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

1. Moonlight Beach Motel
Moonlight Beach MotelDowntown Encinitas
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (679 reviews)
$118 nightly
The price is $130
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

2. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight BeachDowntown Encinitas
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1,388 reviews)
$104 nightly
The price is $114
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees

3. Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near Legoland
Motel 6 Carlsbad East, CA - Near LegolandCity Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,972 reviews)
$57 nightly
The price is $64
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Total with taxes and fees

4. Motel Mediteran Escondido
Motel Mediteran EscondidoKit Carson
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,076 reviews)
$67 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 12 - Nov 13
Total with taxes and fees

5. Mission Bay Motel
Mission Bay MotelPacific Beach
5.4 out of 10, (346 reviews)
$81 nightly
The price is $91
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

6. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHGEscondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,004 reviews)
$131 nightly
The price is $144
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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7. Scandia Motel
Scandia MotelCarlsbad Village
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,000 reviews)
$60 nightly
The price is $67
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees

8. Escondido Lodge
Escondido LodgeKit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (487 reviews)
$72 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

9. Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside DowntownTownsite
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (908 reviews)
$68 nightly
The price is $77
Dec 6 - Dec 7
Total with taxes and fees

10. Franciscan Inn
Franciscan InnVista
6.6 out of 10, (684 reviews)
$79 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

11. Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)Pacific Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (605 reviews)
$99 nightly
The price is $112
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

12. Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Days Inn by Wyndham CarlsbadOlde Carlsbad
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,014 reviews)
$77 nightly
The price is $87
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Total with taxes and fees

13. Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA BeachSouth Beach
6.8 out of 10, (2,136 reviews)
$59 nightly
The price is $66
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees

14. Hacienda Motel
Hacienda MotelCentral Escondido
6.8 out of 10, (165 reviews)
$99 nightly
The price is $109
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

15. Escondido Inn
Escondido InnCentral Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (177 reviews)
$435 nightly
The price is $479
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees

17. Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Days Inn by Wyndham San MarcosSan Marcos
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1,006 reviews)
$71 nightly
The price is $79
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees

18. Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near Legoland
Motel 6 Carlsbad Village, CA - Near LegolandOlde Carlsbad
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,007 reviews)
$68 nightly
The price is $76
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees

19. Motel 6 Oceanside, CA
Motel 6 Oceanside, CALake
6.8 out of 10, (1,762 reviews)
$65 nightly
The price is $73
Nov 26 - Nov 27
Total with taxes and fees

20. Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside
Days Inn by Wyndham OceansideCamp Pendleton South
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
$96 nightly
The price is $108
Nov 11 - Nov 12
Total with taxes and fees
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Learn more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.


































































