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Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
3 out of 5
1661 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
  • 3 min walk from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Cardiff-by-the-Sea. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good and staff who prepared it. Reception was good."

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Hampton Inn by Hilton Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Handlery Hotel
Handlery Hotel
3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,826 reviews)
Greed
"Paying 24 dollars a night for parking is a total rip off!! They are making some serious cash charging that. Greedy owners!!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Handlery Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
4 out of 5
11915 El Camino Real, San Diego, CA
  • 15 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,226 reviews)
"The hotel is a bit old. Many facilities needs updating"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Comfort Inn Sea World Area
3.5 out of 5
3880 Greenwood St, San Diego, CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,349 reviews)
"Everything was clean and check in was super simple and fast! Breakfast was great!"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Comfort Inn Sea World Area
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
2.5 out of 5
2151 Hotel Circle South, San Diego, CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
"Staff was great, easy to get to and easy parking. Near to the venue I was working at."

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Hampton Inn San Diego/Mission Valley
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,534 reviews)
"Absolutely love the area"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,767 reviews)
"Great Place!"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,307 reviews)
"Great spot at a great price. Closed to freeway and downtown SD"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
  • 41 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,265 reviews)
"Super friendly accomodating staff every where you go. Lovely facility in a lovely location."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
3.5 out of 5
8860 Lawrence Welk Dr, Escondido, CA
  • 35 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Escondido. Enjoy free parking, 8 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,299 reviews)
"Great property, only complaint was the room stunk like trash or mildew"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
4 out of 5
901 Camino Del Rio S, San Diego, CA
  • 44 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,763 reviews)
"The beds are very comfortable and clean, the bedding is amazing, the room temperature was on point, service to the room was great. The staff at front desk very friendly and professional"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Lafayette Hotel & Club
Lafayette Hotel & Club
4 out of 5
2223 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (940 reviews)
"Enjoyed any single instant. Fun"

Reviewed on Jul 4, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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