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3.8 (63 reviews)
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Roll-in shower, with seats that fold up against the wall.
Ron G.

My wife uses a wheelchair, so some of this review will be specific to an accessible room (specifically, room 132). We've grown to like Hampton Inns in general because they have such a great breakfast and the rooms tend to be spacious and comfortable, and this was no exception. In this specific case, because our American Express card is linked to Hilton Honors, we were able to use our reward points to book the room (cost us 60,000 points for the night). This was also the first time I had used the Hilton mobile app for Hampton Inn. I was able to use the app to not only book the room, but check in the night before, get a digital key, and check out. I used the digital key in the app to unlock the room door, and it was very fast and easy. There was also a floor plan of the hotel on the app so I could see where our room was located and could walk straight there. The only time I had any interaction with the front desk was to stop by during breakfast the next day to verify that check-out time was noon. Pros: Room was comfortable and spacious, very easy to maneuver the wheelchair in. This particular room has a roll-in shower, and you get a nice, full strength stream of water (so many other hotels have water-saving devices where the stream is fairly weak). Also, the bathroom has a nightlight. At other hotels, I usually have to leave the bathroom light or entry-way light on so I can find my way to the bathroom in the middle of the night without bumping into anything, but the nightlight in the bathroom cast just enough light for me to see. Air conditioning worked well. I was a little confused because there was a thermostat controller mounted on the wall that I couldn't get to power on. Turns out that you control the temperature and fan directly from the A/C unit that's mounted under the window. There's also a switch mounted on the wall that controls the window shade. Nice full breakfast, with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, Belgian waffle machines, oatmeal, cereal, yogurt, fruit, different breads to make toast, and a juice machine. Staff was very mindful to keep all of the items stocked up. Tip: for crispier bacon, lay a napkin on a paper plate, put your bacon on it, then press another napkin on top of the bacon to soak up the grease. Roomy desk that was big enough where I could set up my laptop plus a portable external monitor. USB ports by the bed and desk for phone charging. Noon check-out time. We could sleep in and take our time to pack. Cons: Our room (room 132) didn't have any towel racks. The towels are folded nicely on a couple of shelves in the bathroom, and there's a hook next to the shower where the hair dryer hung from, but there were no towel racks to hang face cloths, hand towels, and bath towels once you used them. I looked at some of the pictures from other reviews, and it looks like in a regular, non-accessible room, there are racks mounted on the shower door. But since our roll-in shower had shower curtains instead of a shower door, there were no racks. They could easily mount a couple on the back wall between the shower and toilet. We ended up using the hand rails around the toilet to hang our towels. Could use some more lighting by the dresser/TV. There is a small desk lamp on the desk, and two lights by the head of the bed, but the dresser area gets a little dark at night. The bar in the closet is a little low, but maybe this is to make it easier to reach for someone in a wheelchair. If you have a long dress that needs hanging, your dress is probably going to touch the floor. Seating area for breakfast is a little cramped and small. If you want to move a chair out of the way to make room for a wheelchair, difficult finding a place to put the chair temporarily. There are also some seats in the lobby. Could use some more handicapped parking spaces. There are only four, and all were taken by the time we got there. But there seemed to be plenty of parking in general.

Rhonda B.

Stayed a few days at the Hampton Inn and Encinitas/Cardiff by the Sea received excellent customer service from Jose when checking in very nice, upbeat, young guy he provided us with excellent customer service. Positive person and excellent attitude that I expectations. Excellent hotel to stay in. Clean remodeled very nice. I highly recommend this hotel.

Bay M.

