Fairmont Grand Del Mar
San Diego, California, United States · 5 Star Hotel
Food & Water Bowls
Onsite Garden
Dog Walking
No Weight LimitFairmont Grand Del Mar Dog Friendly Review
Fairmont Grand Del Mar holds an acceptable C Roch Rank, a resort with plenty of room for a dog outdoors and a well prepared welcome in the room. The resort has expansive gardens your dog may walk in, there are trails and green spaces nearby, and there is no weight or size limit, so a large dog is as welcome as a small one. Up to two dogs may share a room, and the pet policy is published on the hotel's website.
A dog bed, real food and water bowls and a welcome treat can be placed in your room before you arrive. The concierge will arrange dog walking and dog sitting through trusted local services, which matters here because your dog may not be left alone in the room. The fee is a one-time $150, with no damage deposit, which is fair for a stay with the bed, bowls and arranged care on offer.
Dog friendly rooms are on the first floor only, and the Signature Poolside rooms are excluded. Dogs are not allowed into the bar, restaurant or lounge, nor the pools, spa or fitness centre, so meals are taken without your dog unless the sitter is booked. This suits an owner who wants a peaceful resort with gardens to roam and help on hand when the dog cannot come along, and who does not need to dine with the dog.
Roch Score: 23/77. This hotel does not meet the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. This hotel has been evaluated, ranked and reviewed using the Roch Standard, the world’s first dog friendly standard for the hotel industry. We gathered data directly from the hotel and benchmarked it against thousands of other hotels to accurately and fairly derive its rank.
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This hotel was last certified on 26 October 2026.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar With Your Dog · Pet Policy
Is Fairmont Grand Del Mar dog friendly?
Fairmont Grand Del Mar welcomes dogs, and we have independently assessed and listed it against the Roch Dog Friendly Standard, where it holds a Rank C rating. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Standard, so it sits below our top-rated dog friendly hotels; the review above explains what a stay is actually like with a dog.
Is there a pet fee at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
Yes. Fairmont Grand Del Mar charges a pet fee of $150. It is always worth confirming the current pet fee when you book, as charges can change from time to time.
How many dogs can stay per room at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
Up to 2 dogs are permitted per room at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, which makes it a practical choice for households travelling with more than one dog. It is always worth confirming the details with the hotel when you book.
Is there a weight limit for dogs at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
No. Fairmont Grand Del Mar has no weight limit, so dogs of every size are welcome. From the smallest lap dog to the largest breed, your dog's size will never stand between you and a room.
Where are dogs allowed in Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
Dogs are welcome in the garden at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. We would always suggest keeping your dog on a lead and settled in these shared spaces, out of courtesy to other guests.
What amenities does my dog get at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
Fairmont Grand Del Mar provides a dog bed, food and water bowls, free treats, a dog walking service and a dog sitting service for your dog. With these laid on for you, you can travel lighter and leave some of the usual kit at home.
Is Fairmont Grand Del Mar pet-friendly?
Fairmont Grand Del Mar welcomes dogs. We hold no confirmation that it accepts cats or other animals, so check with the hotel before bringing any pet other than a dog. Our independent assessment gives it a Rank C rating.
Are pets allowed at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
Yes. Fairmont Grand Del Mar allows dogs to stay. There is no weight limit, so size is not a barrier. Tell the hotel you are travelling with your dog when you book, so they can prepare the right room for you both.
What Roch Dog rank does Fairmont Grand Del Mar hold?
Fairmont Grand Del Mar holds a Rank C rating from Roch Dog, on our scale of A+ to F. It does not meet every minimum requirement of the Roch Dog Friendly Standard. The rank comes from an independent assessment of the hotel's dog policy, fees, facilities and services, and no hotel can pay to change it.
What is the pet policy at Fairmont Grand Del Mar?
The pet policy at Fairmont Grand Del Mar covers the essentials: a pet fee of $150 applies, up to 2 dogs per room, no weight limit and dogs welcome in the garden. Every detail here comes from the hotel's own independently verified assessment under the Roch Dog Friendly Standard.