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L’Auberge
Resort & Spa
1540 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, California 92014 (858) 793-6493 Rating:
Web: www.laubergedelmar.com
L’Auberge Resort & Spa
San Diego North Coast
When our review team arrived
at this very unique and cozy Inn by the sea, we both noted
the European feel of the staff and grounds.
This property is 13 years old, and
is on a 5.2 acre site over looking the Pacific Ocean.
Some of Hollywood’s more
famous golden age film stars appeared regularly
on the Hotels guest registry, like Arnez, Crosby,
Gable, Durante, Fairbanks, and Pickford. And
of a more recent film age guest such as Kenny
Loggins, Bruce Willis, Wynona Judd, Melanie Griffith,
and Jane Seymour.
We noted that the lobby walls were lined with historic pictures
taken of some of the famous guests.
We were then shown to our beautifully
appointed Guest Rooms to get settled in before our next day
of treatments.
We decided
to enjoy one of the pools before retiring.
The next morning we went
for a walk on the beautiful shore located about one city
block away before going for our treatments.
Next off to the Spa!
Luxury finds its ultimate expression at the full-service European-style
Spa.
The staff was both extremely knowledgeable and helpful.
The spa offers classic spa services that
range from body massages to facial treatments, manicures, and
pedicures.
We were greeted with a robe and slippers, and then directed
to the locker rooms, where we were able to take a steam prior
to our treatments.
Our female reviewer was given the “Spicy Chai Body
Bliss”
This nurturing herbal spice blend of exotic aromatherapy oils
and creams is the ultimate formula for a luxurious massage. The
aroma has a very unique and appetizing holiday quality of cinnamon,
nutmeg and cloves. The treatment began with a grape seed scrub,
rich in anti-oxidants, to exfoliate the skin and prepare it for
the clay, soy and spice appliqué. She was then wrapped
in chai soy mud, containing Colorado Indian spring clay and soy,
both known for their rich mineral and protein content. Next she
went to the shower to rinse off and then came back to receive
an invigorating massage with the herbal, spice lotion.
These sweet, woody spices produce a warming, soothing effect
on any sore muscles and foster a wonderful sense of well being.
“Content” was her description when she finished!
Our Male reviewer received the “Pacific Paradise Body
Scrub”.
First he was prepared for the body scrub. They used pineapple
papaya lotion mixed with grape seeds to do the body exfoliant
which takes 25 minutes. Next he was treated like Royalty with
warm coconut kukui oil for his 50 minute massage!
When he was finished he noticed that his rough skin disappeared
from the powerful moisturizing properties of the tropical oils
which penetrated his skin. The skin glistened!
That evening
the team was treated to an exceptional meal at the J Taylor’s
Restaurant on premise at the L’Auberge Boutique Inn.
The
meal was outstanding!
The Executive Chef Thomas Atkins, designs a unique menu combining
Mediterranean, Mexican and American influences. Chef Atkins also
guides the hotel's banquet and catering facilities and directs
room service at the seaside inn.
He attended the prestigious Western Culinary Institute where
he trained with a faculty of certified executive chefs and gold
medallists from the Culinary Olympics. Before taking the reins
at L'Auberge, Chef Atkins worked with Peter Zimmer at the Inn
of Anasazi in Santa Fe and with Bradley Ogden at his Bay Area
restaurants, including One Market and the Lark Creek Inn.
Whether you are planning a romantic
spa retreat or a special occasion, this unique Inn by the
sea will produce the kind of peaceful, unforgettable memories
for making your own version of history at L’Auberge
in Del Mar.
Thank you
for joining us.
See you at the spa!
Review Team for Finest Health Spas [email protected]
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