Spa Profile: The Fairmont Spa & Wellness at Fairmont Grand Del Mar

The reception desk at The Center for Wellbeing at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, CA. — The reception desk at The Fairmont Spa & Wellness at Fairmont Grand Del Mar in San Diego, CA.

Situated on 400 stunning acres in a coastal canyon just five miles from the Pacific Ocean, Fairmont Grand Del Mar features beautiful architecture, acclaimed dining, and impeccable service in an old-world Mediterranean estate. From a Tom Fazio-designed golf course to San Diego’s first and only Michelin-starred restaurant, the resort is a vacationer’s paradise with 249 elegantly-appointed guest-rooms and suites that are outfitted with spacious marble bathrooms, deep soaking tubs, expansive balconies and terraces, and views of the gardens, golf club, or Canyon Preserve.

One of only 60 Forbes Five-Star spas in the world, The Fairmont Spa & Wellness offers an array of beauty services and wellness treatments, including facials and therapeutic massages. When guests book spa treatments, they enjoy complimentary amenities such as access to the adults-only relaxation pool, a daily yoga session or fitness class, access to the fitness center, and two hours of Explorer’s Club use for one child between the ages of 5 and 12.

We spoke with Kyra Bradley, Director of Wellbeing at Fairmont Grand Del Mar, who shared insider tips, splurge-worthy spa treatments, and more.

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Why You’ll Love It: Our expert team of master therapists and The Center for Wellbeing’s ultra-luxurious private setting.

Key Features:

The Fairmont Spa & Wellness features 21,000 square feet of Old World elegance and 11 expansive treatment rooms—including a romantic couples’ suite—for massages, cleansing facials, and hydrotherapy body treatments. Our Men’s Lounge and Women’s Lounge both offer lavishly appointed relaxation rooms with stone fireplaces, showers, steam and sauna areas, and indoor whirlpools. A shared outdoor relaxation area, whirlpool, and relaxation pool are also available for guests to enjoy.
Spa robes, sandals, and lockers are complimentary for all spa guests. Disposable undergarments are available upon request. The Fairmont Spa & Wellness also provides a luxurious array of personal care products for your complimentary use.
Trained in the art and science of wellness, The Fairmont Spa & Wellness’ ASTECC-certified practitioners employ a complete suite of treatments, from hydrotherapy and soft tissue therapies to Dr. Vodder’s manual lymph drainage (MLD) and biochemical elements. Their mix of compassion and technical expertise turns any spa visit into an unforgettable experience.
We understand that stress is one of the primary causes of a number of common disorders, including anxiety, fatigue, digestive issues, premature aging, and weight fluctuation. Accordingly, The Fairmont Spa & Wellness specializes in noninvasive, holistic treatments that naturally interrupt negative stress patterns while restoring balance and homeostasis.

Insider’s Tip: I start every morning with full-body dry brushing to increase circulation, promote detoxification, exfoliate, and tighten the skin. The health benefits of dry brushing are innumerous. This ritual is a must to connect with your body and all of its precious parts.

Snacks Served: Seasonally-infused waters, organic teas, and house-made nutrient-dense wellness snacks from our talented team of chefs.

Bonus: The Fairmont Spa & Wellness features a rotation of Grand Traditions: guided self-care experiences with hydrotherapy circuits to promote the ultimate detoxification, relaxation, and restoration.

The Center for Wellbeing at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is one of only 60 Forbes Five-Star spas in the world. — The Fairmont Spa & Wellness at Fairmont Grand Del Mar is one of only 60 Forbes Five-Star spas in the world.

Insider’s Favorite: Our Natural Facelift is a must. It lifts and plumps the skin using a very unique and deeply sedating connective tissue massage technique that circulates interstitial fluid, tightens, and tones—giving immediate, long-lasting results!

Unique Treatment: Fundamentals of Wellbeing (135 min, $400 Monday–Thursday; $420 Friday–Sunday) This head-to-toe sensory experience of thoughtful touch and aromatic essence delivers relaxation and rejuvenation while gently restoring balance to body, mind, and spirit. Beginning with a wellness consultation to determine constitutional needs, this signature experience draws on the restorative elements of a number of healing disciplines to create a potent, personalized wellness experience expressly for you.

Splurge Treatment: For a full day of wellness, start with our Refined Treatment, a full-body Himalayan exfoliation in our Vichy Shower to stimulate the nervous system. Follow this with Dr. Vodder’s Manual Lymph Drainage to boost immunity, reduce inflammation, and calm the nervous system. End your day with our Grand Cru Facial by Dr. Burgener, which includes microdermabrasion, ultrasound infusion of Acacia Collagen, and a Swiss facial massage technique—the ultimate revitalization.

The spa offers an array of beauty services and wellness treatments, including facials and therapeutic massages.

Featured Products: Our Private Label organic sea-based skincare line is extraordinary and our Dr. Burgener line from Switzerland is uber-exclusive and highly coveted.

For more information and to book a treatment, visit the spa’s website and follow the hotel on Instagram: @fairmontgranddelmar

[Images courtesy of Fairmont Grand Del Mar]