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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Front of property
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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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.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

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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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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

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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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 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
(18 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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

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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 (Park View)

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

The Enci King (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Encinitas

With a stay at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites in Encinitas, you'll be by the ocean, 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 - 9 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
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 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. 547 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 320 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1195 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

Cindy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deidre

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a good time with my family here! My daughter just went back again for another great few days there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Francisco, Escondido

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Water smelled of sewage. Bathroom awas out dated and dirty. Did not feel comfortable when showering. Room smelled and furniture was beat up
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marina

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m not the type of person,to put a bad review. I been in this property many times with no issues,this time was terrible from upper management,check in was great,but after walk In into the room,was not being clean,they moved us to different room with no sofa bed,really inconvenience because we have kids. First night was ok A/C works.Next day they move us to our original room but no A/C they keep us there for the night (hot room) Next day they move us again to different room,super clean but back to the same issue NO A/C I when back to front desk personal and they are great people,send a maintenance to check A/C can’t get fix. So the date we checked out from the hotel we ask for discounts,front desk was really polite and email GM and we told us only can remove resort fees $45 To this was nothing comparing to the hustle we have to deal,moving 3 times in the 3 nights we stay there. Definitely we’re not going back to This hotel, by the way this was our 8 time staying there,NO MORE…
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lilli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We enjoy the Encinitan for its spacious rooms, outdoor spaces and proximity to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Artur

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was terrible, my vacation was ruined!!! I'm still waiting for an answer from the superviser. The air conditioner didn't work.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Donshas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Bellevue

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed-one morning they ran out of food with 1 hour to go 😢
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy William

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was terrible in the room we stayed in.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Chris

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nasty old room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had one of the worst trips we have had here. The ac wasn’t working in half the rooms and we had to trade rooms multiple times due to rowdy people. We booked this place for two nights but only stayed one. We have stayed here multiple times but to but since they have changed ownership it is not the same. The staff did their best to accommodate everything. We were happy with them. I think it’s more of a management issue.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayde

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice quiet hotel with great views and large balconies with table and chairs. I usually stay here when I come to the area for meetings. Mostly families heading to Legoland and local parks.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

KHALIA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location, what to be looking expected from an older beach hotel. Only thing to complain about is lake of housing keeping. We stayed for two nights and was not given house keeping services.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025