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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Property class: 3

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A heated outdoor pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a building with multiple balconies.
A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.
A multi-story hotel with balconies, a parking lot, and palm trees.
A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.
A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
The current price is AU$224
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625
  • Place, Encinitas Surfboards
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Moonlight State Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, San Diego Botanic Garden
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A modern hotel room with a wooden desk, a comfortable sofa, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and artwork on the walls.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(37 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for The Enci King (Park View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

The Enci King (Park View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(72 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Enci Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Park View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with two beds, a kitchenette, a desk, and a bathroom.

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Shore Thing Double Queen (Sofa Bed) (Ocean View)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a bench, a TV, and a dresser.

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

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

View all photos for Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the city.

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a desk with a chair, a painting on the wall, and a wardrobe.

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

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

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About the area

Encinitas

At The Encinitan Hotel & Suites you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Highlights at this Mediterranean hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the Hot tub and pool loungers. A meeting room, a conference centre, and a business centre are among the business amenities offered. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Encinitas hotel include Self Realization Fellowship and Del Mar Fairgrounds.

What's nearby

  • Encinitas Surfboards - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • D Street Viewpoint - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • San Diego Botanic Garden - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Solana Beach Station - 10 min drive
  • Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Taco Stand - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Serrano's Mexican Food - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 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.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Encinitas hotel.

  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1984
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

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

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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 name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yep, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

As of 22 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites on 2 Nov 2026 start from AU$224, 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.

Are there any beaches close to The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Yep, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites is a short 9-minute walk from Moonlight State Beach.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have a pool?

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

What makes The Encinitan Hotel & Suites a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub, plus pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites.

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

No, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

No, only service animals are allowed.

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 842 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 431 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 255 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 115 out of 1735 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 92 out of 1735 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome hotel and location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and breakfast included.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, good location, clean, good balcony. Wish there was a restaurant/lounge on site but close walking to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I enjoyed the access to the pool and the hotels close proximity to the ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good basic apart/hotel - a bit dated, but everything you need.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would absolutely stay here again. It was clean, the staff was incredibly kind and helpful, and the location cannot be beat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place with great views and so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and good amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy booking and very friendly definitely coming back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really great location and kind staff!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was amazing since i stepped into the room. The balcony gave a great view of the town. It was very comfortable for everyone. I applaud everything, just fix the path going up to the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay while visiting. Nothing fancy, but the room was clean and was close to the beach. Breakfast was typical hotel breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean !! Love the balcony area and it’s 4 mins from the beach!! Check in super kick
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this place
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast provided was great, Kitchen was fully Equipped to cook and everything was nice and clean .
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very nice place to stay, probably a little past its prime but centrally located. Clean safe nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Location is great, close to the beach and main part of town. It’s refreshing to come across a hotel that doesn’t charge a ridiculous amount for parking and wifi. The room I had was large with a kitchenette, living room area and separate bedroom area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoy being close to Moonlight Beach. Lazy Market natural foods, and lotus cafe... Great place for kids, we don't have any little ones. A usual stop heading to N. CA.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, balcony was a great size. Could be a little cleaner but it’s an older property. The staff was great and helped us check in early for a fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower head was weak other than that everything was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room and the view were great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

The hotel I in a prime location. The property is old, run , down, amenities are bare minimum. There wasn’t anything particularly bad about the hotel but the only thing great about it was location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed two nights and the room was really clean with enough towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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