Close to the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find Moonlight State Beach and Beacon Beach. Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens and Self Realization Fellowship are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
San Diego Botanic Garden - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Leucadia State Beach - 9 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 12 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive
Restaurants
Better Buzz - 7 min walk
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - 2 min walk
The Taco Stand - 9 min walk
Gelato 101 - 5 min walk
Wendy's - 9 min walk
About this property
Moonlight Beach Motel
Motel near Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
This Encinitas motel is smoke free.
24 guestrooms or units
Front desk (limited hours)
Terrace
Garden
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
No smoking on site
Moonlight Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 314 out of 403 reviews
10 - Excellent
314
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 403 reviews
8 - Good
71
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 403 reviews
6 - Okay
8
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 403 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 403 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Charles
13 Dec 2024
Charles
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Anthony
Business traveller, Travelled with partner
11 Dec 2024
Noisy upstairs neighbors smoking weed/cigarettes and drinking on the patio. Smelled awful. The window was taped shut with scotch tape. Couldn’t open it. The room smelled like urine. The heater was making strange noises. Scary. Staff was friendly and even gave us hand locks for the windows. Parking was convenient.
Only thing to note was the train noise at night. Other than that, I loved my stay!
Camille
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
8 Dec 2024
Thomas
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Catherine
7 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Catherine
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Patricia
29 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was quite cold the first night but the next day when I asked the staff for a blanket they promptly complied. For some reason the TV had been previously programmed to turn on at 6 am (!) but they later fixed that, too. Otherwise, the room was comfortable, the view quite nice, and the balcony was a nice addition.
Perfect for what we needed as a family of four with two little kids. Main room had nice kitchenette with queen bed, adjoining room had a door that closes and two twin beds. Rooms were clean, parking was easy, walking distance to playground and beach.
Excellent location, walk to everything. Barely needed our car. Amazing view of Moonlight Beach from our room. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets from our balcony. Large rooms, clean.
Maria
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Anne Marie, Pomona
Travelled with partner
14 Oct 2024
It was a good deal and convenient for what we needed.
Clean and quiet. However, there is no staff no maid service.
Lorra Lee
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Robert
Travelled with family
30 Sep 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Robert
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
6/10 Okay
James
26 Sep 2024
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very nice and spacious, but the ac) heating unit was junk. Very hard to use.
James
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Salvador
Travelled with family
26 Sep 2024
Liked: Amenities
Amazing place. Clean, roomy and wonderful bed. I liked the strong water pressure in the shower. Had a balcony with view of the ocean/beach. One block from the beach. Cafes and restaurants within a block. Shopping all within walking distance. Will stay here again when visiting Encinitas and San Diego area.