Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA

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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive Cardiff-by-the-Sea CA
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$120 nightly
The price is $132 total per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$132 total
Jan 20 - Jan 21
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! (1,044 reviews)
Staff courteous. Hotel is cleanly kept with neat rooms with good space. Late evening staffer was very welcoming and helpful. Jose was also very helpful and welcoming over the phone prior to our arrival. Breakfast was a pleasant surprise, although took a little while (20+min) to refill empty hot foods ...

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr San Diego CA
$120 nightly
The price is $138 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$138 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,465 reviews)
The staff was kind and courteous , the rooms were clean, well and supplied with necessities. We received free cookies upon entry, the gym, indoor pool and jacuzzi were amazing. The only surprise that was quite significant and is not mentioned in the Expedia or hotel site description is that doubletree ...

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
$81 total
Jan 14 - Jan 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,101 reviews)
Staff were friendly and there were two Jacuzzis. Amenities were good and the price was great.

Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
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 condo in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,619 reviews)
The room smelled of mildew and the noise from the upper level was loud. We called about the upper level noise and nothing was done. The location of the property is great but the rooms are a bit smelly.

Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026

Carlsbad Inn Beach Resort
Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad

3 out of 5
2895 Ocean St Carlsbad CA
Book a stay at this beach villa in Carlsbad. Enjoy free WiFi, a private beach, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions LEGOLAND® California and Witch Creek ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
Excellent stay, looking forward to returning.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
Southern California Beach Club

Southern California Beach Club

3 out of 5
121 South Pacific Street Oceanside CA
Book a stay at this beach condo in Oceanside. Enjoy free WiFi, a beach locale, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (527 reviews)
The unit & kitchen was fantastic & being on the 3rd floor gave me a view of the ocean! I love this place & will stay here again!

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

Southern California Beach Club
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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Reviews of Cardiff-by-the-Sea

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
35
5 - Excellent 46%
4 - Good
17
4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
12
3 - Okay 16%
2 - Disappointing
5
2 - Disappointing 7%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 9%

5/5 - Excellent

Brooke

A couple miles North on Pacific Coast Highway in Encinitas has some wonderful restaurants, shops and nightlife. I enjoyed biking there. Moonlight Beach is also. The BEST ice cream is at Handels Ice Cream. Try S’mores or Key Like Pie flavor.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice Place.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great spot

3/5 - Okay

JT

Update your facilities.

3/5 - Okay

DiDi

Very crowded

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I wish i knew about the remodling and pool being closed

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