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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern house with a curved wooden facade, a stone pathway, and lush greenery.
A room with a window seat, white curtains, and a chandelier.
Two brown leather armchairs with blue cushions, a small white table with a plant, and a view of the ocean through large windows.
A rooftop terrace with wicker furniture, round tables, and striped umbrellas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Eli Howard Surf School
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, a hanging light fixture, and a view of the outdoors.

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, two bedside tables with lamps, a patterned throw on the bed, and a blue and white color scheme.

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a patterned rug.

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

A four-poster bed with a wooden frame, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a small bench.

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

A neatly arranged bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a decorative headboard, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View | Premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, free WiFi, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Self parking, concierge services and wedding services are available at this smoke-free bed & breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a garden and multilingual staff assistance. Housekeeping is available on request.
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 helpful staff at Cardiff by the Sea Lodge. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Elijo State Beach. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus concierge services and self-parking (surcharge).
  • Free WiFi
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and wedding services
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Moonlight State Beach and a few minutes from Del Mar Fairgrounds
As a guest of Cardiff by the Sea Lodge, you'll find multilingual staff, a garden, and concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cardiff-by-the-Sea bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests planning to arrive after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 20.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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 and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. An adult age 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge
Cardiff-by-the-Sea Lodge B&B
Cardiff Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff Sea Lodge
Cardiff By The Sea Hotel Cardiff By The Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast
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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 425 out of 789 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 220 out of 789 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 789 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 789 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 789 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was secure, so many walkable shops, restaurants and the beach. Staff were very nice and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

BOUNTOUM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great organic breakfast juice, yogurt and muffins!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very fairly priced for what you get. I’d stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with fantastic service. The rooms are newly remodeled and very nice. Carnova C is one of the most beautiful quaint little ocean side cities in California.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tessa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, we walked along the beach to Encinitas each day. Room was amazing, gorgeous view of the ocean. Bed was comfortable. Ample free street parking, incredible staff and perfect continental breakfasts.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were several restaurants, a wonderful grocery store, and of course the beach were all within walking distance. The staff were extraordinarily attentive. The muffins for breakfast were dry on one day and amazing on the next. The room didn't have any hand or body lotion like I'm used to seeing in most hotels, but the proximity to the ocean made it less of a necessity.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I had a wonderful stay at the lodge. I will definitely be back. The front desk lady was so sweet and welcoming. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the personal welcome by Isabelle to departure this boutique hotel is amazing! Upon arrival I was served proseco and walked to my room. It was clean, fab bathroom, robes …all of it great. A mini breakfast (yogurt, muffin, coffee, juice was also included). The rooftop bar and view of ocean cant be beat.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice upgrades to rooms…
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Buckita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The people were great. The rooms were clean and super cute. As well as all of the rooftop outdoor space I don’t know how they keep it that clean, but they do.
They definitely need to add a second low comfy chair. It was a sweet space to eat our breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was better than I remember it before. All rooms had been remodeled and the Front Desk personal was amazing throughout our entire stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was very nice as was the staff. I loved the roof top seating areas. We brought our wine to watch the sunset. Lovely. They have a record player in the room and you can use albums from the lobby. Bring your own if you have them. 😀 They offer a nice healthy breakfast that you can take with you to the room or up to the roof. Great spot to walk to local restaurants. We had a drink at the Shanty right next to the lodge. Drinks were good and a fun place to hang out for a bit.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DeAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nhu

Room 103 has a moldy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Access to beach is excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I’m giving it 5 stars for the location and super comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and all staff pleasant. Ocean walkable and views from rooftop great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect. Location. Bed staff. Coffee. All perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Amenities
Love the location. Food , shops and the beach all walking distance. Kids had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Artin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was cozy and clean and great location and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice amenities and nice modern room. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ocean view
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Charming place
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025