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

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, (1,336 reviews)
"Nice place"
United States
Helli
$105 nightly
The price is $115
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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, (643 reviews)
"A well appointed and clean motel with great access to the beach."
United States
melissa
$153 nightly
The price is $169
Sep 20 - Sep 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, (2,099 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable."
United States
Benjamin
$73 nightly
The price is $82
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a painting of a coastal scene, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,064 reviews)
"Easy check in and parking which is good ."
United States
Zenia
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, a chair, a small desk, and two wall-mounted paintings.

5. Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (457 reviews)
"Will be staying here again!"
United States
Angelica
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Oct 11 - Oct 12
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
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, (1,001 reviews)
"The room and staff were great and the breakfast was delicious and outstanding. I don’t know if I’ve ever stayed in a hotel with a better breakfast whether it was included or not. It was nice to have several restaurants in close proximity as well. Highly recommend!"
United States
John
$122 nightly
The price is $134
Oct 5 - Oct 6
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, (999 reviews)
"The Scandia hotel in Carlsbad is a great location, close to shopping beach and restaurants"
United States
Rob
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

8. Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (683 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
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
A motel with a two-story structure, multiple balconies, and a covered parking area.

9. Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (162 reviews)
"Friendly, Helpful Staff! Good Labor Day Weekend Value!"
United States
MICHAEL
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel
A hotel room with a bed, bedside lamps, a TV, a desk, and a mirror.

10. Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (663 reviews)
"Great place to stay!"
United States
Anna
$74 nightly
The price is $81
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
A hotel room with two beds, a large window with a sunset view, and a wooden floor.

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)
"The room was clean and the location was close to where we needed to go."
United States
R
$75 nightly
The price is $83
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden dresser, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall art.

12. Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (267 reviews)
"Definitely would stay again great location"
United States
Qiana
$84 nightly
The price is $95
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
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
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1,920 reviews)
"Highly recommended! We enjoyed our stay here."
United States
Anonymous traveler
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
A modern bathroom with a large central sink, a mirror above it, and a herringbone-patterned wall.

14. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (875 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
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
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
$408 nightly
The price is $448
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
A multi-level outdoor patio with a dining area, potted plants, and a large umbrella.

16. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect stay!"
United States
Darlene
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Sep 27 - Sep 28
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

17. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,639 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 20 - Sep 21
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.

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great and clean facilities"
United States
Amber Joy
$84 nightly
The price is $94
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North Near Legoland
A pier extending into the ocean with a sunset in the background.

19. 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
$105 nightly
The price is $118
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a mirror.

20. Motel 6 Escondido, CA

Motel 6 Escondido, CA
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (1,002 reviews)
"Nice, safe and affordable"
United States
Antonio
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Oct 8 - Oct 9
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
"The Dana was a wonderful stay! I loved how close it is to so many places and beaches. They offer many amenities and activities. The facility is clean and family friendly. They have a wonderful light show too. The food and drinks were amazing and the staff was exceptionally friendly. Highly recommend. Very comfortable stay!"
Helen 3-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
33 Motels
Lowest Price
$70
Highest Price
$448

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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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