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Featured Cardiff-by-the-Sea Beach Hotels

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Cleaning and kitchen staff were superb. The carpet definitely needs shampooing as it smelled very musty. I thought the bed was painfully hard, but hubby thought it was fine. Excellent free hot breakfast. I made the reservation though an online reservation service which stated that “all taxes and ..."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels with Hot Tubs in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3 out of 5
142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Stay at this 3-star B&B in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
"Beautiful property and gorgeous view! Bella at the front desk was so great getting us checked in and showing us your room. We will definitely be back!"

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
"Cleaning and kitchen staff were superb. The carpet definitely needs shampooing as it smelled very musty. I thought the bed was painfully hard, but hubby thought it was fine. Excellent free hot breakfast. I made the reservation though an online reservation service which stated that “all taxes and ..."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Beach Hotels Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Toes in the sand, drink in hand, skin getting tanned—beach life is the sweet life. At the shore, the pace slows, moods elevate, and beachfront hotels line the horizon. Whether you’re a jump-straight-in-the-water person or like to remain on dry land, you’re living your best life at the beach. Better yet, get cozy at beach hotels Cardiff-by-the-Sea after the day’s surf-and-sand activities for some post-sunset chilling.

Vacation + beach = perfection

The best things come to those who beach. Find watersports like surfing, snorkeling, waterskiing, paddle boarding, kayaking—options are aplenty for enjoying the waves. Feel like taking it easy? Nothing’s better than napping under an umbrella and taking in the sounds of the surf. Bring a kite, enjoy a round of spike ball, or get competitive over a volleyball match. It’s easy to check all the boxes on beach days. The best beach hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea can point you toward delicious food and other activities in the area. And they likely have enough on-site amenities that you’ll never have to venture far from shore.

She saves (sand) dollars by the seashore

If you think you can’t beat a good day at the beach, add the best prices to the equation, and you’ve found the right formula for the best time ever. Filter hotels by the following to make one and one equal amazing:

  • Hotwire Hot Rates: With a Hotwire Hot Rate, you’ll think you found the mecca of cheap beach hotels. In reality, you’re seeing some of the best discounts on premium hotels, because mystery deals really pay off. You may even end up in the best luxury beach hotel at an incredible price.

  • Price: If the beach is enough to make you swoon, look for the lowest price on hotels, with ours starting at $143. If you’ve set your sights a little higher, up those price points for a swankier stay.

  • Amenities: You came for the beach, but extra perks don’t hurt. Get straight to the waves and grab a free breakfast. Relax even more at a full-service spa. When it comes to a tailor-made getaway, finding the right amenities ups the experience to the power of perfect.

Subtract stress, add a sprinkle of sun and sand, and enjoy the sum total of your days at the beach. When you book with Hotwire, your vacation satisfaction can reach 100 percent.