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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1022)
"Check in was easy fast, room was clean, breakfast and coffee was great!!"
United States
Lisa
The price is ₩173,614
₩190,975 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (721)
"Room was clean and all staff pleasant. Ocean walkable and views from rooftop great"
United States
Richard
The price is ₩254,496
₩280,442 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
Terrace/patio
Lakehouse Resort
Lakehouse Resort
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1275)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Nicola
Lakehouse Resort
Garden
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (2924)
"Great stay"
United States
Songkwon
The price is ₩242,986
₩279,301 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
Outdoor pool
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
2.5 star property
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Great place "
United States
Rigoberto
The price is ₩102,665
₩118,008 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego/Hotel Circle Area
8 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1515)
"This was a great resort."
Canada
rebecca
The price is ₩172,563
₩243,968 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Reception
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3506)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Melissa
The price is ₩114,389
₩131,261 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Kings Inn San Diego
Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3.0 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1255)
"Nice sized rooms, very friendly staff and great breakfast"
United States
Sheila
The price is ₩144,172
₩165,317 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
3.0 star property
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (2369)
"Not a bad place to stay, and was clean"
United States
Seth
The price is ₩131,653
₩151,328 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1801)
"Perfect location to everything in old town would definitely stay here again."
United States
Victor
The price is ₩177,778
₩204,347 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Best Western Plus Hacienda Hotel Old Town
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (671)
"Easy check in, clean and spacious room, good location. Would stay there again. "
United States
Andrea
The price is ₩145,777
₩160,569 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - San Diego - San Marcos
Reception
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Best Western Oceanside Inn
2.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1001)
"Rooms were super clean and staff was wonderful. "
United States
Shauna Marie
The price is ₩139,411
₩156,837 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Best Western Oceanside Inn
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
2.5 star property
6.8 out of 10, (1004)
"Great stay definitely coming back"
United States
Adrian
The price is ₩118,935
₩130,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Vista
2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, sun loungers
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3822)
"Such a beautiful resort style hotel with great staff!"
United States
Madelyn
The price is ₩211,725
₩271,789 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25
The Dana on Mission Bay
Economy Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
"Great motel! Clean, plenty of parking, and the price is phenomenal. Will definitely return."
United States
Ryan
The price is ₩119,361
₩131,298 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, cabanas (surcharge)
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1238)
"10/10 looooove loooove this place will be coming back "
United States
Moises
The price is ₩321,139
₩368,514 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (2188)
"The hotel is very clean, pool and spa are fantastic, the food at the hotel was excellent "
United States
Eugene
Handlery Hotel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (649)
"Breakfast was ok and the rooms were very clean."
United States
Tyrone
The price is ₩111,120
₩125,010 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Pool View | View from room
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3.0 star property
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1693)
"Was a good stay!! "
Canada
Patrick
Carlsbad By The Sea Hotel
3 outdoor pools
MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (754)
"Great experience "
United States
Lindsie
MarBrisa Carlsbad Resort
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Stay near popular Cardiff-by-the-Sea attractions

Cardiff State Beach

4.7/5 (43 reviews)
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Cardiff State Beach during your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea? Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Encinitas Community Park

4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Enjoy the beautiful sunsets and explore Encinitas Community Park, a lovely green space in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches, or seek out the surfing spots.
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Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent
"The location was perfect. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The amenities were great."
Eric 3-night trip
Posted 10 hours ago
The Dana on Mission Bay

More cheap stays in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Heritage Inn San Diego

Heritage Inn San Diego

3333 Channel Way, San Diego, CA
The price is ₩80,991 per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
₩80,991
₩93,095 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (1,082 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is another favorite option for your trip based on traveler reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
For more details about updating your trip to Cardiff-by-the-Sea or cancelling it, head over to our customer service page.
What's the best LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
Where is the best place to stay near Encinitas Community Park?
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Encinitas Community Park. Another good option is Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
What about the best place to stay close to Cardiff State Beach?
One of the top choices for your stay is Luxury Cardiff By-the-sea Ocean View Parkhouse, located next to Cardiff State Beach, and this 3.5-star vacation home offers private yards and free WiFi. Hampton by Hilton Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area and Cardiff by the Sea Lodge are two other good choices in the immediate area.
What are some accommodations with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA: Hotel located near Moonlight State Beach. Features buffet, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Handlery Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld are two additional hotels that offer an onsite pool. View all hotels with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best accommodation near San Diego International Airport (SAN)?
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina is a popular 4-star hotel featuring a marina and 3 outdoor pools. It's located a short 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from San Diego Intl. Airport. Other places to stay near the airport are  Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego Airport Liberty Station and Wyndham San Diego Bayside.
What is staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea like?
Families will find kid-friendly activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and visitors give high marks for the beaches and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its cafes. LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay, and Mission Beach are some of the top sights around the area. In Cardiff-by-the-Sea, there are 109 hotels and other accommodations to choose from. Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What should I see while I'm in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The beaches and sunsets highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach, and Encinitas Community Park. Additionally, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Mission Bay in the area. Check out what more to see and do in Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea guide.
What's the seasonal weather like in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The hottest months are usually September and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 57°F. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 13 inches.

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