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Featured 5 Star Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotels

The Lodge at Torrey Pines
5 out of 5
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  • 20 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $624 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$624
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5 out of 5
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  • 10 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $625 per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$625
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Encinitas. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
L'Auberge Del Mar
5 out of 5
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  • 11 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $513 per night from May 4 to May 5
$513
includes taxes & fees
May 4 - May 5
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Del Mar. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
L'Auberge Del Mar
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Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
5 out of 5
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  • 13 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $643 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$643
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room service ...
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
5 out of 5
  • 15 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $906 per night from Apr 8 to Apr 9
$906
includes taxes & fees
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
5 out of 5
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  • 10 min walk from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $540 per night from Apr 13 to Apr 14
$540
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Rancho Santa Fe. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
Inn At Rancho Santa Fe
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
5 out of 5
  • 12 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $526 per night from May 1 to May 2
$526
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
  • 6 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
The price is $1,141 per night from Apr 10 to Apr 11
$1,141
includes taxes & fees
Apr 10 - Apr 11
Book a stay at this spa resort in Rancho Santa Fe. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Del Mar Racetrack and Del ...
Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa
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5-Star Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

It’s time. No more meh motels and so-so stays. This vacation it’s all about living it up, and that starts with a great hotel. You want first-class service and award-winning restaurants. Well, let us introduce you to a 5-star hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

So nice you’ll blink twice

What makes a hotel worthy of supreme star-age? For starters, the service has to be top-notch and personalized. These hotels often have 24-hour room service, a welcome gift upon your arrival, and help you with your bags—even if you travel light.

Are they nicer? Heck yeah, they are! Most 5-star hotels have jaw-dropping aesthetics that give an authentic feel of class. And we’re not talking about that faux-gold soap dish your Aunt Tilda puts out for the guests—it’s the real deal.

Stars in your eyes

Are 5-stars hotels worth it? If you like the finer things in life, then yes, they sure are. But we also know you’re the type that likes to get your caviar on a fish stick budget. We’re right there with you, and that is why we make it easy to find the best 5-star hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea for you. Sort by:

  • Price: Want to live large, but keep that budget balanced? We got you. We have 5-star hotels starting at $513.

  • Amenities: Cardiff-by-the-Sea skyline view? Maybe a heated indoor pool? Looking for a Michelin-star restaurant? Search for the hotels that have the amenities you desire.

  • Hotwire Hot Rate: We’ll tell you the name of the hotel after you book, and you might just save a ton.

When you’re looking for the top 5-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea—but don’t want to pay top dollar—let us help you out. You can get that posh palace of your dreams, and have money left to take on Cardiff-by-the-Sea your way.