Second time staying here and no doubt this place will most likely be our go to for lodging in Encinitas. Location is perfect. Within 1-2 miles of the main street in downtown & the beach and a hop and skip away from the 5 fwy. Convenient. The lobby is nice, lots of seating, dining tables with plenty of chairs. Little mini mart for your late night snacks & beverages. Rooms are huge & the beds are okay, pillows are a little flat, might just need replacement. Clean rooms & nice bathrooms. I love that they have smart TVs you can connect your Netflix subscription and a decent sized mini fridge and microwave! Continental breakfast included with the stay and I've got to say it's one of the best - eggs done two ways, scrambled & an egg white fritata, turkey sausage & pork sausage patties, red breakfast potatoes, cereals, baked goods, and the waffle bar... serving your regular waffle mix AND a PUMPKIN SPICE WAFFLE?!? It is the season. An assortment of juices & a separate coffee station... it really is the best! The ladies working the breakfast station were so sweet. Took off a star. Note for next time, request for a higher floor. We were in the 1st floor, while it was conveniently 3 doors away from the breakfast area... our upstairs neighbor seemed to be playing dance dance revolution until the wee hours of the morning. Didn't get a restful night.

Room area, Hampton Inn Cardiff.
Eric T.

This Hampton Inn is a few miles from Encinitas, and definitely within Cardiff. While the beach is certainly nearby, the hotel is central in between a large residential area + commercial one (gas station, a couple of Mexican restaurants). The property itself seems new. The rooms are impressive with plenty of natural light throughout. Well-constructed with walls that aren't paper thin. Parking is all over the property, yet the spaces within the front are fairly tight. The ones on the hillside are much better, if you don't feel like walking up a hill. Definitely returning here when needing to do business in Cardiff & Encinitas again.

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Danielle K.

You can't go wrong with the Hampton Inn no matter where you are. Fell in love with this chain in Little Rock AR so I was happy to make my weekend getaway here! The front desk girl was sooo nice! She made us feel welcome right away. Check in was easy and she told us about the to go breakfast immediately. The room was CLEAN CLEAN and tasteful. Big bathroom. The shower had DOORS, not just a flimsy curtain. Outlets and charging everywhere. Remote and TV were simple to use. I was able to raise and lower the blinds without any trouble. Plenty of towels, tissue, tp, and soap. Spacious closet with iron and hair dryer. Even had a microwave and fridge - the lobby had frozen dinners for purchase as well as snacks so it was very useful! It was even easier to check out! Had a wonderful stay and wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Hampton Inn!!

Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes and turkey sausage, yogurt and cranberry juice.
Edwin W.

Checked in on Thursday evening after the races. Luggage carts by front door. Jose did a great job checking us in and answered all of our questions. Wifi was a bit troublesome checking in at first but a quick call to the front desk got us up and running. Since this is a business trip, having breakfast downstairs makes everything easier. Selection impressive with scrambled eggs, sausage (has turkey option), waffles juice bar, fresh fruit and bagles or toast. So far so good. Would definitely stay here again. Clean and the rooms are spacious. Good deal or rates, competitive if not a bit lower than others in the area. Haven't visited the pool yet or the exercise room as of yet.

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Great place to stay. Clean and quiet. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was good too.

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Very clean location with a nice pool and updated rooms. Would definitely book again, breakfast is also good!

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Yandel was very accommodating, he made sure I was all set and I didn't need anything else. Very nice staff.

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“I believe we have stayed here a total of four times, three of those times were last year during the pandemic.”

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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge - Exterior photo with signage

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

(33 reviews)

Amazing place to stay perfect location. Great views from the…read morerooftop patio with awesome sunsets. Staff were amazing , being very helpful and friendly. Cool little continental breakfast with best blueberry muffin I've ever had. Definitely going back soon for a few more days.

Pros: Great bed -…read moreit's the right amount of cloud-like consistency that I love; you just sink into it, and the motion doesn't transfer to your partner. Fantastic shower pressure! I could have taken an hour-long shower (I didn't, of course, but I wanted to). Nice touches around the room. Slippers, robes, a record player. Very well curated decor. It's a really cute space! Absolutely lovely rooftop with ample seating to take in the views. Directly across the street from the beach. Very close to great food options, a grocery store, ice cream, and a nice brewery. On-site garage (there is plenty of street parking all around too) with a discounted rate if you book it online. Meh: Stairs to all the levels. This wasn't a deal breaker or anything, but I would have been annoyed if I had bigger bags. Cons: Our door stuck (it's an outside door in a beach town, so that's 100% normal), but it was loud to close and probably annoyed our neighbors. Their doors were also very loud and startled us a few times during the night. Teeny tiny parking spaces in the private parking garage. I wish the bathroom fan was better. The bathroom mirror was unusable for at least 25 mins after a shower because it stayed too humid. There were supposed to be breakfast pastries and juice in the mornings, but I never saw these things. I asked about it when we checked out, and the person at the desk said we just needed to ask for them in the office each morning. I had anticipated a visible setup in the office based on my discussion with the person at check-in. A better explanation would have been helpful.

