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Surfhouse, hotel in Encinitas

Surfhouse is a motel located in Encinitas. This motel offers a shared lounge. Certain units at the property include a terrace with a city view.

Good location, nice bathroom.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated excellent
Excellent
38 reviews
Price from
$258
1 night, 2 adults
Del Mar Beach Hotel, hotel in Encinitas

Facing the Pacific Ocean in Del Mar California, this beachfront motel offers guest parking, a picnic area and use of beach amenities. Each guest room includes a 60-inch cable TV.

The location and the outside furniture.
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
558 reviews
Price from
$269
1 night, 2 adults
Hyland Inn near Legoland, hotel in Encinitas

Hyland Inn near Legoland is 0.9 mi from Tamarack Beach and features an outdoor pool, and rooms with a microwave and refrigerator. Rooms at Hyland Inn near Legoland offer free WiFi and a work desk.

I loved how close the property was to everything I needed to get to. It took less than 10 minutes for me to get to every location I was going to. The front desk staff were very nice and kind. Very accommodating to my schedule as well. Communication was great. The room was spacious and I appreciated that it had a fridge and microwave. The shower was nice and clean. The water pressure was great too. There was free parking.
Scored 7.2
7.2
Rated good
Good
1,083 reviews
Price from
$66.50
1 night, 2 adults
Scandia Motel, hotel in Encinitas

Located five minutes' walk from the beach, the Scandia Motel is located in the coastal town of Carlsbad, 12 minutes’ drive from LEGOLAND. All guest rooms offer free WiFi.

Location is great, easy walk to Carlsbad Village and beaches.
Scored 6.6
6.6
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
717 reviews
Price from
$103.46
1 night, 2 adults
Star Lodge Motel-Oceanside, hotel in Encinitas

Located in Vista, 21 miles from San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Star Lodge Motel-Oceanside has accommodations with free WiFi and free private parking.

Good staff , clean facilty , peaceful
Scored 6.9
6.9
Rated pleasant
Pleasant
45 reviews
Price from
$110
1 night, 2 adults
Motel Mediteran, hotel in Encinitas

Centrally located near several San Diego attractions, this motel has convenient amenities just minutes from golf, shopping and exciting recreational activities in beautiful Escondido, California.

Nice, helpful staff. Clean room, well appointed.
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
568 reviews
Price from
$79
1 night, 2 adults
Escondido Inn, hotel in Encinitas

Located in downtown Escondido, this hotel is just 5 minutes off I-15 and a 15-minute drive from the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The hotel features free Wi-Fi access.

I travel alot and I have certain things that I need in a place to crash...Escondido Inn had most of them! The biggest thing is...It was exceptionally clean...The bed was firm but it had a topper so it made for a very comfortable night of sleep! The bathroom was big and the shower had great water pressure...The toilet had an assisted flush and although it was noisy it flushed great! The king bed had bedside tables on both sides with plugs which was important because me and my hubby both have CPAP machines...Both sides also had sconces with the switch reachable while you're laying bed! Epic! There was a refrigerator and microwave in the room which was great for leftovers...The office supplied us each with a bottle of water...nice touch! The TV was perfect and the A/C worked great! If you like frigid sleeping, this is the place for you! The place had wood shutters and it was very dark and even though the area was slightly sketchy...it was amazingly quiet! I also like the LVP flooring because I always wonder how clean the carpeting is in hotels...The ceiling and headboard wall had lovely murals that was very serene...I liked this place alot!
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
158 reviews
Price from
$108.90
1 night, 2 adults
Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside, hotel in Encinitas

Located off of the I-5, Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside is centrally located between Los Angeles and San Diego. Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton is 7 minutes' drive from Days Inn by Wyndham Oceanside.

Great location, easy access to the Harbor and restaurants. Convenient to gas stations. Easy freeway on and off.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very Good
871 reviews
Price from
$99.95
1 night, 2 adults
Moonlight Beach Motel, hotel in Encinitas

Located in Encinitas, a 4 minutes' walk from Moonlight State Beach, Moonlight Beach Motel provides accommodations with ocean views and a garden, free private parking, barbecue facilities and a...

Excellent location. Clean. Family friendly.
Scored 8.8
8.8
Rated excellent
Excellent
330 reviews
Vista Inn, hotel in Encinitas

Located just off Highway 78, this motel is less than 1 mile from the Wave Waterpark and 12 minutes' drive from Oceanside Harbor. The hotel features free WiFi access.

Parking wasn't too bad.
Scored 5.1
5.1
Rated fair
Average
180 reviews
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Motels that guests love in Encinitas

  • Avg. price/night: $74.60
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 597 reviews
    Leucadia is great. Old time motel
    Cynthia
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $119.90
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 487 reviews
    Quaint little hideaway motel with clean rooms and a great location.
    Kathryn
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 330 reviews
    Absolutely fabulous location. Updated, clean rooms. Friendly service. Coffee bar and ice cream shop directly behind motel. Beach about a block down hill. Food options less than a mile away - easily walkable.
    maria
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 330 reviews
    Lots to like at this motel. Great location. Walk to beach and many shops, coffee, and restaurants. Place is clean and staff are friendly. You’ll be happy you have it a try.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $117.81
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 464 reviews
    This is the second time I have stayed here, and I love it. You can't beat the value. It's got an old-school motel vibe, but clean and quiet. The location, easy walking distance to Stonesteps to the beach, Pannikin coffee shop, and tons of restaurants, is top notch.
    Jennifer
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $117.81
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 464 reviews
    This motel is in an excellent location. On the beach side of the pacific coast highway. We could easily walk to cafes, shops and the beaches. The staff were very friendly. A small breakfast was available each morning which was a bonus. It was also nice to have a room with a table and chairs to eat around. The swimming pool was a nice extra too. The kids enjoyed using it at the end of the day.
    Zoe
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $74.60
    Scored 6.8
    6.8
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 597 reviews
    Good location. There is a nice restaurant fish101 close to the motel.
    Balazs
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $78.35
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,585 reviews
    The motel was great value for money and the location was super central. Probably the best value for a motel in this price range. Ended up also extending my stay a couple of nights and came back through town the following week and chose to stay here again. Would highly recommend it for anyone looking for a no frills but good quality motel.
    DAMIEN
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: $119.90
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 487 reviews
    Location to San Diego for day trips is very good. Quaint small motel and town on the coast.
    Jim
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $78.35
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,585 reviews
    Location. Food store across street had good coffee and pastries. Free parking.
    ronald
    Group

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