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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Hotel with outdoor pool, near Moonlight State Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
Welcome to The Encinitan Hotel & Suites, where the beauty of Moonlight State Beach meets modern comfort. Soak up the sun by the pool with loungers and umbrellas or rejuvenate in the spa tub. With free continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center, this hotel offers convenience and relaxation.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Terrace
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Meeting room

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
$147 nightly
The total price is $161
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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View all photos for Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Sofa bed
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillowtop bed
  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field) - 32 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SEE-Gillespie Field) - 32 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 38 min drive
  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 15 min drive
  • San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

At The Encinitan Hotel & Suites, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack. Guests can get a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. This Mediterranean hotel is also within a short drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Beach. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 96 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM

Traveling with children

  • Fence around the pool

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1984
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Banquet hall
  • Mediterranean architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Alarm clock
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Balcony
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

More

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche

Also known as

Best Western Encinitas Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Inn Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Best Western Moonlight Beach
Best Western Encinitas Inn And Suites At Moonlight Beach

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites and nearby?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have any outdoor private spaces?

Yes, every room features a balcony.

What's the area around The Encinitan Hotel & Suites like?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach and 14 minutes' walk from San Diego Botanic Garden. The local area is walkable and popular for its beaches.

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Service staff
Location
Breakfast
View
Beach
Bed
Balcony
Bathroom
Shower

What guests liked

  • The property is within a short walk to the beach, offering stunning ocean views and easy access to the shore. (47 reviews)
  • The property offers convenient and free parking with easy access to nearby parks and the beach. (14 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were great, well-stocked, and offered a variety of choices. (37 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Good food clean pools and clean room friendly workers
Richard, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Amazing views, very comfortable rooms

The view was absolutely stunning. We were surprised to see how close we were to the train station, and often heard the trains going off. The patio has a beautiful view of the beach and sunset. The swimming pool area looks very nice as well.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Comfortable rooms

Nice spacious rooms with comfortable needs and nice patios.
Mary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and great rooms!
karen, 10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We enjoy the Encinitan for its spacious rooms, outdoor spaces and proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very friendly staff, easy checking in and out
Nashwan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice location, close to everything. The property’s a little dated and the lobby is in the parking garage but overall it was fine for a quick trip.
2-night trip

6/10 Good

The area was walkable and great restaurants nearby.
Martha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a wonderful hotel close to everything
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff and great breakfast
Guillermo, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Encinitan Ocean view.

It was a 1 night stay. Room was big, bed was comfy, and the view of the ocean was beautiful.
Mari, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

A very functional and well located hotel for our stay
Carlo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Luis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Location perfect for Beach Lovers and so many restaurants to choose from, spacious rooms and free breakfast, this is a steal of a deal for what you get..
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I really enjoyed staying here! The beach view was gorgeous and it was a nice area!
Taylor, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous view. Overall good place and would go back again!
Britany, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Convenient location. We could walk to the beach and the downtown area.
Ed, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice quiet hotel with great views and large balconies with table and chairs. I usually stay here when I come to the area for meetings. Mostly families heading to Legoland and local parks.
Christopher, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect are and nice views
karen, 9-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel has some of the best views of the ocean. You could see sunset from the balcony if the sky is clear. Clean rooms, nice breakfast, pool, gym, they got everything. I enjoyed staying at this hotel.
Pranav, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

Not Good

The pictures are deceptive and the rooms are old. We checked in and the smell of bleach lingered for 4-5 hours. The remodeling was mediocre and the hotel itself was just old. We left after the first night because it was just not worth the stay!
Ricardo, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I stayed in a King Suite, and it was a beautiful room, with balcony with a great view. Room was well worth my money, I will definitely be staying here again.
3-night trip

4/10 Fair

Room was dirty, hair all over the bathroom and no hot water. Bed had sand in it. Great location, but old and not well cared for.
Chad, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very helpful staff a little early 9:00pm for the pool closing but very nice.
Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Location

The balcony Oceanview is amazing. Highly recommend this spot!
Flor, 1-night trip