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Beach/ocean view
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (503)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Joan
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
Exterior
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1806)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
$55 nightly
The price is $62
Dec 28 - Dec 29
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

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, (1000)
"Extremely friendly staff, clean hotel, and love the breakfast buffet, great selection. "
United States
Mary
$111 nightly
The price is $122
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1002)
"Good service clean rooms "
United States
Eric
$57 nightly
The price is $63
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
Economy Single Room, 1 King Bed | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk
Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"We had good stay! We’ve been multiple times and the rooms have been nice everytime ! "
United States
Taylor
$63 nightly
The price is $70
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Exterior
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1005)
"The staff was very friendly and the check in was quick and easy! "
United States
Hannah
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (254)
"Everything was great"
United States
Wanda
$68 nightly
The price is $74
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
Outdoor pool
Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn

Pacific Inn
2.0 star property
Townsite
5.8 out of 10, (999)
"Nice"
United States
David
$76 nightly
The price is $86
Dec 20 - Dec 21
Total with taxes and fees
Pacific Inn
Exterior
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
6.8 out of 10, (474)
"Great location "
United States
Manuel
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Exterior
Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (139)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
$83 nightly
The price is $91
Dec 20 - Dec 21
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

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (693)
"I really like super 8 clean room very nice staff good customer service quite close to beach nice overall 😊"
United States
Genevive
$82 nightly
The price is $93
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.8 out of 10, (1481)
"Great location but the hotel needs a deep cleaning. "
United States
Michael
$73 nightly
The price is $84
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (500)
"The front desk staff is very nice"
United States
Charee
$74 nightly
The price is $81
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$116 nightly
The price is $128
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
Lobby
Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.4 out of 10, (548)
"Clean room, parking was excellent and a lot of stuff to do around "
United States
Yael
$69 nightly
The price is $76
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
Boating
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside

Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
2.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Clean room and breakfast. "
United States
David
$83 nightly
The price is $94
Dec 21 - Dec 22
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

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1005)
"extremely clean, well maintained and nicest motel 6 ever "
United States
Joel
$83 nightly
The price is $93
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1694)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Cierra
$56 nightly
The price is $63
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1008)
"Clean room,and staff"
United States
Jonathan
$71 nightly
The price is $78
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
2.0 star property
Clairemont
6.8 out of 10, (1009)
"Great stay, especially for the price. "
United States
Jake
$80 nightly
The price is $90
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - North
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

10/10 Excellent
"Was loud initially, but nice room"
Rakesh 2-night trip
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Four Points by Sheraton San Diego

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Motels information

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Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
$62
Highest Price
$128

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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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