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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Hallway
Terrace/patio
The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$148
includes taxes & fees
Jan 28 - Jan 29

Explore the area

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85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Park view

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The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Park view

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(35 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

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

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Park view

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Ocean view

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Ocean view

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About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star hotel in Downtown Encinitas
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference center and a hot 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 hot tub are on site.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites features an outdoor pool and a hot 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.

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.

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

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 637 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 199 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 83 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1353 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daria

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not actually the clean room, just average.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

LaToya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We arrived at the hotel and immediately were met with very weird energy. The person acted as if we were coming to ruin their day. Upon asking for my name for the reservation he mentioned we got a queen room. I said no we did not. He then said, I can assure you you did. We would not randomly change the room from a king to a queen. At the point of him acting as crazy as he was, I said just keep the room as is. I later confirmed on my booking that the room was supposed to be a king. This is not a hotels.com issue but a hotel staff issue. Also, he gave us the keys to the room and did not even both to activate the keys. Again, had he been focused on customer service and not trying to prove an incorrect point, we would have had not only the correct room type but a working key. And there was a constant train all throughout the evening. We won't be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
My room was large with a nice patio. The bathroom door was rusted to the point of disintegration. The pool was filled with noisy little kids at all times. I'm glad I only booked one night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Julia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is fine, but feels dated and a bit dingy. The room was clean and the location is very convenient, but is has a drab feel from the look of the place to the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check-in and very comfotable bed. Good breakfast choices and the best coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff and hotel was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Cheyenne, Saint George

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

William

Liked: Staff & service
The seating was too low, the bed was too high, the shower had no safety features like grip bars, a real slip hazard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

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

6/10 Okay

Nik

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Pamela

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
If you stay here and you want to be able to sleep make sure you call ahead and tell them not yo put you near the highway! Not too mention the train that blows its horn when it goes by! I had a torturous night trying to sleep. I checked in late 9:30pm and called down immediately about the noise and was told there was nothing they could do. Then at 1:30am I called again begging for earplugs and was then moved to the first floor where hopefully the noise was reduced. It was a little better but then I woke to what sounded like a bowling bowl hitting the floor above me at 7:15 am. Come to find out I was under the gym! Luckily that morning I was helped by Michelle at the desk who moved me to a quiet room finally. Nonetheless I’m really disappointed in the hotel. No park viewThe pictures are not realistic, water pressure was awful, smelled like septic at times. First room I was in was dirty, floor was stained. Even the last room had blood on the door curtains. I asked for compensation at least for the first night and received nothing. Again, really disappointed that I paid $250 a night with fees for a unexpected horrible experience. I came down a night early to avoid a long drive the next day for a concert. Made it more of a vacay which I didn’t need to do but they claim to be a luxury hotel. They definitely are not! It was a waste of money and too bad hotels take advantage of people like this. A manager was suppose to call me today and never did. I would never stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Grand Junction

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica, Grand Junction

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here and would definitely go back. Huge rooms great for extended stays with family. Great ocean view location, fun pool area, good breakfast and amazing staff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Things are pretty worn out. I smelled sewer gases from the shower.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025