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Inn at Moonlight Beach

(155 reviews)

I am usually the person who turns one trip into five. I want to see everything, stop everywhere and…read moresqueeze every possible experience out of a place. The Inn at Moonlight Beach somehow made me want to stay put. The room itself felt like part of the retreat. The bed was absolutely scrumptious, our private deck had a distant ocean view and space for yoga, and the soaking tub with flowers and bath salts made staying in feel like an experience. I loved that nothing felt like standard hotel luxury. The details are personal, creative and unexpected. I painted, journaled, picked lettuce and herbs from the biodynamic garden, and after a couples massage we relaxed with a foot soak while watching a Great Horned Owl in the garden. Breakfast was also much more substantial than expected, with fresh juice, chia yogurt, eggs, avocado, fruit, nuts and banana bread delivered in a picnic basket. We added salmon and were full until late afternoon. There is plenty to do nearby, but that is almost beside the point. Between the gardens, beautiful rooms, the creativity station with flower pressing and dish garden making, the lounge library,all the healthy food and quiet creative experiences, the Inn feels like a true oasis. For someone who usually measures a trip by how much I can fit into it, one of the best parts of this one was not leaving.

best sleep I've ever had…read more not sure if it was the super comfy mattress, clean soft sheets or this incredible tranquil energy that surrounds this property.

Encinitas Inn at Moonlight Beach by Best Western

Encinitas Inn at Moonlight Beach by Best Western

(197 reviews)

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This hotel perfectly served its purpose for a few nights stay. For anyone who may be confused, this…read moreused to be a Best Western but now is rebranded as The Encinitian. We stayed for a few nights during our home fumigation and after comparing just about every motel/inn around the Encinitas and Carlsbad area, I'm really glad we settled on this one. Pros: it is clean! That's not to be confused with showing its age, because it absolutely could use a facelift, but the cleanliness was there. It's convenient! Right by the freeway and yet close enough to downtown Encinitas to walk to dinner or shopping. Conveniently located right across the street from Lazy Acres, a laundromat, Mexican food, and Mr. Peabody's bar and grill. It has a nice little gym. Was there some dust? Sure but the equipment and weights did the trick, and the small gym had a little patio to stand on during cool downs. NO added cost to park cars! Some hotels were asking for $30-40 per night per vehicle and this place had the cost covered in the standard $15 hotel fee. Park as many cars as you'd like. Come and go as you please. The parking lot felt safe, and as a woman making several trips to my car in the evening I felt just fine. It's nice that you're up on a hill so you do feel more secluded from any possible unsavory surprises. No hidden fees! They are upfront about taxes and there were no surprises. WiFi was just fine, though our stay was not during busy season. Continental breakfast is included! Fried eggs and sausage were very average, but grab some coffee, a pastry, some toast, juice, cereal and you don't have to think twice about breakfast. It was basic but not gross by any means. This is not the place for you if you're expecting 5 star service, but it would be a great spot for families visiting town. Note: turn down service and daily cleaning is not provided but this was not an issue for us staying just a few days. Comfy beds and pillows, towels are nice. Front desk staff was helpful when needed, and every room has a nice balcony view. The walls are thin so if you're by the elevator or ice machine, expect to hear some kids running down the halls, but this place has everything we needed at a very affordable rate. We would absolutely come back for a little staycation in the future.

