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Our top choices for Cardiff-by-the-Sea motels

Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (531 reviews)
"The staff was great friendly and informative and the room was clean great view and comfy I'm enjoying my stay"
United States
John
$126 nightly
The price is $139
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Kind, helpful front desk staff. A comfortable bed. It's pretty nice for an older hotel and a convenient location"
United States
Kimberly
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
$70 nightly
The price is $78
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,879 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff!!!"
United States
Roy
$52 nightly
The price is $59
Feb 23 - Feb 24
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (512 reviews)
"Todo excelente "
Mexico
Erika
$74 nightly
The price is $81
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (282 reviews)
"The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night. "
United States
David
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
Exterior

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, (485 reviews)
"Spotless room, Great staff!"
United States
Zachariah
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Free buffet breakfast

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, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly and professional staff, clean room, great breakfast. Traffic going to In and Out Burger was our only issue."
United States
Theresa
$107 nightly
The price is $118
Mar 8 - Mar 9
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
Exterior

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (142 reviews)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
$77 nightly
The price is $85
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, bed sheets

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (726 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Alanna
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Suite, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking (1 King Bed) | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
6.8 out of 10, (1,141 reviews)
"Everything was up to standards even with all the remodeling going on, they were willing to accommodate despite having a shortage of rooms."
United States
Remy
$72 nightly
The price is $80
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$110 nightly
The price is $122
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
6.8 out of 10, (1,033 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff!"
United States
Roy
$67 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Lobby

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (559 reviews)
"Staff will resolve any issues you may have. Good place for the money! Close to food and stores. And great staff!"
United States
norman
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 15 - Feb 16
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
Exterior

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)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Boating

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)
"Room is ok for the price staff is very friendly. Continental breakfast with limited supplies. "
United States
Juan
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Pillowtop beds, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,004 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Kyle
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,724 reviews)
"spotless, super fast check in, quiet and relaxed.. great stay this time."
United States
Mark
$64 nightly
The price is $72
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Laptop workspace, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,001 reviews)
"Great front desk staff! "
United States
Brent
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Feb 22 - Feb 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Escondido, CA
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

10/10 Excellent
"Amenities and staff"
Wenpin 7-night trip
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The Dana on Mission Bay

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
$59
Highest Price
$139

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Is it better to stay in a Cardiff-by-the-Sea motel or hotel?
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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