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Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property

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Beach/ocean view
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio
Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Encinitas

With a stay at Moonlight Beach Motel in Encinitas (Downtown Encinitas), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. .This motel is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from LEGOLAND® California and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from Del Mar Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 9 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herb & Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Temaki Bar Sushi - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Moonlight Beach Motel

Motel with free parking, 4-minute walk to Moonlight State Beach
Moonlight Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones.

Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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

Payment types

Important information

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Moonlight Beach Motel Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel Encinitas

Reviews

Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 377 out of 479 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 79 out of 479 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 479 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 479 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 479 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beach and downtown Encinitas walkable from hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

A room with a view

This is the second time I’ve been to this place and they really are a nice quaint quiet place! I love having the view of the ocean, even if it is a little bit of a distance. I only wish the office was open a little bit longer. The people in the office are very friendly and nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josielynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location! Ocean view, one block to beach, and restaurants/grocery/nightlife within a 15min walk. I will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Disappointed

The remote to the television didn’t work. Went to office and asked that someone fix it and also called and left message. It was finally fixed two days later. Cheap 1/4 roll of toilet paper was provided. Called office to request some, meanwhile had to purchase some…two days later they delivered some. Train tracks near by, so be prepared for the noise of a passing train often. Keep in mind that there are steps to second floor should you have a heavy load or a physical challenge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

J David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

A perfect getaway spot

I came here to work on a writing project. Tee staff was wonderfully helpful throughout my 1 week stay. My room was comfortable, and it was immaculate when I checked in. I will definitely come back, the next time for a wonderful vacation stay 1 block form the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness
After a week’s stay we learned that that rate wasn’t applicable because we’d booked through a “third party”. We asked to have a cleaning every 2 days, but it only happened once. Coffee supplies were had to be requested every day, but often didn’t appear. Great location, easy access, nice room , but never again .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

john, Woodland Park

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Love this place!!!

Suuuuuper clean. Attentive staff. Beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- walk to beach, walk to restaurants. Driving around slso easy. We were comfortable in our room- old building but clean, updated bathroom, good beds. Loaner beach stuff available, even a surf board. Desk woman, manager was incredibly welcoming and eager for us to enjoy our stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gray

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frieda

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so nice. The location is just blocks from the beach. Lots of fun dining and shopping near by.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly checking, and all interactions with staff. Ideal accommodation for my wife and I with two teenagers. Walk to beach, beach chairs and boogie boards provided. Seating and outdoor grills on varranda viewing the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and efficient staff. Very clean with attention to detail. Great location with lots of places to eat after you walk on the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025