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, (1,363 reviews)
$98 nightly
The price is $108
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
A beach with palm trees, a lifeguard tower, and a sandy walkway.

2. Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (657 reviews)
"Nice motel, walking distance from the beach and restaurants. Family room was well equipped and clean, sand toys and boards were a nice bonus."
United States
Viachaslau
$161 nightly
The price is $177
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
An aerial view of a hotel with multiple buildings, parking lots, and a surrounding urban area.

3. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,126 reviews)
"The room was clean and the staff was helpful."
United States
Sitlali
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Oct 25 - Oct 26
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

4. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (303 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$73 nightly
The price is $82
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

5. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,069 reviews)
"Wonderful staff and great location"
United States
Bob
$60 nightly
The price is $66
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

6. 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 facility and helpful staff"
United States
SCOTT
$123 nightly
The price is $135
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a sofa, a desk, and a TV.

7. Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,001 reviews)
"The staff is friendly and the rooms are clean"
United States
Kaitlin
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

8. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (673 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

9. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (470 reviews)
"Excellent service"
United States
Raul
$90 nightly
The price is $99
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
A modern bathroom with a large central sink, a mirror above it, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

10. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (888 reviews)
$85 nightly
The price is $95
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

11. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Clean room , easy parking, I will stay there again."
United States
Jim
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A parking lot with palm trees and a McDonald's restaurant in the background.

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, (594 reviews)
"Nice, quiet, and hidden away from the street. Great stay."
United States
merritt
$110 nightly
The price is $124
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,934 reviews)
"Nice location rooms were nice"
United States
Shane
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a covered parking area.

14. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (163 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

15. Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (176 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$134 nightly
The price is $147
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

16. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.2 out of 10, (698 reviews)
"Must of the amenities work for a quiet stay personal was so helpful and there is restaurants close by and parks is close to the freeway"
United States
Luis
Vista Inn Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
"Great location clean rooms bathroom needs some upgrades"
United States
Malak
$76 nightly
The price is $83
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

18. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
6.8 out of 10, (1,711 reviews)
"Highly recommended"
United States
Abigail
$62 nightly
The price is $70
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, chair, and a kitchenette area with a microwave and sink.

19. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,003 reviews)
"AC was great"
United States
Scott
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland
A pier extending into the ocean with a sunset in the background.

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, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room great service and an amazing view of the harbor and beach"
United States
Hanouska
$99 nightly
The price is $111
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

8/10 Good
"Love this place stayed there 20 times it’s starting to show a lot of wear and tear and I’m sad to see that"
Kent 1-night trip
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Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

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