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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

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

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

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

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The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | 1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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

1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

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

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Coffee/tea maker

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

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

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1 bedroom, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

The Enci King (Park View)

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

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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 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. 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

  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

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
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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 943 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 943 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 943 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 943 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 943 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Glyn Delicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its b icerlookbg the moonlight state Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa, Los alamitos

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property, amenities, and the location. The ocean view from the third level is amazing to wake up to! Also, the staff is so kind and accommodating. I have stayed here twice now and plan to make it my go to while visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Z

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

augustine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Could be a gem. Outdated.

Pictures were not what was advertised. As i do appreciate the front desk person was extremely nice and tried to help as much as possible. The rooms seemed out dated but the price did not reflect that. Expensive but there was mold in the bathroom. The door hinge was hanging off. The room floor were caved in which through you off. Patio was pretty filthy along with the ground. Nice place and nice area. Plus could be a gem if they just upgraded something things and cleaned some more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

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

4/10 Poor

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not healthy

This hotel has some serious air quality issues. I am not sure if it was mold or carbon dioxide, but I had a hard time breathing here with chronic fatigue and a heavy body. All symptoms of dangerous air quality. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Breakfast was not great. Rooms are dated but clean. Pool and hot tub are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m looking forward on coming back everything was more than I expected.The rooms were huge and very clean .And guest service was the best!Thank you.Keep up the great work!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great; better than expected. The room was big and comfortable; the balcony is also roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with partner
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arif

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unsatisfied customer

Cleanliness was average..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jazmine

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Robin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Mix-up

Front desk said there wasn’t a room for my reservation & we waited for about an hour for them to figure things out & get us a room. Beds were correct but I was given an accessible room with a broken shower chair, bathroom had no ventilation & I was supposed to have a full sized refrigerator. I changed my room the night before but I did get a confirmation & Hotels.com did actually speak with the hotel staff before changing reservation to verify the room I wanted was available, which we were told it was. I paid the extra room charge & hotel waived the change fee. Which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Kevin

Disliked: Amenities
The ad for the hotel clearly states breakfast and parking is included. I had to pay $15 when I got there for breakfast, Wi-Fi, and a parking. The hotel was OK. But the only reason I chose it was the free parking and free breakfast. I’ll stay somewhere else next time. Hopefully Expedia can update the listing
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

leerone

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here several time and love the location and staff. Great little get away walking distance to see the sunset at moonlight beach!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025