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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View | View from room
Rooftop terrace
Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View | View from room
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eli Howard Surf School
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Ocean View | Beach/ocean view

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

In the heart of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is within a 5-minute drive of Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Fairgrounds. .This bed & breakfast is 4 mi (6.5 km) from Del Mar Racetrack and 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Del Mar Beach.
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What's nearby

  • San Elijo State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Eli Howard Surf School - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cardiff State Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swamis Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Breakers CBG - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shanty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bartinez By The Sea - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your Tempur-Pedic bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Featured amenities include multilingual staff and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

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 lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

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: 11:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 404 out of 764 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 218 out of 764 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 764 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 764 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 764 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, we walked along the beach to Encinitas each day. Room was amazing, gorgeous view of the ocean. Bed was comfortable. Ample free street parking, incredible staff and perfect continental breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay at the lodge. I will definitely be back. The front desk lady was so sweet and welcoming. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy

complimenta
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Donna, Southampton

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Location. Bed staff. Coffee. All perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Buckita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great. The rooms were clean and super cute. As well as all of the rooftop outdoor space I don’t know how they keep it that clean, but they do.
They definitely need to add a second low comfy chair. It was a sweet space to eat our breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was better than I remember it before. All rooms had been remodeled and the Front Desk personal was amazing throughout our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharin

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Not worth the cost of the room (Just under 500.00) even on Breeders Cup weekend. There is no insulation in the rooms and the guests above must have been wrestling or fell multiple time! At this price point I expected more luxury and better guests with hotel etiquette. I had to call to even find the location and where to park. Wasn't my cup of tea but front desk clerk Jenny was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice upgrades to rooms…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

Laurence, Canmore

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Travelled with partner
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

Ashley Carney

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025