The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View) | Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci King Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

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

The Enci King (Park View)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(55 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

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

The Enci Double Queen Suite with Kitchenette (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

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

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

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

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About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference centre and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, a meeting room and concierge services are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 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 baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Encinitan Hotel & Suites's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Encinitas Surfboards. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include a business centre, a meeting room and a conference centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the proximity to shopping
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden
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 centre 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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Encinitas hotel.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lift
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

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

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium digital channels
  • Streaming services

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

Payment types at the property

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 6:00 AM - midnight.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 685 out of 1449 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1449 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 214 out of 1449 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 88 out of 1449 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1449 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DESIREE

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
What a cool fun place. Rooms are super clean , staff was great the view was incredilble!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnulfo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and spacious. We only stayed a short while, but wished we could have enjoyed the room longer. The lighting in the sink area was very bright. Would be good to soften the lights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Barrett

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and smells like mold. There are plenty of deteriorating spots with huge holes. The room smelled. It was updated a bit. There were no snaks in vending machine.There was no park view like we paid for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

D

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

4/10 Poor

Jeff

Desk peraon was incompetent. Room was unimpressive.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jannette

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Tatiana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is deteriorating; the bathrooms have signs of water damage, and the Balcony's wood railings are almost completely rotten. Even the front door of the main hotel lobby can't open without major embarrassment. I had my son's fiancée dropped off at the lobby by her parents, and it was very uncomfortable for me to have chosen such poor-quality accommodations. We stayed at this hotel for many years (the location is excellent and we loved the hotel), but it got to the point that it is too sad to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view from the balcony is absolutely breathtaking, spectacular ocean and sunset views
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

kalima

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The fitness center is located on the second floor,You can't access the Gym till after 7am too late for me.I was told the people downstairs will be disturbed.Move the fitness center to the first floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing view!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Check in was great!!! Got to check in early. Gave us a late check out. Beautiful view of the ocean from our balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

GAIL

Business traveller
Clean room!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Always a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025