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Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,873 reviews)
"Clean room, great staff!!!"
United States
Roy
$52 nightly
The price is $59
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
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, (279 reviews)
"The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night. "
United States
David
$61 nightly
The price is $67
Mar 7 - Mar 8
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Lodge
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, (1,006 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dina
$67 nightly
The price is $74
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Motel Mediteran Escondido
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)
"The front staff was fantastic and friendly. The rooms were clean and the staff were all very considerate."
United States
Angela
$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
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, (1,010 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 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Beach/ocean view

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (528 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
$131 nightly
The price is $144
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Moonlight Beach Motel
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, (1,005 reviews)
"Great place to stay at"
United States
Dave
$62 nightly
The price is $69
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Scandia Motel
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 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Vista Inn 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, (724 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. "
United States
Alanna
$88 nightly
The price is $99
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
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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 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Hacienda Motel
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, (1,717 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
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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, (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)
Lobby

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.6 out of 10, (558 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 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Franciscan Inn
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
$138 nightly
The price is $152
Mar 1 - Mar 2
Total with taxes and fees
Escondido Inn
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, (1,144 reviews)
"Nice stay"
United States
Sharon
$72 nightly
The price is $80
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Outdoor pool

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, (1,470 reviews)
"Quick and easy check in, room was clean, spacious. "
United States
Lizbeth
$70 nightly
The price is $80
Feb 16 - Feb 17
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
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, (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing stay"
United States
Kyle
$90 nightly
The price is $101
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
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, (1,023 reviews)
"Clean, helpful staff!"
United States
Roy
$67 nightly
The price is $76
Feb 18 - Feb 19
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
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)
"Hotel was close to our relative with easy access."
United States
Lynne
$79 nightly
The price is $89
Feb 17 - Feb 18
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
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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, (1,005 reviews)
"Rooms were clean, spacious ,easy access to highway … very good staff .. "
United States
Suresh
$78 nightly
The price is $88
Feb 11 - Feb 12
Total with taxes and fees
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea Hotel Reviews

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

10/10 Excellent
"Clean room, nice staff especially the breakfast staff "
Emanuel 3-night trip
Posted 16 hours ago
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Motels information

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Accommodation
32 Motels
Lowest Price
$59
Highest Price
$152

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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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