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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! (1,041 reviews)
everything seemed very clean

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Hampton Inn Cardiff Beach Encinitas, CA
Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel

4 out of 5
1433 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 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,628 reviews)
Clean and quiet, not super modern but enforcement my three nights there.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Sheraton Mission Valley San Diego Hotel
Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
875 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this spa hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,964 reviews)
Great food, clean rooms

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Legacy Resort Hotel & Spa
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
The location.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
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! (1,364 reviews)
Cleaning..comfortable beds..great staff

Reviewed on Nov 27, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 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
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! (1,303 reviews)
Overall atmosphere.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Lafayette Hotel & Club
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! (2,214 reviews)
I believe the parking price could be a bit more budget friendly for those staying at the hotel.

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N 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, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,221 reviews)
All above

Reviewed on Nov 28, 2025

Handlery Hotel
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! (1,524 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk, San Diego Area
Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3737 Sports Arena Blvd San Diego CA
  • 45 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.2/10 Good! (4,106 reviews)
Yes, everything was nice. Rooms were clean, comfortable beds, bathroom was clean. The only thing I wasn’t too happy with is you can here all the conversation of the room next to ours.

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

Wyndham Garden San Diego Near SeaWorld
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,578 reviews)
Great room for a great price. Great staff. Entire property was clean and well kept.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
Inn By The Sea La Jolla

Inn By The Sea La Jolla

3.5 out of 5
7830 Fay Ave La Jolla CA
  • 30 min drive from San Elijo State Beach
Stay at this hotel in La Jolla. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,709 reviews)
Well run hotel. Very clean and quiet. Will definitely come back.

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Inn By The Sea La Jolla
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