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 Dec 7 to Dec 8
$134 total
Dec 7 - Dec 8
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! (1,040 reviews)
Good location. Clean rooms. Hotel staff was really nice.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

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
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$126 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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! (1,359 reviews)
Yes and took had missed a drinking water bottle but other than that all looked well

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$125 nightly
The price is $144 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$144 total
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,967 reviews)
I had an amazing time at the hotel. The room was spacious and comfortable, and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The restaurant there served delicious food that was a highlight of my stay.

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & 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 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! (1,572 reviews)
Great experience

Reviewed on Nov 25, 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! (112 reviews)
Loved our stay at The Marbella. Will definitely be back again. Right by the water and walkable to excellent dining options.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
This was our second year staying there. Excellent in all aspects! Will return again.

Reviewed on Oct 23, 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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