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Our top choices for Encinitas motels

Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
2.0 star property
South Beach
7.0 out of 10, Good, (1802)
"Basic, reasonably priced motel "
United States
Delrae
The price is NZ$106
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA Beach
Beach/ocean view
Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel

Moonlight Beach Motel
2.5 star property
Downtown Encinitas
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (502)
"Great location, great staff"
United States
Joan
Moonlight Beach Motel
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach

Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
2.0 star property
Downtown Encinitas
6.8 out of 10, (1140)
"Nice stay"
United States
Sharon
The price is NZ$226
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
2.0 star property
City Center
7.6 out of 10, Good, (1693)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Cierra
The price is NZ$110
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - East
Deluxe Studio, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette | Private kitchen
Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel

Scandia Motel
2.5 star property
Carlsbad Village
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1003)
"Good location room was clean"
United States
Mark
The price is NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Scandia Motel
Economy Single Room, 2 Double Beds
Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido

Motel Mediteran Escondido
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1005)
"We had good stay! We’ve been multiple times and the rooms have been nice everytime ! "
United States
Taylor
The price is NZ$117
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel Mediteran Escondido
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North

Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
2.0 star property
Olde Carlsbad
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1007)
"extremely clean, well maintained and nicest motel 6 ever "
United States
Joel
The price is NZ$164
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Motel 6 Carlsbad, CA - North
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos

Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
2.0 star property
San Marcos
7.4 out of 10, Good, (1006)
"Clean room,and staff"
United States
Jonathan
The price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Days Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge

Escondido Lodge
2.5 star property
Kit Carson
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (253)
"Everything was great"
United States
Wanda
The price is NZ$121
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Escondido Lodge
Exterior
Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn

Fallbrook Country Inn
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.4 out of 10, (1001)
"Love the room and how clean it was would go back again thank you"
United States
Noemi
The price is NZ$95
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Fallbrook Country Inn
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown

Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
2.0 star property
Fallbrook
6.8 out of 10, (1005)
"Room was clean and a great value!"
United States
Sheila
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Rodeway Inn Fallbrook Downtown
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
2.5 star property
Escondido
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"Extremely friendly staff, clean hotel, and love the breakfast buffet, great selection. "
United States
Mary
The price is NZ$210
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites San Diego-Escondido by IHG
Standard Room, 1 King Bed
Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel

Vista Inn Motel
2.0 star property
Vista
6.0 out of 10, (499)
"The front desk staff is very nice"
United States
Charee
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Vista Inn Motel
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | View from room
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown

Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
2.0 star property
Townsite
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (692)
"I really like super 8 clean room very nice staff good customer service quite close to beach nice overall 😊"
United States
Genevive
The price is NZ$153
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Super 8 by Wyndham Oceanside Downtown
Outdoor pool
Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn

Franciscan Inn
2.0 star property
Vista
6.4 out of 10, (548)
"Clean room, parking was excellent and a lot of stuff to do around "
United States
Yael
The price is NZ$131
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Franciscan Inn
Property grounds
Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel

Hacienda Motel
2.0 star property
Central Escondido
6.6 out of 10, (139)
"Felt safe and secure during my week stay."
United States
Cameron
The price is NZ$146
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hacienda Motel
Outdoor pool
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley

Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
2.0 star property
Mission Valley
6.8 out of 10, (1481)
"Great location but the hotel needs a deep cleaning. "
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$145
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel 6 San Diego, CA - Hotel Circle - Mission Valley
Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad

Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
2.5 star property
Olde Carlsbad
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1002)
"The staff was very friendly and the check in was quick and easy! "
United States
Hannah
The price is NZ$161
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Carlsbad
Exterior
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)

Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
2.0 star property
Pacific Beach
6.8 out of 10, (474)
"Great location "
United States
Manuel
The price is NZ$156
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Motel San Diego - In San Diego (Pacific Beach)
Room, 1 King Bed
Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn

Escondido Inn
2.5 star property
Central Escondido
7.8 out of 10, Good, (174)
"Great place"
United States
Brian
Escondido Inn
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Top Encinitas Hotel Reviews

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

10/10 Excellent
"The room was amazing! The staff were very nice and accommodating. The room was comfortable and had a lot of nice touches to it, such as the small kitchen and walk-in shower. "
Jasmine 3-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Rodeway Inn Encinitas North

Find out more about Encinitas

Encinitas Motels information

Number of reviews
17,382
Accommodation
4 Motels
Lowest Price
NZ$95
Highest Price
NZ$226

Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Encinitas?
By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Encinitas. In the larger area, popular places to visit include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Mission Bay.
What is a motel?
At many motels, you're likely to find an outdoor pool and a free parking spot. When you stay at a motel property, you'll often have access to your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. Motels became more prevalent in the US after World War II when cars became more popular along with road trip vacations, peaking in the mid-1960s with more than 60,000 properties.
What are the best motels in Encinitas?
Moonlight Beach Motel: Stay within a short 7-minute drive of Del Mar Racetrack. Enjoy access to the terrace, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Days Inn by Wyndham Encinitas Moonlight Beach: Free breakfast, free WiFi and parking are available during your stay. It's located within a 10-minute drive of LEGOLAND® California and Del Mar Racetrack.
What things can I to do in Encinitas?
Enjoy the seafood restaurants and cafes in this walkable area while you're sightseeing. Those who've visited Encinitas love the beaches. Favourite places in and around Encinitas include LEGOLAND® California, San Diego Zoo Safari Park and Mission Bay. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Moonlight State Beach, San Elijo State Beach and Swamis Beach. You'll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Self Realization Fellowship Hermitage & Meditation Gardens, GIA Museum and Birch Aquarium.
What's the seasonal weather like in Encinitas?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so we've gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Encinitas to help you plan yours. 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 Encinitas is 335 mm.
What are my options for getting around Encinitas while staying in a motel?
We've gathered some information about getting around Encinitas to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Carlsbad, CA (CLD-McClellan-Palomar), which is located 6.2 mi (10 km) away. You can also search for flights into San Diego, CA (MYF-Montgomery Field), which is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) away. If you'd like to explore around the area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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