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

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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, (1,260 reviews)
"Excelent hotel"
United States
Faustino
$113 nightly
The price is $124
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (623 reviews)
"Comfy beds, fantastic location, good parking"
United States
Jayme
$294 nightly
The price is $323
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,077 reviews)
"Place was clean, nice area"
United States
FELIX
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Deluxe Studio, 2 Double Beds, Kitchenette | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,004 reviews)
"My favorite place to stay in all Carlsbad"
United States
Alfred
$77 nightly
The price is $86
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,045 reviews)
"Clean, quiet, and conveniently located."
United States
Michael
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
7.8 out of 10, Good, (398 reviews)
"Great place for a short stay. Clean and safe!"
United States
David
$84 nightly
The price is $93
Aug 6 - Aug 7
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
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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)
"The staff and room was great, would stay here again."
United States
Irene
$130 nightly
The price is $143
Aug 4 - Aug 5
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

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (640 reviews)
"Property is close to everything"
United States
sophoeun
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (638 reviews)
"Great bed comfortable Great night sleep Nice employees Very helpful anything you need Rooms huge Bathroom huge"
United States
Janine
$84 nightly
The price is $92
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn Motel
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Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (153 reviews)
"Staff was nice. If you have to stay there it’s a bed but bring own sheets not the best or cleanest."
United States
Jason
$94 nightly
The price is $103
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda 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
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,014 reviews)
"Staff was extremely friendly and the room was clean. Breakfast was served every morning from 6a-10a."
United States
Lark
$87 nightly
The price is $96
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
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Mission Bay Motel

Mission Bay Motel
Pacific Beach
5.6 out of 10, (157 reviews)
"The location was great can't beat it for the price."
United States
Juan C
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Mission Bay Motel
WiFi (free), bed sheets

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,885 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, perfect distance from legoland made our family trip super easy with the beach and restaurants close by"
United States
Liliana
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - Near Legoland
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, (837 reviews)
"Staff very helpful"
United States
Gretchen
$96 nightly
The price is $108
Aug 16 - Aug 17
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
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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, (552 reviews)
"Book your stay you won’t regret"
United States
Travis
$122 nightly
The price is $138
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
$395 nightly
The price is $435
Aug 8 - Aug 9
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
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Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (1,008 reviews)
"A very pleasant experience, easy access, clean and friendly staff. I found a new home when I sat in San Diego."
United States
Hunter
$95 nightly
The price is $107
Aug 25 - Aug 26
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA

Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
2.0 star property
Lake
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,496 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
karimi
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
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, (1,001 reviews)
"I would stay again."
United States
steven
$98 nightly
The price is $110
Aug 10 - Aug 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay and close to everything"
United States
Angela
$145 nightly
The price is $163
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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Bahia Resort Hotel

Bahia Resort Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Great resort with excellent staff"
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Bahia Resort Hotel

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Motels information

Number of reviews
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Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
$86
Highest Price
$435

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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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