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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! (1,034 reviews)
Excellent stay. José at the front desk was super kind and helpful. Rooms were clean and location is great to access everything. Will stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 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! (2,375 reviews)
Staff are very accommodating and friendly

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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! (4,014 reviews)
Easy check-in, free room upgrade, clean room, nice amenities and beautiful hotel grounds.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
  • 35 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,576 reviews)
Sad to only stay one day. This is a lovely property and I hope to come back when I can stay longer.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego 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! (1,338 reviews)
Great room, great amenities, the resort was so nice.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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! (1,980 reviews)
accomidating

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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! (2,293 reviews)
Elevators are a little slow.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
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! (2,429 reviews)
The pool was a little dirty. The room however was nice. The room was clean and well maintained. The bed was comfortable and pillows weren't too soft or too firm. The ac/heater wasn't too loud. Overall excellent and would definitely stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 20, 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! (537 reviews)
Perfect stay — highly recommend. A near-new hotel with spotless, modern rooms in a very convenient location. The beds were incredibly comfortable, making it easy to relax and unwind. The breakfast buffet was a real highlight — especially the Hampton waffles, which were absolutely delicious. The facilities ...

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
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! (1,432 reviews)
LOVED IT

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr San Diego CA
  • 43 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 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,489 reviews)
The room was clean and comfortable. Pool was amazing! Loved the fire pits and connivence of the trolley system. Staff was professional, they even checked in on our needs. Thank you!

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
  • 25 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,843 reviews)
It was clean but fur in need of repair

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
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