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1400 Ocean Ave, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Wave Crest Del Mar
Ranked #7 of 7 hotels in Del Mar
3.5 of 5 stars 16 Reviews
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Sandy, Utah
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Gem overlooking the Pacific Ocean”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012
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First I must give a disclaimer. We own a timeshare at Wave Crest and have been staying there yearly for 15 years. If we didn't love it, we wouldn't still own our timeshare. I'm puzzled reading the reviews of those who had a bad experience there. The setting overlooking the ocean is both spectacular and relaxing. We have spent hours watching the surf, surfers, pelicans, dolphins, and other ocean life, while chilling out listening to the waves. The staff is excellent and they try to accommodate any request. The grounds are beautiful kept up fastidiously. Del Mar Park is adjacent the resort and the beach is a 5 minute walk away. The only drawback I see is the trains, which run past the resort and blow their whistle in front of the rooms. Some have complained of the beds, but my wife and I never sleep better than at Wave Crest, with the surf lulling us to sleep.

Room Tip: The two bedroom suites all are adjacent the ocean, with a porch and bay window looking to the ocean.
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  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
“BEST LOCATION IN DEL MAR!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

The staff is great and friendly and help you when you ask, the pool is great and there is nothing better to sit in a hot tub and look out over the ocean, the beach is in walking distance and there is plenty of things to do and places to eat! I recommend Wave Crest to everybody!

Keegan Biggers

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Toronto, Canada
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Nice quiet scenic spot”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 November 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Other reviews hit the nail on the head. Not a bad spot for a stay if you just want quiet walks, pool, watch ocean activities. When I arrived the room was too hot so I asked for an upgrade. Was told none of the rooms have A/C so stayed with the room given. ( Was told most places in the area do NOT have A/C as temps hang around 70 all year). The ceiling fans did a good job. It was the first week of Oct. I am not so sure how it would be if there are hotter times. ( see picture)
Would I go back? Yes as it is a great ocean location.
Its a nice 2 hour drive to Palm Springs / Palm Desert from here. Worth a day trip.
Olde Towne part of San Diego is quaint and 15 minutes away.

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  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Seattle
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Nice location, unfriendly service, crummy beds.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2011
4
people found this review helpful

It is better than camping, but the staff is not friendly, guessing it is because they have to micromanage all the rules, very strict letter of the law kind of place, very poor bed quality. There are not lots af choices in this area, so the location is its only draw.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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everything was great here, but the beds were like motel 6 beds not worth the money spent, gets a one star because if you can't sleep at night it doesn't matter where you are, you feel like crap the next day.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
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