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
$122 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$134 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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! (1,046 reviews)
Nice

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Lafayette Hotel & Club

Lafayette Hotel & Club

4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $263 total per night from Dec 30 to Dec 31
$263 total
Dec 30 - Dec 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,342 reviews)
My favorite hotel in San Diego. Staff is always helpful, kind and professional. The rooms are comfortable, clean, eclectic and possibly the best minibar selection of top shelf products anywhere. The property invites you to discover and play and socialize. The bar and food programs are superb.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
San Diego Marriott La Jolla

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

4 out of 5
4240 La Jolla Village Dr La Jolla CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$163 nightly
The price is $187 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$187 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,194 reviews)
Friendly clean

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2025

San Diego Marriott La Jolla
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! (1,603 reviews)
Location is fantastic. Beach view from the jacuzzi I mean yes please! Rooms were big and clean and I could have stayed for a week easily. Just book it already!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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 Pier are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (114 reviews)
It is always a pleasure to stay at the Marbella. Walkable, comfortable, clean and kid friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

The Marbella
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
Excellent stay, looking forward to returning.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2025

Ocean Villas of Carlsbad
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
7
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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