Top Downtown Encinitas Hotels (Encinitas)

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Find the best Downtown Encinitas areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Leucadia

Experience the laid-back surf culture in this beach community, set on scenic bluffs along the North County coastline. Enjoy secluded beaches, savor local favorites like Haggo's Organic Taco, and explore unique shops like Shatto & Sons.

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Olivenhain

Though Olivenhain might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like La Costa Golf Courses - North and South and San Elijo State Beach.

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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

8/10 Good

"The place is good, but need more maintenance. It could be better ."

Lakehouse Resort

4/10 Poor

"The room should be cleaner. Not many towels and body wash products for one person provided even though they knew there were two people staying. The room was like a motel 6. Absolutely nothing fancy and overpriced. Staff was okay. We got a friendly girl on checking in but kind of a not so friendly girl on checkout. Parking was fine and free but there were people parking in the handicapped parking places and they did not have handicap plates on their cars. Did not use hot tub or pool. Other guests were noisy and rude way past midnight. Walls are paper thin so we could hear lots of noise."

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

6/10 Okay

"Parking spaces were tight. Rooms were OK if you were paying $80-90 a night. We arrived at 11:15am to let them know we will be back for check in later she said after 3 pm. I asked for a ground floor being over 80yrs old and Handycapped. The lady said she would leave a note to give us a ground floor. When we arreved back to check in NO note the desk man said and gave us a room 3rd floor the farthest from the elevator. We were told they served biscuts and gravy. No they didn't. They had thin round egg patty and sausage pattys. We were there for our granddaughters Graduation from USD."

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

6/10 Okay

"You're only paying for the location. Dont expect anything else. I would not stay there again unless I had too. I would bring my own cups because their cups are super cheap. If something hot is in it, the cup will dissolve and you will have that in your hot drink. Access to the beach from the "short cut" is definitely a liability because its a steep dirt path and you can easily slip and fall. Forget about maintenance, the place is not considered presentable. It feels, smells and looks like a motel or an inn. The "continental breakfast" is bare minimum. You just pay for the location. They also charge a 15 dollar "amenity fee" (more like lack of amenity fee)after you pay almost 500 per night. Staff is cool they already know what it is. They're not trying to do anything extra."

La Jolla Cove Suites

4/10 Poor

"Back to back wedding music to 10pm on Sunday and Monday nights (plus noise from inebriated guests afterward) was not ideal for our 5am wakeup times the next mornings. Lobby staff were unable to inform us of parking options, valet staff were misinformed about rates of the building they suggested using around the block ($60/night rather than the $30 they thought). AC system was not functioning the first night, allowing the room to exceed 80 degrees. A reset solved the issue, thankfully, but be aware the diagnostics on the control screen don't necessarily tell you what may be going wrong. The hotel website does mention the renovation (though not the 7am-3pm schedule and degree of noise) but we were unaware having booked through expedia and not the website - that's on us. Location and room were pleasant enough, but if you're looking for quiet maybe look elsewhere."

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

8/10 Good

"It was a nice hotel in a good neighborhood. The mall was close to the hotel which was nice. The parking was $10 dollars higher per day than when I booked. Also they do not clean the rooms everyday unless you request it ,which would have been nice to know at check-in. We came back to the hotel and had to request for them to empty the trash and to get clean towels."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Encinitas like?

You'll be sure to have fun visiting Encinitas's Downtown Encinitas neighborhood. Be sure to check out Moonlight State Beach and San Elijo State Beach as part of your Downtown Encinitas travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Encinitas?

Based on our traveler data, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Encinitas. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels can I expect to find in the Downtown Encinitas area?

Expedia has 133 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Encinitas to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Encinitas area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Encinitas, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available in Downtown Encinitas.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Encinitas?

To access more information about updating your trip to Downtown Encinitas or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What are the top things to see and do in Downtown Encinitas?

Dip your toes in the water at Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach, and Swamis Beach while you're in Downtown Encinitas. You could also plan a visit to Self Realization Fellowship or Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Encinitas include Encinitas Surfboards, D Street Viewpoint, and I Street Viewpoint. J Street Viewpoint and Beacon Beach are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Encinitas.

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San Diego Mission Bay Resort

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Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

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Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

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Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

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Leucadia

Olivenhain

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Paradise Point Resort & Spa

California Suites Hotel

Lakehouse Resort

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

GreenTree Inn San Diego Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

La Jolla Cove Suites

San Diego Marriott La Jolla

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Our top choices for Downtown Encinitas hotels

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Brisa Pacific Hotel Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Motel

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Inn at Moonlight Beach

LEGOLAND California Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Lakehouse Resort

Ayres Hotel Vista Carlsbad

San Diego Mission Bay Resort

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Diego - Miramar

Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach, a Hilton Resort & Spa

West Inn & Suites

Fairfield Inn & Suites San Diego Carlsbad

La Jolla Shores Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites San Diego-Poway

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Best Western Escondido Hotel

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Where to stay in Downtown Encinitas

Leucadia

Olivenhain

Top Downtown Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

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