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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
  • 3 min walk from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this 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! (1,036 reviews)
Accommodations were A-1 in all ways with a pleasant and friendly staff, helpful and kind.

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,410 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle S San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,459 reviews)
The location was great, Hotel Circle is central to everything. The room was clean, the staff was excellent! We stayed in a kitchenette room and it was great to have. We'll stay there again!

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (619 reviews)
Hotel very nice. Staff very nice. Location not to great due to all the homeless. San diego is not the clean city anymore. Homeless all over and the city does not clean up after they mess it up.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,074 reviews)
Nice hot tub

Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real San Diego CA
  • 15 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,065 reviews)
Great staff. Friendly and welcoming. Quiet rooms. Comfy bed. Best Cookies

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,432 reviews)
Everything was great. Easy to find. No traffic. Easy access to room. Angela was very nice and made checking in a breeze. Housekeeping did great. I liked the shower

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
San Diego Mission Bay Resort

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 41 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,349 reviews)
Great view and staff was amazing.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,471 reviews)
Could use some improvement. I waited 30 minutes for my check multiple occasions throughout my visit. The restaurants and bars are severely understaffed. Shower had no door so water was spilling everywhere during showers. Bathroom window latch was broken. Difficult to open

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,873 reviews)
Everything was super clean. Staff was phenomenal! Quick walk to the boardwalk. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

Bahia Resort Hotel
Kings Inn San Diego

Kings Inn San Diego

2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,625 reviews)
Great experience will be going again

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026

Kings Inn San Diego
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley

4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S San Diego CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,327 reviews)
Staff was great. Restaurant was good.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
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