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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Lobby
Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • Gym
The current price is NT$4,197
NT$4,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 1 - Sep 2

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Roll in Shower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(141 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(82 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is near the beach. LEGOLAND® California is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Del Mar Racetrack or San Diego Polo Fields. Looking to get your feet wet? Water skiing, windsurfing and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.
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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007

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

  • ‪The Confessional by The Lost Abbey - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • El Pueblo Mexican Food
  • Sushi Lounge Encinitas
  • Plant Power Fast Food

About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel near Moonlight State Beach
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour gym at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Free newspapers, an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Beach towels, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 101 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

As of 2025/8/16, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA on 2025/9/1 start from NT$4,197, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 75 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per day.

What time is check-in at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Encinitas Community Park, Cardiff State Beach, and San Elijo State Beach. Self Realization Fellowship and Swamis Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1004 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

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

Roy

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

8/10 Good

Jeffery Tyrone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was close to Food the beach and shopping. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good variety for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room, pleasant staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregg

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
breakfast good, TV big. I like having a separate sofa with laptop table to work on an eat on
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william

Liked: Amenities
So close to our son & family…. 10 minutes away!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was right next to a major noisy freeway; and a rather older motel with a musty smell
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

Tesla

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

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent place overall
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness
Very friendly and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was run down and noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like to pay $15.- a day for parking and the breakfast is to simple or basic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackeline

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

Audrie

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

Emmy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
✅
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very friendly and helpful. The ladies that served the breakfast were the sweetest.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Xulin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love everything about this hotel, staff is very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025