The hotel is nice, very clean! Same with the pool , which is small but good enough for everyone to…read moreenjoy! My issue is the customer service. After a long day at the Legoland water park my family of 4 was ready to shower and get to sleep. Unfortunately the house keeping, which I might add did a wonderful job, they forgot to add towels. I called the front desk, at least 5 times till I finally got through and asked if we could get more towels. She said I need to go grab them from the front , so I did! Once I got there the heavy set older white lady looked very overwhelmed and gave me 2 towels. I asked for 2 more since we are a family of 4. She said there were NO MORE TOWELS TILL THE MORNING !!! So you're telling me in this entire hotel there aren't any towels !!?? Find that hard to believe !! Also at night every other hour there is a train that passes by and blares its horn , so I could not get any sleep! Also at the pool there is no towels available once they are gone .

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach - Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach Coming Soon

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

(167 reviews)

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Sad to see the bad reviews on this hotel. I have never had an issue here and its a great value…read morestay. I have stayed here time and time again for years now. Most recently I stayed a week ago and my experience has always been great. This hotel has always been no frills, low cost hotel for people like myself that travel places to go out and explore. If you are more of the type that enjoys the extra amenities this may not be you top choice but for me its perfect. Super close to the Encinitas train station (a couple blocks away; walkable) along across the street is a variety of stores, a supermarket, places to eat, and a gas station. It is only a few blocks away from downtown Encinitas where there is a huge abundance of restaurants, bars, coffee, and mom and pop shops. Also very close to the ocean. My customer service has always been great. I always call in ahead to verify my reservation and at times have arrive before check in and they are happy to set me up in a room early if there is one available. Most recently they have upgraded the rooms and done a whole face lift on all of them. A very nice touch. New beds, new paint, new TVs, new showers, new barn bathroom doors and hard wood floors Even before the face lift the room have always been clean, no bugs, and a very basic place to stay with no issues. They have a community pool that I have never checked out personally but it is there is you are interested. This location deserves more credit than it get here on yelp. Definitely a good value stay in my opinion!

Not everyone is allergic to the bites or desirable to the bugs. Spend more money for better…read moreaccomadations.

Black Orchid Bed And Breakfast

Black Orchid Bed And Breakfast

(5 reviews)

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My husband and I stayed at the Black Orchid B&B for one night in January. We stayed in the Garden…read moreRoom, which was beautifully appointed. We loved the easy-to-use fireplace, the giant jacuzzi tub, the large shower, the two sets of french doors for a cross-breeze, the comfy king-sized bed and the ornate decor of the room. Although it looks like an old Victorian home, Linda and Earl designed it to be a B&B, so it has all the conveniences of a modern dwelling. For example, the bathroom is spacious with a separate toilet area, and the gas fireplace is operated with a switch and a timer. We loved sitting in front of that fireplace on a chilly January evening. Linda and Earl were gracious hosts. It's clear this inn is a labor of love for them. They talked with us over breakfast but also gave us our space. I was delighted at the care they took to meet my dietary restrictions. The three-course meal was delicious, and Linda had even bought me a special sugar-free, flour-free treat at Whole Foods. What a nice touch to make me feel like a valued guest! There are only two guest rooms, so you can be assured of a peaceful stay and personal attention. The neighborhood is quiet too. It's just a short drive to Pacific Coast Highway or the beach. That stretch of PCH is great for walking, shopping and dining. The reservation process was unusual. I had to send a check ahead of time, made out to Linda personally, to guarantee my reservation, with the balance due in cash upon arrival. When Linda received my check, she sent a confirmation email. They don't take credit cards. I didn't mind this because I had read an online review detailing the process ahead of time, so I knew what to expect. We look forward to returning!

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary on November 17-18, 2012…read more Beautifully furnished rooms, clean with a peek of the ocean! Breakfasts were delicious, 3 course meals! Hosts made us feel right at home. Quiet - No TV, music, kids or pets. Strictly adults-bed and breakfast.

