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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush tropical plants and palm trees, with lounge chairs and umbrellas providing shade.
Hotel entrance with covered walkway and beautifully maintained landscaping.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the coastal town from this rooftop terrace with a garden and wooden deck.
Two single beds with white linens and a wooden headboard, a desk, and a flat-screen TV.
Relax in our spacious seating area with a large sofa and coffee table.

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

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Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | 1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Separate bedroom
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

The Enci King (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2020
Pillow-top bed
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625

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 Encinitas - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Crack Shack - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Moonlight State Beach
Located close to San Diego Botanic Garden and Self Realization Fellowship, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, a lift and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping
Room features
All 96 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English, Spanish

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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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Frequently asked questions

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites located?

Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Self Realization Fellowship and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 287 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 1074 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1074 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

8/10 Good

Alissa

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location / family friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Amenities
Easy walk to downtown and beach.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. It's on a busy street but the rooms were quiet. Good for a couple or family to stay while enjoying area in and around Encinitas.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check in and check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Camille

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nothing fancy, but good size rooms with a great view.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Klayton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was our second stay at the Encinitan and we loved it! Great staff, great room size for the price, and amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Venkata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property, great prices!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, comfortable, people were so Nice to us, thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

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

Ken-Ken

We stayed at one
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeyma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property, just walkable from the beach. Staff very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Great staff and great rooms!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Close to shopping and dining!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Nashwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, easy checking in and out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir Kamiar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and breakfast. Will go back there for my next visit to Encinitas
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big room. Great cleaning staff and check in staff. Good amenities in the room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff and facilities were nice. Would have liked access to plugs by bedside. Bed was a little stiff but overall stay was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Closer to the beach ⛱️ 😎 😍
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite getaway spots. A lot of nice plants growing on the grounds, great water quality in pool and spa.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Martha

The area was walkable and great restaurants nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khelya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable bed and awesome perks like breakfast and fitness facilities. The water pressure was a bit subpar but the shower and room were gorgeous! I enjoyed the views from the grand balcony and the hospitality from the awesome staff. Hope to have a chance to return !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a wonderful hotel close to everything
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025