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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,038 reviews)
"Room was nice and clean, also the beds were really comfortable. "
United States
Victor
The price is NZ$266
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

Cardiff by the Sea Lodge
3.0 star property
Cardiff-by-the-Sea
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (738 reviews)
"The people were great. The rooms were clean and super cute. As well as all of the rooftop outdoor space I don’t know how they keep it that clean, but they do."
United States
Buckita
The price is NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Cardiff by the Sea Lodge

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4.0 star property
Carmel Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (2,051 reviews)
"Nice hotel, staff is great."
United States
Felipe Ramirez
The price is NZ$246
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms
3.0 star property
Townsite
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,313 reviews)
"The room was nice. We had a great stay. "
Canada
Debbie
The price is NZ$190
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Best Western Plus Oceanside Palms

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 star property
Lawrence Welk Resort Village
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,600 reviews)
"Excellent staff well maintained rooms and property"
United States
Nathaniel W. Jones
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area

Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area

Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area
2.5 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,000 reviews)
"Friendly staff, easy check in, clean rooms. "
United States
Amber
The price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
17 Feb - 18 Feb
Comfort Suites Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area
3.0 star property
South Beach
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1,582 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Brandon
The price is NZ$169
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Carlsbad - Legoland Area

Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG
3.0 star property
Camp Pendleton South
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was excellent "
United States
Alberto
The price is NZ$204
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Holiday Inn Oceanside Camp Pendleton Area by IHG

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1,000 reviews)
"Good service, clean room, good location. Would definitely stay here again"
United States
Maria
The price is NZ$223
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Carlsbad

Best Western Oceanside Inn

Best Western Oceanside Inn
2.5 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,003 reviews)
"Clean room, great service and breakfast "
United States
Nabeel
The price is NZ$183
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Best Western Oceanside Inn

The Dana on Mission Bay

The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 star property
Mission Bay
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4,078 reviews)
"Great location and grounds!"
United States
Ethan
The price is NZ$360
includes taxes & fees
23 Feb - 24 Feb
The Dana on Mission Bay

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites
3.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1,372 reviews)
"Perfect location with great value. We always like to visit this hotel."
United States
todd
The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County
2.5 star property
Aviara
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (1,004 reviews)
"Friendly staff, nice location, easy parking."
United States
KAREN
The price is NZ$199
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hampton Inn Carlsbad-North San Diego County

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel
3.0 star property
North Beach
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Amazing view and staff were all amazing. Will stay here again. "
United States
Amy
Tamarack Beach Resort Hotel

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG
3.5 star property
Mission Valley
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1,002 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Viviann
The price is NZ$186
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Crowne Plaza San Diego - Mission Valley by IHG

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad
3.0 star property
City Center
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"This hotel was an absolute delight! We picked it for the close location to Legoland and would definitely stay there again!"
United States
Christy
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Home2 Suites by Hilton Carlsbad

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
4.0 star property
University City
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,858 reviews)
"Great included breakfast!"
United States
Gina
The price is NZ$339
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
4.0 star property
Mission Valley
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1,532 reviews)
"Clean and great staff "
United States
Peter
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town
3.0 star property
Point Loma
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (619 reviews)
"Great place to stay, nice room Highly recommended !!"
United States
Wilfredo
The price is NZ$258
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG

Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
3.0 star property
Bressi Ranch
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1,000 reviews)
"Great stay"
United States
Chmaur
The price is NZ$268
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by IHG
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Surfers catch perfect waves at Cardiff Reef while locals picnic on the bluffs of San Elijo State Beach. Grab fish tacos from seaside stands before exploring the tide pools where kids discover starfish and sea anemones.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place for a stay in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is ranked highly by Expedia customers. This hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Cardiff by the Sea Lodge is another favourite option for your trip based on traveller reviews. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Cardiff-by-the-Sea has to offer?
"Entire" Luxury Beach Home Steps from Mission Beach with Hot Tub -Not a Condo!: This holiday home rental outside of Cardiff-by-the-Sea is located on the beach, and has a balcony, a selection of games and a BBQ to put you at ease in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms, as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge and a stovetop, so that you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your holiday with amenities such as 1 hot tub. See all vacation rentals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, will I receive a refund?
Yes, most hotel room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best LGBTQ-friendly accommodation in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free breakfast and free WiFi. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA is a top hotel for people travelling with their pets, and offers an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre for its human guests. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA: Hotel located near Moonlight State Beach. Features buffet, an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless Internet access. Paradise Point Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar are two additional hotels that offer an on-site pool. View all hotels with pools in Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What is staying in Cardiff-by-the-Sea like?
Families will find child-friendly activities in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and visitors give high marks for the beaches and top-notch restaurants. Tourists can also enjoy so much more including its cafés. LEGOLAND® California, Mission Bay and Mission Beach are some of the top sights around the area. In Cardiff-by-the-Sea, there are 111 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Cardiff-by-the-Sea.
What is there to see in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The beaches and sunsets highlight the natural beauty with places to discover including San Elijo State Beach, Cardiff State Beach and Swamis Beach. Additionally, you'll find LEGOLAND® California and Mission Bay in the area. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Cardiff-by-the-Sea guide.
What's the seasonal weather in Cardiff-by-the-Sea?
The hottest months are usually September and August, with an average temperature of 21°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Cardiff-by-the-Sea is 335 mm.

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