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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
$161
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

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85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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Pillowtop 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)
  • 650 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

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

7.8 out of 10
Good
(33 reviews)
  • 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 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)

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

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(45 reviews)
  • 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.

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
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. 546 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 76 out of 1191 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

Joe

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled 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

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
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

Traveled 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 traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Timothy William

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

2/10 Terrible

Melanie

Traveled 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 traveler
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

10/10 Excellent

Hollie

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed sheets were stained, disgusting smell. Jacuzzi water was yellow, entire room, hallway and elevator floor smelled like weed. Do not stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Katie

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Awful. Not family friendly. Don't go if you're a woman alone either.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Poli

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

8/10 Good

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Love all the plants and trees. Room was nice. The hotel is dated and run down. But good service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

veronica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the place
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The receptionist was very nice and helpful. I would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Thearith, Riverton

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Doors are squeaky and hard to close and needs an update. Free continental breakfast was good and the pool and hot tub are nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025