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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Front of property
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
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View) | Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa 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)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

  • 650 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed 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)

  • 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)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

  • 550 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

  • 450 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3-star Encinitas hotel walkable to Moonlight State Beach
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference center and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
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.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites features an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This 3-star property offers access to a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Mediterranean hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Complimentary covered self parking is available on site. A total renovation of this property was completed in March 2020.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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 center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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
  • 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

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

Property 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

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. 407 out of 901 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 901 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 901 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 58 out of 901 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 57 out of 901 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

lisa, Los alamitos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

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

Clean comfortable place

Not right at the ocean about 10 min walk and definitely heavy freeway noise quite close to freeway. The gym was decent the sauna and pool were clean and good. Lazy Acres health food store across the street. The breakfast was ok. Not great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and room had everything we needed for our stay
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I stayed here and it was great. The staff was very accommodating. We enjoyed the heated pool and jacuzzi and also the continental breakfast a great variety to choose from. I did appreciate the cleanliness around the property as well. The parking was also such a plus. If in the area we would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Traveled with family
Love it here! This is out Third stay here and we love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

George

Liked: Cleanliness

No H2O pressure or hot H2O & room heater

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Avery

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay here, it was our first time in Encinitas. Will definitely want to come back and stay here again if we ever find ourselves at Moonlight beach again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Noah

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Older property but in a very good spot.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good vibe
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We checked in on 1/22/25. The individual we "dealt" with, I believe it was Jeff, was a rather impolite person. He made us feel as if we were bothering him by checking in. He was a very poor image for the Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price and location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great, friendly staff, and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stafff was very attentive and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is in a great location for business or pleasure. Right off the freeway and near Coast Hwy 101. The staff are kind and helpful. The entrance at the bottom off the street is poor and could be upgraded with better directions on the asphalt. The breakfast could be upgraded with making available Black pepper, chili pepper flakes, ice and more types of salsa. The TV should have directions for how to change the channel and turn the volume down (in the breakfast room).
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Anita

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

10/10 Excellent

Daryl A

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great from the price to location and most staff. There was one front desk woman that needs to be replaced but with her attitude I am sure that will happen soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

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

A great place to stay

This is a great, older, hotel to stay in when visiting this area. The rooms have always been clean and there is plenty of space in the rooms. Each time I have stayed there has been a room with a balcony to sit and enjoy the great weather. Pool is nice and their breakfast is above average, compared to most continental breakfasts. We stay here most times in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Lovely hilltop hotel with friendly, helpful staff and beautiful room with grest views
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Daysha

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was big and I did like the layout - King bed in a room all to itself. Sofa bed for boys was standard. Room was clean. A plus was that the floors were laminate because I hate carpet. Only two complaints - the toilet flushed lie a vortex, swear you could get sucked in and it was so loud, and unfortunately, quite the opposite with the shower. The force of the water coming out was almost non-existent. I mean if you like taking a shower that resembles light mist, then this is the shower for you. Also, the tub drained slowly, so you did have to stand in a puddle while you showered.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff wasn't as helpful as I'd like but the property was very nice. There is an attached restaraunt though it sits dormant, and appears to be dormant for years. View was very good. Didn't get to use the pool and hot-tub, however it was obvious from the steam the hot-tub was heated at night. Walking distance from the beach side shops and eateries on the main shopping drag. Great little town to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Misael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! & will definitely be coming back, hopefully soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Michele the front desk person was super helpful and lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025