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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(142 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(83 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(22 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(44 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and self parking. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning and laundry facilities.
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers 101 accommodations with iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Encinitas Community Park. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a 24-hour gym.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, overall comfort and cleanliness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 11 minutes from LEGOLAND® California
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.
Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Hotel

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 202 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1010 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable, and friendly! Nice complimentary breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charity

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

victor

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Michaela

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service

Adequate at Best

The room itself was very clean when we arrived. But no toilet paper at all in room and we had to get it from the front desk. And the room never got cleaned/ made up during our stay, which was really odd as it seemed like there were multiple cleaning crew on our floor the entire morning until we left.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The renovated hotel is new, stylish and smart-designed. There are a small store (ice cream, instant noodles, beverage, snacks, etc.), coffee desk, and water/ice refill machine in the lobby. Every staff is friendly. The breakfast served from 6 am to 10 am is pretty nice and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nada

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

A perfect stay in Cardiff by the sea

I loved my stay at Hampton Inn Encinitas. The staff was very caring and friendly, ensuring all their guests’ needs were met. Jose, Brooke, Mallory, and Edilie at the front desk were very supportive, answering any questions I had. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast buffet was great and healthy with egg whites omelettes. The kindness of the staff reflected the generous caring culture of Cardiff by the sea. The Hampton Inn is a great calm place to stay by the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Zhirayr, shadow hills

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nada

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

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michael George

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Del Mar work trip

Hotel was packed with kids for a soccer tournament. Lobby area was loud with screaming teenage girls and parents that rung throughout the halls during my 3 day trip. Stairway by elevator was blocked with caution tape.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Robin

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst stay here

The fan in the first room was very noisy and wouldn’t shut off. When reported o was given a new room the woman at the front desk was unpleasant and not very helpful or seemed to care
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller

undisclosed charge

Associate was charged $15 for SELF Parking. All in pricing did not have this add on.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherlynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I liked how clean it was and the staff was super helpful. Yes, you can do that. Would you like to see what I said?
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of our staff encounters were great and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025