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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Front of property
Pillow-top 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)

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 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)

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 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)

Pillow-top 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)
  • 60 sq m
  • 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)

Pillow-top 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)
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Encinitas

Located in Encinitas (Downtown Encinitas), The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. .This hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Self Realization Fellowship and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Del Mar Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 12.3 km

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

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
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.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 96 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This Mediterranean hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

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

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We have included 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

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

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 332 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1255 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 79 out of 1255 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

andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good food clean pools and clean room friendly workers
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathlyne Querubin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cachanna

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an air conditioner problem and maintenance came and fixed it without a problem. They came back to check it was still working. They were excellent. The cleaning staff was very nice as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Monica

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check-in, nice view, close to the ocean and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was very nice this hotel is one of my favorite to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall this place is great. Parking is
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Chad

Travelled 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

8/10 Good

Kasey

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Breakfast options where cold not heated up! Room beds where comfy but the hotel is dated and the poctures look alot nicer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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