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Twelve Senses Retreat

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a small stool, and two pillows.
An outdoor dining area with a wooden table and black wicker chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the sea.
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
A modern two-story building with a wooden facade, a garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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1004 Nardo Rd, Encinitas, CA, 92024
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Design Room, Balcony (Water)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Design Room, Ground Floor (Fire)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Suite, 4 Bedrooms (Fire, Earth, Water, & Air)

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Design Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Ground Floor (Fire and Earth connected Suite)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Design Room, Ground Floor (Earth)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Design Room, Balcony (Air)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, bar stools, and a dining area with chairs.

House, Pool Access (Aether)

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a wall-mounted light fixture, and a blue textured artwork.

Design House, Pool Access

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 14
  • 1 King Bed, 5 Queen Beds and 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Twelve Senses Retreat

A sauna, a hot tub and massage/treatment rooms are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. Free cooked-to-order breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a fridge in a common area and dry cleaning are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Twelve Senses Retreat offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Encinitas bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the bed & breakfast include a hot tub and a sauna.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages and facials.
During your stay at Twelve Senses Retreat, you'll be within walking distance of San Diego Botanic Garden. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage and a virtual front desk
  • On-site recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and 11 minutes from LEGOLAND® California
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
Twelve Senses Retreat offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. Spa services, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Twelve Senses Retreat. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Encinitas bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served a free cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

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
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Virtual front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Spa

  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per day (maximum USD 150 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Weight limit: 70 lb per pet
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 2 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per day (maximum USD150 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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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
This property does not have a front desk. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. Guests will receive an email 48 hours before arrival with check-in information and an access code. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking.
Property Registration Number 005011-2018

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for spa treatments. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Twelve Senses Retreat
Twelve Senses Retreat, a member of Design Hotels Encinitas
Twelve Senses Retreat, a member of Design Hotels Bed & breakfast

Twelve Senses Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacklyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hand cooked breakfast by the owners!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very fresh and fabulous breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really like the hotel and welcoming atmosphere and clean and beautiful room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome for a quick weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful little inn. Delicious breakfast, lovely roof garden, super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really cool space! Just a few small things would make it perfect, like the shower being overhead only (I didn’t want to wash my hair)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property with minimalist design. I had such a restful sleep and loved the breakfast each morning.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

Best stay in a long time.

Absolutely incredible stay! Can’t recommend this place enough. Thank you Twelve Senses!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They really take outstanding care of their guests! Beautiful property
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Margaret M.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anka, was just wonderful and caring. So attentive to our needs and welcoming. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So peaceful! The room was so airy and comfortable, we loved relaxing on the hammock and the delicious breakfasts. Would highly recommend for a relaxing retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Manish

Checking was very clunky. Had to wait 20 min after pre arrival check in to get my code.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

krzysztof

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

Nice spot, good value vs. hotel chains

Was very nice. Didn’t spend much time there apart from sleeping but everything was very comfortable and well appointed. The included breakfast is a very nice touch.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing experience
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. The place room is luxurious, beautifully designed, and very comfortable. It is highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and very good service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SANDY

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

Beautiful stay

I stayed in the Earth room, and it was wonderful. Loved the large bathtub, bed and pillows were comfortable. The breakfast daily was phenomenal. Anke, the hostess was extremely hospitable, and helpful. Check-in and out was very easy. I would stay again, and recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Fabulous property and staff. We will return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The neighborhood feels a bit off with large parking lot across the street but once inside it’s very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

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

Interesting and Engaging

Great little B&B retreat where the owner’s creativity and personal touch make all the difference. We were in the earth room and would love to explore the water and air rooms during other trips.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Great place to stay.

The place is small, as there are just 4 rooms, but it’s extremely nice and a great place to stay. The room is well appointed, clean and completely up-to-date and the staff is extremely nice and very helpful. They don’t really have room service but they do bring an excellent, healthy breakfast of your choice every day. There’s also a great gathering place on the upstairs deck with a fire pit and a fully appointed outdoor kitchen. Everything is geared towards a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

A beautiful place to relax and regenerate.

Twelve Senses is a true hidden gem. The attention to detail is amazing, from the complimentary Prosecco and home made cookies to the sustainable room elements and boutique design touches. The roof deck is lovely and fantastic breakfast is a wonderful addition to the stay. Best of all is the friendly owner Anke and her friend Meaghan who felt like long lost friends despite meeting them for the first time. All in all an awesome retreat to relax and recharge.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owner was very amenable and it was very comfortable. They charged me $60 a Night for my 10 year old terrier with no teeth who sleeps all day. I thought that was a little unreasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in the Fire room at Twelve Senses Retreat for two nights with my husband and 8 year old child. We had a very lovely, comfortable stay. The room was very clean, and we loved the daily organic breakfasts and hot beverages served in the morning. The room is a great value for the luxurious amenities and delicious breakfast that is included. Our room had a cozy gas fireplace, and a private patio. I highly recommend this luxurious bed and breakfast when visiting the picturesque, coastal town of Encinitas. The host was very accommodating to our daughter, and I really appreciated the attentiveness to making our stay extra comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ceyrena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable room and patio that faces the parking lot; with a nice free breakfast. Fire room is next to main entrance which made it impossible to sleep in- you hear everyone who comes in and out. Entry is a bit confusing because there is no lobby or welcoming instructions. Nice roof deck for shared use.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024