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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach

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Outdoor spa tub
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Hallway
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(39 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Handi Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 650 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 550 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Encinitas

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Encinitas hotel, you'll find Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Self Realization Fellowship is within 2 miles (3 km) and Del Mar Fairgrounds is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Surfboards - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Encinitan Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Encinitas hotel.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We've listed 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites to the airport?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is 8.8 mi (18-min drive) away from the Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

As of Apr 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites on Apr 19, 2026 start from $173, including 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.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites.

How close is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites to the beach?

This hotel is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach and 7 mi (15-min drive) from Del Mar Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offer free breakfast?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Ocean's Eleven Casino (15-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have a pool?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites to downtown Encinitas?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is 0.8 mi away from Encinitas.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 705 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 383 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 218 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 91 out of 1484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 87 out of 1484 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
great view and location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, furniture dated but the view and location was fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
yes
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Alison

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel is in a convenient location but needs some updating. Good for the price though
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super great custom service!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Elena

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, the balcony with the park view was a big bonus. Proximity to the beach and major attractions was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Coco

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was nice but that was the only positive thing. We checked out 3 nights early. Room smelled awful an there were spiderwebs everywhere
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pratima

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room Privacy divider between beds Good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk was nice , the room was nice loved it especially the balcony.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kamran

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent. Spotless. Staff very courteous.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shahram

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
coffee quality was medium. fried eggs were so dry. room was clean comfortable and nice. parking was fine it was raining so we didn't use the balcony but the view seemed to be good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

hamid

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities
Great room for our family, good breakfast, nice staff. Pool and hot tub fun but a bit dirty
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tim

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Spiders in the room Pullout bed was very thin and the bars underneath the bed came right thru the mattress. The king suite was good Breakfast was good The room was cleaned thoroughly when we came back in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Grace

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley, Concord

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was very clean. Older, but clean. Pool and hot tub were open and my kids enjoyed them. Breakfast was okay, very basic.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

gary or christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room comfortable bed great location. A little freeway noise, but it didn’t bother me a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Front desk gentleman who checked me in did an excellent job. He was professional and friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025