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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
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 51 sq m
  • Park 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)

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

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Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(50 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(34 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa 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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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)
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(20 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean 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 (Ocean View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Pillowtop beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

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

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About the area

Encinitas

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Encinitas 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 - 8 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 - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 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.

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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

Reviews

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 574 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1242 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cheryse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chu

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean rooms. Good breakfast. Covered parking.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William, Phoenix

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Bed was comfortable. Staff at check in was very unfriendly and curt. Room was clean, but needed maintenance. Bathroom sink faucet leaked and it looked like someone tried to fix it with putty. The train whistle woke us up all night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nicolas

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very nice and very spacious. We stayed for five nights. The trash man comes early 5am and you can hear the train very clearly up until 10/11pm. The breakfast was the exact same thing every day. Waffles, eggs, sausage. One morning they were out of sausage by 8am. We did walk to the beach. Not a hard walk and the beach was amazing. The bed was very very hard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary Clementine

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Suite was spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Okechukwu

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No water pressure and shower back up had ask a few weeks in advance if we could get the closest suite to an ocean view they said to call the morning of check in and when I did they said that can’t be done when asked at front desk was rude and bad attitude when complained about the shower they would only give me a card with the general manager email and phone number but never returned any message I sent spent a lot of money on this place but will never go back customer service goes along way
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Bengt

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sound warning

Thin ceilings… sounds in overstuffed rooms result in noise at all hours and chaos at breakfast bar. Guests sleeping on decks.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I already submitted
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

8/10 Good

Devin

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

Great location

Older slightly updated hotel. Staff was friendly, pool was clean, rooms and bathroom were clean which is nice. Bed is comfortable too. Gym has treadmill, free weights and a cable machine which is rare to find in these types of hotels. Location is awesome. Breakfast is ok; eggs sausage, waffles, etc. just enough to get you fueled in the morning. I would stay here again as long as the price isn’t outrageous. You’re paying for the location more than anything else. I was just happy that the rooms were clean :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Eric

Travelled with family
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

Nicholas, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The doors to the rooms close loudly so expect to hear them slam shut from other rooms. But rooms are big and location is nice since the Encinitas main strip is walkable. Also near the Coaster train station.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Enjoyed the location of the hotel and proximity to the beach, restaurants, downtown area. The breakfast options were good and my family enjoyed it. Liked the quaint feel of the hotel. There were some aspects of the bathroom/shower that could be better updated. My family and I had a nice time and will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again. My only complaint was the ac wouldnt get the room any colder than 77. Luckily it was a cooler weekend and we could open the balcony door and get some breeze in the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room floors dirty upon arrival. No towels at the pool, had to go to the offce and get them. 2nd night towels not replaced. No microwave in the room....hard to believe but there was a microwave in the lobby?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 2 nights 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