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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, in the vicinity of Moonlight State Beach

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Rooftop terrace
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated
Exterior
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge puts travelers close to both Del Mar Racetrack and Moonlight State Beach. The property features a tranquil garden where guests can relax, complimentary WiFi for staying connected, and provides beach umbrellas and towels for seaside adventures.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Tempur-Pedic bed
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Tempur-Pedic bed
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007

What's nearby

  • Cardiff State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Del Mar Racetrack - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Del Mar Beach - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Del Mar Fairgrounds - 6 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 8 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Lounge Encinitas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chart House - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Waverly - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Bed & breakfast near Moonlight State Beach
Located close to Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds, Cardiff by the Sea Lodge provides a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and beach towels
  • Wedding services, concierge services, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises, beach umbrellas, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge B&B
Cardiff Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff Sea Lodge
Cardiff By The Sea Hotel Cardiff By The Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge on Nov 3, 2025 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Self parking is available for USD 20.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Cardiff by the Sea Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, this bed & breakfast is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Moonlight State Beach and within 6 mi (10 km) of Del Mar Racetrack and Del Mar Fairgrounds. Del Mar Beach and Carlsbad Premium Outlets are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 369 out of 721 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 721 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 721 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 721 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 721 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and all staff pleasant. Ocean walkable and views from rooftop great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to beach is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities and nice modern room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m giving it 5 stars for the location and super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to beach. Roof top lounging with ocean views. Friendly staff. Breakfast muffins. Cute and Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Amenities
Love the location. Food , shops and the beach all walking distance. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Artin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy and clean and great location and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect Cardiff by the Sea escape! Everything is done well and staff are top notch. It’s the epitome of an Instagrammable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay here very much. Very clean, walkable to beach, shops, dining. And I also appreciate the EV charger in the parking garage. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendliness of the staff and the delivery of juice and muffins each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, welcoming staff, great upstairs patio. A wonderful address in Encinitas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was fantastic!!!Liked IVY checking in on us. Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay! The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The property itself is beautiful—well-kept, stylish, and relaxing. One of the highlights was the rooftop lounging area, which was the perfect spot to unwind and watch the sunset. Plus, the beach access was just a short walk away, making it easy to enjoy the ocean any time of day. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!
Rooftop sunset
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just a great spot with a Beach vibe
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a very peaceful stay— will definitely visit again in the future♥️
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for beach access. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are beautiful along with excellent customer service. Quick walk to the beach lots of restaurants nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and staff. Very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fredda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great customer seevice Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Beautiful property and gorgeous view! Bella at the front desk was so great getting us checked in and showing us your room. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here. Will definitely be back! The muffins & juice in the morning were also such a nice treat. Thank you !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was awesome and the staff very friendly Walking distance to ocean and local restaurants and bars Surfers paradise
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kortnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels that I’ve stayed at! Amazing decor, excellent location, and the best rooftop in town. So happy I stayed here to celebrate my moms 60th! I can’t wait to come back, highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Renovated Lodge Near The Ocean

Newly renovated lodge, confortable, great coffee and close the ocean. A return visit is on the cards!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024