The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Mediterranean hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

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November 2025

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December 2025

Pillow-top beds, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites offers contemporary accommodations near Moonlight State Beach. Enjoy the outdoor pool, loungers, umbrellas, and a spa tub. Includes continental breakfast, laundry facilities, and a business center for practical needs.

Very good

Popular amenities

Laundry
Air conditioning

Room options

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Nov 3 - Nov 4

Tomorrow

Nov 4 - Nov 5

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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The Enci King Kitchenette (Park View)

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

51 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

60 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Enci King (Park View)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Pillow-top bed

42 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Sofa bed - double

51 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Exceptional

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

60 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

60 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Excellent

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Sofa bed - double

51 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 6
2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Shore Thing King (Ocean View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Pillow-top bed

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Shore Thing King Kitchenette (Ocean View)

Very good

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Kitchenette

Full-sized fridge/freezer

Flat-screen TV

51 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Swamis Peak Suite (Ocean View)

Wonderful

Highlights

Balcony

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Heating

Flat-screen TV

Renovated in 2020

Pillow-top bed

42 sq m
Ocean view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

About the area

85 Encinitas Boulevard, Encinitas, CA, 92024-3625

What's nearby

Moonlight State Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
San Diego Botanic Garden - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
Self Realization Fellowship - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
LEGOLAND® California - 8 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

Solana Beach Station - 13 min drive
Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

‪In-N-Out Burger - ‬8 min walk
‪Better Buzz Coffee - ‬9 min walk
‪Puntamar - ‬5 min walk
‪Leucadia Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Encinitan Hotel & Suites

Hotel remodelled in 2020 and located near Moonlight State Beach

Located close to San Diego Botanic Garden and Self Realization Fellowship, The Encinitan Hotel & Suites provides free continental breakfast, a terrace and laundry facilities. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and a business centre are available to all guests.

Other perks include:

An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Express check-out, a banquet hall and a lift
Multilingual staff, 1 meeting room and luggage storage
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to shopping

Room features

All 96 individually furnished rooms include thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.

Extra conveniences in all rooms include:

Bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
42-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and 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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Destination fee: USD 15 per accommodation, per night.

We have included 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

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

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

Does The Encinitan Hotel & Suites have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM.

Is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Encinitan Hotel & Suites?

Self-parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is The Encinitan Hotel & Suites located?

Located in Downtown Encinitas, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Moonlight State Beach and San Diego Botanic Garden. Self Realization Fellowship and Del Mar Fairgrounds are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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The Encinitan Hotel & Suites Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

jennifer

4 Sept 2025

Liked: Amenities

Love this hotel. Perfect location, kind staff

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tatiana

9 Oct 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaqueline

11 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The place was very nice this hotel is one of my favorite to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Erik

26 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fun retro feel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria T

21 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Good property, great prices!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JORGE

30 Jun 2025

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent, comfortable, people were so Nice to us, thanks

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Allen

13 Jun 2025

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

Great place! Close to shopping and dining!

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

30 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

We liked the room was very clean, we could walk to downtown Encinitas (the driveway hill is pretty steep) The proximity to the interstate is good. Could be an excellent hotel with A LOT of TLC.

Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

5 Aug 2025

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

Comfortable rooms

Nice spacious rooms with comfortable needs and nice patios.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Imelda

22 Sept 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Convenient but pool was closed due to event

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice location, close to everything. The property’s a little dated and the lobby is in the parking garage but overall it was fine for a quick trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

25 Apr 2025

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

Perfect are and nice views

Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert

28 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Enjoyed the location of the hotel and proximity to the beach, restaurants, downtown area. The breakfast options were good and my family enjoyed it. Liked the quaint feel of the hotel. There were some aspects of the bathroom/shower that could be better updated. My family and I had a nice time and will come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flor

14 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great Location

The balcony Oceanview is amazing. Highly recommend this spot!

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantal

10 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Was clean quite place

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa

16 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Excellent location! Near several beaches, shopping, park with pickleball courts. Very walkable. The beds were comfortable and rooms were clean. The drawbacks were the rooms were not very quiet. We could hear conversations clearly outside the room and traffic below. The shower had a sulfur smell when in use.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Eduard

3 Sept 2025

Disliked: Amenities

This hotel is okay. It is old. Needs a good deep clean. Much too expensive for what you get. Front desk staff was nice. Construction going on at the restaurant when we stayed.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May 2025

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

I stayed in a King Suite, and it was a beautiful room, with balcony with a great view. Room was well worth my money, I will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tami

7 Oct 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Room not as described at all. Very uncomfortable check in with a staff member that was bothered, unprofessional and not helpful. Will never stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

3 Jul 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

My stay here was good overall. The hotel room had some wear and tear but they seem to be maintained well. The Keurig and mini fridge was a nice touch. My room was clean and I didn’t have any noise disturbances during my stay so that was a plus. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trisha

18 Aug 2025

This was my first time booking at this hotel. Check in process was smooth at the front desk and the room was very spacious and roomy with a comfy bed! I also enjoyed the view outside with options for dark curtains which I loved to make the room darker so I could sleep better. Continental breakfast they provided was delicious filled with different options such as pastries, yogurt, oatmeal and even eggs cooked as omelet one day and next day was sunny side up! I would highly recommend staying here

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

11 Aug 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We had an air conditioner problem and maintenance came and fixed it without a problem. They came back to check it was still working. They were excellent. The cleaning staff was very nice as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025