuary offers the perfect escape from everyday life, with quiet corners for coffee sipping and sun-soaked spots for afternoon relaxation
Located in Del Mar, Secret Garden Inn is near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Del Mar Beach and La Jolla Beach. Del Mar Fairgrounds and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Del Mar travel guide
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
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1 building
2 floors
Built in 2008
Colonial architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
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Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Les Artistes Inn located at 944 Camino Del Mar, 92014.]
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you arrive at the property after hours, you'll need to check in at an alternate location: [944 Camino Del Mar,]
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid photo ID.
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property in advance.
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply
Property is also known as
Secret Garden Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Del Mar
Secret Garden Inn Bed & breakfast
Secret Garden Inn Bed & breakfast Del Mar
Frequently asked questions
Is Secret Garden Inn pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Secret Garden Inn?
As of 9 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secret Garden Inn on 10 March 2026 start from AED 657, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Secret Garden Inn?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Secret Garden Inn?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Secret Garden Inn located?
Situated near the beach, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Del Mar Plaza and Del Mar Beach. Seagrove Park and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 1 mi (2 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Secret Garden Inn Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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Cute and eclectic. Perfect location. Delicious breakfast.
Kevin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
6/10 Okay
Mark
26 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location in village...room was a little funky...don't think I could handle multiple nights there!
Mark
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicola
7 October 2024
Liked: Amenities
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.
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.
David
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Joanne
26 July 2024
Liked: Staff & service
The room was in need of maintenance. Roofers were working the entire 3 days stay outside our 3 rooms. The jacuzzi in the suite above us went on each night at 10:30 or 11 pm when we desperately needed sleep. There was no one to call and ask for help then. In the morning, there was no creamer for coffee- except powdered cream. I called but none arrived for 4 hours.
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!
A quirky and unique hotel with some very good features, including location, but not clean enough.
While there, a neghboring apartment complex was being roofed. Noise fro 7am to 5pm.
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.
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 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.
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 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!!
We stayed at this place during memorial day weekend for four nights, paid avg 259/night about 1200 total.
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.
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.
lisa
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Thomas
3 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
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.