The Spa at L'Auberge Del Mar

"The decor is an elegant mix of pale yellows and greens, with pattern used sparingly in the upholstered chairs and pillows"

"Guests can indulge in a dose of pampering at the full-service spa or sweat it out in the modern gym or on the hotel’s two tennis courts"

"Join the list of Hollywood notables who relax at this boutique hotel and spa near the Pacific"

""A little bit of heaven in upscale Del Mar", steps from the beach and with "gorgeous" views of the Pacific, this "hip", "elegant" boutique is a "splurge" but "worth it" – with "accommodating", "gracious" service ensuring guests feel "pampered"; "outstanding food", a "new" spa, a "lovely" pool with cabanas and "spacious", "attractive" rooms with balconies, marble baths and extras such as iPod docks (and "large" hot tubs in the suites) are, for some luxury lovers, the stuff of "dreams come true"

"Rebuilt in the 1990s on the grounds of the historic Hotel del Mar, where 1920s Hollywood celebrities once frolicked, L’Auberge continues a tradition of European-style elegance with luxurious linens, a spa and lovely grounds"

"A beautiful full-service spa offers massages and facials, and has a couple's suite with a private patio"

"Two other great qualities: its spacious Coastal-class rooms and proximity to downtown Del Mar"