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Brisa Pacifica Hotel

(22 reviews)

I spent 2 nights here...it was 2 nights too many! I'll start with the only positive things I…read morenoticed which happen to be locatio and the number of pillows they provide! Now for the negative things: -door to the outside stairs slams shut after someone goes through rattling the beds in the room something fierce! -Where is the light? Completely inadequate lighting inside the room...had to use the flashlight on my phone to do just about everything I needed to do that wasn't in the bathroom! -the 2 remotes TV and cable controls are absolutely confusing as hell...too much to list the issues! -cleanliness is lacking some attentionto detail...it's not horribly dirty...definitely recommended you don't walk on the floor while wearing white socks!

Great spot for my solo getaway. Very affordable and in walking distance of restaurants, shops and…read morethe beaches. The room was tiny with no place to hang clothes but there were drawers. I didn't use them as I tend to live out of my bag. The room was clean and the bed was comfy. The bathroom smelled mildewy but it wasn't terrible. The ac unit worked very well, but was kind of loud. The shades didn't block out al of the nighttime lights which was slightly annoying, but I dealt just fine. The staff were all very friendly and seemed happy. The only real thing, which really couldn't be helped was the amount of trains cruising by every night. They were so loud that it literally shook the whole building. You can see on the map that it's right across the street from the train tracks, so I'm not mad. Just mentioning it to be aware. Parking was free which doesn't happen very often anymore so that was nice, plus there is plenty of street parking available if needed. I would stay here again when I come back to Encinitas. I enjoyed the walks to stone steps beach and the sunset over looks just up the street. Those views were worth every penny!

Courtyard San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

Courtyard San Diego Del Mar/Solana Beach

(185 reviews)

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Was very nervous coming in here but since we only had one night, I thought what the heck... As a…read morelong time Marriott Bonvoy elite, I tend to look for Marriott's properties and in Solana, this was the only one with walking distance to the beach! So, we braved it! The verdict? It was NOT BAD at all! I'm not sure why there were a lot of negative reviews... Now, it wasn't great or incredible, no it was not a new property. I do think it's an older, remodeled property and the layout was interesting, a big circle with a big courtyard (hehe) in the middle with the pool and the bistro (the only restaurant on the property that serves Starbucks). Gym is tiny and felt stuff because it was in the basement floor with no window. There are only two levels and we were asked which floor was our preference and I saw second. We were given room 244 and it has a view to the bistro and the pool. Really high ceiling and since it was August, the already hot and humid weather making the first time entering the room feeling like we were transported to an island hotel room somewhere, even Hawaii. The high ceiling and interesting layout of the room was kind of nice/cool, and strange. The bathroom was unnecessary huge...but no complaints. Overall, room was really big and spacious and the only thing I would want to comment was how dusty the counter top was in the bathroom... I wiped everything off (all the counter) for some reason and there seemed to be lots of black sand on the bathroom counter top and in the sink... but, you are next to the ocean so... Overall, Courtyard doesn't provide free breakfast even for Titanium unless you book a rate with breakfast included (not free since those rates already accounted for the charge of the breakfast). However, not a problem because it is located where there are tons of places to eat any time of the day, and tons of places for coffee any time of the day. Very short walk to the beach, super simple and easy to find where beach access is. Go either from the back, turn right and short walk cross to the other side, there is the stairs down the beach. Or, if you're in the front, walk left to downtown. Super simple. Would def say again!

Would not stay here again. The hotel itself feels rundown. Our initial room had a steady stream of…read moreants on the furniture, and some spotted in the bathroom. After returning from our day out and accepting the ant problem was not getting better, we called to change rooms. After being told by the front desk person they would look into it and call us back in a few minutes, we waited over 30 minutes then walked to the front desk where we couldn't be ignored. To then wait another 30 minutes to get a new room, delay was due to something wrong with the "system". The manager Tina (who is very friendly, if not fully effective) said she would put some Marriott Bonvoy points in my account for the trouble - the least I would expect for moving us from a double to a single and making us wait over an hour at 9pm for this change due to a pest issue in their room. Now, 3+ weeks later and multiple calls to the hotel - I do not have any bonus points nor even a call back. As much as I'd like to say the staff makes up for the state of the property, which is what I wanted to say by the time I wrote this, there does not seem to be a desire from the team to make things right, here's my honest assessment from our experience there.

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