With a stay at Escondido Lodge in Escondido (Kit Carson), you'll be a 3-minute drive from California Center For The Arts and 8 minutes from Palomar Medical Center. .This motel is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Stone Brewing and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Rancho Bernardo Inn Course.
California Center For The Arts - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
The Vineyard at Escondido - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
Stone Brewing - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
San Diego Zoo Safari Park - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
San Diego Coaster Sorrento Valley Station - 23 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 31 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Red Robin - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min drive
Better Buzz Coffee Escondido - 2 min drive
Major Market - 2 min drive
About this property
Escondido Lodge
Escondido Lodge offers 44 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 50-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
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:
Cash deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet (varies based on length of 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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number Hotel/Motel
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Property is also known as
Escondido Lodge Motel
Escondido Lodge Escondido
Escondido Lodge Motel Escondido
Escondido Lodge 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.
The room was very dirty when we arrived. The floor doesn't appear to get mopped often. When I wiped up the water it turned the towel black. There are brown specs all over the walls, blinds and baseboards. There was long black hairs in the showers. There are also a lot of people who live there and sketchy drug like activity in the back. It was a place to stay in an emergency but the pictures and reviews are miss leading there are holes in the walls and unfinished construction repairs in rooms. Our door looked like it had been broken down by police as the damage to it was extensive. The beds are very uncomfortable as they are just some cushion placed on a metal frame that moves and screeches everytime someone adjusts or slightly moves. The walls are so thin you can hear people in the rooma next door coughing, snoring and talking.
Cathrine
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
andrew
28 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff
andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
andrew
26 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff is the best!!!!
andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Marc
25 Jan 2026
It's a place to rest one's head and shower. There's nothing fancy about a motel with a small pool. It wasn't bad. It was just okay. I wasn't a fan of the sheets that felt more like polyester micro fiber than cotton.
Marc
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Adrian
22 Jan 2026
Adrian
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Trissa
22 Jan 2026
There was a roach on the wall when we first walked in, the door was broken to the room. We had to slam it shut hard to get it to lock and it was hard to open back up. The room was full of stains and was very dirty. The bed was uncomfortable and stiff. The pillows were flat. The water smelled terrible.
Trissa
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
andrew
20 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff there are the best. Always trying to cater to my needs. Spacious rooms. I always enjoy my stay there.
andrew
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Bonifer
17 Jan 2026
Bonifer
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Anthony
16 Jan 2026
gggg
Anthony
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Jesus
15 Jan 2026
Jesus
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
8/10 Good
David
14 Jan 2026
The room was ultra clean and staff was courteous. We only stayed for one night.
The staff are really great and friendly, they are very sincere, and the Indian guy there was very friendly, and I really thank him. The rooms were very clean, and I recommend it to everyone. 🙏❤️
The stay here was amazing, only issue was the room mix up but the staff was very lovely and helpful and did fix issue right away. Other then that room was clean and building felt safe no issue. Would come back and I do recommend others to check it out :)
brenda
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Savannah
6 Jan 2026
Savannah
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Sharon L
Travelled with family
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was courteous and helpful, room was clean (even the floors!). Thanks for a great stay