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Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

3.0 star property

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Suite, Ocean View
Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View
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Exterior
Rooftop terrace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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142 Chesterfield Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, 92007
  • Moonlight State Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Del Mar Racetrack
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Del Mar Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Courtyard Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ocean View

Suite, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, individually decorated

Room, 1 King Bed, Courtyard Area

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

Room, 1 King Bed (ADA)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Bed & breakfast in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, in the vicinity of Moonlight State Beach
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 feature hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Tempur-Pedic beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

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

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us 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 like 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 6 minutes from Del Mar Racetrack
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)

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
  • Smoke-free property

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: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult age 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
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.
  • Cribs (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 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
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Bed & breakfast Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 362 out of 714 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 214 out of 714 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 714 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 714 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 714 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful hotel

Just lovely. Beautiful area and friendly staff. Roof deck is really cool
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Busy bar immediately adjacent to property. Secured parking for up charge. Room renovated and nice. Overall 3-1/2 star stay. Adequate but nothing special.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, welcoming staff, great upstairs patio. A wonderful address in Encinitas.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayanna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was such a good hotel for us. There are two coffee shops VERY close by a cafe donut shop and a couple other shops. Best of all the beach is right across the street, 8 minute walk and that’s with 2 toddlers. They offer beach items to take for the guest at NO EXTRA charge. Just take your clothes and you’re set here! Would Definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is wonderful, would definitely stay here again. Good teas/coffee in lobby, tasty breakfast (warm muffin & fresh juice). SUPER comfy bed, cute decor.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maryanne

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan, Foothill Ranch

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the friendliness of the staff and the delivery of juice and muffins each morning!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kayla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly and welcoming from check in to check out. The light breakfast (muffin & fresh pressed juice) was a lovely touch. You can sign out nice beach chairs and towels too which was convenient! Beds and pillows are comfy, linens clean and fresh. Older hotel that’s been recently renovated - only negative is the slow drain in the sink & toilet. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff was fantastic!!!Liked IVY checking in on us. Location was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Canoga Park

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great and special thanks to Catherine and Isabel, who helped us many times at the front desk.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarik

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

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025