This smoke-free motel features a garden, barbecues and a picnic area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Housekeeping is available on request.
Moonlight Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Cable televisions are provided.
Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Moonlight Beach Motel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Encinitas Surfboards. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include a terrace
Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the location
14 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California and 7 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack
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.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping on request
Outdoors
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch TV with cable channels
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.
Payment types at the property
Important information
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
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
The front desk at this property is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM. Guests arriving after 5:30 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
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
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 444 out of 556 reviews
10 - Excellent
444
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 556 reviews
8 - Good
85
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 556 reviews
6 - Okay
12
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 556 reviews
4 - Poor
9
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 556 reviews
2 - Terrible
6
9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
6/10 Okay
andrew
31 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The ceiling needs sound proofing. The family above us sounded like racing elephants.
andrew
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tod
28 Dec 2025
Tod
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pradyut
23 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This a nice little motel walking distance to the beach. Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Rooms were neat and clean. Rooms were quite as well, did not hear much of other guests during our time there. Small kitchen is using for light meal prep.
Initial room we checked into had two issues - a window at the back with no blinds and so hard for light sensative sleepers. Second the shower had no water pressure. The hotel staff moved us to a new room ( with a better view ) that addressed both those issues.
The room was spacious and clean! The staff were very friendly and accommodating, went out of their way for me! The location is amazing! Beautiful views and walking distance to everything I needed!
Clean and comfortable room. Bed and linens were great. Loved the full size coffee maker and refrigerator. View of the beach and beautiful sunsets were enjoyable.
Very pleasant and convenient hotel. In very good condition. Close to beach. Lots of good restaurants nearby. Half hour to SanDiego and closer to many beautiful sights. Encinitas is a hopping town.
The view was amazing. So beautiful to wake up every morning, seeing the beautiful waves and beautiful sunsets.
Jennifer
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Jon
Travelled with family
4 Nov 2025
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was nothing I would spend a night in. The back room was underground and like a dungeon and the view out the front window was of the maintenance area.
The front desk was locked up tight until 3:00 PM. We were told that they don't always rent that room out.