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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Front of property
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Hot Tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included

Explore the area

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Beacon Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci King (Park View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exterior

Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (1008)
The price is $201
per night
includes taxes & fees
Feb 5 - Feb 6
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star Encinitas hotel walkable to Moonlight State Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference center and a spa tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites features an outdoor pool and a spa tub. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2020.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Property is also known as

Best Western Encinitas Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Best Western Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn And Suites At Moonlight Beach

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 329 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 207 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 114 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 748 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 748 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like how close the train was
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, old but clean, limited breakfast..
Great location walking distance to the beach and some restaurants. It’s an old hotel with some remodel. Loud AC and fridge. It’s fine for the price and proximity just know it’s clean but old. Pool was very old and I didn’t see anyone swim, jacuzzi was good. Breakfast was not good, other came in and laughed and went out for breakfast, not acceptable compared to other breakfast like Hampton or Hyatt Place etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has some of the best views in Encinitas. Super friendly staff. Great bang for your buck
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, my stay here was quite pleasant. The staff was kind, and despite being a very old and a little bit rundown, there is some charm left in the Encinitan.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Latosha

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Molly

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Clean enough, but just run down. Desperately in need of an update. Close to freeway, grocery stores, restaurants and gas station. Free parking. The affordable price point was why I chose the place and I got what I paid for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Front desk staff was extremely nice and helpful when I checked in. Room was clean and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Arturo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This hotel is centrally located, with an easy short drive to the downtown area with restaurants, shops, etc. and the beautiful beach at Moonlight Beach. The hotel is on the older side, but it’s clean, with plenty of safe parking. We rented a small suite which was actually huge! Plenty of room and a convenient kitchen/living room area. This hotel was great for our quiet getaway, and we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nooresaba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The area of the hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Susana

Traveled with family
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Yolanda

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room was dirty SPECIALLY the floor it was VERY dirty our socks were filthy after walking around the room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Aida

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great experience with checking in and our one day stay. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved our view, although it was super foggy, but we still enjoyed. Offered free breakfast of a variety. I really loved that the beach was a short walking distance. Near a shopping center, liquor store, ice cream, coffee place and more. Quiet and we felt safe. They had a wine opener at the front desk which was a PLUS.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

layne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place great views good beakfast very clean

2/10 Terrible

Raffaele

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would NEVER STAY AGAIN!!!!!! EVERYTHING WAS TERRIBLE
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

delinda

Disliked: Amenities
Nice place for the price. Big room, needed a better cleaning but overall was happy with my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Steven

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is in a great location and the rates are more than fair. The staff is very helpful. My room was clean. The big negatives are if you book a room on the eastern end of the hotel where they call “Park View” is actually shopping center parking lot view. There is no park, just a parking lot and freeway view. But the biggest problem on the rooms facing the parking lot and freeway is the excessive freeway noise. I could have paid $15 more to get ocean view and that would have been the best $15 ever spent. The freeway noise was relentless all night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024