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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

3.0 star property
Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with 24-hour fitness centre and outdoor pool

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Sports facility
Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Free daily buffet breakfast

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$227
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb

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1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Place, Encinitas Community Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, San Elijo State Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Cardiff State Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(48 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave (Hearing)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(85 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(154 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bathtub

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Cardiff-by-the-Sea

At Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Eli Howard Surf School and 2.2 km (1.4 mi) from Cardiff State Beach. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and a 24-hour gym. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Additionally, you'll find coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Free on-the-go breakfast is available daily between 6 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel include Moonlight State Beach and Del Mar Racetrack.

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Community Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Eli Howard Surf School - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • San Elijo State Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swamis Beach - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Cardiff State Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Carlsbad Poinsettia Station - 9 min drive
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Pueblo Mexican Food - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jorge's Mexicatessen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Plant Power Fast Food - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Breakers CBG - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with 24-hour fitness centre and outdoor pool
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. The business-friendly Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA also features coffee/tea in common area, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Parking is available for a fee.
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers 101 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

This Cardiff-by-the-Sea hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6 AM to 10 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Phone accessibility kit
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay (maximum USD100 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

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of CleanStay (Hilton) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas-Cardiff Beach Area Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Holiday Inn Express Encinitas Cardiff Beach Area
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Hotel

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

As of 11 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA on 26 Feb 2026 start from AU$227.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Yep, Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 20 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

The closest beach to Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is La Jolla Cove (19.7 km).

Does Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA have a pool?

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA has an outdoor pool.

Does Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests are hooked on the free buffet brekkie here! Served daily from 6 AM to 10 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

No, Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 747 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 60 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1036 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1036 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness
All was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doyle

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and easy checkin. Staff was very nice with BIG smiles.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

louis

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, close to all, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean as well as the whole property in general was very clean and maintained. The whole staff was very friendly and the breakfast was very good!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and cheerful employees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free breakfast, nice employees and clean room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda, Redondo Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Customer service was lovely. They were very helpful. The room was spotless and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lupita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, windows can be open for fresh air, free breakfast, and quite.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jewel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely Stunning property with amazing staff. I literally told all my friends in San Diego how great this hotel was.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s the first hotel I have been charged for parking? Where do they think I am going to park. Should just be part of the price to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kristin

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy fast, room was clean, breakfast and coffee was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dexter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good budget hotel for a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have stayed here before and they always do a great job… Jose at the front desk was very helpful and accommodating… making the experience great…. Rooms are clean….
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Joe

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was a nice stay . Clean and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristen, simi valley

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff is always very friendly and helpful. The ladies that run the breakfast are always so accommodating and keep the area very clean. They are also very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was a very clean room with the proper amenities… staff was friendly and helpful.. Breakfast filled the void and was fresh… would recommend and stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr. S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff insisted I do not get a receipt after paying via a third party although I have every other time I've stayed and paid this way--housekeeper disturbed me at (;30 am although I was checking out in a few hours; valence from curtains fell on the carpet while I was out and I was questioned endlessly, as if I had a reason to put the valance on the floor? Had to change rooms as a result after a 4 hour drive to get there.Not what they used to be...
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025