A stay at Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach places you in the heart of Encinitas, a 1-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack. .This motel is 6 mi (9.7 km) from Carlsbad Premium Outlets and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Flower Fields of Carlsbad.
Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
LEGOLAND® California - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
Solana Beach Station - 11 min drive
San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
In-N-Out Burger - 8 min walk
Puntamar - 8 min walk
The Crack Shack - 8 min walk
Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - 7 min walk
Wendy's - 4 min walk
About this property
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Motel with free breakfast, near Moonlight State Beach
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach offers 124 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
This Encinitas motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices). Premium cable television is provided. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 124 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a safe deposit box at the front desk, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site (USD 5 per day)
RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool (guest access)
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 18 and up; guests must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 3 days prior to check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from September 22 2025 to November 3 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Elevator
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Self parking fee: USD 5 per day
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Count on Us (Wyndham)
Masks are required at the property for guests without COVID-19 vaccination
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
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Reviews
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach Reviews
6.8
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Room was nothing like in the pictures, carpet was old and dirty. Bathroom was outdated and nasty. A/c had a hole so you could see outside. Free breakfast was a joke no actual food just coffe and bread. Paid $300 a night for this crap.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Rene
Travelled with group
19 July 2025
In need of remodeling. Rooms are old and need to be updated. Tub would constantly drip and could not close valve completely.
They tried to overcharge me for stain to bedsheet that I did not cause. The photo they sent of the bedsheet appeared to have blood on it. At no point in my stay was I bleeding at any point. Unfortunately, it must have been in a location where I was unable to see it during my stay, otherwise I would have notified hotel staff immediately. How gross to think that I slept on a bedsheet that had someone else's blood on it. They also stated that there were excessive stains on towels. Upon reviewing the photo they sent, these appear to be minor stains. Additionally, nowhere on the Ts and Cs that I had signed, is it outlined what is considered an "excessive stain" and how a guest is responsible for charges related to stains. Were the towels attempted to be washed prior to over-charging me? When is a mark on a linen considered a stain? How is the guest held responsible for these stains? These are all questions that are not clarified in the terms and conditions for which I had signed. Very frustrating experience
Room was old, with a worn carpet and bathroom need of repairs, ie, broken tile, bad tub plug, toilet cover did not fit properly and awkward toilet lever location.
Also, the free breakfast only consisted of coffee, granola bars, instant oat meal packages and cold cereal.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
Travelled with family
16 July 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The room was small, but clean. It is very dated. Being that that people come to this hotel to go to the beach, the room was a bit musty smelling. Probably because of the carpet. The door opened to the outside so we heard a lot of parking lot and street noise.
The property is undergoing a needed renovation. Happily there was no construction noise while we were there. The carpets were filthy (as noted by clean feet walking over them). It was quiet, and convenient.