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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property
3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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)

  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • 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)

  • 60 sq m
  • 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)

  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

  • 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)

  • 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)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

  • 51 sq m
  • 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)

  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Coffee/tea maker

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Encinitas

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Self Realization Fellowship is within 2 miles (3 km) and Del Mar Fairgrounds is within 9 miles (15 km).

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

3-star Mediterranean hotel near Moonlight State Beach
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a hot tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center and a meeting room are available. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly The Encinitan Hotel & Suites. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Encinitan Hotel & Suites was completed in March 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Encinitas hotel.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night

We've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, 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. 428 out of 948 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 259 out of 948 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 948 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 948 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 948 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

eric

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely recommend

It was great, we were in town for my husband’s work and we got to get away for a few days. Room was clean, quiet, comfortable and we really enjoyed the balcony, it was so peaceful in the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been at this property before and the location is very good to walk to shops and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kelly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We walked into our room and walked out. The room smelled musty and dirty. We were advised that we would need to pay for the night and take it up with expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barbara

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Recommend this clean Hotel.

I loved that there is No Carpet flooring, all tile & hardwood very clean floors, less allergies to deal with. Hot Tub was great! The area felt safe. My only complaint is the quality & variety of breakfast items, all highly processed sugary items, the eggs & sausage seemed fake n tasted awful. my only other option was to eat all the apples. the coffee tasted watered-down. For the price, I was surprised that there is no fridge nor microwave in the rooms. Good clean hotel but go elsewhere for breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karisa

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

8/10 Good

Glyn Delicia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Its b icerlookbg the moonlight state Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa, Los alamitos

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love the property, amenities, and the location. The ocean view from the third level is amazing to wake up to! Also, the staff is so kind and accommodating. I have stayed here twice now and plan to make it my go to while visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Z

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

augustine

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

jack

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Could be a gem. Outdated.

Pictures were not what was advertised. As i do appreciate the front desk person was extremely nice and tried to help as much as possible. The rooms seemed out dated but the price did not reflect that. Expensive but there was mold in the bathroom. The door hinge was hanging off. The room floor were caved in which through you off. Patio was pretty filthy along with the ground. Nice place and nice area. Plus could be a gem if they just upgraded something things and cleaned some more.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Phil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not healthy

This hotel has some serious air quality issues. I am not sure if it was mold or carbon dioxide, but I had a hard time breathing here with chronic fatigue and a heavy body. All symptoms of dangerous air quality. I would not recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Business traveller
Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Breakfast was not great. Rooms are dated but clean. Pool and hot tub are very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ENRIQUE

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

10/10 Excellent

Mireya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m looking forward on coming back everything was more than I expected.The rooms were huge and very clean .And guest service was the best!Thank you.Keep up the great work!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicky

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great; better than expected. The room was big and comfortable; the balcony is also roomy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025