See all properties

Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Moonlight Beach Motel

Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
View from property
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
View from property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Kitchenette

Family Room, Kitchenette | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Similar properties

Outdoor spa tub

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
4.0 out of 5, Very Good, (895)
The price is $173
per night
includes taxes & fees
May 20 - May 21
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

About this property

Moonlight Beach Motel

Encinitas motel walkable to Moonlight State Beach
This smoke-free motel features a garden, barbecue grills, and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided.
Moonlight Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Moonlight Beach Motel features a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Onsite uncovered self parking is complimentary.

Moonlight Beach Motel is a smoke-free property.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Moonlight Beach Motel Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 321 out of 411 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 72 out of 411 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 411 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 411 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 411 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enchanting motel; magical!

Loved this motel and look forward to investigating a long-term stay next winter. A truly magical place that we will always cherish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric, Newcastle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darien

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Sunset views, clean room, newly renovated, old building that is well-maintained, comfy new beds & sheets, convenient to beach & restaurants & shops, easy free parking. Would stay here again at the discounted rate.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Shatha

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Noisy upstairs neighbors smoking weed/cigarettes and drinking on the patio. Smelled awful. The window was taped shut with scotch tape. Couldn’t open it. The room smelled like urine. The heater was making strange noises. Scary. Staff was friendly and even gave us hand locks for the windows. Parking was convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only thing to note was the train noise at night. Other than that, I loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I was quite cold the first night but the next day when I asked the staff for a blanket they promptly complied. For some reason the TV had been previously programmed to turn on at 6 am (!) but they later fixed that, too. Otherwise, the room was comfortable, the view quite nice, and the balcony was a nice addition.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

LAURA Rose

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect for what we needed as a family of four with two little kids. Main room had nice kitchenette with queen bed, adjoining room had a door that closes and two twin beds. Rooms were clean, parking was easy, walking distance to playground and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No title

Great little hotel very nice clean staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is Amazing!!

Excellent location, walk to everything. Barely needed our car. Amazing view of Moonlight Beach from our room. Gorgeous sunrise and sunsets from our balcony. Large rooms, clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Anne Marie, Pomona

Traveled with partner
It was a good deal and convenient for what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryam

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love the ocean view and the walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024