The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Terrace/patio
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, pillow-top beds, individually decorated
Front of property

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Self Realization Fellowship
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

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

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

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

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

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

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 60 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

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

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

The Enci King (Park View)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(38 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference centre and Access to 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 Access to 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 Moonlight State Beach. 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 Access to 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. A complete renovation of The Encinitan Hotel & Suites was completed in March 2020.

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.

Languages

English, Spanish

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
  • 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
  • Renovated entire property - March 2020

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

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
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.
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.

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

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 463 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 273 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 65 out of 1014 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 69 out of 1014 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Matt

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Bathrooms could use remodeling.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gina

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Bring your own soaps, lotions etc. only wall dispensers. Limited wall plugs in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Pretty good, not terribly amazing though

Overall it was good. We had a great time. But the place is kind of old and a bit run down. It has low ceilings in the areas you walk through to get to each room. I think rugs in each room would add a nice touch. They let us upgrade to a room with a kitchenette for free and I really appreciated that. My kids enjoyed the pool and hot tub and the easy distance to the beach. The breakfast was okay. It could have definitely been more fresh, that's for sure. But it was lovely for what it was and I enjoyed the quiet of the week before a ton more guests arrived.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Danielle

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel has so much potential but it falls short in every way. Would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Anatacia

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Erik Mattias

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice room ! Easy check-in and good parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nianzhi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and service are all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Aura

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Receptionist (Michelle) who didn’t want to give us her name but we got it from another employee was extremely disrespectful rude and racist. Rest of the staff was nice and helpful. We pay for a ocean view didn’t get what we pay for. We made a video of how we got treated by this woman I’ll be posting this on social media.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Makayla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy check in / easy checkout
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying here! The beach view was gorgeous and it was a nice area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great enviroment
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lonnie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thank you! 😊
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and spacious. Facility very old and tired. The breakfast items included frozen sausage patties. Staff were friendly. Great location but could use some extra staff members for the breakfast and a face lift for the buildings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wish it had a microwave in the room Also a little variation in the breakfast. Was there for 4 nights and went looking for new breakfast spots after 2 days
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025