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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, Encinitas Community Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 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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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

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

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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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9.8 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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9.4 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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 cleanliness, overall comfort and comfy beds
  • 11 minutes by car from LEGOLAND® California and 5 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 745 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1040 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

4/10 Poor

Muriel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was lovely but there is a STRONG smell of damp/ mould in the reception area and corridor. I was quite shocked that the staff is having to work in these conditions. I asked to change room to the most distant part of the hotel away from reception as I am sensitive to mould. I had booked 2 nights x 2 but cancelled my second booking right away. We also had little ants on the bedside table on the second day, none in the beds as I spotted them once my kids were sleeping, I didn’t ask to move again, but needless to say I was happy to be checking out! Location is not good, and very noisy to hang out by the pool because of the highway 5. On the plus side the beds, pillows and bedding were comfortable and bathroom / shower was good. But I wouldn’t return because of the smell of mould.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was fabulous. The 2 ladies working in assisting guests with breakfast were so helpful. The location was far better than I imagined. I was a 4 minute drive to so many places that I needed to get to. Thank you so much for have noon as a check out time. Hotels are getting stricter in addition to skyrocketing rates. Allowing my dog to stay was another reason I stayed here. Delicious breakfast, hospitable staff and near parks, beaches and food, you can't ask for more. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

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

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

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

Loved it!

Great place to stay. Convenient, good parking, quiet area, nice staff, lovely, large room. Delicious free breakfast! Def will be back when I come to this area!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

ROYAL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The AM breakfast from 6a-10a was very well run by the crew. Plenty of choices, some different each day I was there, 3 nights. Not sure about the waffle maker, she showed me how to make one. Room was clean and roomy and linens and towels etc were fluffy and clean. One issue was that the tub was refinished and apie E of the finish was off, about the size of an apple. The tub was clean though. The parking was 'just' enough for all the guests, but the site was on an incline so door dings might be more common than your flat lot. Didn't get to the pool. A little store on site for water and sodas and many other snacks and such. Didn't like paying for parking. Always greeted when I went in or out. Erroneous $139 landed on my bill, was removed even before I asked. Good Staff. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corene

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very welcoming and addressed the two issues that occurred quickly, efficiently and professionally. The one problem area for us was housekeeping. I left a note asking for extra towels ( because we were going to the beach and needed extra towels when we got back) and coffee packages for the morning. I left a $10 tip for the extra effort. I didn't get extra towels or coffee and the note and the $10 tip were gone..Jose immediately took care of it to our satisfaction. Kudos to Jose, Liz, Jason and the rest of the front desk staff. We will definitely be bqck thanks to them. One other small issue. The gym doesn't open till 6am. Fairfield inn gyms are open 24/7
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime s

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast, very convenient off the highway. Felt safe and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

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

Very clean and convenient!

The Hampton Inn was super convenient to the freeway (yes there is some noise… but not much). The room was very clean and the check in staff was friendly and helpful. The room was large. Exactly what I needed for my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Almost all excellent

Customer service,internet, food all great. The only complaint I have with Hampton Inn( among others) is the ridiculous parking fee! $20 to self park in an empty lot is just a rip off. Incorporate the parking in to the room rate. Who arrives via train or on foot.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip

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

6/10 Okay

Francis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was run down and noisy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juan M.

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I did not like to pay $15.- a day for parking and the breakfast is to simple or basic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was right next to a major noisy freeway; and a rather older motel with a musty smell
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

william, vacaville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
So close to our son & family…. 10 minutes away!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place! Great location !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffery Tyrone

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was close to Food the beach and shopping. The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025