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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
$161
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(144 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3-star Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel with outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers 101 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This business-friendly hotel also offers coffee/tea in a common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Hotel

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 198 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard J

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Bora

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not bad
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and friendly! Nice complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

victor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Adequate at Best

The room itself was very clean when we arrived. But no toilet paper at all in room and we had to get it from the front desk. And the room never got cleaned/ made up during our stay, which was really odd as it seemed like there were multiple cleaning crew on our floor the entire morning until we left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The renovated hotel is new, stylish and smart-designed. There are a small store (ice cream, instant noodles, beverage, snacks, etc.), coffee desk, and water/ice refill machine in the lobby. Every staff is friendly. The breakfast served from 6 am to 10 am is pretty nice and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A perfect stay in Cardiff by the sea

I loved my stay at Hampton Inn Encinitas. The staff was very caring and friendly, ensuring all their guests’ needs were met. Jose, Brooke, Mallory, and Edilie at the front desk were very supportive, answering any questions I had. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was great and healthy with egg whites omelettes. The kindness of the staff reflected the generous caring culture of Cardiff by the sea. The Hampton Inn is a great calm place to stay by the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhirayr, shadow hills

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nada

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael George

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Del Mar work trip

Hotel was packed with kids for a soccer tournament. Lobby area was loud with screaming teenage girls and parents that rung throughout the halls during my 3 day trip. Stairway by elevator was blocked with caution tape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst stay here

The fan in the first room was very noisy and wouldn’t shut off. When reported o was given a new room the woman at the front desk was unpleasant and not very helpful or seemed to care
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025