Explore top 2026 5 Star Hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Name: Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego
Price range: $609 total
Rating: 9.4

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Top Cardiff-by-the-Sea 5 Star hotels

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

2100 N Coast Highway 101 Encinitas CA

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$499 nightly

$559 total

Feb 16 - Feb 17

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A full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free resort. Spend a day at the beach surfing, or relax with sun loungers ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (241 reviews)

We enjoyed an amazing long weekend. This hotel was perfect. Fire table room. Great pool, hot tub. The pool restaurant in perfect. Nice workout center and amenities. Hotel restaurant is amazing. Over 3 days one dinner was very slow but food outstanding and their service team cares to make your experience ...

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

L'Auberge Del Mar

1540 Camino Del Mar Del Mar CA

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$465 nightly

$526 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, 2 outdoor tennis courts, and a restaurant. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the free WiFi in public ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (831 reviews)

Good spot

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

11480 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA

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$606 nightly

$698 total

Feb 19 - Feb 20

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This luxury hotel features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (892 reviews)

Great staff and service

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa

7100 Aviara Resort Drive Carlsbad CA

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$475 nightly

$532 total

Feb 17 - Feb 18

Total with taxes and fees

This luxury resort features a golf course, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Bring the family and enjoy the children's pool, waterslide, and arcade/game ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Hyatt Aviara

Excellent hotel. Staff is freindly. Valet was better than most places.

Reviewed on Sep 3, 2025

Inn At Rancho Santa Fe

5951 Linea Del Cielo Rancho Santa Fe CA

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$514 nightly

$556 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

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A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (140 reviews)

Amazing hotel great service

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa

5921 Valencia Circle Rancho Santa Fe CA

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$1,092 nightly

$1,181 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

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A full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 outdoor pools are all featured at this boutique resort. Families will appreciate the playground, complimentary bicycles, ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)

The most relaxing property in San Diego. The staff are excellent, friendly and always ready to assist. The room was superb. This is our go to happy place in San Diego.

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2025

Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, North San Diego

7210 Blue Heron Pl Carlsbad CA

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$543 nightly

$609 total

Feb 1 - Feb 2

Total with taxes and fees

A full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and 3 hot tubs are all featured at this smoke-free hotel. There's fun for all ages with a children's club and a children's ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (389 reviews)

Beautiful property. Attentive staff. Parking was convenient. Brunch was amazing, not your usual fare. Room was clean, comfortable and well decorated. Close to Carlsbad Village and its many restaurants. Short drive, very short, to the beach.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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Cardiff-by-the-Sea Resorts & 5 Star Hotels

Looking for your own little slice of heaven during your next trip? Check out all the best 5-star hotels in Cardiff-by-the-Sea to make sure your trip is as extravagantly comfortable as you expect.

Whether you plan on staying in your room the whole time or getting out and enjoying the city, you’ll be living the life while staying at your luxury accommodation. With so many amenities at your beck and call, you might try to turn your stay into a staycation!

Many of the 5-star hotels have award-winning restaurants you can dine at, as well as plush bedding and a concierge service to take care of your every need. Most also offer pools and modern fitness centers, not to mention high-speed Wi-Fi.

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