With a stay at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites in Encinitas, you'll be by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Self Realization Fellowship and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Del Mar Fairgrounds.
What's nearby
Moonlight State Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
San Diego Botanic Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
LEGOLAND® California - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 8 min walk
Better Buzz - 10 min walk
The Crack Shack - Encinitas - 8 min walk
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - 5 min walk
The Taco Stand - 11 min walk
About this property
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free secured, covered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Business services
Business centre
Computer station
Conference centre
Meeting room
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
Grab bar near toilet
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
Streaming services
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
More
Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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
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
We should mention
Pool access available from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Property is 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
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We checked in on 1/22/25. The individual we "dealt" with, I believe it was Jeff, was a rather impolite person. He made us feel as if we were bothering him by checking in. He was a very poor image for the Hotel.
Nicholas
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jason
28 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price and location
Jason
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mario
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
The property is in a great location for business or pleasure. Right off the freeway and near Coast Hwy 101. The staff are kind and helpful.
The entrance at the bottom off the street is poor and could be upgraded with better directions on the asphalt.
The breakfast could be upgraded with making available
Black pepper, chili pepper flakes, ice and more types of salsa. The TV should have directions for how to change the channel and turn the volume down (in the breakfast room).
Everything was great from the price to location and most staff. There was one front desk woman that needs to be replaced but with her attitude I am sure that will happen soon.
This is a great, older, hotel to stay in when visiting this area. The rooms have always been clean and there is plenty of space in the rooms. Each time I have stayed there has been a room with a balcony to sit and enjoy the great weather. Pool is nice and their breakfast is above average, compared to most continental breakfasts.
We stay here most times in the area.
Jesus
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sofia
20 Jan 2025
Sofia
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cindy
19 Jan 2025
Lovely hilltop hotel with friendly, helpful staff and beautiful room with grest views
Cindy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Daysha
Travelled with family and small children
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was big and I did like the layout - King bed in a room all to itself. Sofa bed for boys was standard. Room was clean. A plus was that the floors were laminate because I hate carpet. Only two complaints - the toilet flushed lie a vortex, swear you could get sucked in and it was so loud, and unfortunately, quite the opposite with the shower. The force of the water coming out was almost non-existent. I mean if you like taking a shower that resembles light mist, then this is the shower for you. Also, the tub drained slowly, so you did have to stand in a puddle while you showered.
Daysha
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
David
Travelled with partner
18 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff wasn't as helpful as I'd like but the property was very nice. There is an attached restaraunt though it sits dormant, and appears to be dormant for years. View was very good. Didn't get to use the pool and hot-tub, however it was obvious from the steam the hot-tub was heated at night. Walking distance from the beach side shops and eateries on the main shopping drag. Great little town to visit.
Great spot for a night on the town in Encinitas. Close to Shelter and Roxy. Suites were spacious and were able to join our two suites. Loved it
Matthew
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Shingo
Travelled with family
14 Jan 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good enough
We had a fantastic time in Encinita. Location is very convenient and very family friendly. Only a walking distance to a very good supermarket, playground, beach and restaurants. This hotel is quite dated so perhaps a lower pricing would be more appropriate, but everything worked, so I would recommend.
The stay was wonderful. Our last day we woke up really late . So of course we called the front desk to let them know..and i thought from prior experiences with other hotels and suites that they wanted to hurry us out so that the employees could clean the room..so i was pleasantly surprised that instead of giving us a 30 min maybe an hour late checkout.no...they gave us a 1pm checkout which blew my mind. Offered it.. i was in shock cause no other establishment would ever do that..thanks guy's !!
The hotel is in a great location and the rooms and very spacious! The property is a little dated and the bathrooms weren’t the best, but all and all I really enjoyed my stay and would return!