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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(137 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(81 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

When you stay at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, you'll be by the ocean, a 4-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 5 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. .This hotel is 8 mi (12.9 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from La Jolla Cove.

What's nearby

  • Cardiff State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 3 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pacific Coast Grill - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers 101 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 101 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 10 AM.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
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

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Hotel

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 710 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 200 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

undisclosed charge

Associate was charged $15 for SELF Parking. All in pricing did not have this add on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how clean it was and the staff was super helpful. Yes, you can do that. Would you like to see what I said?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of our staff encounters were great and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The room was great, location was perfect, and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly clean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service definitely my go to hotel when visiting San Diego
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was updated and clean. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Exceeded expectations

Exceptional value. Great app for easy check in and check out. Quiet room. Breakfast way better than expected.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean, rooms were extremely clean, nice beds and soft pillows. The staff was really friendly. I would highly recommend this hotel for families.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelique, Buckeye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Filip

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Solid all around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay here all the time. Expensive for what it is but that’s how everything has become
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann, Healdsburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a budget property, this was wonderful! All updated, completely spotless. All the amenities you could hope for if you want a functional stay in the expensive town for a great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUSTINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025