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Moonlight Beach Motel

2.5 star property
Motel perfectly located for exploring Downtown Encinitas

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Beach/ocean view
Reception
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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233 2nd St, Encinitas, CA, 92024
  • Place, Encinitas Surfboards
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Ocean View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Single Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room, Kitchenette

Family Room, Kitchenette

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, Kitchenette

Double Room, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Classic Double Room, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Encinitas

Downtown Encinitas stay.A stay at this Downtown Encinitas motel places you steps from Encinitas Surfboards and within a 5-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach. Beacon Beach and Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Encinitas Surfboards - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 12 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Puntamar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Herb & Sea - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hamburger Hut - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Moonlight Beach Motel

Motel perfectly located for exploring Downtown Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel offers its guests a terrace, barbecue grills, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This Encinitas motel is smoke free.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Moonlight Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Cable television is provided.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

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 reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Moonlight Beach Motel Motel
Moonlight Beach Motel Encinitas
Moonlight Beach Motel Motel Encinitas

Moonlight Beach Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 514 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 81 out of 514 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 514 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 514 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 514 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nichole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
fabulous view!!! quiet and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emily

The cleaning person left the door unlocked. We ran out of toilet paper. We had to move the coffee maker
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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

“Hidden gem” and then some

You won’t find a better deal at a far-better-than-expected place in Encintas. Proximity to Moonlight Beach alone is reason enough. Walking distance to the main crossroads in town + the best restaurants, bars, local surf shops + a liquor store and number of great salons = yep, this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Mesa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ioneta

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

Another great stay!

Another great stay at this wonderful little motel that is soooo conveniently located in Encinitas. Steps from the beach you look at from your room, yet right by the main strip with all the great restaurants and shopping. Thanks for another great stay❣️
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We will be staying at this motel again in the future. The location was excellent and the room met our needs and was very clean and comfortable. The property felt safe and it was wonderful that there was no smoking! You can walk all over Encinitas and the beach is just a block or two away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We throughly enjoyed are stay at the Moonlight Beach Hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay beautiful beach

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
While the building itself is from an older era, the room was clean, modern, fantastic. If you’re a Ritz kinda person, this isn’t for you. Looking for good value lodging just two blocks from the beach and two blocks from shops, restaurants, watering holes…VUNDERBAR! I thin I found my new home away from home at the beach.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to beach and to restaurants. Walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tatyana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, close to the beach. We did not need to look for a beach parking, which looked very crowded, because we just walked there from the hotel. It has ammenities of a motel (hence it's name), but pricey because of the priximity to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025