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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

  • 24/7 front desk
$143
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 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, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

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

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

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

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Exceptional
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  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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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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

Reviews

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and comfortable. The front desk and breakfast hosts are very nice and the breakfast is great. Quick drive straight to the beach and freeway access to everything! We have stayed her many times and always have a good experience. The only complaint I have is that I did ask for a handicap room but I did not get one. I booked through Expedia and it was interpreted as a hearing impaired room. The front desk host did get me a room close to the entrance and some snacks, while I waited which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milan, SAINT PETERS, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for offered features
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is a great place to stay. The staff are very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was extremely disappointed to be given a handicapped room. I always choose Hampton Inn. I enjoy their room's appointments. But the handicapped room was devoid of large walkin shower with extra towels and large vanity. There were no extra pillow or blanket. No sofa and/or comfortable place to lounge. Not enough table/desk top to place personal items, most things had to be placed on the floor. The closet had my clothes dragging on the floor. The room was humid and musty...the A/C was inadequate, either too cold or too warm. All this for $250 plus parking. I was extremely disappointed with my visit to Cardiff by the Sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and staff who prepared it. Reception was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff weas wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff. The hotel is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very pleased

The checkin process was easy, quick. The pet fee was very reasonable. Staff was professional and pleasant. Room was modernized and very clean. Location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its good for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location with a good staff. Not good rooms

Room smelled of mildew, and felt like a swamp. I am allergic to mold and mildew. Went to gas station next door for scented spray and scented car tree to at least try to cover the smell to make it tolerable. Got a sinus infection by night three from enironment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Some guests made me feel uncomfortable. According to the description on the app, our room was supposed to have been remodeled, but the room did not appear that way. The tub was stained and had scratches that made it appear dirty. The bathroom floor also appeared dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vissia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room, pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our room was very musty and had a strong mildew odor. We bought a few air fresheners that helped make it tolerable. Overall location was great and staff was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025