A sandy beach with scattered rocks and seaweed, a calm sea, and a cliff with vegetation and palm trees.

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1. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,320 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Beach/ocean view

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (640 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
$170 nightly
The price is $187
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
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3. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,093 reviews)
"I loved everything the staff is wonderful they are so friendly and helpful and efficient ,the rooms were clean and the property is well maintained"
United States
Denise
$69 nightly
The price is $77
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,065 reviews)
"Hidden gem, way better than other similarly priced hotels."
United States
Brendan
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

5. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,009 reviews)
"Location and good for an overnight stay."
United States
Jorge
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

6. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (443 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
$90 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

7. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (679 reviews)
"One of the worst places I’ve ever stayed at"
United States
Julio
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
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8. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, comfortable beds, excellent breakfast that included hot breakfast options, free parking, clean pool and fridge and microwave in room. Conveniently located within walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Friendly and helpful staff! Great stay!!"
United States
Lisa Ann
$126 nightly
The price is $139
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | Desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (657 reviews)
"Super affordable, comfortable and the staff was super polite and helpful"
United States
Emma
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
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10. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (161 reviews)
"Goid price for time of year"
United States
Brent
$88 nightly
The price is $97
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

11. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
"Everything was great there- especially for the price! Good lovation1 with everything we needed close by. I’ll be back again!"
United States
Pamela
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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12. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (574 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and the room was clean. Great location"
United States
Jennifer
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,911 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveler
$52 nightly
The price is $58
Sep 30 - Oct 1
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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14. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (245 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

15. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (867 reviews)
"The room was great, the staff was great, the area was nice. Clean space, well renovated with comfy beds and a very nice and clean shower. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back sometime!"
United States
Sarah
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

16. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (175 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$408 nightly
The price is $449
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
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17. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,003 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
$91 nightly
The price is $102
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

18. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,607 reviews)
"Great place to stay close to everything rooms are clean and beds are comfortable staff is very friendly and helpful"
United States
Jim
$73 nightly
The price is $82
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,008 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
$100 nightly
The price is $112
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Boating

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1,000 reviews)
"It was a very nice place to stay"
United States
Morianne
$100 nightly
The price is $113
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

California Suites Hotel

California Suites Hotel

8/10 Good
"It is a place to rest your head for the night. Working on a budget this is a good spot for the weekend or maybe longer if needed."
Jeremy 1-night trip
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California Suites Hotel

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33 Motels
Lowest Price
$58
Highest Price
$449

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Motels and Hotels have different perks. When you stay at a motel, you're likely to find free parking and an outdoor pool. Staying overnight at a motel, can be handy when requiring easy road access. You'll often have access to your room from outside, and directly from the parking lot. Hotels generally have room access from inside the building. Motels are also often less expensive than hotels. The word "motel" was coined in 1925 by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel in San Luis Obispo, California.

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