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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(84 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa 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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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(151 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

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

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

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

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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

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Lounge Encinitas - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Waverly - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shanty - ‬18 min walk

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.

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. 730 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1021 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1021 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

Tesla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desheng, Irvine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

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

Great hotel and a very convenient location

Love the room. It was clean, comfy, just the bathroom had a peel off paint (see picture) in the bathtub. Service was great! Breakfast was delicious! Just be advise that there is a parking fee per night. Also, laundry is 24hr open for hotel guests only! Overall, my family and I had a great two nights stay! We are definitely going back to this hotel for our next field trip to southern California.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Zoltan, greenbrae

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

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived early and they let us cool off in the pool till our room was ready, with 4 teen agers that was awesome. Room was clean and they breakfast was great very fresh and well kept. Food was t very far away. Had Flippin Pizza they have family specials yummy
Not far from the hotel, had a blast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D

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

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family

Would not recommend

Carpet needs a good cleaning, the bed was confortable, our comforter had a red stain on it, there is a microwave but no plates or spoons to eat with. One of the guys from the front desk called me at 11pm to tell me that since I extended my stay he needed me to bring my credit card to put it on file..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel close to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

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

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is clean and comfortable. The front desk and breakfast hosts are very nice and the breakfast is great. Quick drive straight to the beach and freeway access to everything! We have stayed her many times and always have a good experience. The only complaint I have is that I did ask for a handicap room but I did not get one. I booked through Expedia and it was interpreted as a hearing impaired room. The front desk host did get me a room close to the entrance and some snacks, while I waited which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Milan, SAINT PETERS, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Expensive for offered features
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
The hotel is a great place to stay. The staff are very nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was extremely disappointed to be given a handicapped room. I always choose Hampton Inn. I enjoy their room's appointments. But the handicapped room was devoid of large walkin shower with extra towels and large vanity. There were no extra pillow or blanket. No sofa and/or comfortable place to lounge. Not enough table/desk top to place personal items, most things had to be placed on the floor. The closet had my clothes dragging on the floor. The room was humid and musty...the A/C was inadequate, either too cold or too warm. All this for $250 plus parking. I was extremely disappointed with my visit to Cardiff by the Sea.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohsen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good and staff who prepared it. Reception was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff weas wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible staff. The hotel is very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very pleased

The checkin process was easy, quick. The pet fee was very reasonable. Staff was professional and pleasant. Room was modernized and very clean. Location was convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025