During a six week driving tour of the South Western US, we (two adults and two kids) booked a room here for three nights. After staying in approximately 30 different hotels over the previous six weeks, this one would have to be in the top ten. We booked a room with two Queen beds and kitchenette in the "Old wing"... more

We stayed one night at the Stratford Inn. The grounds are nice. The location is top notch. The front desk staff person was wonderful. They even keep dog treats behind the counter for your pup. The breakfast was good overall. Every staff person we encountered was nice. But I simply can't get past the horible state of affairs in our... more

The hotel is located in central Del Mar, a short walk to the cliffs on the coast and many restaurants and local shops. The room was very basic but acceptable. Comfortable bed, very small bathroom (no bathtub). Our room was a bit too close to the main street and was a little noisy until the traffic slowed down at night. more

Perhaps the worst place I've ever stayed. The only good thing was it was only for one night. The room was old, dated, musty smelling. The hot water in the shower worked "sometimes." The sheets and bed spread were very tired and old. Same with the skimpy two tired towles. This place definetly needs some updating. Housekeeping banged on our... more

Our son lives in Del Mar, California and he suggested this hotel because of it's convenient location. We did not rent a car so we really needed a place that was centrally located to the center of town. We found everything in easy walking distance. The Del Mar Plaza was about a 5 minute walk. There were a lot of... more

We stayed in this hotel over Christmas and found it to be absolutely wonderful. The staff was so friendly and kind - actually taking an interest in our lives and needs. Everything was clean and in great shape. The continental breakfast was a feast! The location is hard to beat as you can see the ocean (about a block or... more

Let me preface this by saying I try to avoid spending too much time in southern California. What used to be the land of "Fruits and Nuts" (that denotes an open lifestyle) has now become the land of anal retentives. No place on earth has more rules and if you are a smoking meat-eater, they consider you an enemy of... more

The Hotel's description, in particular it's photos, leads you to believe it's right on the beach. Take a look. What you see is the Del Mar Motel which IS "right on the beach" The Best Western Stratford Inn is 3/4 mile away. That is unless you can climb down a crumbling cliff face after crossing a railway line and drainage... more

I booked a "standard room" (the only rooms that were offered) through expedia. What they don't tell you is that the standard rooms are terrible little caves with little light near the road and the alley in the back of the property. These are the inferior rooms that no one would want, but by saying these are the "standard" rooms... more