Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
$174 nightly
The price is $191 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$191 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,041 reviews)
Staff gave us restaurant list for the area which was very helpful and grateful for that. Great time near the coast to sightsee.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Near Del Mar
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr Escondido CA
$160 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
$173 total
Apr 28 - Apr 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,731 reviews)
Find a better option. This place was understaffed. Our room was dirty when we checked in. There is only one restaurant on site and it is terrible. The kids had fun at the pool but there was only one person watching the entire pool.

Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$270 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,529 reviews)
Amazing place felt exactly like a paradise.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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.
Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort

4 out of 5
3075 Carlsbad Blvd Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach aparthotel in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,695 reviews)
Nice location however they had construction going on at the hotel doing Roofing. The room they put us in had a nice view of the scaffolding. They did not tell us there was construction going on and when we brought it to their attention, they said they sent out a mess email which never came to us. ...

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
The Marbella

The Marbella

3.5 out of 5
308 S The Strand Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Oceanside Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
What a charming property and location. Easy access to beach and downtown. We loved our stay and can't wait to go back. Beautiful ocean and pier views from our 3rd floor room. Fun patio to watch people and cars cruise the Strand. Also pet friendly!

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

The Marbella
Modern Beachfront Cottage

Modern Beachfront Cottage

Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach cottage in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a garden. Popular attractions Oceanside Beach and Carlsbad State Beach are ...
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
Loved the location! And, it was a cozy place.Negatives:-Cleaning product smell on arrival was strong-Needed more instructions on working the keypad. Without a neighbor we would have been stuck. -Shower soap, condition and shampoo smelled nasty. Couldn’t use. -Would have been nice to have one chair ...

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Modern Beachfront Cottage
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.

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