The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

3.0 star property

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

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
(30 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 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
(18 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
(15 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
(39 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 an outdoor pool
Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a conference center and a hot tub. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business center, a meeting room, and concierge services are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 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 bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Encinitas hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a 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 center, a meeting room, and a conference center
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations 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 a hot tub. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A business center 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 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.
  • Cribs (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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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. 493 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 280 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 148 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 68 out of 1059 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 70 out of 1059 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

6/10 Okay

amardeep

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

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect are and nice views
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

mindy, Friendswood

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very serene and quiet . The rooms were roomy and perfect for a one week stay .
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

gome

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carlo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A very functional and well located hotel for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karyn

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Desiree LEIgH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ron

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ankur

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

6/10 Okay

Michele, Chicago

The property is in a great location, but feels pretty run-down and could use a big update. The lobby, hallways and pool area seem kind of dingy. Rooms were clean though (balconies could use a thorough cleaning, however). It was reasonably priced though so I would say you get what you pay for. Pros were the location and parking being included and cons listed above.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

Nice Stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Erica

Travelled with partner
The balcony and bathroom definitely need upgrades and deep cleaning. The shower drain smelled like mildew.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Shaylen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

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

8/10 Good

Elisabeth Teresa

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is dated, but has potential. Bed was comfortable. Views cannot be beaten! We did find a few stains in the bathroom that housekeeping missed, but no biggie. You will hear the train come by every 25 minutes or so at night (till about 2am), so bring earplugs.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Wesley

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Esther

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

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

Great Location

The balcony Oceanview is amazing. Highly recommend this spot!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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