Anyone stayed at the Stratford Inn? I've driven past it, and it looks like a nice place. The rates are under $100, and it appears to be beachfront. Is there actually a beach? Is this a nice place?

rturanc,

I have stayed there- but it has been a long time ago, I would guess about 10 years. Have stayed in the area quite a bit since, but never happened to end up at the Stratford Inn, though. This, however, does not mean that it wasn't any good.

Here's what I can remember: It is comparably intimate. Very clean, if a bit nondestinct. It is basically a typical smaller Best Western property, and if I am correct, I think they are (or at least have been for a while) associated with this chain.
It is not exactly beachfront, as I recall, there is some shrubbery behind it- or in between to the water, which is visible as I think I can recall, though. I cannot confirm whether there is a beach adjacent to that shrubs.
It is not in the league of the Auberge Del Mar or the La Valencia or Hotel Del- but I does not claim to be and I guess you would not expect that.
If you can get a rate in that wonderful area for under $ 100,-, I would say this is reasonable and you can go for it, if it has maintained the standards that I recall and put forward here!

Thank you for your response. It does sound like a good deal for the area.

I was there too when it was just the Straford and that was about ten years ago too. It was clean then and comfortable. I am sure that if Best Western has taken it over, they probably have kept the same standards. It was a reasonable price then and hopefully still is. It is close to the beach and everything around Del Mar and the La Jolla.

rturanc,
you're welcome!
glad if I could be of any help- by the way: The Stratford inn is currently listed as a Best Western on their webpage. This should vouch for a good standard. Have a great time there!
hsv

If you do stay at the Stratford Inn in Del Mar, make sure you eat at Jake's. It's right on the beach in Del Mar. Very good food, and nothing beats sitting outside watching the ocean while eating/drinking.