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Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA

Hampton Inn 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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,034 reviews)
Excellent stay. José at the front desk was super kind and helpful. Rooms were clean and location is great to access everything. Will stay again!

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
  • 42 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,387 reviews)
Clean. Great location. Hidden treasure. Heated pools.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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 hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,041 reviews)
Room was amazingly clean the staff was awesome! If I had anything to complain about it would be the beds could be softer and Bud Light should be available

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,587 reviews)
The property was beautiful, well managed , great staff.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,338 reviews)
Great room, great amenities, the resort was so nice.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
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
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,009 reviews)
Very chill

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton San Diego - Del Mar
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! (2,309 reviews)
staff were friendly and accommodating.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle

3 out of 5
543 Hotel Circle 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, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,445 reviews)
Clean room, super fast check in

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham San Diego Hotel Circle
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla

4 out of 5
4550 La Jolla Village Dr San Diego CA
  • 25 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 restaurants, and a free beach shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,843 reviews)
It was clean but fur in need of repair

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St 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 fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Port of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (566 reviews)
Everything was really great, lovely linen, pillows, comfy bed, room size, breakfast all very good. The only thing was the light automatically came on when you entered the bathroom which is very bright and at night !!!!! Anyway we survived.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,432 reviews)
LOVED IT

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

Lafayette Hotel & Club
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley

4 out of 5
7450 Hazard Center Dr San Diego CA
  • 43 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,508 reviews)
Staff was excellent,beds were super comfortable, and indoor pool was great!

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley
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