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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
Front of property
Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 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
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 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
(4 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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
(21 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • 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)
  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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)
  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • 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

  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 13 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
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 7.6 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
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 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. A complete renovation of The Encinitan Hotel & Suites was completed in March 2020.

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

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
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. 

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 Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites on Nov 16, 2025 start from $143.19, 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.

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

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 575 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 329 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1247 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dirty, hair all over the bathroom and no hot water. Bed had sand in it. Great location, but old and not well cared for.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Brittany

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately, there was no hot water l. It happens so we understand.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Good breakfast. Covered parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

6/10 Okay

Angelica

Disliked: Staff & service
Unfortunately, a male staff member at desk on 8/5 in the evening was unwelcoming and simply not a professional employee. We were made very uncomfortable, but it was too late to try to book elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for our anniversary trip. Loved Encinitas and this hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danjebis

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it -
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

The loacation is right down the street from Encinitas beach, loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
I like that they had two queen beds with a double couch bed option
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Comfortable rooms

Nice spacious rooms with comfortable needs and nice patios.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhandi

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

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyudmila

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Phoenix

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable. Staff at check in was very unfriendly and curt. Room was clean, but needed maintenance. Bathroom sink faucet leaked and it looked like someone tried to fix it with putty. The train whistle woke us up all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and very spacious. We stayed for five nights. The trash man comes early 5am and you can hear the train very clearly up until 10/11pm. The breakfast was the exact same thing every day. Waffles, eggs, sausage. One morning they were out of sausage by 8am. We did walk to the beach. Not a hard walk and the beach was amazing. The bed was very very hard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Clementine

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Suite was spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Okechukwu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water pressure and shower back up had ask a few weeks in advance if we could get the closest suite to an ocean view they said to call the morning of check in and when I did they said that can’t be done when asked at front desk was rude and bad attitude when complained about the shower they would only give me a card with the general manager email and phone number but never returned any message I sent spent a lot of money on this place but will never go back customer service goes along way
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bengt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025