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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior detail
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Moonlight State Beach
    9 min walk
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    14 min walk
  • Beacon Beach
    20 min walk
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    18 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1134)
The price is CA $190
per night
CA $209 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

About the area

Encinitas

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Self Realization Fellowship is within 2 miles (3 km) and Del Mar Fairgrounds is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 14 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - Encinitas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Encinitan Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Encinitan Hotel & Suites was completed in March 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Encinitas hotel.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable/satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Heating
  • Pillow-top mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Property is also known as

Best Western Encinitas Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Best Western Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn And Suites At Moonlight Beach

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 701 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 701 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our view, although it was super foggy, but we still enjoyed. Offered free breakfast of a variety. I really loved that the beach was a short walking distance. Near a shopping center, liquor store, ice cream, coffee place and more. Quiet and we felt safe. They had a wine opener at the front desk which was a PLUS.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What I would like a path down to the street you had to walk down the ramp where cars are coming and going doesn’t seem very safe
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shirley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great area!! Place was pretty clean but no microwave in the room. Overall, it was a decent plant but the area is amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for your stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

CAMILO, FORT LAUDERDALE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Margie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view!!
It would be nice to have a microwave in the room and larger pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sunshyne

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The concierge was very accommodating and considerate. He let me checked in at 2 instead of 4pm check in. And he was so nice to offer us to move to another room that has a view.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Allie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay again. The room is very spacious and they have patio. The staff was nice and the lady that cleaned our room was very sweet and nice she got us an extra blanket. The breakfast was very delicious. Good deal! Very good location close to the Main Street, shops, restaurants and the beach. 🙏❤️👍
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neeraj

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fancy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peddi Reddy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Shower has low pressure, toilet does not have exhaust
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jack

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daved

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the size of the room bed was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Julio Cesar Gonzalez

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We didnt like it. The only nice thing about this place was the location(close to the beach).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was amazing!! The staff was great, the view was amazing, and the room (shore thing king suite) was absolutely incredible!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne, Murrieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and stay!
We had a great experience staying at the Encinitan for a wedding. Its location was great; we were able to enjoy an entire car-free weekend because everything within the town was within walking distance from the hotel (~10-20 min depending on where you're going). It's also a short (albeit uphill) walk from the train station where the Coaster stops. The rooms were clean, floors looked new (and no carpet!), and the staff were incredibly friendly. The breakfast was not impressive, but you're so close to restaurants and cafes that it wasn't a big deal. My biggest feedback for the hotel is I hope they install water refill stations for guests, and it would also be really nice to have a pedestrian-friendly entrance on the side closest to town, especially considering the prime location. Right now there is just a dirt path, or you have to walk up the steep roadway (no sidewalk).
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josefina, Indio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANGI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024